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8. MAINTENANCE
The frequency with which the stove requires cleaning and the
maintenance intervals depend on the fuel you use� High moisture
content, ash, dust and chips may more than double the maintenance
required� We would like to again point out that only tested and
recommended pellets or dry logs may be used as fuel�
Tip
Wood as fertiliser - the mineral content of the wood remains in the
combustion chamber as ash as a residue of the combustion� This is
an excellent fertiliser for all plants in the garden; it is a completely
natural product� The ash should be stored first and slaked with
water�
Note
We recommend at least once a year to have all maintenance
carried out by your RIKA dealer�
Note
Ash may contain embers – only place ash in sheet steel containers!
Open the combustion chamber door
To open or close the combustion chamber door and the door of the
ash-chamber use the included key� This key can be stored on the
back of the stove when not in use�
Clean burn pot - daily
Note
Clean the fire trough regularly� Only clean when cold, when embers
are extinguished!
Despite the automatic ash dumping prior to and during heating
operation you have to remove ash or clinker from the combustion
chamber, from the fire trough and the turning grid regularly�
Use the cleaning function to put the grid vertical�
Remove the clinker using the brush supplied and sweep the ashes
with a broom in the ash tray� Vacuum out the fire trough�
Do not damage the ignition when cleaning with the brush� Vacuum
out the pipe of the ignition�
Cleaning the flame temperature sensor
Remove the dust deposits from the sensor at regular intervals� Use a
clean cleaning cloth or newspaper�
Empty the ash drawer
Empty the ash drawer regularly� The ash drawer is simply pulled
forward with the
ash-chamber door open�
Clean door glass
If necessary
The viewing window becomes coated in the case of solid fuels,
particularly with the very fine ash of wood pellets, light or dark
depending on the pellet quality (especially with low output)� The
glass can be cleaned best with a moist cloth� Stubborn dirt can be
removed with a special cleaner available from your stove dealer�
Usual cleaners containing acid or solvents can be too harsh and
damage the glass�
Clean painted surfaces
If necessary
Wipe the painted surfaces with a damp cloth, do not scrub� Do not
use solvent-containing cleaners�
