OWNER’S GUIDE
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CLEANING
To maintain the high performance and quality finish of your Wonderfire appliance,
please follow these guidelines:
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Before attempting to clean the fire, please remember to turn off the fire and wait for
the appliance to cool completely. The fire will retain heat for some time before cleaning
can begin.
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If any pieces of debris are found in the firebox, have the chimney inspected before
further use.
Metal Parts
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Clean the metal parts with a slightly damp cloth and then dry.
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Do not use abrasive cleaners as these will scratch the fire surface.
Ceramic fuel effects and Rear Wall
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Light coatings of soot will usually be burnt off during the normal operation of the fire.
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Should any soot accumulation become excessive, the fuel effect pieces and walls
should be removed from the fire for cleaning.
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This product uses fuel effect pieces, burner compartment rear wall and gaskets
containing Refractory Ceramic Fibres (RCF), which are man-made vitreous silicate
fibres. Excessive exposure to these materials may cause irritation to eyes, skin and
respiratory tract. Consequently, it is important to take care when handling these
articles to ensure that the release of dust is kept to a minimum. To ensure that the
release of fibres from these RCF articles is kept to a minimum, during installation
and servicing we recommend that you use a HEPA filtered vacuum to remove any
dust and soot accumulated in and around the fire before and after working on the
fire. When replacing these articles we recommend that the replaced items are not
broken up, but are sealed within a heavy duty polythene bag, clearly labelled as RCF
waste. This is not classified as “hazardous waste” and may be disposed of at a tipping
site licensed for the disposal of industrial waste. Protective clothing is not required
when handling these articles, but we recommend you follow the normal hygiene rules
of not smoking, eating or drinking in the work area and always wash your hands
before eating or drinking.
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Cleaning should be carried out in a well-ventilated area or in the open air by gently
brushing with the pieces held away from your face so that you avoid inhaling the dust.
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We suggest that you remove the coals in the reverse order to that shown in the fuel
bed refitting instructions.
