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14. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Each time before loading the fuel, clean the grate using a small shovel by opening the grate holder or through
open firebox door. Remove the ashes from the ash pan at least once a day and remove the larger residues by
opening the ash pan door and grate holder. All surfaces of the stove that are in contact with flue gases must be
regularly maintained and cleaned using a small shovel. Clean heating areas guarantee cost-effective stove
operation. It is recommended to clean the stove once a month or more often, if necessary.
Do not clean enameled surfaces and stove frame using wire brush or wire sponge because it could damage the
enamel and safety lining, but use wet cloth, cleaning agents and mild detergent instead. Clean the oven after
each use while still hot. After cleaning, leave the oven door open for a few minutes to prevent bad odors the
next time you heat the oven.
Clean the cooktop occasionally using fine sandpaper, and in the event of longer breaks, apply acid-free oil on
the cooktop (vegetable oil). Remove burnt material from the cooktop with a spatula, knife or treat it with
graphite, ashes from the ash pan or oil.
It is prohibited to cool down the stove by making an artificial draft or by using water to cool down the firebox.
15. CONSERVING THE STOVE
At the end of the heating season, clean the stove from ashes and soot. Discharge the water only if any repairs
need to be carried out on the installation. If the system is not used during heating season, poor a certain amount
of antifreeze liquid into the system or discharge the water to prevent freezing.
