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10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Basic information
Note
When you vacuum clean around the stove ensure that you do not
vacuum into the combustion air intake during heating operation.
You could vacuum out embers – FIRE RISK!
Note
Your stove must be cooled before any maintenance work is
performed.
Type RIKATRONIC3: Only work on the unit when it is switched off
and the mains plug has been disconnected.
The frequency with which the stove requires cleaning and the
maintenance intervals depend on the fuel you use. High moisture
content, ash, dust and chips may more than double the maintenance
required. Only use wood that has been stored properly and is dry
and untreated.
The stove should be cleaned thoroughly prior to the start of the
heating season to prevent excess odour.
Tip
Wood as fertiliser - the mineral content of the wood remains in the
combustion chamber as ash as a residue of the combustion. This is
an excellent fertiliser for all plants in the garden; it is a completely
natural product. The ash should be stored first and slaked with
water.
Note
Ash may contain embers – only place ash in sheet steel containers!
Cleaning the combustion chamber
The combustion chamber must be regularly cleaned from ash to
ensure an adequate supply of air. If you remove the grate, you can
sweep the ashes with a broom in the ash tray. You can also use an
ash vacuum cleaner.
Note
Only when the stove is cold! You could vacuum out embers – FIRE
RISK!
Empty the ash drawer
Empty the ash drawer regularly. The ash drawer is simply pulled
forward with the combustion chamber door open.
Cleaning the flame temperature sensor
(only type RIKATRONIC3)
Remove the dust deposits from the sensor at regular intervals. Use a
clean cleaning cloth or newspaper.
Combustion air - intake
If necessary, please also clean the air intake with a hoover.
Note
Only when the stove is cold! You could vacuum out embers – FIRE
RISK!
Cleaning the door glass
The glass can be cleaned best with a moist cloth. Stubborn dirt can
be removed with a special cleaner (free from corrosive acids and
solvents - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the glass surface)
available from your stove dealer. Usual cleaners containing acid or
solvents can be too harsh and damage the glass.
Cleaning painted surfaces
Wipe the painted surfaces with a damp cloth, do not scrub. Do not
use solvent-containing cleaners.
Cleaning the flue pipes
Annually!
Remove the flue pipes. Inspect and clean the chimney connection.
Brush off any soot and dust deposits in the fire and in the flue pipes
and vacuum.
Note
Accumulated fly ash in the flue gas channels may impair the
performance of the stove and pose a safety risk.
Checking door seal
Annually!
The condition of the seals at doors and glass should be checked at
least once a year. Repair or replace seals depending on condition.
Note
Only intact seals ensure your stove works perfectly!
