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DISTRIBUTORS (H.B.S) LTD. Nov 2004
E & OE Instructions Part number IN1011 Ed.3
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Cleaning the stove
Cleaning the Glass
Properly operated, your glass will remain clean, and any slight sooting which may occur when the
stove is lit will normally clear when the stove heats to its operating temperature. Before attempting to
clean your stove’s glass the stove must be extinguished and allowed to cool, as for safety reasons
it would be foolish to attempt cleaning when the stove is operating or still hot.
The glass in your stove is specially formulated to withstand the very high temperatures and
proprietary glass cleaners are not recommended as their compositions may contain chemicals that
will weaken or etch into the glass.
Newspaper moistened with water to which a little vinegar has been added will normally remove
most staining, but for really stubborn marks, gentle polishing with fine steel wool lubricated with
a few drops of dishwashing detergent will need to be employed. Great care must be taken not to
clean the glass too vigorously as particles of grit may have adhered with the stain and these could
cause scratching if dragged across the glass. However well the stove burns it will eventually become
necessary to clean the glass, but if cleaning becomes necessary too often we advise you to review
your operating procedures to determine whether cleaner and more efficient combustion can be
achieved.
The Stove Body
Dusting the stove may be carried out when the stove is at its minimum heat output temperature,
using light strokes of a real bristle paint brush. Thorough cleaning, or any attempt to remove marks
on the stove body must only be done when the stove is cold. Stoves with an enamel finish should
be cleaned with a damp cloth, or very gentle use of a cleaner recommended for enamel finishes. It
should be noted that even approved cleaners will damage the highly polished finish of the stove if
used too vigorously. All traces of the cleaner must be removed before the stove is lit and no finishing
polishes must ever be used as these will leave unsightly streaks on the stove when it becomes
hot.
Stoves with a cast black finish must never be cleaned with a cloth as the texture of the paint will
abrade and collect lint from the cloth which will be almost impossible to remove. Vigorous brushing
with a stiff bristle paint brush will remove all dust, but where the paint is marked, the stains are better
obliterated with a spray of suitable stove paint rather than attempts made to clean them off. Suitable
paint may be purchased from a stove shop or direct from Euroheat.
Brass Fittings
Any proprietary brass cleaner may be used to clean the brass on the stove, but care must be taken
to ensure the polish does not come into contact with the stove enamel or the black cast finish, where
it will leave a stain.
The Flue
The installation guide recommends that your chimney is lined and insulated because the efficiency
of the stove allows only the minimum of heat to be lost through the flue. A badly insulated or an
oversized flue may cause problems if humid flue gases cool and form an acidic condensate on the
surface of the flue. This may manifest itself as blackened water appearing beneath the flue pipe or
discoloration on the chimney breast. Even if your flue is correctly lined it is advisable to run your
stove at a high setting to thoroughly warm the flue periodically and ensure it is swept regularly.
National Chimney Sweeps Association
Telephone 01785 811732
For additional chimney information see the installation guide included with the appliance or contact
the Solid Fuel Association (see yellow pages).
