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10.
1. Check your flue system and the void between the firebox and the outer skin of the unit for build up of soot or creosote
and for signs of damage to joints.
2. To inspect the area between the firebox and the outer skin remove the hotplate and inspection plates located on the
top and front of each unit. Using a flashlight to inspect and the wire brush provided to remove any built-up residue.
3. On occasion during normal use and immediately after cleaning remove bottom ash pan, empty, clean and re-position.
4. During periods in inactivity or infrequent use, regularly alternate the position of the flue damper.
5. The Heat
&
Cook firebox is lined with steel firebox liners, these are designed to expand and contract which will warp to
some degree during use, this is normal. Replacement of the liners should be undertaken when any section of the liners
is less than 1mm thick or any holes appear.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Before beginning to clean your stove make sure the unit is not in use and is cold.
It is advised that you put some plastic down on the floor in front of the stove whilst cleaning to prevent
any creosote or ash from falling on the floor.
STEP 1. Remove rear cleaning port cover located on the top plate to the left hand side. Push the cleaning tool down
the back of the stove moving it about to loosen any built up creosote or ash. These loose particles will fall to
the bottom into the ash drawer.
STEP 2. Remove hot plate and push cleaning tool down each side of the outside of the fire box past the oven, move
cleaning tool about to loosen any built up creosote or ash. These loose particles will fall to the bottom of the
stove.
STEP 3. Open the oven door and remove the ash drawer and dispose of ash carefully. Make sure the ash/creosote is
cold. If the stove was particularly full of creosote once the ash drawer is removed additional creosote may fall
into the compartment. Scrape this out also. Make sure sides and back are clear before putting stove back into
service.
WOOD HEATER MAINTENANCE
CHECK YOUR WOOD HEATER REGULARLY
Initially, we recommend you check your flue system at least once per month. After the first few months you will notice a pattern
of soot and creosote build up and you can then determine an inspection interval for checking soot and creosote build up that is
suitable for your wood heater installation.
Other checks, as listed below, should be carried out at least twice per year. If you notice anything wrong at any time it should
be repaired immediately. Never use a wood heater that is in any way damaged or has a damaged flue.