Flue
In many countries, you are required by law to have
your chimney checked and maintained.
At the start of the heatingseason: have the chimney swept by a recognisedchimney sweep.
Duringthe heating season and after the chimney
has not been usedfor a long time: have the chimney checked for soot.
At the end of the heating season: close off the chimney andplug with newspaper.
Cleaning and other regularly
maintenance
Do not clean the appliance when it is still
warm.
Clean the exterior of the appliance with a dry lintfree cloth.
You can cleanthe appliance interior thoroughly at the
endof the heating season:
If necessary, first remove the fire-resistant inner
plates. See the chapter "Installation" for instructions on removing and installing the inner plates.
If necessary, clean the air supply ducts.
Remove the baffle plate at the top of the appliance
andcleanit.
Checking fire-resistant inner plates
The fire-resistant inner plates are consumables that
aresubject to wear andtear. Vermiculite inner plates
arefragile. Do not knock the inner plates with logs.
Check the fire-resistant inner plates frequently and
replace them whennecessary.
See the chapter "Installation" for instructions on
removing and installing the inner plates.
The insulating vermiculite orchamotte inner
plates may develop hairline cracks, but this
does not affect their performance adversely.
Cast-iron inner plates last a longtime if you
remove frequently the ash that can accumulate
behind them. If accumulated ash behindthe
cast-iron plate is not removed, the plate will no
longer beable to dissipate the heat to the surroundings and this may cause the plate to warp
or crack.
Never use the appliance without the fire-resistant inner plates.
Cleaning the glass
Dirt clings less easily to well-cleaned glass. Proceed
as follows:
1. Remove dust and loose soot with a dry cloth.
2. Clean the glass with stove glass cleaner:
a. Apply stove glass cleaner to a kitchen sponge,
rubdown the entireglass surface and give the
cleaning agent time to react.
b. Remove the dirt with a moist cloth or kitchen
tissue.
3. Clean the glass again with a normal glass cleaning
product.
4. Rub the glass clean with a dry cloth or kitchen tissue.
Do not use abrasive or aggressive products to
clean the glass.
Wear household gloves to protect your hands.
If the glass in the appliance is broken or
cracked, it must be replaced before you can
use appliance again.
Ensurethat no stove glass cleanerruns
between the glass and the cast-iron door.
Enamelled stove maintenance
Never clean the appliance while it is still hot. The
most effective way to clean the enamelled surface of
the stove is with a mild green soap and lukewarm
water. Use as little water as possible, rub the surface
dry andprevent the formation of rust. Wire wool or
otherabrasives should neverbe used. Never place a
kettle directly onto an enamelled stove; use a stand to
prevent damage.
Lubrication
Although cast-iron is slightly self-lubricating, you will
still need to lubricate moving parts frequently.
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