Vermont Castings Defiant 1975-CAT-C Installation & Operating Manual page 28

• Do not operate the stove with the ash door open. This
will result in over-firing, and could cause damage to
the stove, void the warranty, or even lead to a house
fire.
Empty the ash pan regularly, typically every one to three
days. The frequency will vary depending on how you
operate your appliance: ash will accumulate faster at higher
heat outputs.
Removed ash should be placed outdoors in a metal
container with a tight-fitting lid. Keep the closed container of
ash on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away
from all combustible materials, pending final disposal. If
the ash is disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally
dispersed, it should be kept in the closed container until all
cinders have thoroughly cooled.
!
Never use your household or shop vacuum cleaner to
remove ash from the stove; always remove and dispose
of the ash properly.
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