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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�
Clean 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 openings!
Clean combustion air intake
Note
Only when the stove is cold! You could vacuum out embers – FIRE
RISK!
If necessary, clean the air intake with a hoover�
Clean the pellet container
Do not refill the completeley emptied container immediately; remove
the residues (dust, chippings etc�) from the bottom of the container�
The unit must be disconnected from the mains!
Clean the flue pipes
annually
Remove the flue pipes� Inspect and clean the chimney connection�
Brush off any soot and dust deposits in the fire and in the flue pipes
and vacuum�
Note
Accumulated fly ash in the flue gas channels may impair the
performance of the stove and pose a safety risk�
Check bearings
annually
All built in bearings (pellet screw, turning grid) should be checked�
Clean or replace bearings depending on condition�
Check 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�
