Maintenance; Annual Stove Inspection; Ash Removal; Chimney System - Jøtul F600 Firelight Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

around the firebox and away from the air inlet ports at the
front center of the firebox floor.
• Load the fuel, usually with smaller logs first.
• Close the door, be sure to latch the door tightly.
• Wait 5 – 10 minutes before adjusting the primary air to the
desired heat output setting. (If you have at least a 2" thick
ember bed when reloading, it may be possible to close the
door and immediately adjust the air control setting).

6.0 Maintenance

Regular maintenance will prolong the life of your stove
and ensure satisfactory performance.

6.1 Annual Stove Inspection

• Empty stove of all soot and ashes. Only use a vacuum for
this job if the vacuum is specifically designed for ashes.
• Inspect the stove seams. Use a utility light to inspect the stove
inside and out for cracks or leaks. Replace all cracked parts
and repair any cement leaks with furnace cement.

6.2 Ash Removal

For your protection always wear safety gloves when handling
the ash pan.
Ash removal will be required periodically depending on how
frequently the stove is used. The Jøtul F 400 is equipped with an
exterior ash pan assembly that allows easy ash removal without
opening the front door.
The ash pan door is located under the front ashlip of the stove.
To open the ash door, rotate the door knob counterclockwise to
unlatch the door and clockwise to latch the door.
With a gloved hand, grasp the ash pan handle and remove the
ash pan. Always close the ash pan door before leaving to dispose
of the ashes.
The ashes should be placed in a metal container equipped
with a tight sealing lid. The container should be placed on a
noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, 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 cinders have
thoroughly cooled.
It is advisable to keep a thin (1") bed of ashes on the firebox floor
to help maintain a hot charcoal be.

6.3 Chimney System

The Jøtul F 600 is designed to burn cleanly and efficiently when
used according to the guidelines in this manual. In order to
maintain proper performance, you should inspect the chimney
and chimney connector at the beginning of each heating season
and then every other month during the heating season. Clean the
chimney whenever creosote and fly ash accumulation exceeds
1/4 inch in any part of the system.
Chimney brushes are available from your local Jøtul dealer
or hardware supply store. Your dealer can also refer you to a
reputable, professional chimney sweep who will have all the
equipment to ensure a complete and proper job. Failure to keep
the chimney system free of creosote and build-up could result
in a serious chimney fire.

6.4 Enamel Care

• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN HOT ENAMEL SURFACES.
Clean only cold enamel surfaces with a soft damp cloth
and polish with a clean dry cloth. Most stains can be
removed with a solution of baking soda and vinegar. Let
this solution sit on the stain for a minute or two before
rubbing it dry with a damp cloth. Organic cleaning
commercial cleaning solutions, such as Citra-Solv®, can
also be effective.
• DO NOT USE SOAPY OR ABRASIVE SOLUTIONS. These can
cause stains. Coffee, tea, and fruit jucies will also cause
stains.
• AVOID CONTACT WITH METAL OBJECTS. Trivets, kettles,
or pots, can damage the enamel.

6.5 Glass Care

Cleaning
On occasion it will be necessary to clean the carbon deposits
and fly ash off of the glass. If the carbon and fly ash are allowed
to remain on the glass for an extended period of time it could
eventually cause the glass to become etched and cloudy. Any
creosote that might develop on the glass will burn off during
the next hot fire.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CLEAN HOT GLASS. CLEAN ONLY AT ROOM
TEMPERATURE.

6.6 Glass Replacement

1. Remove the doors from the stove and place on a flat surface.
2. Carefully remove all of the glass clips from the inside of the
door.
3. Gently remove all pieces of the glass panel and gasketing.
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