Maintenance And Cleaning; Open Combustion Chamber Door And Pellet Container; Cleaning Of The Burn Pot - Daily; Cleaning The Flame Temperature Sensor - RIKA INTERNO Operating Manual

7. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

The frequency with which the stove requires cleaning and the maintenance
intervals depend on the fuel you use. High moisture content, ash, dust and
chips may more than double the maintenance required. We would like to point
out again that only tested and recommended pellets may be used as fuel.
Tip
Wood as fertiliser - the mineral content of the wood remains in the combustion
chamber as ash as a residue of the combustion. This is an excellent fertiliser
for all plants in the garden; it is a completely natural product. The ash should
be stored first and slaked with water.
Note
We recommend at least once a year to have all maintenance carried out by
your RIKA dealer.
Note
Ash may contain embers – only place ash in steel sheet containers!
Open combustion chamber door and pellet
container
Open the decorative door. To open the combustion chamber door and the pellet
container use the provided key.
Note
Remove the key after the OPEN / CLOSE of the combustion chamber door or
the pellet hopper immediately to avoid accidental damage to the decorative
door glass!

Cleaning of the burn pot - daily

Make sure that the air vents are not blocked with ash or clinker. Remove the
clinker using the supplied brush and vacuum the burn pot. The burn pot can be
easily cleaned inside the stove. After removing the pot the area underneath can
be vacuum-cleaned.
Do not damage the ignition when cleaning with the brush. Vacuum out the pipe
of the ignition.
Note
Clean the fire trough regularly. Only clean when stove is cold, when embers
are extinguished!
Note
If the stove is heated in continous operation, it must be cleaned 2x within 24
hours. FIRE HAZARD!

Cleaning the flame temperature sensor

Remove the dust deposits from the sensor at regular intervals. Use a clean
cleaning cloth or newspaper.

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. Usual cleaners containing acid or solvents can be too harsh and damage
the glass.

Cleaning painted surfaces

Wipe the painted surfaces with a damp cloth, do not scrub. Do not use solvent-
containing cleaners.

Cleaning

Depending on pellet consumption, a message prompting cleaning of the stove
appears on the display in regular intervals. This message can be acknowledged
on the Touch Display, while continuing operation. Perform a cleaning cycle at
the next opportunity.
Subsequently, reset the counter in the SETTINGS menu / RESETS submenu, as
per operating instructions of TOUCH DISPLAY.
Tip
The message will only stop reappearing once you have reset the feed volume
in the SETTINGS / Resets menu.
Note
Your stove must be switched off and cooled before any maintenance work is
performed. Only work on the unit when the mains plug has been disconnected.

Cleaning flue pipes

The flue pipes should be cleaned at least 2x a year or after approx. 700 kg
pellets. The flues are behind the combustion chamber.
Open the decorative glass door.
Disconnect the power plug from the mains.
Close the decorative glass door and remove the two retaining screws.
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