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MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE APPLIANCE
Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning it. It is not recommended to use a cloth to clean an appliance that
has a paint or graphite
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nish as the abrasion can cause marks that are dif
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cult to remove. To clean a painted appliance,
use a stiff brush. For tough marks, it is better to touch up the paint with a paint designed for stoves (NESTOR MARTIN
high temperature gloss paint) than to try to clean them. In the event of condensation, wipe the drops before they dry.
To clean an enamelled appliance, use a damp cloth or product suitable for use with enamel
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nished. However, an
over-zealous cleaning, even with a suitable product, can damage the
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nish of the appliance. All traces of the cleaning
products must be removed before relighting the stove, as they can cause marks when the appliance becomes hot.
MANUALLY CLEANING THE Glass pane
Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning the glass pane. The ceramic glass pane of the appliance is specially
made to withstand high temperatures, and certain cleaning products contain chemical products which can weaken or
mark the glass pane.
Some newspaper dampened with water and a few drops of vinegar is enough to remove the majority of marks. For
tougher marks, gently rub them with a scourer of
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ne steel wool, lubricated with a little dish soap. However, be careful
not to rub too hard so to avoid damaging the ceramic glass pane. If manual cleaning is necessary too often, you are
advised to review the installation and operating method to determine if there is a better combustion possible.
AIRTIGHTNESS
Frequently check that the doors and ashtray are airtight. To ensure proper functioning of this appliance, the openings
must be airtight. If they are not, inspect the joints. If a joint must be replaced, contact your distributor.
SUMMER BREAK
At the end of each heating season (i.e. summer months), your entire appliance must be completely cleaned and the
chimney inspected by a quali
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ed technician.
Remove all the residual ashes from the appliance.
Leave one of the air supply controllers open to allow rainwater that may enter the chimney to evaporate.
For added protection, you can place absorbing crystals in the stove or cover the interior with a light dehumidifying spray
such as WD40.
Apply lubricating oil to the latch handles and other movable parts.
FIRST USE
The
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rst
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re always causes a burning smell which disappears permanently after a few hours of use
After the
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rst use, it is ok the clean the glass pane with a soft cloth and standard glass pane cleaning product.
