Cleaning And Maintenance; Basic Information; Cleaning The Combustion Chamber; Empty The Ash Drawer - RIKA NEX Operating Manual

7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Basic information

Note
When you vacuum clean around the stove ensure that you do not
vacuum into the combustion air intake during heating operation�
You could vacuum out embers – FIRE RISK!
Note
Your stove must be cooled before any maintenance work is
performed�
Type Rikatronic4: Only work on the unit when it is switched off and
the mains plug has been disconnected�
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� Only use wood that has been stored properly and is dry
and untreated�
Note
Ash may contain embers – only place ash in sheet steel containers�
FIRE RISK! In a cold state, dispose it of in the household waste�

Cleaning the combustion chamber

The combustion chamber must be regularly cleaned from ash to
ensure an adequate supply of air� If you remove the grate, you can
sweep the ashes with a broom in the ash tray� You can also use an
ash vacuum cleaner�
only type RIKATRONIC4:
Remove the grate� Vacuum out the ignition sled and the pipe of the
ignition�
Note
Only when the stove is cold! You could vacuum out embers – FIRE
RISK!

Empty the ash drawer

Empty the ash drawer regularly� The ash drawer is simply pulled
forward with the combustion chamber door open�

Checking the door contact

(Only for models with Rikatronic)
Check that the door contact switch is working at regular intervals�
Press the door contact several times with your hand to prevent it
from sticking�

Cleaning the door glass

The glass can be cleaned best with a moist cloth� Stubborn dirt can
be removed with a special cleaner (free from corrosive acids and
solvents - otherwise there is a risk of damage to the glass surface)
available from your stove dealer� Usual cleaners containing acid or
solvents can be too harsh and damage the glass�
Note
Never use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents to clean the
wooden door handle, these will damage the wood�

Cleaning painted surfaces

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

Cleaning the flame temperature sensor

(only type Rikatronic4)
Remove the dust deposits from the sensor at regular intervals� Use a
clean cleaning cloth or newspaper�

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�

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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