Maintenance And Cleaning; Basic Information; Empty The Ash Drawer; Checking The Door Contact - RIKA RIKATRONIC3 IMPOSA Operating Manual

7. MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Basic information

Note
Your stove must be switched off and cooled before any
maintenance work is performed� Ensure that you do not vacuum
into the combustion air line during heating operation during any
cleaning (vacuuming)� You could vacuum out embers – FIRE RISK!
Note
Only work on the unit when the mains plug has been disconnected�
The stove should be cleaned thoroughly prior to the start of the
heating season to prevent excess odour�
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 ist 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�

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�
Note
Never use abrasive or aggressive cleaning agents to clean the
wooden door handle, these will damage the wood�

Checking door seal

The condition of the seals at doors and glass should be checked at
least 1 x per year� Repair or replace seals depending on condition�
Note
Only intact seals ensure your stove works perfectly�

Cleaning of painted surfaces

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

Cleaning the flame temperature sensor

(only type Rikatronic3)
Remove the dust deposits from the sensor at regular intervals� Use a
clean cleaning cloth or newspaper�

Combustion air - air intake

Also clean the air intake if necessary�
Note
Only when the stove is cold and not running!

Cleaning the flue gas channels

(1 x annually)
Remove the flue pipes� Inspect and clean chimney connection� Brush
off any soot and dust deposits in the fire and in the flue pipes and
vacuum�
Note
Accumulated fly ash in the flue gas channels may impair the
performance of the stove and pose a safety risk�
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