Valor MADRONA MF28JN, Homeowner'S Manual

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Cleaning your stove
Cleaning glass mineral deposits
A by-product of the combustion process in a gas stove
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 parts with mild soap and warm water.
Any alcohol/solvent-based cleaner may weaken and
damage the coating.
• Clean the cast iron by dusting with a soft brush.
• Clean the barrier screens by dusting with a soft
brush.
• Clean the fi rebox ceramic fuel bed by dusting them
with a soft brush or vacuum cleaner. Dust and soot
can also be removed from the burner and logs using
a soft brush after removing the ceramic logs. When
cleaning, make sure that no particles are brushed
into the slots of the burner.
Log position
Logs position is important in your Valor stove because
it can optimize the beauty of the fl ame and the
combustion e ffi ciency.
To reinstall the logs after cleaning or other stove
maintenance, refer to your stove'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 stove area is
clear of firebed small particles to avoid ingestion
by small children. Vacuum thoroughly around
the stove area after cleaning.
WARNING
Risk of severe burns! The glass windows
are very hot during operation. Ensure the
stove and glass have cooled o ff before
touching them.