Bionic Fire RAIS User Manual - page 17
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8.4 Cleaning and Care
8.4.1 Glass
Most of the wood stoves use a ceramic glass product which is resistant to heat but requires
cleaning to keep its appearance.
Soot or opaque marks can be easily cleaned if the marks are fresh. However, if the glass left
dirty for any length of time the acid from the wood can etch the surface of the glass
permanently (wet unseasoned wood, soft wood such as used in the building industry and
pallet wood should be avoided.
Only clean when cold.
Use only stove glass cleaners to remove heavy tar / soot deposits. All other marks can
normally be removed with a damp cloth, then dry with a clean cloth or newspaper. Do not
let the glass dry before applying a dry clean cloth.
With more stubborn marks i.e. opaque areas/frosting, you need to put a small amount of
wood ash on a clean damp cloth. If the opaque mark/frosting doesn’t come out, contact you
dealer for a special remover.
8.4.2 Paint finish
The appliance has been coated with a high temperature paint which can last for years. Do
not clean with a damp cloth or any cleaning products as they can cause rust or discoloration.
Only clean when cold, use a brush with soft bristles or dust with a lint free cloth. Only re‐
spray when necessary.
8.4.3 Mechanical cleaning
The wood burning stove and the chimney must be service by a chimney sweep at least once
a year. During cleaning and care, the stove must be cold.
8.4.4. Prolonged period of non‐use
If the stove is to be left unused for a prolonged period of time then it should be given a
thorough lean to remove ash and unburned fuel residues. To enable a good flow of air
through the appliance to reduce condensation and subsequent damage leave the air
controls fully open.
Prior to a new hating season it should be checked that eh chimney and smoke gas connector
are not blocked.