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5. MAINTENANCE
To ensure safe and problem-free operation of the appliance, observe the following guidelines:
• perform periodic maintenance tasks in a timely manner – have the stove inspected by a
specialized servicing company at least once a year;
• keep the following components clean: glass pane, combustion chamber with the ash pan and
the chimney duct;
• empty the ash pan regularly - ash left for a longer time may lead to the ash pan corrosion;
• make sure that the combustion chamber is cleaned and serviced with a frequency which is
appropriate for a given type of fuel;
• make sure that steel or cast-iron elements inside the stove are cleaned with appropriate tools
such as: brush, scraper and poker; use protective gloves;
• any maintenance activities may be only performed after the fire has been extinguished and
the stove has cooled down;
• clean the ceramic glass pane of the stove with a kitchen paper (paper towel). It should be
moistened with water and then collected with a bit of clean ash from the inside of the grate,
avoiding direct contact with steel elements and cast-iron devices. By rubbing the glass with so
prepared moistened paper, we can effectively dissolve the tarnish - so that it can be wiped
with a dry paper towel. All agents used to clean the glass must not contain abrasive materials
causing its damage (scratching);
• chimney ducts must be cleaned by a qualified chimney sweep company at least twice a year
and it must be documented in the guarantee card;
• the inside of the fireplace must be cleaned and the airflow and the combustion gas outlet
must be inspected.;
• all seals should be replaced before each heating season.
5.1. Periodic cleaning of the stove
To ensure an efficient burning process in the hearth of the stove, the combustion chamber, the grate,
the flue and combustion gas ducts must be cleaned periodically.
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