If necessary, first remove the fire-resistant inner
plates. See the chapter "Installation" for instruc-
tions on removing and installing the inner plates.
If necessary, clean the air supply ducts.
Remove the baffle plate at the top of the appliance
and clean it.
Checking fire-resistant inner plates
The fire-resistant inner plates are consumables that
are subject to wear and tear. Vermiculite inner plates
are fragile. Do not knock the inner plates with logs.
Check the fire-resistant inner plates frequently and
replace them when necessary.
See the chapter "Installation" for instructions on
removing and installing the inner plates.
The insulating vermiculite or chamotte inner
plates may develop hairline cracks, but this
does not affect their performance adversely.
Cast-iron inner plates last a long time if you
remove frequently the ash that can accumulate
behind them. If accumulated ash behind the
cast-iron plate is not removed, the plate will no
longer be able to dissipate the heat to the sur-
roundings and this may cause the plate to warp
or crack.
Never use the appliance without the fire-res-
istant inner plates.
Cleaning the glass
Dirt clings less easily to well-cleaned glass. Proceed
as follows:
1. Remove dust and loose soot with a dry cloth.
2. Clean the glass with stove glass cleaner:
a. Apply stove glass cleaner to a kitchen sponge,
rub down the entire glass surface and give the
cleaning agent time to react.
b. Remove the dirt with a moist cloth or kitchen
tissue.
3. Clean the glass again with a normal glass cleaning
product.
4. Rub the glass clean with a dry cloth or kitchen tis-
sue.
Subject to change because of technical improvements
Do not use abrasive or aggressive products to
clean the glass.
Wear household gloves to protect your hands.
If the glass in the appliance is broken or
cracked, it must be replaced before you can
use appliance again.
Ensure that no stove glass cleaner runs
between the glass and the cast-iron door.
Lubrication
Although cast-iron is slightly self-lubricating, you will
still need to lubricate moving parts frequently.
Lubricate the moving parts (such as guide sys-
tems,hinge pins, latches and air slides) with heat
resistant grease that is available in the specialist
trade.
Checking the seal
Check whether the door sealing rope is still in good
condition and works well. The sealing rope is sub-
ject to wear and will need to be replaced over time.
Check the appliance for air leaks. Close any
chinks with stove sealant.
Allow the sealant to harden fully before lighting
the appliance, as any moisture in the sealant
will form bubbles, resulting in a new air leak.
Replacing the glass
If the glass in the appliance is broken or
cracked, it must be replaced before the stove
is used again.
Proceed as follows:
1. Unscrew the glass fixings and remove the glass.
2. Check the glass seal and, if necessary, fit a new
sealing rope.
3. Place the new glass in the grove and tighten the
glass fixings.
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