Maintenance; Inspection & Cleaning; Ash Removal - Dimplex Nectre n65 Installation/Operation Instruction Manual

Maintenance

Inspection & Cleaning
1. It is important to establish a routine for the fuel, wood stove and firing technique. Check daily for
creosote buildup. Be aware that the hotter the fire the less creosote is deposited, and weekly
cleaning may be necessary for mild weather even though monthly cleaning may be enough in the
coldest months.
2. Ensure that the door seals are in good condition. If they are worn, replace the door seals.
3. Inspect and clean the glass regularly in order to detect any cracks. If a crack is present, allow the
fire to go out and the stove to cool before repairing.
4. A sufficiently hot fire will burn away any deposits left from a long slow burn. The glass can be
cleaned with dampeneded newspaper with ash or a non-caustic oven cleaner. It is not advisable
to use a cleaner that contains caustic or abrasive ingredients. Do not clean with alcohol based
cleaners. The glass should be washed only when the stove is cold to facilitate good operational
practices.
5. Do not abuse the glass door by striking or slamming shut. Do not use the stove if the glass is
broken. If the glass breaks, replace only with the same 5 mm (0.2") ceramic glass supplied from
your dealer. Never substitute other materials for the glass.
6. The outside panels of the appliance can be cleaned with a dry cloth or soft rag. Do not dampen.
Household detergents and abrasive cleaners may damage the paint on the panels or emit bad
odors while running the fire.
7. Over the years, the black paint will fade and can be touched up with high heat resistant metallic
black paint. Stove Bright Metallic Black 6309 VHT paint is recommended.
8. Depending on quality of maintenance, there may be signs of rust (corrosion) on the body of the
unit. To correct this, sand the affected area and paint using high heat resistant metallic black paint.

Ash Removal

Depending on the type of wood burnt and frequency, the ashes will need removing every
2 to 6 weeks.
Excess ashes should be removed when necessary. Make sure the stove is completely cold before
you remove the ashes. Remove the log retainer grill in order to remove the ash with ease.
Scoop out the ashes and place them in a non-combustible or a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well
away from all combustible material, pending final disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in
soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all embers
have thoroughly cooled.
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