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10. MAINTENANCE
The frequency with which the stove requires cleaning and the maintenance
intervals depend on the fuel you use. High moisture content, ash, dust and
chips may more than double the maintenance required. We would like to again
point out that only tested and recommended pellets or dry logs may be used as
fuel.
Tip
Wood as fertiliser - the mineral content of the wood remains in the combustion
chamber as ash as a residue of the combustion. This is an excellent fertiliser
for all plants in the garden; it is a completely natural product. The ash should
be stored first and slaked with water.
Note
We recommend at least once a year to have all maintenance carried out by
your RIKA dealer.
Note
Ash may contain embers – only place ash in sheet steel containers!
Cleaning the fire trough - daily
Cleaning the fire trough - daily
Despite the automatic ash dumping prior to and during heating operation you
have to remove ash or clinker from the combustion chamber, from the fire
trough and the turning grid regularly.
Use the cleaning function to put the grid vertical.
Remove the clinker using the brush supplied and sweep the ashes with a broom
in the ash tray. Vacuum out the fire trough.
Do not damage the ignition when cleaning with the brush. Vacuum out the pipe
of the ignition.
Note
Clean the fire trough regularly. Only clean when cold, when embers are
extinguished!
Cleaning the flame temperature sensor
Remove the dust deposits from the sensor at regular intervals. Use a clean
cleaning cloth or newspaper.
Empty the ash drawer
Open the ash-chamber door with the included key and empty the ash drawer
regularly. The ash drawer is simply pulled forward.
Cleaning the door glass
If necessary
The viewing window becomes coated in the case of solid fuels, particularly with
the very fine ash of wood pellets, light or dark depending on the pellet quality
(especially with low output). The glass can be cleaned best with a moist cloth.
Stubborn dirt can be removed with a special cleaner available from your stove
dealer. Usual cleaners containing acid or solvents can be too harsh and damage
the glass.
Cleaning painted surfaces
If necessary
Wipe the painted surfaces with a damp cloth, do not scrub. Do not use solvent-
containing cleaners.
