UK/IRL> > > > 378. ServicingTo ensure safe and efficient operation of the appliance, it is necessary to carry out routineservicing at regular intervals. It is recommended, that the fire is inspected/serviced by acompetent person at least once a year.Important: turn off the gas supply before commencing any servicing. Always test for gassoundness after refitting the appliance.The appliance and flue connection have to be checked for gas and smoke soundness afterinstallation.8.1 Routine servicing1. Clean (if necessary):- the pilot system;- the burner;- the combustion chamber;- the glass.2. Check the log lay and replace the embers (if applicable).3. Do the functional test as described at page 34.4. Check the flue system and terminal on damage and soundness (visual inspection)8.1.1 Cleaning the glassDepending on the intensity of use, you can get a deposit on the glass. Normally this canbe removed with an ordinary dry towel. If necessary special ceramic glass cleaner(ceramic cook-top cleaner) can be used. To clean the glass:1. Remove the glass as described in paragraph 4.5;2. Clean the glass. Handle the glass with clean hands, wear gloves if possible;3. To fit the glass, proceed in reverse order. Make sure that:1. the log set has been installed correctly before fixing the glass.2. the glass sealing rope is in good condition and makes an effective seal3. Important: be sure that there are no fingerprints on the glass. They areburned in the glass when not removed.