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Cleaning your fireplace
Cleaning glass mineral deposits
A by-product of the combustion process in a gas
fi
replace is a mineral which can appear as a white
fi
lm
on the ceramic glass windows of your appliance.
The composition of the deposit varies depending on
location and time, and can appear intermittently.
There is no de
fi
nitive solution to this issue. Various
cleaning products have been tried with varying
results. The following are recommendations only and
cannot guarantee results.
Note:
Mineral deposits occur naturally and are not
covered under the Valor
®
warranty.
• Clean the glass regularly to avoid a buildup of
fi
lm
from mineral. If the
fi
lm is left for a long period of
time, it can etch the glass, making it 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 can compromise 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. Follow all
instructions on the bottle/container.
• Our dealers have experienced good results from the
products listed below. We cannot, however, guaran-
tee results of these products.
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Brasso, Polish Plus by KelKem, Cook Top Clean
Creme by Elco, White O
ff
by Rutland, Turtle Wax
Do not clean the glass while it is hot
• Always securely replace the windows and the barrier
screen before lighting (see next page).
• If broken, glass panes may only be replaced as a
complete window unit as supplied by the manufac-
turer.
• If the barrier screen becomes damaged, it must only
be replaced with the same model and version barrier
from Valor.
Cleaning other parts
• Clean the steel trims with mild soap and warm water.
Any alcohol/solvent-based cleaner may weaken and
damage the coating.
• Clean the barrier screens by dusting with a soft
brush.
• Clean the
fi
rebox ceramic fuel bed and walls by
dusting them with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner.
Dust and soot can also be removed from the burner
and logs using after removing the ceramic logs.
Minor amount of soot developing on logs is common
but soot that builds up, falls o
ff
and accumulates
indicates that the burner needs adjustment or the
logs may be installed correctly—see
Checking pilot
and burner
fl
ames
on page 16 or
fi
replace's
Installation Manual for proper log placement.
When cleaning, make sure that no particles are
brushed into the slots of the burner.
Log/Rocks position
Logs/Rocks position is important in your Valor
fi
replace because it can optimize the beauty of the
fl
ame and the combustion e
ffi
ciency of your
fi
replace.
To reinstall the logs/rocks after cleaning or other
fi
replace maintenance, refer to your
fi
replace's
Installation Manual for speci
fi
c instructions on how
to place them for optimal operation. If you are not
comfortable performing this task, please contact your
dealer.
Caution
Choking Hazard! Make sure the fireplace area is
clear of firebed small particles to avoid ingestion
by small children. Vacuum thoroughly around
the fireplace area after cleaning.
WARNING
Risk of severe burns! The glass windows
are very hot during operation. Ensure the
fi
replace and glass have cooled o
ff
before
touching them.
