Fog And Mist; Solving Problems; Cleaning And Other Regular Maintenance Activities - Dovre Vintage 50 Installation Et Mode D'emploi

1. Open the door of the appliance.
2. Use the scraper to open the ash removal port in
the bottom of the fire compartment (1).
3. Using the scraper, sweep the excess ash (2)
through the ash removal port into the ash pan
underneath.
4. Close the ash removal port.
5. Remove the ash pan (3) using the glove provided
and empty the ash pan.
6. Install the ash pan and close the appliance door.
Comment: The Vintage 30 has no ashtray. Remove
the ash with the aid of a spoon or use an "ash clean
system" on the vacuum cleaner.

Fog and mist

Fog and mist hinder the flow of flue gases through the
flue. Smoke can blow back and cause a stench. If it is
not strictly necessary, it is better not to use the stove
in foggy and misty weather.

Solving problems

Refer to the appendix "Diagnostic diagram" to solve
any problems in using the appliance.
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Maintenance
Follow the maintenance instructions in this chapter to
keep the appliance in good condition.
Chimney
In many countries, people are legally required to have
their chimney checked and maintained.
At the beginning of the heating season: have the
chimney swept by an expert.
During the heating season and after the chimney
has not been used for a long time: have the
chimney checked for soot deposits.
After the heating season: seal off the chimney with
a ball of paper.
Cleaning and other regular
maintenance activities
Do not clean the appliance when it is still
warm.
Clean the exterior of the appliance with a dry lint-
free cloth.
At the end of the heating season, you can clean the
interior of the appliance thoroughly:
If necessary, first remove the fire-resistant inner
plates. See the chapter "Installation" for
instructions on removing and installing the inner
plates.
If necessary, clean the air supply ducts. Remove
the top plate to this end. The top plate lies loosely
on the appliance.
If required, 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 and
subject to wear . 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.
Subject to change because of technical improvements