Valor H3 1000JN, Homeowner'S Manual

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Cleaning glass mineral deposits

One of the by-products of the combustion process 

in a gas 

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white 

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 lm on the ceramic glass window.

The composition of the deposit varies with location 

and time, therefore can appear intermittently.
There is no de

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 nitive solution to this issue. Various 

cleaning products have been tried with varying 

results. The following are recommendations only and 

are not meant to guarantee results.
Note: Mineral deposits occur naturally and are not 

covered under the Valor

®

 warranty.

• Clean the glass regularly as soon as you notice the 

buildup (white 

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 lm). If the 

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 lm is left for a longer 

period of time, it will etch into the glass. It is then 

much harder, if not impossible, to remove.

• Never use an abrasive cleaner or ammonia-based 

cleaner on the ceramic glass. Any abrasion of the 

surface has the immediate e

ff

 ect of compromising 

the strength of the glass. An emulsion type cleaner 

is recommended.

• Use a soft damp cloth to apply the cleaner. Dry the 

glass with a soft, dry, preferably cotton cloth. Most 

paper towels and synthetic materials are abrasive 

to ceramic glass and should be avoided.

• Our dealers have had good results from the prod-

ucts listed below. We cannot, however, guarantee 

the results of these products.

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Brasso, Polish Plus by KelKem, Cook Top Clean 

Creme by Elco, White O

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  by Rutland, Turtle Wax

Do not clean the glass while it is hot.

• Always securely replace the window and the barrier 

screen before lighting.

• If broken, the glass pane may only be replaced as a 

complete window unit as supplied by the manufac-

turer.

• If the barrier screen becomes damaged, it must be 

replaced with the same model and version barrier 

from Valor.

• Clean the steel trims with mild soap and warm 

water. Any alcohol/solvent base cleaner will weaken 

the coating and damage it.

• Clean the barrier screens by dusting with a soft 

brush.

• Clean the 

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dusting them with a soft brush. Dust can also be 

removed from the burner using a soft brush after 

removing the ceramic logs. When cleaning, make 

sure that no particles are brushed into the slots of 

the burner.

Log position

Log position is important in your Valor 

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Proper log positioning optimizes the beauty of the 

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If the logs become disturbed during glass cleaning 

or other maintenance, refer to your 

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lation manual for the speci

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replace them for optimal operation.

Cleaning your fireplace

Caution

Choking Hazard! Make sure the 

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is clear of 

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ingestion by small children. Vacuum thoroughly 

around the 

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