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Owner’s Information
WARNING
DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT!
Let the
fi
replace cool
fi
rst before cleaning it.
!
Spring Loaded
Window Levers
Operating Your Fireplace for the First
Time
When operating your new
fi
replace for the
fi
rst time,
some vapors may be released due to the burning of
curing compounds used in the manufacture of the
appliance. They may cause a slight odor and could
cause the
fl
ames to be the full height of the
fi
rebox, or
even slightly higher, for the
fi
rst few hours of operation.
It is also possible that these vapors could set off any
smoke detection alarms in the immediate vicinity.
These vapors are quite normal on new appliances. We
recommend opening a window to vent the room. After
a few hours use, the vapors will have disappeared and
the
fl
ames will be at their normal height.
Flame Supervision Device
For your safety, this appliance is
fi
tted with a
fl
ame
supervision device which will shut-off the gas supply
if, for any reason, the pilot
fl
ame goes out. This device
incorporates a
fi
xed probe, which senses the heat
from the pilot
fl
ame. If the probe is cool, the device will
prevent any gas
fl
ow unless manually lighting the pilot.
See full lighting instructions on page 17 of this manual.
Cleaning Your Fireplace
Important - Glass cleaning - Mineral deposits
One of the by-products of the combustion process in
a gas appliance is a mineral which can show up as a
white
fi
lm on the ceramic glass of the viewing door.
The composition of the deposit varies with location and
time. It is believed to be associated with the varying
sulfur content of the gas. You may have the problem
intermittently.
We have consulted with ceramic glass manufacturers
and they cannot offer a de
fi
nitive solution to this prob-
lem. Dealers have tried various cleaning products with
varying results. The following are recommendations
only and are not meant to guarantee results.
NOTE: This is a problem beyond Miles Industries’
control and is not covered under warranty.
• Clean the glass regularly as soon as you notice
the buildup (white
fi
lm). If the
fi
lm is left for a longer
period of time, it will etch into the glass. It is then
much harder, if not impossible, to remove.
• NEVER use an abrasive cleaner or ammonia-
based cleaner on the ceramic glass.
Any
abrasion of the surface has the immediate effect of
compromising the strength of the glass. An emulsion
type cleaner is recommended.
• Use a soft damp cloth to apply the cleaner. Dry the
glass with a soft, dry, preferably cotton cloth. Most
paper towels and synthetic materials are abrasive to
ceramic glass and should be avoided.
• Our dealers have had good results from the
products listed below. We cannot, however,
guarantee the results of these products.
◊
Brasso, Polish Plus by Kelkem, Cook Top Clean
Creme by Elco, White Off by Rutland, Turtle Wax
Do not clean the glass while it is hot!
Always securely replace the window and the barrier
screen before lighting.
If broken, the glass pane may only be replaced
as a complete window unit as supplied by the
manufacturer.
If the barrier becomes damaged, the barrier shall
be replaced with the manufacturer’s barrier for this
appliance.
To remove the window for cleaning:
1. Remove the barrier screen.
2. Remove the side doors and the plinth.
3. Find the levers on each
side of the window
towards the top. Using
your
fi
nger, pull the levers
towards you and unhook
them from the window
frame brackets.
4. Gently pull the top of the
window outward.
5. Lift the window out of its
bottom railing and set it aside
in a safe place to avoid damage.
Clean the window
following the guidelines in this section.
Clean the steel trims
with mild soap and warm water.
Any alcohol/solvent base cleaner will weaken the coat-
ing and damage it.
Remove plinth
Remove side doors
OWNER’S
INFORMATION
