Cleaning Your Fire; Coal Bed - Valor 474 Valentia Installation And Owner's Manual

OWNER GUIDE

CLEANING YOUR FIRE

(SEE COAL BED)
NOTE: Abrasive cleaners should never be used.
All cleaning should be carried out when the fire is cold. As the fire is used, the bright
metal finish around the fuel bed will darken to enhance the fuel effect. There is no
need to use metal polish on these parts as the discoloration is normal. Generally the
fire would only need dusting. Any painted surface or metal part may be cleaned with a
damp cloth. Any stains on the glass can be remove with a non-abrasive cleaner or
ceramic hob cleaner. The fuel effect components may be cleaned with a soft brush. It
is recommended that a vacuum cleaner is not used.

COAL BED

The coal bed is a one piece assembly and may be removed for cleaning or
exchanging. To do this first remove the glass door as previously instructed then lift the
coal bed straight out. Take care as the coal bed is a fragile component.
When replacing ensure that the end cut out of the coal bed is positioned over the pilot
on the right hand side of the fire. (See Fig. 2).
Should any soot accumulation become excessive, the fuel effect pieces should be
removed from the fire for cleaning. Cleaning should be carried out in a well-ventilated
area or in the open air, by gently brushing with the pieces held away from your face
so that you avoid inhaling the dust. We do not recommend the use of a normal
domestic vacuum cleaner, which may blow dust back into the air.
FIG 2
All cleaning should be carried out when the fire is OFF and has been allowed to
cool completely. Normally, the fire should only need dusting. Any stains on the glass
can be removed with a non-abrasive cleaner such as a ceramic hob cleaner. Abrasive
cleaners should never be used.
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