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Cleaning glass mineral deposits
One of the by-products of the combustion process
in a gas
fi
replace is a mineral which can show up as a
white
fi
lm on the ceramic glass window.
The composition of the deposit varies with location
and time, therefore can appear intermittently.
There is no de
fi
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
fi
lm). If the
fi
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
ff
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
fi
rebox ceramic logs/rocks and walls by
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
fi
replace.
Proper log positioning optimizes the beauty of the
fl
ame and the combustion e
ffi
ciency of your
fi
re-
place.
If the logs become disturbed during glass cleaning
or other maintenance, refer to your
fi
replace Instal-
lation manual for the speci
fi
c instructions on how to
replace them for optimal operation.
Cleaning your fireplace
Caution
Choking Hazard! Make sure the
fi
replace
area is clear of
fi
rebed small particles to
avoid ingestion by small children. Vacuum
thoroughly around the
fi
replace area after
cleaning.
