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Before firing, open the flue damper and set the air control le-
ver on the bakeoven door to the ‘open’ position. Place firewood
lengthwise in the firebox and use kindling to help light the fire.
Pieces of firewood can be as long as will fit into the firebox.
Maximum amounts are the same as for a standard fireplace.
During bakeoven firing, combustion air is channeled through the
air intake vents in the bakeoven door. When the fire has burnt
down to red coals, push the glowing embers through the coal
drop down to the firebox, where they will burn completely on
the grate. Pull flip-flap damper to close the bakeoven, and to
open the firebox.
Heat the fireplace for about an hour on the day prior to bak-
ing. The bakeoven will then heat up faster and heat more evenly
during baking day, giving you better baking results.Set the air
control lever on the bakeoven door to the ‘closed’ position and
the air control lever on the ash box door to the ‘open’ position.
Once the coals have completely burnt, you can close the flue
damper and set the air control lever on the ash box door to the
‘closed’ position.
Regular maintenance
Always clean away any ash build-up from the grate before each
firing. Check that the ash box is not full, and empty it if neces-
sary. When emptying the ash box, it’s a good idea to clean any
stray ash from the base of the box at the same time. If you use
a vacuum cleaner, you should buy a special attachment designed
for vacuuming ash. For your safety, only carry out maintenance
once your fireplace and the ash have completely cooled.
SWEEPING
You should have your fireplace swept regularly - at least once
a year or if creosote has accumulated it should be removed to
reduce the risk of a chimney fire. You must always adhere to
national, regional and local regulations on sweeping fireplaces.
Contact your local municipal or provincial fire authority for in-
formation on how to handle a chimney fire. Have a clearly under-
stood plan to handle a chimney fire. Open the clean outs care-
fully, so as not to damage the gaskets. After sweeping, make
sure that the clean outs are properly closed and the ash box is
correctly replaced. Close the maintenance door. See page 52.
CLEANING SOAPSTONE SURfACES
Only clean your fireplace when it is cold. When carrying out your
regular cleaning, wipe the surface of the fireplace with lukewarm
water and dish detergent. Stains can be rubbed with dish deter-
gent. Allow the liquid to take effect for a few moments, then
rinse and carefully dry the surface with a soft cloth.
Stubborn grease stains and stearin can be removed with the
soapstone cleaner that comes with your fireplace. Follow the
instructions on the package.
Even the most stubborn stains – and also small scratches – can
be removed with the sanding sponge that comes with your fi-
replace. Be careful when sanding the soapstone surface. Sand
the surface all the way to the next seam so as not to leave an
obvious border around the area you have sanded. After san-
ding, clean the surface with lukewarm water and dry carefully.
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