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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
WARNING! BE SURE THE FIRE IS OUT AND
THE STOVE IS COLD BEFORE ANY CLEANING
OR MAINTENANCE. WORKING ON OR
CLEANING YOUR STOVE WHILE IT’S STILL
HOT CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS BURNS.
Ash Disposal and Removal:
Be careful when you empty ashes from the stove.
Embers can remain hot for several hours after the
stove is last used.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with
a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes
should be placed on a non-combustible floor or on
the ground well away from all combustible
materials, pending final disposal. Prior to final
disposal, ashes should be kept in the closed
container until all embers have thoroughly cooled.
Cleaning Stove Exterior:
When the stove is cold, the exterior can be
cleaned with a moist cloth.
Surface Blemishes:
Should your stove become scratched or
blemished, touch-up paint is available through
your dealer. There may be minor color differences
on re-painted surfaces. To minimize this effect it
is recommended to re-paint large areas with
natural borders. You will get the best result if the
stove is repaired while it is hand-warm (if the stove
is too hot the paint will be granular).
If touch up painting is required, ventilate the area
by opening windows and doors, and using a fan
for cross-ventilation.
Soapstone:
If your stove is equipped with soap stone sides
and top, clean the soapstone with a dry sponge.
Creosote - Formation and Need for Removal:
When wood is burned slowly it produces tar and
other organic vapors, which combines with
expelled moisture to form creosote. The creosote
vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney
flue of a slow burning fire. As a result, creosote
residue accumulates on the flue lining. When ig-
nited, this creosote makes an extremely hot fire.
The chimney and chimney connector should be
inspected at least once every two months during the
heating season to determine if a creosote buildup
has occurred.
If creosote has accumulated, it should be
removed. Failure to remove creosote may cause
a house fire. Creosote may be removed by using a
chimney brush or other commonly available
materials. For assistance, consult your dealer or a
certified chimney sweep.
At a minimum your chimney should be cleaned at
least one time per heating season.
WARNING! Chimney fires burn very hot. If the
chimney connector should glow red, immediately
call the fire department, then reduce the fire by
closing the secondary inlet air control.
WARNING! A chimney fire can produce
extremely high heat and may cause ignition of wall
studs or rafters. If you have a chimney fire, have
your chimney inspected by a qualified person
before using your stove.
Door Glass:
Clean the door glass by wiping it with a dry paper
towel or dry, wadded up piece of newspaper.
NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the
glass. If a glass cleaner is needed, see your stove
dealer for a cleaner that is specifically designed
for use with wood stoves.
Broken or Damaged Glass:
If the glass breaks, replace it promptly. Never
operate your stove with broken or damaged glass.
Use only factory provided ceramic glass in your
stove. Do not use other type of glass. If the
ceramic glass of your stove needs to be replaced,
contact an authorized RIKA dealer for repairs.
To replace the glass, make sure that the fire is
completely extinguished and the stove is cold.
Protect your hands with gloves that are
appropriate for this type of work.