3Maintenance and Service
Any safety screen or guard removed for servicing must be replaced prior to operating the replace.
When properly maintained, your replace will give you many years of
A. Maintenance Tasks-Homeowner
Installation and repair should be done by a quali ed service technician only. The replace should be inspect- ed before use and at least annually by a professional service person.
The following tasks may be performed annually by the homeowner. If you are uncomfortable performing any of the listed tasks, please call your dealer for a service ap- pointment.
More frequent cleaning may be required due to lint from carpeting or other factors. Control compartment, burner and circulating air passageway of the replace must be kept clean.
CAUTION! Risk of Burns! The replace should be turned off and cooled before servicing.
Glass Cleaning
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools Needed: Protective gloves, glass cleaner, drop cloth and a stable work surface.
CAUTION! Handle | xed glass assembly with care. |
Glass is breakable. |
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•Avoid striking, scratching or slamming glass
•Avoid abrasive cleaners
•DO NOT clean glass while it is hot
• Prepare a work area large enough to accommodate xed glass assembly and door frame by placing a drop cloth on a at, stable surface.
Note: Fixed glass assembly and gasketing may have residue that can stain carpeting or oor surfaces.
•Remove door or decorative front from replace and set aside on work surface.
•See Section 14.A for instructions to remove xed glass assembly.
•Clean glass with a
-Light deposits: Use a soft cloth with soap and water
- Heavy deposits: Use commercial replace glass cleaner (consult with your dealer)
•Carefully set xed glass assembly in place on replace. Hold glass in place with one hand and secure glass latches with the other hand.
•Reinstall door or decorative front.
Doors, Surrounds, Fronts
Frequency: Annually
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Protective gloves, stable work surface
•Assess condition of screen and replace as necessary.
•Inspect for scratches, dents or other damage and repair as necessary.
•Check that louvers are not blocked.
•Vacuum and dust surfaces.
Remote Control
Frequency: Seasonally
By: Homeowner
Tools needed: Replacement batteries and remote control instructions.
•Locate remote control transmitter and receiver.
•Verify operation of remote. Refer to remote control operation instructions for proper calibration and setup procedure.
•Place batteries as needed in remote transmitters and
•Place remote control out of reach of children.
If not using your replace for an extended period of time (summer months, vacations/trips, etc), to prevent unin- tended operation:
•Remove batteries from remote controls.
•Unplug 3 volt adapter plug on IPI models.
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