Routine Cleaning & Maintenance - Whitfield quest Owner's Manual And Operating Instructions

Routine Cleaning & Maintenance
ROUTINE CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
The following areas need to be routinely inspected for ash build-up, and cleaned
when necessary:
1 Burn Grate ("UltraGrate™")
2 Heat Exchanger Tubes
3 Heat Exchanger Baffle
4 Ash Pan(s)
5 Exhaust Vent
6 Rope Gasket (around door, ash pan, and window areas)
7 Fan Motors - Combustion and Convection
The amount of ash build-up in your stove is directly proportional to the ash content of the fuel
you are burning (see Pellet Fuel Information, page 5). After a period of time (a week, or so)
inspect the burn grate and heat exchanger tubes, heat exchanger baffle, ash pan and exhaust
vent areas. Set an appropriate maintenance schedule for each area based on the amount of ash
you find. Your stove's performance will be affected if enough ash accumulates to restrict air
flow in any area. These items should also be checked periodically, and may require cleaning
and/or maintenance:
The seven topics listed above are discussed in more detail on the following pages. In addition,
windows and plated accessories may be cleaned, once cool, using a soft cloth and an appro-
priate commercial all-purpose cleaner suitable for glass. Do not use products that may leave a
flammable residue.
NOTE: The stove will need to be shut off and cooled down before routine
cleaning is performed. ALWAYS DISCONNECT POWER before doing any
routine cleaning or repair work on the stove.
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