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10. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Basic information
Note
Your stove must be switched off and cooled before any maintenance work is
performed. Ensure that you do not vacuum into the combustion air line during
heating operation during any cleaning (vacuuming). You could vacuum out
embers – FIRE RISK!
Note
Only work on the unit when 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.
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 extinguished with water.
Note
Ash may contain embers – only place ash in sheet steel containers.
Ampty the ash drawer
Empty the ash drawer regularly. The ash drawer is simply pulled forward with
the combustion chamber door open
Cleaning the door glass
The glass can be cleaned best with a moist cloth. Stubborn dirt can be removed
with a special cleaner available from your stove dealer.
Cleaning the convection air openings
Suction off any dust deposits from the convection air openings at regular
intervals. The stove should be cleaned thoroughly prior to the start of the
heating season to prevent excess odour.
Cleaning the flame temperature sensor
Remove the dust deposits from the sensor at regular intervals. Use a clean
cleaning cloth or newspaper.
Checking door seal
The condition of the seals at doors and glass should be checked at least 1 x per
year. Repair or replace seals depending on condition.
Checking chimneay connection
Inspect and clean connection. Accumulated fly ash may impair the performance
of the stove and pose a safety risk.