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9. CLEANING
Tip
Your RIKA dealer will gladly advise you about their service and
maintenance offers�
Depending on pellet consumption, a message prompting cleaning of
the stove appears on the display in regular intervals� This message
can be acknowledged on the Touch Display, while continuing
operation� Perform a cleaning cycle at the next opportunity�
Subsequently, reset the counter in the SETTINGS menu / RESETS
submenu, as per operating instructions of TOUCH DISPLAY�
Tip
The message will only stop reappearing once you have reset the
feed volume in the SETTINGS / Resets menu�
Note
Your stove must be switched off and cooled before any maintenance
work is performed� Only work on the unit when the mains plug has
been disconnected�
Cleaning the convection air openings
Vacuum clean any dust deposits from the convection air openings
at regular intervals�
The stove should be cleaned thoroughly prior to the start of the
heating season to prevent excess odour�
Note
To prevent your stove from overheating of the internal components,
do never cover the convection fins!
Combustion air - intake
If necessary, please also clean the air intake with a hoover�
Note
Only when the stove is cold! You could vacuum out embers – FIRE
RISK!
Cleaning the pellet container
Do not refill the completely empty container immediately; remove
the residues (dust, chippings etc�) from the empty container� The unit
must be disconnected from the mains!
Bearings
(annually)
All built-in bearings (pellet screw) should be checked� Clean or
replace bearings depending on condition�
Checking seals
(annually)
Check the condition of the seals at least once a year� Repair or
replace seals depending on condition�
Note
Only intact seals ensure your stove works perfectly!
Tip
You will find the seals and sealing kit in the spare part overview�
Cleaning the flue gas channels and flue
gas collecting duct
The flue gas channels are situated beneath and beside the
combustion chamber�
Loosen the 4 screws of the convection fins�
Push the convection fins backwards and lift them straight up�
Loosen the wing nut on the lid of the cleaning opening, tilting the
eyescrew sidewards� Open the lid as far as the stop�
Now clean the flues and baffles with the supplied brush� Vacuum the
combustion residues with a vacuum cleaner�
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