MAINTENANCE— PERIODIC CLEANING
FAN MOTORS: Clean the
FRESH AIR INTAKE: Inspect periodically to be sure that it is not clogged with any foreign materials. A plugged screen will restrict or shut off combustion air and cause a fire to die or burn poorly.
GOLD / BRASS / NICKEL /PEWTER TRIM CLEANING: Use a damp cloth to clean your door.
DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE CLEANERS AS YOU WILL REMOVE OR SCRATCH THE PLATING!
CHECK AND CLEAN THE HOPPER:
Check the hopper periodically to determine if there is any sawdust or pellets that are sticking to
the hopper surface. Clean as needed. An excess build up of fines, will lead to improper feeding and possible auger jams.
HINT: To aid in the fuel sliding easily down to the auger, you can wipe down the inside of the hopper with a car wax.
GASKET INSPECTION: Air leaks into the firebox will decrease the appliance’s performance greatly, leading to excessive sooting inefficient burning and perhaps a malfunction.
Door
Ash
Glass Gasket— There is no gasket across the top or bottom edges of the glass. This is to allow for air wash. Check these areas for
If replacing this gasket, ensure the gasket covers the entire side and approximately 1 inch of the top and bottom edges..
GLASS CLEANING : We recommend using a high quality fireplace or stove glass cleaner or a vinegar and water solution along with a rag. Oven cleaner and window cleaners will leave a film on the glass that will attract smoke and creosote like a magnet. Should a build up of creosote or carbon accumulate you may wish to use 000 steel wool and water to clean glass. Ceramic is very hard and will not scratch from the steel wool.
GLASS REPLACEMENT: In the event you need replacement only
DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH BROKEN GLASS AS LEAKAGE OF FLUE GASES MAY RESULT.
PAINTED SURFACES: Painted surfaces may be wiped down with a damp cloth. If scratches appear or you wish to renew your paint, contact your Dealer to obtain a can of Satin Black (“Stove Bright”) paint.
Tip: use a hair dryer to warm the surface prior to touching up the paint, this helps to reduce paint runs.
Note: Do not use any other brand other than “Stove Bright” as they may not be compatible.
FALL START UP: Prior to lighting the first fire check the outside area around the exhaust and air intake systems for obstructions. Clean the screens on the exhaust system and the outside air intake pipe. Turn all controls on to make sure they are working prior to lighting the first fire. Clean and remove fly ash from exhaust venting.
SPRING SHUTDOWN: [COLD STOVE AND COLD ASHES ONLY]. After the last burn in the spring remove pellets from the hopper and the auger. Scoop out the pellets then run the auger until the hopper is empty and pellets stop flowing. Vacuum out the hopper. Thoroughly clean the burn grate, burn box, ashtray and ash traps. It’s desirable to spray the inside of the cleaned hopper with an aerosol silicone spray if your stove is in a high humidity area. The exhaust system should be thoroughly cleaned.
Disassemble the EXHAUST FAN and CONVECTION FAN and clean off the internal fan blades. Once you are finished, unplug the appliance for added electrical protection.
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