Desa (V)VC36PE Series Cleaning and Maintenance, CAUTION: Do not vacuum if pieces are hot

Cleaning and

Maintenance

WARNING: Turn off fireplace and let cool before cleaning.

CAUTION:Youmustkeepcon- trolareas,burners and circulating airpassagewaysoffireplaceclean. Inspect these areas of fireplace before each use. Have fireplace inspected yearly by a qualified service person. Fireplace may need more frequent cleaning due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, pet hair, etc.

GLASS DOOR

WARNING: Handle glass door panelwithcare.Donotstrike,slam or otherwise abuse glass. Do not operate fireplace with the glass doorunlatched, removed,cracked or broken.

WARNING: Do not use abra- sivecleanersasthismaydamage glass. Use a nonabrasive house- hold glass cleaner to clean glass. Do not clean glass when hot.

Glass must be cleaned periodically. During start-up it is normal for condensation to form on the inside of the glass causing lint, dust and other airborne particles to cling to the glass surface. During initial start-up a slight film may form on the glass due to paint curing. The glass should be cleaned several times with a non-ammonia, nonabrasive household cleaner and warm water after the first two weeks of operation. Thereafter, clean the glass two or three times during each heating season, depending on the usage and circumstances present. Refer to Remov- ing/Replacing Glass Door, page 24 of this manual when removing glass door for cleaning.

WARNING: Only parts sup- pliedbythemanufacturershould be used when replacing broken or damaged glass door panel (see Replacement Parts, page 34). This glass door panel is a complete unit. No substitute materials may be used.

CAUTION: Wear gloves and safety glasses while handling or removingbrokenglass.Donotre- moveifglassishot.Keepchildren and pets away from glass.

If glass has been broken, carefully remove glass door (see Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 24). Vacuum all glass pieces with a shop vac.

CAUTION: Do not vacuum if pieces are hot.

Use only the tempered glass door replacement intended for this fireplace (see Replacement Parts, page 34 for detail on ordering). No substitutions may be made. See Removing/Replacing Glass Door, page 24 for instructions for replacing glass door.

WARNING: Do not operate fire- placewiththeglassdoorunlatched, removed, cracked or broken.

pilot and burners

•Remove ember material before cleaning burners and replace when cleaning is complete.

•Burner and controls should be cleaned with compressed air to remove dust, dirt or lint.

•Use a vacuum cleaner or small, soft bristled brush to remove excess dust, dirt or lint.

logs

•If you remove logs for cleaning, refer to Install- ing Lava Rock and Glowing Embers, page 25, to properly replace logs.

•Use a vacuum cleaner to remove any carbon buildup on logs.

•Replace log(s) if broken. See Replacement Parts on page 34.

•Replace ember material periodically as needed. See Replacement Parts on page 34.

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