Glass Care; General Maintenance; Gaskets; Gasket Replacement - Jøtul F 400 Castine Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

139680-R00 F 400 Castine May 2015

6.2 Glass Care

Cleaning
On occasion it will be necessary to clean the carbon deposits
and fly ash off of the glass. If the carbon and fly ash are allowed
to remain on the glass for an extended period of time it could
eventually cause the glass to become etched and cloudy. Any
creosote that might develop on the glass will burn off during
the next hot fire.
Follow this cleaning procedure:
1. Glass must be completely cool.
2. Only use a cleaner that is specifically designed for this purpose.
The use of abrasives will damage the glass and ultimately
leave the glass frosted.
3. Rinse and dry glass completely before burning the stove.
Caution! Always operate the door slowly and carefully to avoid
cracking or breaking the glass. Never use the door to push wood
into the firebox. If the glass becomes cracked or broken follow
the replacement procedure below. Never operate the stove with
a cracked or broken glass panel.
Important: Replace glass only with ceramic glass panel specifically
designed for the Jøtul F 400 . Do not use substitutes. Replacement
glass is available from your local Jøtul dealer.
6.3 Glass Replacement
1. Remove the door 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 the glass panel and gasketing.
4. Using a wire brush, remove all remaining debris from the
gasket channel.
5. Apply a small bead of gasket/stove cement to the gasket
channel. Beginning at the bottom center, press the new
gasket into place without stretching it. Do not overlap the
ends of the gasket rope.
6. Center the new glass panel over the gasket with the
word "Front" facing out . Reinstall the glass clips.
NOTE: It is extremely important to tighten the glass clips
gradually, and in an alternating pattern as you would when
tightening the lugs on an vehicle wheel. See figure 15.
7. It may be necessary to retighten the glass clips after the stove
has be burned and the gasketing has been seated.

6.4 Chimney System

The Jøtul F 400 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
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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.

7.0 General Maintenance

Regular maintenance will prolong the life of your stove
and ensure satisfactory performance.
7.1 Enamel Care
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN HOT ENAMEL SURFACES.
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
commercial 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 jucies will also cause
stains.
• AVOID CONTACT WITH METAL OBJECTS. Trivets, kettles,
or pots, can damage the enamel.

7.2 Gaskets

Door and glass panel gaskets will harden and compress with over
time. .Inspect and replace if necessary. Use Universal Gasket Kit
157050, available from your local Jøtul Authorized Dealer.

7.3 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.
Gasket List for the Jøtul F 400
Description
Top Plate Gasket
Smoke Outlet Gasket
Ash Housing Gasket
Ash Door Gasket
Glass Gasket
Door Gasket
Size Length
3/8" LD 7
3/16" LD/SA 3'
3/16" LD/SA 4'
5/16" LD 4'
1/4" LD 5'
5/16" LD 5,8'