CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Model No – CAWDFS12
CLEANING
All cleaning should be done when the heater has completely cooled. This should be done in the
beginning of winter and once or twice during the season, depending on heater usage. With higher
usage, cleaning more often is advised.
Excess ashes should be removed when necessary, placed in a non-combustible container with a
tightly fitting lid and moved outdoors immediately to a location clear of combustible materials.
Painted Surfaces
These should come clean with a simple wipe over with a damp cloth and if necessary some mild
cleansing agent. Do not use any solvents, harsh or abrasive cleansers or scourers, as these will
damage the painted surfaces.
Door glass
WARNING: The door glass becomes extremely hot when the heater is
operating. The heater should never be operated without the door glass.
DO NOT use this heater if the glass is cracked. Contact your Cannon
distributor to obtain a replacement glass.
Sometimes, especially after an overnight burn, a black deposit may appear on the inside of the
door glass. This is creosote deposit from the fire burning at below its optimal temperature. Most
or all of this will burn away next time the heater is fully fired. For persistent blackening, wait till the
glass has completely cooled, then clean with a plastic scourer and detergent. Rinse the detergent
from the glass and then dry.
Flue
To clean the flue, you will need to remove the baffle plate, and access the roof to remove the flue
cowl. Use a long handled flue brush designed for this purpose to clean the creosote that has built
up inside the flue. The creosote will fall into the firebox where it will be burnt on the next firing. Re-
place the cowl and baffle plate when done.
We recommend this be done by an authorized person ONLY.
