Empire DVP30CC - Maintenance and Service

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Although the frequency of servicing and maintenance will depend
on use and the type of installation, you should have a qualied
service technician perform an appliance checkup at the beginning
of each heating season. Specic guidelines regarding each
appliance maintenance task are listed below.
IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE GAS BEFORE SERVICING
YOUR APPLIANCE.
Cleaning Burner and Controls
Frequency: Once annually.
By: Qualied service technician.
Task: Brush or vacuum the control compartment, stove logs and
burner areas surrounding the logs.
Checking Flame Patterns, Flame Height
Frequency: Periodically.
By: Qualied service technician/Home owner.
Task: Make a visual check of your stove’s ame patterns.
Make sure the ames are steady - not lifting or oating. The
thermopile/thermocouple (standing pilot) tips should be covered
with ame.
Checking Vent System
Frequency: Before initial use and at least annually thereafter,
more frequently if possible.
By: Qualied service technician/Home owner.
Task: Inspect the external vent cap on a regular basis to ensure
that no debris is interfering with the ow of air. Inspect entire vent
system for proper function.
NOTICE: Prior to operating this unit, be sure to clean the
interior porcelain coated liner panels and glass door with a
soft clean cloth. Due to normal manufacturing processes,
ngerprints along with excess sealing materials may be
present and should be removed. When cleaning, do not use
abrasives on the porcelain liners or the glass door assembly.
Cleaning
Use a soft brush attachment on a vacuum cleaner to gently remove
dust or soot deposits from liners and burner.
Cleaning Glass Door
Frequency: After the rst 3 to 4 hours of use. As necessary after
initial cleaning.
By: Home owner.
Task: Remove and clean glass after the rst 3 to 4 hours of use.
After the initial cleaning, clean as necessary. Film deposits on the
inside of the glass door should be cleaned off using a household
glass cleaner.
CAUTION
Use only ammonia free, nonabrasive glass cleaners.
CAUTION
DO NOT handle or attempt to clean the door when it is hot
and DO NOT use abrasive cleaners.