Maintenance
Your appliance can run for several years without relevant maintenance. However, it can increase your
longevity and reduce your risk considerably if you follow the following principles of Cleaning and
Maintenance.
Cleaning and maintenance should always be carried out when the appliance is cold.
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Do not use abrasive products or water in appliance maintenance; it should be cleaned only with a dry
cloth on the metal parts.
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In case of glass obfuscation, it will normally be sufficient to wipe it with old newspapers and then use a
glass cleaner (these products should not come into contact with metal parts and seals). If blackening
persists, ask the ADF or one of our agents for a specific cleaning agent to remove the carbonaceous
residue.
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At the end of the cold season, at which point you are expected to rest your appliance for some time,
thoroughly clean the ash and residues inside it without using any abrasive products.
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Use an ash vacuum cleaner, to clean the combustion chamber.
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Clean the fans chamber and the fans – this operation should to be carried out by a qualified technician.
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Over time, you may feel that your appliance needs to be repainted, if that is the case, paint the appliance
using high temperature spray paint supplied by ADF. Paint the appliance only when it is completely cold.
Before painting, carefully cover any areas you do not want to soil (glass and fireplace) and follow the
instructions on the paint cans.
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Clean the chimney and the flame baffle at least once a year using a qualified technician if necessary.
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Periodically check and replace the door seal.
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Lubricate hinges and other moving parts.
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Use only ADF recommended replacement parts.
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Empty the ash drawer frequently (daily).
It is recommended to have your appliance serviced by a qualified and accredited professional.
Fire Hazard
Your ADF appliance has been designed in accordance with existing legislation and in
order to minimize any risk of fire in the chimney, however in such cases:
1. Keep calm and make sure there are safety conditions.
2. Close the appliance door completely.
3. Completely closing the air inlet and the exhaust vent. The fire should be extinguished by itself due to
lack of oxygen.
4. In the absence of safety conditions, move away from danger and request immediate rescue to
Firefighters through the European emergency number: 112 (10111 for South Africa and 000 for
Australia).
Before using the appliance again, have the chimney inspected and cleaned by a qualified technician.
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