Vermont Castings • Merrimack Large Insert Owner’s Manual_R15 • 11/18
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Maintenance
Keep Your Merrimack Large Insert Looking New
and Working Its Best
Care of the Cast Iron Surface
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completely. Mask glass, trim parts and enamelled areas.
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removed periodically to prevent etching. To clean the glass,
use the following procedure.
• Be sure the glass is completely cool.
• Cleaning with water will work in most cases. Use a
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• Rinse the glass thoroughly.
• Dry the glass completely.
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replacement are given later in this section.
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securely to prevent accidental opening and should close tightly
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