If your glass is remaining dirty, your operating temperatures are low; therefore, there is a higher risk of creosote buildup.
The venting system must be inspected at the stove connection and at the chimney top. Cooler surfaces tend to build creosote deposits quicker, so it is important to check the chimney at the top (where it is coolest) as well as from the bottom near the stove.
Accumulated creosote should be removed with a cleaning brush s pecifically designed for the type of chimney in use. A certified chimney sweep should be used to perform this service. Contact your dealer for the name of a certified chimney sweep in your area (your dealer may be a certified sweep!).
It is also recommended that before each heating season the entire system be professionally inspected, cleaned and repaired, if necessary.
CAST IRON
Exterior cast iron parts are either painted with black, high- temperature stove paint or porcelainized with an enamel finish in various colors.
Use black,
Enamel castings can be cleaned with a standard glass cleaner. With time and use, a very fine, subtle network of crazed lines may appear seemingly beneath the surface of the enamel. Crazing is a natural predictable process and does not represent a flaw.
STONE
Occasional cleaning is all that should be necessary to maintain the natural beauty of your stove’s polished soapstone finish. Clean the soapstone with water, any non- abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth. Wipe dust from the stone with a clean cloth. Do not use chemical agents to wash the stone; do not use waxes or any polishing agents on the stone.
Care must be taken not to scratch or chip the stone. Do not set items, which can scratch or chip the stone (or enamel finish), on top of your stove.
Often, with use and over time, subtle earth tones of brown, red, and yellow appear on the soapstone. This is a natural reaction in the soapstone. Surface or hairline fractures may appear in the stone after a stove has been used. Such changes are normal and do not affect the operation or the integrity of the stove and do not require replacement. If you observe a completely broken stone, contact your dealer for service.
GASKETS
Gasket material should normally be replaced every two to three seasons, depending on stove use. If the door seal is loose, a new gasket will assure a tight seal and improved stove performance. Contact your dealer for a gasket kit that includes instructions and gaskets for your stove.
The procedure for replacing gaskets on the glass is reviewed on page 20.
To replace door gaskets, first remove the old gaskets with a utility or putty knife. Clean all gasket channels with a wire brush. Apply gasket cement to the channels and push the new gasket into place without stretching the gasket material. The door should be shut immediately to fully press the gasket into place and assure a positive seal.
We require the use of the following gaskets:
DOOR: 67" (170 cm) Length, 3/8" (9.5 mm) Diameter, Adhesive Black Tube
GLASS: 58" (140 cm) Length, 1/4" (.64 cm) Diameter, Low Density Black Tube
GLASS
Do not operate the stove with a broken door glass. Do not abuse the front door by striking or slamming.
When necessary, the glass can be cleaned with low alkaline content commercial stove glass cleaners, which are available from your local dealer. Never attempt to clean the glass while the fire is burning or the glass is hot. Most deposits can be cleaned by following the instructions provided with the cleaner. To clean heavier deposits, open the door and lift it straight up and off the stove with the hinge pins remaining in the door (take care to save hinge pins and washers for reuse). Lay the door face down on a workbench or table, with the handle hanging off the edge so it will lay flat. Apply the cleaner to the glass and allow it to set for a few minutes. By laying the door flat, it will allow
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