Escea AF series - Sound and Smell; Normal Appliance Sounds; Initial Operation Smells

8. Sound and Smell
Note: Each time the fire is lit from cold the glass will fog up with condensation. This is normal and the condensa-
tion will disappear within a few minutes once the glass heats up.
− Sounds
It is possible that you will hear some sounds from your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal due to the fact that
there are various types of materials used within your appliance. Listed below are some examples. These are all
normal operating sounds and should not be considered as defects in your appliance.
− Fan:
Escea gas appliances use electric fans to push heated air further into the room. It is not unusual for the fan to
make a “whirring” sound when ON. This sound will increase or decrease in volume depending on the thermostatic
settings.
− Gas Control Valve:
As the gas control valves turn ON and OFF, a dull clicking sound may be audible. These sounds are part of the
normal operation of the fire. When the fire is switched o after being run for a while, there may be popping
and fluttering noises as the residual gas in the burner burns away. These are normal and should be no cause for
concern.
− Appliance Metalwork:
Dierent types and thicknesses of steel will expand and contract at dierent rates resulting in some “creaking”
and “ticking” sounds being heard throughout the heating and cool down cycles.
− Smells:
The first few times the unit is operated after installation, the unit may release an odour and the flames will appear
orange caused by the curing of the paint, the burning o of the starch in the ceramic logs and the oils in the
metal. This is a temporary curing process which will disappear with use. A deposit on the inside of the glass, caused
by the starch in the logs may appear as a build up after several uses. If this film is not removed, it will bake on and
may become dicult to remove. When the glass is cold, remove it (see following page) and clean the inside with a
non-abrasive cleaner.
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE GLASS WHILE IT IS HOT. NEVER OPERATE THE UNIT WITH
THE GLASS REMOVED.