Rinnai
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RF1800 OIM
CLEANING
Regular cleaning of your appliance is important to keep it looking its best. Some points on cleaning:
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to clean appliance while in operation or when hot.
DO NOT spray cleaners onto or around the burner as the liquid can get between the glass panels
and cause water spotting.
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It is important to keep the burner free from debris such as dust, insects and anything else that could cause a
blockage. Carefully use a vacuum cleaner to clean the gap between the two glass panels that make up the
burner.
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The burner and the glass panels can be cleaned using household glass cleaners, when doing so it is best apply
cleaners by cloth rather than by spray.
DO NOT
spray cleaners onto or around the burner.
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The stainless steel reflectors and trims can be cleaned using standard household stainless steel cleaners. Take
care not to scratch the steel or spray cleaners onto the burner
WHEN TO CALL FOR SERVICE
There are a few points to look out for that could indicate that your appliance requires a service call.
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If soot starts to form on any of the panels (trim or glass).
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If you can smell gas, regardless of whether the appliance is going or not.
NOTE
There can be a brief smell of gas as the appliance is going through the ignition sequence, however
this should soon stop once the appliance has started.
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If there is excessive noise or explosive ignition as the burner lights, this could be due to blocked burner ports.
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If the flames change shape or colour. Under normal operation the flames will be a bright, luminous, yellow
colour. If they become a dark, streaky, orange colour, or a very blue colour, this could indicate a problem.
Abnormal Flame Pattern
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If the flame looks abnormal. Signs of abnormal flame operation could be:
A very short flame that does not reach across to the burner.
A very long flame that reaches far beyond the flame burner or long yellow
flames.
A roaring noise when the appliance in operation or the flame “lifting off” from
the burner.
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If there are large soot deposits that keep building up on the burner or panels.
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If there is excessive noise or explosive ignition as the burner lights, this could
be due to blocked burner ports.
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If a smell of flue gas continues after the appliance has been operating for at
least 10 minutes. This could indicate a blocked flue or other problem. This
smell is acceptable during the first few minutes as the flue heats up and starts
to draw.
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If the flames change shape or colour. When the appliance first starts the
flames will tend to be quite blue for a few minutes but will change to a more
yellow/orange colour as the system heats up, this is normal, but if the flames
either stay very blue, or turn a dark, streaky orange colour, this could indicate
a problem. Contact Rinnai for advice.
SERVICE
In order for your appliance to give years of comfort and enjoyment, it is recommended that it is serviced on an
annual basis by a licensed service gas-fitter. Please refer to the back of this manual for contact details.
Disconnect the power and gas supply to the appliance before proceeding with the service.
Power Cord Replacement
If the power cord becomes damaged, replacement is to be by an authorised person only using a manufacturer
supplied part.
