Normal Care & Maintenance - Cumberland Stove Works MF3800 Installation And Service Manual

NORMAL CARE & MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Glass
Only clean glass when the glass is cool. Wipe the glass clean
with a dry or damp rag. If this does not clean the glass, use any
non-abrasive cleaner.
Removal of Broken Ceramic Glass
Open the door and lift it from the hinges. Lay the door down on
newspaper with glass clips facing you. Loosen the screws and take
off the glass clips. Remove the broken glass carefully and discard.
Reverse the above procedure for replacing new glass with
new gasket.
Firepot Remains
Every time the hopper is filled with fuel the firepot should be
emptied. To empty the firepot pull up then out on the firepot
cleaning rod. NOTE: THE FIREPOT MUST BE PUSHED ALL
THE WAY BACK AND SEATED AGAINST THE POT HOLDER
FOR THE STOVE TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY. FAILURE TO
DO SO WILL CAUSE POT OVERLOAD.
Soot and Fly Ash
The products of combustion will contain small particles of fly
ash. The fly ash and soot will collect in the exhaust venting
system and restrict the flow of flue gasses. The exhaust
venting system should be inspected at least once per month
to determine if cleaning is necessary. If cleaning is necessary,
disassemble the exhaust vent and clean the individual parts.
When cleaning ash, use an approved ash vacuum. See a dealer
for more details.
Disposal of Ashes
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight-
fitting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on
a noncombustible floor or on the ground, well away from all
combustible materials, pending final disposal.
Daily Maintenance
The surfaces on the stove may be hot. Always wear protective
gloves even when the stove is cool to the touch.
• Empty firepot into ash pan by sliding the firepot cleaning
rod in and out several times. Empty the firepot with every
hopper of fuel burned or as often as required, depending
on the quality of the fuel.
• Unscrew the cleaning rod from the firepot to free firepot
for removal.
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CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE STOVE WITH BROKEN GLASS.
DO NOT SLAM THE DOOR SHUT.
DO NOT STRIKE GLASS.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANERS.
DO NOT CLEAN HOT GLASS.
REPLACE CERAMIC GLASS WITH FACTORY- AUTHORIZED
REPLACEMENT PARTS ONLY.
THE CLINKER WILL REMAIN HOT FOR SEVERAL MINUTES
AFTER IT IS PULLED OUT OF THE FIREPOT.
USE AN APPROVED ASH VACUUM WHEN CLEANING ASHES
Notch
Figure 24: Removable fireplate. NOTE: notch should be toward the
front of the stove.
• Remove firepot and fireplate and inspect. SEE FIGURE 24.
Clean the holes in the firepot and plate sot hat they are free
from any ash or debris. Keeping these holes clear of ash
will allow the stove to get the proper air needed to burn
clean and efficiently.
• Once the firepot and plate are removed, clean the surrounding
surfaces so that they are free of unburned pellets and/or ash
build-up. Be sure to clear the back ledge of the pot holder and
the surface beneath the fireplate thoroughly.
Model MF3800
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