Flueway Cleaning
WARNING: HOT SURFACES, use the tool supplied to operate this appliance. It is recommended to use the heatproof glove supplied when raising the dome lids to use the hotplate.
Following a prolonged shutdown of the appliance, perhaps after the summer break, ensure the flueway is free from obstruction prior to
Prolonged soot formation may result in flueways becoming blocked and could give rise to the release of carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas into the room. Failure to ensure clean flueways, flue pipes and bends may lead to emission of dangerous gases and an inferior performance from your appliance.
Stove Flueway - Allow the fire to burn out, open the flue chamber damper to its maximum and remove the flue chamber door by lifting up on an angle.
Brush the soot or fly ash from the flue pipe allowing it to fall onto the top of the oven. Fig. 11.
Remove the hotplate plug and rake the deposits forward, pushing them into the firebox. Figs. 12 & 13
NOTE: The stove is designed and intended to be under continuous firing but if it is not in use ashpit and flue chamber doors should be left open to ensure free passage of air through the stove and avoid condensation problems.
Cleaning
Surface blemishes caused by spillage on the gloss enamel are easier to remove when the stove is cool, and a damp cloth is usually all that is necessary.
This should not be done while the stove is hot.
Do not use abrasive pads, oven cleaner, or cleaners containing citric acid on porcelain surfaces. IMPORTANT NOTE: Porcelain enamel is glass. Clean porcelain surfaces with glass cleaner or polish and a soft cloth. These cleaners are unsuitable for use on chrome and stainless steel including the
The insulating covers should be cleaned regularly with a
To Replace Bottom Grate Bars
Allow fire to burn out first then open the ashpit door and lift off the cleaning door. Remove dead fuel with hooked poker into ashpan and then lift up each individual bar, pulling forward to remove.
NOTE: There are two types of bars assembled and the replacement bars should be checked against 'Replaced' bar before replacement.
Firebrick Replacement
Damaged firebricks should be replaced as soon as possible but it may be temporarily repaired with stove cement. The firebricks fitted to the Heartland Artisan are of first quality manufacture, and providing the stove has been installed and used correctly will have a reasonable life. They are, however, expendable items and in time will require renewal.
Replacement bricks either in sets or singular can be obtained from your Heartland distributor. Always quote the serial number.
The serial number, which will be found fixed to the appliance, should be quoted if any question arises in connection with the Heartland Artisan stove.
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