Maintenance; Chimney; Cleaning And Other Regular Maintenance Activities - Dovre Vintage 50 Mode D'emploi

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 channels.
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.
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Maintenance
The insulating vermiculite inner plates may
develop hairline cracks, but that does not
affect their performance adversely.
Cast-iron inner plates go a long way if you
frequently remove the ash that may pile up
behind it. If accumulated ash behind a cast-iron
plate is not removed, the plate cannot dissipate
the heat anymore to its surroundings and that
may cause the plate to warp or crack.
Never use the appliance without the fire-
resistant inner plates.
Cleaning glass
Dirt clings less easily to well cleaned glass. Proceed
as follows:
1. Remove dust and loose soot with a moist cloth.
2. Clean the glass with stove window cleaner:
a. Apply stove window cleaner to a kitchen
sponge, rub down the entire glass surface and
expose it to the cleaning agent.
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
tissue.
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 the appliance again.
Make sure that no stove window cleaner runs
between the glass and the cast-iron door.
Maintaining enamelled fire
Never clean the appliance when it is still hot. The
enamelled surface of the fire can be cleaned most
effectively with a mild green soap and lukewarm
water. Use as little water as possible, rub the surface
dry and prevent the formation of rust. Wire wool or
other abrasives should never be used. Never place a
kettle directly onto an enamelled fire; use a stand and
prevent damage from occurring.
Subject to change because of technical improvements