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139681_R06 F 500 Oslo 1/20
Warning. Do not at any time, operate this stove
with the ash pan door open. This condition will
lead to overfiring and will damage the stove.
This damage is not covered under warranty. Only
empty the ash drawer before refueling, when the
fire is low or out. The ash door should be open
only long enough to empty the ash drawer and
then securely closed. Inspect the gasket on the
ash pan door regularly and replace as necessary.
6.3 Chimney System
The Jøtul F 500 is designed to burn cleanly and
efficiently when used according to the guidelines in
this manual. In order to maintain proper performance,
you should inspect the chimney and chimney
connector at the beginning of each heating season
and then every other month during the heating
season. Clean the chimney whenever creosote and
fly ash accumulation exceeds 1/4 inch in any part of
the system.
Chimney brushes are available from your local Jøtul
dealer or hardware supply store. Your dealer can also
refer you to a reputable, professional chimney sweep
who will have all the equipment to ensure a complete
and proper job. Failure to keep the chimney system
free of creosote and build-up could result in a serious
chimney fire.
6.4 Enamel Care
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN HOT ENAMEL SUR-
FACES. Clean only cold enamel surfaces with a
soft damp cloth and polish with a clean dry cloth.
Most stains can be removed with a solution of
baking soda and vinegar. Let this solution sit on
the stain for a minute or two before rubbing it
dry with a damp cloth. Organic cleaning com-
mercial cleaning solutions, such as Citra-Solv®,
can also be effective.
• DO NOT USE SOAPY OR ABRASIVE SOLUTIONS.
These can cause stains. Coffee, tea, and fruit ju-
cies will also cause stains.
• AVOID CONTACT WITH METAL OBJECTS. Trivets,
kettles, or pots, can damage the enamel.
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6.5 Glass Care
Cleaning
On occasion it will be necessary to clean carbon and
fly ash off of the glass. If allowed to remain on the
glass for an extended period of time, these deposits
could eventually cause the glass to become etched
and cloudy. Any creosote that may develop on the
glass will burn off during the next hot fire.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN HOT GLASS.
CLEAN GLASS ONLY AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.
6.6 Glass Replacement
1. Remove the doors from the stove and place on a
flat surface.
2. Carefully remove all of the glass clips from the
inside of the door.
3. Gently remove all pieces of the glass panel and
gasketing.
4. Remove all remaining debris from the glass area
using a wire brush.
5. Apply a small bead of gasket/stove cement and
the new gasket. Do not overlap the ends of the
gasket rope.
6. Important: Gradually tighten the glass clips in
an alternating pattern as you would tighten the
lugs on an automobile wheel. See figure 13.
6.7 Gaskets
Check door and glass panel gaskets for tightness. To
check the seal of the front door, close and latch the
door on a dollar bill and slowly try to pull the dollar bill
free. If it can be easily removed, the seal is too loose.
Check several spots around the door, and repeat the
procedure on the ash pan door as well.
Gasket Replacement
1. Use pliers and a putty knife to remove the old
gasket from the door.
2. Thoroughly clean the channel with a wire brush.
3. Apply a small bead of cement to the channel.
4. Gently press the new gasket into the cement
to seat it in the channel. Close and latch
the door and then reopen. Wipe any excess
cement squeezed out from around the gasket.
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