2. Disposal of Ashes
Frequency: As necessary
By: Homeowner
Task: See the following instructions.
•Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a
•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! Do not use chimney cleaners or flame colorants in your appliance. Will corrode pipe.
Warning! Risk of Fire! Ashes could contain hot embers.
WARNING! Fire Risk! Disposal of Ashes
•Ashes should be placed in metal container with tight fitting lid.
•Do not place metal container on combustible surface.
•Ashes should be retained in closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled.
4. Care and Cleaning of Plated Surfaces
CAUTION
•Do not use polishes with abrasives. It will scratch plated surfaces.
CAUTION
Clean all the fingerprints and oils from the surface before firing the appliance for the first time.
•Use a glass cleaner or vinegar and towel to remove the oils.
•Oils can cause permanent markings on plating, if not removed.
•After plating is cured, oils will not affect the finish.
5. Door and Door Gasket
Periodically check the door gasket for proper seal. As the gasket compresses or “seats” during use, it may become necessary to adjust or tighten the door latch.
3. | Glass Cleaning |
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Frequency: As necessary |
| Remove spacing washers shown in Figure 4.2. At least one | ||
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By: Homeowner |
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Replace the gasket material. Wear or damage to the gasket | ||||
Clean glass with a | material can cause air leakage into the firebox resulting in | |||
cleaners may scratch and cause glass to crack. If the | overfiring and loss of efficiency. | |||
deposits on the glass are not very heavy, normal glass | A replacement gasket is available from your dealer. | |||
cleaners work well. Heavier deposits may be removed | ||||
by using a damp cloth dipped in wood ashes or by using | Latch Cam |
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a commercially available oven cleaner. After using an | Door Cross Section | |||
oven cleaner, it is advisable to remove any residue with | (example) | |||
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a glass cleaner or soap and water. Oven cleaner left on | Locknut |
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during the next firing can permanently stain the glass and |
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damage the finish on plated metal surfaces. |
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A portion of the combustion air entering the firebox is |
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deflected down over the inside of the door glass. This air |
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flow “washes” the glass, helping to keep smoke from adher- |
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ing to its surface. When operated at a low burn rate, less |
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air will be flowing over the glass and the smoky, relatively |
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cool condition of a low fire will cause the glass to become |
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Spacing Washers | DO NOT REMOVE | |||
coated. Operating the appliance with the Burn Rate Air |
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Control and |
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minutes should remove the built up coating. | Figure 4.2 Door Handle Assembly | |||
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