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FIREBOX EXTERIOR
The exterior can be dusted with a firm brush. Do not use a cloth to clean, as this
will drag on the paint finish leaving lint on the surface.
The exterior of the Woodburner is painted with a high-temperature cooking stove
paint, and it may become necessary to repaint. High-temperature cooking stove
paint is available from Warmington.
Prepare the surface by rubbing it down with a wire brush to ensure all fat deposits
are removed. If you see signs of rust, clean down with a green Scotch-Brite pad,
wipe with a damp rag, and spray with Stovebright paint when completely dry. We
stock Stovebright black as well as coloured paint to match your Studio. It is recom-
mended before touching up the with Stovebright paint to warm up and dry the
steel with a heat gun, hair dryer or simply light some newspaper in the firebox
and let it go out. Do not apply paint to a cold surface.
FIREBOX INTERIOR
The stove’s life can be significantly extended by cleaning the firebox interior at the
end of winter. The glass door should stay relatively clean if the correct type of fuel
is used, but from time to time, this can be cleaned - only when cold. Use a glass
cleaner and a dry cloth or, depending on the soot build-up, a nylon pan scourer.
REMOVING ASH
After using your fire for a few weeks, ashes accumulate in the firebox. The ash
can be removed easily with a brush and shovel through the fire door when the
fire is completely out. Place the ash in a non-combustible container and move it
immediately outdoors to a location clear of combustible materials.
The amount of charcoal in the ash is a good indicator of how well you operate the
fire, and you are doing a great job if there is no charcoal and only fine ash. Warming-
ton wood-burning fires work best when a small amount of ash is left (approximately
25mm deep) in the firebox after cleaning, which aids with stable burning.
If there is a lot of charcoal left:
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you may be turning the combustion air down too soon after refuelling,
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not raking the charcoal to the combustion air inlet, or
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turning the combustion air down too low to support efficient combustion.
Maintenance
