Maintenance, General cleaning, Cleaning glass – Stovax 7129 User Manual
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MAINTENANCE
1.GENERAL CLEANING
1.1
We would recommend that your Stockton stove be cleaned fully on a regular basis,
according to the level of use. Attention should be given to cleaning the flueways and
removing ash. Regular cleaning and preventive maintenance will help give many years
of safe use.
2. CLEANING GLASS
2.1
While the correct use of the Airwash system will generally keep the glass clean when
the appliance is used you may sometimes need to clean the glass.
2.2
This can be done as follows. Allow the Stockton stove to cool fully, never attempt to
clean hot glass. Any deposits can then be removed using a soft cloth and Stovax
Glass Cleaner.
2.3
Before re-lighting the appliance, dry the glass fully.
3. CHIMNEY SWEEPING
3.1
We would recommend that to maintain the safe and efficient use of the appliance the
flue / chimney is inspected and swept at least once a year
4. ANNUAL SERVICE
4.1
At the end of the heating season it is recommended to strip, inspect and clean the
appliance as detailed below.
4.2
Carefully remove all of the following internal parts. Complete grate and Ashpan.
4.3
Vacuum clean any remaining ash and debris from the inside of the stove.