Cola HELENA Manuel D'installation, D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 37

4.2 Cleaning the glass
The glass can be cleaned using a damp cloth and normal non-abrasive detergents.
Remove any encrustations with suitable detergents, before they become dry.
The ceramic glass can withstand temperatures of around 750°C: in case of breakage, it is advisable to replace it
with another original glass supplied by Cola.
Do not clean the glass during stove operation: cleaning must be carried out when the stove is cold.
4.3 Stove cladding
The stove's cladding must only be cleaned when cold. The ceramic tiles are hand-crafted products and therefore
may have minor surface imperfections such as tiny spots or slight colour differences.
It is advisable to use a soft dry cloth to clean the ceramic surfaces; the use of detergents could highlight any flaws.
4.4 Cleaning the cast iron hotplate
Before lighting the stove for the first time, make sure to clean the hotplate with an absorbent cloth in order to
remove the protective grease.
Before first use and after cleaning, the hotplate must be preheated for about half an hour with the oven door open
and the damper lever in position A.
For regular cleaning of the cast iron part of the hotplate, it is advisable to use slightly abrasive materials (e.g.
sandpaper or steel wool), rubbing in the direction of the surface finish.
At the end of the season, apply a light film of olive oil or neutral vaseline on the cast iron hotplate to protect it.
4.5 Cleaning the oven
It is advisable to clean the oven when lukewarm or cold and after each use, to prevent dirt from depositing on the
surface. To clean the stainless steel surfaces of the oven, use non-abrasive detergents with a soft cloth, rinsing
thoroughly to prevent any residues of detergent from contaminating food and corroding the oven materials.
To clean the bottom baffle under the oven, open the oven door "D" and che closure plate.
4.6 Cleaning the flue and baffle
A reduction in heat output is nearly always due to obstruction of the flue. Also, the escaping of burnt gases with
odours can be the sign of an obstructed flue.
The flue of your stove must be cleaned at regular intervals. The amount of soot and the frequency of cleaning will
depend largely on the type of fuel and how the stove is used (i.e. low or high output).
Clean the flue pipes, proceeding as follows:
- Clean only when the stove is cold;
- Close all openings that are not to be cleaned;
- Remove the flue pipes and clean them outdoors;
- Detach and suck the deposits inside the stove, after removing the hotplate rings and their support;
- All residuals on the grate or in the ash pan must be removed;
- Open the door "D" and the closing plate for cleaning;
- Remove the layer of soot under the oven zone using ascraper;
After you have cleaned the entire chimney and kitchen, close the door plate and inspection "D" under the furnace
area.
Before refitting the hotplate rings, inspect the refractory lining of the firebox. Fine cracks in the lining are inevitable
and do not affect stove operation.
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