Cleaning The Door Glass; Cleaning Painted Surfaces; Checking Seals; Cleaning The Convection Air Openings - RIKA ALUMO Operating Manual

Cleaning the door glass

If necessary
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

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

Checking seals

(annually)
Check the condition of the seals at least once a year� Repair or
replace seals depending on condition�
Note
Only intact seals ensure your stove works perfectly!
Tip
You will find the sealing kit in the spare part overview�

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!

Cleaning the flue pipes

annually!
Remove the flue pipes� Inspect and clean the 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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