31W415-0763 / A / 11.03.10At the end of each burning season inspect the shield below the manifold for warping or deterioration. Replaceif necessary. The manifold shield is held to the manifold with machine screws. The replacement shield isavailable from your Wolf Steel Ltd. dealer. At this time also check that the door gasket is not worn or loose.Replace with 1/2” high density fibreglass rope if necessary.The airwash gasket and shield above the door should also be inspected and replaced if deteriorated.NOTE: Do not operate appliance if the manifold shield or fibre baffle is deteriorated or missing.8.7 GASKET REPLACEMENTIf the glass is not kept clean permanent discolouration and / orblemishes may result. Normally a hot fire will clean the glass.The most common reasons for dirty glass include: not usingsufficient fuel to get the appliance thoroughly hot, using greenor wet wood, closing the draft so far that there is insufficient airfor complete combustion.If it is necessary to clean the glass, buff lightly with a clean drycloth and non-abrasive cleaner.DO NOT CLEAN GLASS WHEN HOT! Clean the glass after the first 10 hours of operation with arecommended appliance glass cleaner. Thereafter clean as required.The glass is very strong but do not let burning fuel rest or fall against it and always close the door gently.NEVER FORCE IT SHUT!If the glass should ever crack or break while the fire is burning, do not open the door until the fire is out and donot operate the appliance again until the glass has been replaced, available from your Authorized dealer. DONOT SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS. 5.3HOT GLASS WILLCAUSE BURNS.DO NOT TOUCH GLASSUNTIL COOLED.NEVER ALLOW CHILDRENTO TOUCH GLASS.! WARNING6.1If the appliance is equipped with plated parts, you must clean fingerprints or other marks from the platedsurfaces before operating the appliance for the first time. Use a glass cleaner or vinegar and towel to clean.If not cleaned properly before operating for the first time, the marks can cause permanent blemishes onthe plating. After the plating is cured, the fingerprints and oils will not affect the finish and little maintenanceis required, just wipe clean as needed. Prolonged high temperature burning with the door ajar may causediscolouration on plated parts.NOTE: The protective wrap on plated parts is best removed when the assembly is at roomtemperature but this can be improved if the assembly is warmed, using a hair dryer or similar heatsource.8.8 CARE OF GLASS8.9 CARE OF PLATED PARTS