Hearth and Home Technologies 823-0170 - MBK Disposal of Ashes, Cleaning Plated Surfaces

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Isle Royale Wood Stove

3.Disposal of Ashes

•Frequency: When ash is within 1-3/4 in. (44mm) of firebox lip

•By: Homeowner

Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fi tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a non-combustible fl oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending fi nal disposal.

If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

WARNING

Fire Risk.

Disposal of Ashes

•Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fi tting lid.

•Do not place metal container on combustible surface.

•Ashes should be retained in closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.

4.Cleaning Plated Surfaces

•Frequency: Prior to first burn and then as desired

•By: Homeowner

Clean all the fi ngerprints and oils from plated surfaces BEFORE fi ring the appliance for the fi rst time. If not cleaned properly before lighting your fi rst fi re, the oils can cause permanent markings on the plating.

After the plating is cured, the oils will not affect the

finish and little maintenance is required. Wipe clean as needed.

CAUTION

•Do not use polishes with abrasives. It will scratch plated surfaces.

5.Glass Cleaning

•Frequency: As desired

•By: Homeowner

Clean glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner. Abrasive cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. If the deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may be removed by using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or by using a commercially available oven cleaner.

After using an oven cleaner, it is advisable to remove any residue with a glass cleaner or soap and water. Oven cleaner left on during the next fi ring can permanently stain the glass and damage the fi nish on plated metal surfaces.

A portion of the combustion air entering the fi rebox is defl ected down over the inside of the door glass. This air flow “washes” the glass, helping to keep smoke from adhering to its surface.

When operated at a low burn rate, less air will be fl owing over the glass and the smokey, relatively cool condition of a low fi re will cause the glass to become coated.

Operating the appliance with the Primary Air Control all the way open for 15-20 minutes should remove the built up coating.

	CAUTION
	Handle glass assembly with care.
Glass	When cleaning glass:
Assembly	• Avoid striking, scratching or
	slamming glass.
	• Do NOT clean glass when hot.

•Do NOT use abrasive cleaners.

•Use a hard water deposit glass cleaner on white fi lm.

•Use commerical oven cleaner on heavier deposits.

•Remove all residue of oven cleaner or will permanently stain glass on next fi ring.

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Refer to maintenance instructions.

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