Vermont Casting WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System Section II Maintenance, Cleaning the Glass

•Before replacing the ash pan, clear away any ash that has spilled over the sides and back of the pan.

•Replace the ash pan and close the ash door and front door.

Empty the ash pan regularly, typically every one to three days. The frequency will vary depending on how you operate your WinterWarm: You burn more wood at higher heat output settings, and ash will accumulate faster.

Ash should be removed frequently and placed outdoors in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. The closed container of ash should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If the ash is disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, it should be retained in the closed container until all cin- ders have thoroughly cooled. -Wood ash may be used as a garden fertilizer.

CAUTION: Never use your household or shop vacuum cleaner to remove ash from the fireplace; always re- move and dispose of the ash properly.

WinterWarm Fireplace Insert or System

Section II Maintenance

Keep your WinterWarm Looking New and Working Its Best

Care of the Cast Iron Surface

An occasional dusting with a dry rag will keep the painted cast iron of your WinterWarm looking new.

If the paint needs retouching, first allow the surface to cool completely. Wire-brush areas needing to be painted. Touch-up with high temperature stove paint available from your local dealer. Apply the paint spar- ingly. Two light coats are better than one heavy one.

Care of the Porcelain Enamel Surface

Use a soft brush as necessary. Do not use water or other liquids on your WinterWarm. Fingerprints usually can be buffed off porcelain enamel with a dry, soft cloth. If marks remain, allow the WinterWarm to cool com- pletely, then buff with a slightly damp, soft cloth. Dry completely before starting a fire to avoid streaking.

Never use abrasives or harsh chemical cleaners on the porcelain enamel finish. The enamel may scratch and expose the cast iron, which can then stain or rust. If you must remove spills or stains from porcelain sur- faces, make sure that the fire is out and that the Win- terWarm has cooled completely before cleaning. Use a kitchen appliance cleaner and polish especially formu- lated for enamel surfaces. Apply the cleaner sparingly with a soft cloth, and buff away all traces.

Cleaning the Glass

The WinterWarm glass system requires a minimum amount of cleaning. Most carbon deposits that accumu- late will burn off during hot fires.

Ash residue that accumulates on the glass should be removed periodically to prevent etching. To clean the glass, follow this procedure:

•Be sure the glass is completely cool.

•Cleaning with water will work in most cases. Use a glass cleaner especially made for this purpose only if deposits are especially heavy. (If heavy deposits are a frequent occurrence, however, evaluate your operating techniques.)

•Rinse the glass thoroughly.

•Dry the glass completely.

NOTE: The WinterWarm glass is coated with a special material on one side that helps reflect heat back into the fire chamber. Do not attempt to re- move this coating.

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