At the end of the heatingseason: close off the chimney andplug with newspaper.
Cleaning and other regularly
maintenance
Do not clean the appliance whenit is still
warm.
Clean the exterior of the appliance with a dry lintfree cloth.
You can cleanthe insideof the appliance thoroughly
at the end of the heating season:
Remove the filling lid and the coal bunker.
If necessary, first remove the fire-resistant inner
plates.
If necessary, clean the air supply ducts.
Remove the recuperator at the top of the appliance
andcleanit. See the chapter on "Installation" for
instructions on removing and installing the recuperator.
Checking fire-resistant inner plates
The fire-resistant inner plates areconsumables that
aresubject to wear andtear. Vermiculite innerplates
arefragile. Do not knock the inner plates with logs.
Check the fire-resistant inner plates frequently and
replace them when necessary.
See the chapter "Installation" for instructions on
removing andinstalling the inner plates.
The refractory inner plates may begin to show
hairline cracks, but this does not negatively
affect their functioning.
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 cleanerto 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 cleanwith 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 replacedbefore 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 never be used. Never place a
kettle directly onto an enamelledstove; use a standto
prevent damage. Attention: Do not allow aggressive
acidic products to get onto enamelled components.
Lubrication
Although cast-iron is slightly self-lubricating, you will
still need to lubricate moving parts frequently.
Lubricate the movingparts (such as guide systems,hingepins, latches andair slides) with heat
resistant grease that is available in the specialist
trade.
Touching up damaged paint
Small areas of damaged paint finish can be touchedup with a spray can of special heat-resistant paint,
available from your supplier.
Touching up the enamelled surface
Enamelling is a process carried out by traditional methods, meaning that it is possible that small colour differences and damage may occur. The appliances
Subjectto change because of technicalimprovements
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