Routine Cleaning and Maintenance
DOOR GLASS CLEANING (2-3 days)
Cleaning of the glass must only be done when stove is cold. Open the door. The glass can be cleaned by wiping
Figure 33: GF40 Open
down the outside and inside of the glass with a soft dry
cloth.
If the glass has build up that can not be removed with
only the cloth, clean the glass using paper towel and a gas
appliance glass cleaner, this may be purchased through
most dealers. If a gas appliance glass cleaner is not
available, use a damp paper towel dipped in y ash to
clean the glass. After the glass has been cleaned use the
dry soft cloth to wiping down the outside and inside of the
glass.
ASH PAN (weekly)
This part is located behind the bottom door. To remove
the ash pan, open the cover from the right hand side,
and lift the ash pan up and out. Dump the ashes into a
metal container stored away from combustibles. Monitor
the ash level every week. Remember that different pellet
fuels will have different ash contents. Ash content is a
good indication of fuel efficiency and quality. Refer to
“
saFety Warnings anD recommenDations” for disposal of
ashes. Vacuum the inside of the ash pan compartment
inside the pedestal including the hole at the top back of
the compartment. Replace the ash pan ,close the latch,
and close pedestal door. DO NOT PLACE UNBURNED
OR RAW PELLET FUEL IN ASH PAN.
Loosen screws and
rotate cover to remove
Loosen screws and
rotate to access
AIR INTAKE (semi-annually)
Inspect periodically to be sure that it is
not clogged with any foreign materials.
EXHAUST PASSAGES (Semi-annually)
To prevent build up of fly-ash all the
exhaust passages must be cleaned
and vacuumed.
Clean behind clean-out covers:
• Open ash box cover.
• Remove ash box.
• Using a
5
/16” socket, loosen the six
screws in the ash box compartment;
four on the back.
• Rotate the back cover counter
clockwise
Figure 34: GF40 Clean-Out Covers.
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