Vermont Castings Madison
Maintenance
Let the fire in the stove go out and allow the stove to cool completely before beginning any maintenance procedure.
Care of the Cast Iron Surface
An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your Madison looking new.
The stove’s paint can be touched up as needed. First, clean the areas to be painted with a wire brush. Then, touch up the stove with Vermont Castings high tem- perature stove paint. Apply the paint sparingly, and keep in mind that two light coats of paint are better than a single heavy one.
Care of Porcelain Enamel Finish
Use a dry or slightly damp rag or a soft brush to remove spills or stains. For difficult jobs that require a cleaning agent, use only a kitchen appliance cleaner or polish recommended for use on enamel surfaces.
Cleaning the Glass
Most of the carbon deposits on the glass will burn off during hot fires. However, the ash residue that accumu- lates on the glass surface should be removed regularly to prevent etching. Follow this procedure to clean the
glass:
•Be sure the glass is completely cool.
•Clean the glass with water or a cleaner made espe- cially for this purpose. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
•Rinse the glass thoroughly.
•Dry the glass completely.
Glass Replacement
Replace glass only with Vermont Castings glass pan- els. The glass panel rests on a cushion provided by a gasket, and is held in place by two clips. The glass is coated on one side which is slightly colored. Remove the door from the stove and place it on a sturdy, level work surface. Use a towel to protect the porcelain enamel finish.
1.Remove the Retainer Clips. (Two phillips head screws on each clip).
2.Inspect the Gasket. If the window gasket is in good condition, you can leave it in place. If you replace it, use only Vermont Castings gasket 1203556. Be sure the channel around the window opening is clean, and free of dust.
Place the gasket into the panel inset.
3.Install the Glass. Lay the glass on the inner gasket with the coated side down, marked “This Side Out” (toward the outside of the door). Tighten the screws snugly, but loose enough to allow for a little move-
ment of the glass when the stove is in operation. Overtightening can crack the glass immediately or cause it to crack if it is unable to expand when hot.
Gasket Replacement
Your Madison uses
The sizes of replaceable gasket are listed below, along with their applications.
Gasket Size |
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3/8” Fiberglass | Door Gasket - 1203589 |
Wait until the fire is out and the stove has cooled. Be sure to follow the standard safety procedure for working with dusty materials: Wear safety goggles and a dust mask.
Step 1. Remove the existing gasket by grasping an end and pulling firmly.
Step 2. Use a wire brush or a screwdriver to clean the channel of any remaining cement or bits of gasket. Remove stubborn deposits of cement with a cold chisel if necessary.
Step 3. Determine the correct length of the appropri-
Step 4. Remove the gasket from the channel, place it on a wood cutting surface, and cut it at the marked spot with a utility knife.
Twist the ends slightly to discourage the gasket from unraveling.
Step 5. Lay an unbroken 1/8” (3 mm) bead of gasket cement in the
Step 6. Starting at one end, press the gasket into the channel.
Ensure a good joint where the gasket meets before trimming any excess. Do not overlap the gasket ends or leave ends with ragged edges.
Step 7. Press the gasketed part firmly against its normal mating surface to seat the gasket evenly in its channel. Close and latch the door to do this; close the door on a piece of waxed paper to keep the cement from migrating onto the
Step 8. Clean excess cement from around the chan- nel. Let the cement that holds the new gasket dry thoroughly.
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