Regency Hampton H35 Large Gas Stove - Manual (Page 42)

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Hampton® H35-2 Direct Vent Freestanding Gas Stove
MAINTENANCE
Top View of pilot fl ame
MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Always turn off the valve before cleaning. For
relighting, refer to lighting instructions. Keep
the burner and control compartment clean by
brushing and vacuuming at least once a year.
When cleaning the logs, use a soft clean paint
brush as the logs are fragile and easily dam-
aged.
CAUTION: ANY SAFETY SCREEN
OR GUARD REMOVED FOR SERV-
ICING AN APPLIANCE MUST BE
REPLACED PRIOR TO OPERATING
THE APPLIANCE.
Top View of pilot fl ame
Incorrect fl ame pattern will have small, probably
yellow fl ames, not coming into proper contact with
the rear of the burner or thermopile.
NORMAL OPERATING
SOUNDS OF
GAS APPLIANCES
It is possible that you will hear some sounds from
your gas appliance. This is perfectly normal due
to the fact that there are various gauges and types
of steel used within your appliance. Listed below
are some examples. All are normal operating
sounds and should not be considered as defects
in your appliance.
Blower:
Hampton
® gas appliances use high tech blowers
to push heated air farther into the room. It is not
unusual for the fan to make a "whirring" sound
when ON. This sound will increase or decrease
in volume depending on the speed setting of your
fan speed control.
Burner Tray:
The burner tray is positioned directly under the
burner tube(s) and logs and is made of a differ-
ent gauge material from the rest of the fi rebox
and body. Therefore, the varying thicknesses of
steel will expand and contract at slightly different
rates which can cause "ticking" and "cracking"
sounds. You should also be aware that as there
are temperature changes within the unit these
sounds will likely re-occur. Again, this is normal
for steel fi reboxes.
Blower Thermodisc:
When this thermally activated switch turns ON
it will create a small "clicking" sound. This is the
switch contacts closing and is normal.
Pilot Flame:
While the pilot fl ame is on it can make a very slight
"whisper" sound.
Gas Control Valve:
As the gas control valve turns ON and OFF, a
dull clicking sound may be audible, this is normal
operation of a gas regulator or valve.
Unit Body/Firebox:
Different types and thicknesses of steel will expand
and contract at different rates resulting in some
"cracking" and "ticking" sounds will be heard
throughout the cycling process.
WARNING: CHILDREN AND ADULTS
SHOULD BE ALERTED TO THE
HAZARDS OF HIGH SURFACE
TEMPERATURE AND SHOULD STAY
AWAY TO AVOID BURNS OR CLOTH-
ING IGNITION. YOUNG CHILDREN
SHOULD BE CAREFULLY SUPER-
VISED WHEN THEY ARE IN THE
SAME ROOM AS THE APPLIANCE.
8) Each time the appliance is lit, it may cause con-
densation and fog the glass. This condensation
and fog is normal and will disappear in a few
minutes as the glass heats up.
Never operate the appliance without the
glass properly secured in place.
9) Periodically check the pilot fl ames. Correct
fl ame pattern has three strong blue fl ames: 1
fl owing around the thermopile and 1 around the
thermocouple, and 1 fl owing across the rear of
the burner (it does not have to be touching the
burner).
Note: If you have an incorrect fl ame pattern,
contact your Hampton ® dealer for further
instructions.
2) Clean glass (never when unit is hot), appliance,
and door with a damp cloth. Never use an
abrasive cleaner.
3) The heater is fi nished in a porcelain fi nish or
with a heat resistant paint and should only be
refi nished with heat resistant paint (not with
wall paint).
Never use an abrasive cleaner on the porcelain
fi nish as it may scratch the surface.
4) Make a periodic check of burner for proper posi-
tion and condition. Visually check the fl ame of
the burner periodically, making sure the fl ames
are steady; not lifting or fl oating. If there is a
problem, call a qualifi ed service person.
5) CAUTION: Label all wires prior to disconnec-
tion when servicing controls. Wiring errors can
cause improper and dangerous operation.
6) The appliance and venting system must be
inspected before use, and at least annually,
by a qualifi ed fi eld service person, to ensure
that the fl ow of combustion and ventilation air
is not obstructed.
During the annual service call, the burners
should be removed from the burner tray and
cleaned. Replace the embers but do not block
the pilot.
7) Keep the area near the appliance clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline, and
other fl ammable vapours and liquids.
DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE IF
ANY PART HAS BEEN UNDER WA-
TER. IMMEDIATELY CALL A QUALI-
FIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO
INSPECT THE APPLIANCE AND TO
REPLACE ANY PART OF CONTROL
SYSTEM AND ANY GAS CONTROL
WHICH HAS BEEN UNDER WATER.
CLOTHING OR OTHER FLAMMA-
BLE MATERIAL SHOULD NOT BE
PLACED ON OR NEAR THE APPLI-
ANCE.