Cleaning The Convection Air Openings; Cleaning The Flame Temperature Sensor; Cleaning The Pellet Container; Cleaning The Door Glass - RIKA INTERNO Operating Manual

Now clean the flues with the supplied wire brush.
Hoover the combustion residues in the deflection area.
Remove the cleaning lid.
Hoover the combustion residues from the flue gas collection channel, especially
flue gas fan and flue pipe adapter.
Mount the removed parts in reverse order.
Note
Your stove may suck in false air via incorrectly sealed cleaning covers; this
air may lead to incomplete combustion in the fire trough and thus piling up
of pellets.

Cleaning the convection air openings

Vacuum clean any dust deposits from the convection air openings at regular
intervals.
The stove should be cleaned thoroughly prior to the start of the heating season
to prevent excess odour.
Cleaning the flame temperature sensor
Remove the dust deposits from the sensor at regular intervals. Use a clean
cleaning cloth or newspaper.

Cleaning the pellet container

Do not refill the completely empty container immediately; remove the residues
(dust, chippings etc.) from the empty container. The unit must be disconnected
from the mains!

Cleaning the door glass

The viewing window becomes coated in the case of solid fuels, particularly with
the very fine ash of wood pellets, light or dark depending on the pellet quality
(especially with low output). The glass can be cleaned best with a moist cloth.
Stubborn dirt can be removed with a special cleaner available from your stove
dealer.

Bearings

(annually)
All built-in bearings (pellet screw) should be checked. Clean or replace bearings
depending on condition.

Checking door seal

(annually)
The condition of the seals at doors and glass should be checked at least once
per year. Repair or replace seals depending on condition.
Note
Only intact seals ensure your stove works perfectly.

Cleaning of painted surfaces

Wipe of the painted surfaces with a damp cloth, do not scrub. Do not use
solvent-containing cleaners.
Cleaning the flue gas channels
(annually)
Remove the flue pipes. Inspect and clean chimney connection. Brush off any
soot and dust deposits in the fire and in the flue pipes and vacuum.
Note
Accumulated fly ash in the flue gas channels may impair the performance of
the stove and pose a safety risk.

Combustion air - intake

If necessary, please also clean the air intake with a hoover.
Note
Only when the stove is cold! You could vacuum out embers – FIRE RISK!
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