Nordica CORTINA Instructions For Installation, Use And Maintenance Manual

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CORTINA – CORTINA Forno28 7196100 Rev.08 – ENThe correct lighting phase, the use of proper quantities and types of fuels, the correct position of thesecondary air regulator, enough draught of the chimney-flue and the presence of combustion air are theessential elements for the optimal functioning of the appliance and for the cleaning of the glass.BREAK OF GLASSES:Considering that the glasses are manufactured in glass-ceramic and resistant to heat shock up to 750 °C, t hey arenot subject to thermal shocks. Their break can be causedonly by mechanic shocks (bumps or violent closure of thedoor, etc.). Therefore, their replacement is not included inthe warranty.13.3. CLEANING OF THE HEARTH GRATEThe use of not suitable fuel, as for example wood with sand,prevents the correct sliding of the cast-iron grate and can leadit to the complete blockage. In this case you should arrange fora removal of the dirty sediments from the surfaces of the grate and its holder Picture 9.13.4. CLEANING OF THE ASH DRAWERAll the appliances are equipped with a hearth grate and an ashdrawer for the collection of the ashes (Picture 10 pos. A) .It issuggested to empty periodically the ash drawer and to avoid itfills completely in order not to overheat the grate. Moreover, werecommend leaving always 3-4 cm of ash in the hearth.ATTENTION: The ashes removed from the hearth have to bestored in a container made of fire-resistant material equippedwith an air-tight cover.The container has to be placed on a fire-resistant floor, far fromflammable materials up to the switching off and completecooling.13.5. MAJOLICASLA NORDICA has chosen majolica tiles, which are the result of high-quality artisan work. As they arecompletely carried out by hand, the majolica may present crackles, speckles, and shadings. Thesecharacteristics certify their precious origin.Enamel and majolica, due to their different coefficient of dilatation, produce microcrackles, which show theirauthentic feature.For the cleaning of the majolica we suggest you to use a soft and dry cloth; if you use a detergent or liquid,the latter might soak in and make the crackles more visible.14. SUMMER STOPAfter you have cleaned the hearth, the chimney and the flue, trying to eliminate completely the ash andothers residuals, close the doors of the hearth and its registers; in case you disconnect the appliance fromthe chimney you must close its openings in order to let work others possible appliances connected to thesame flue.The cleaning of the flue should be done at least once a year; in the meanwhile check the state of thegaskets, which if not perfectly intact, that is to say that they are not more close-fitting with the stove, do notguarantee the good working of the stove! In that case the gaskets must be replaced.In presence of dampness in the room where the stove has been placed, we advise you to put absorbentsalts into the hearth.If you want to keep for long the aesthetic look of the stove it is important to protect its internal walls in castiron with neutral Vaseline.Picture 9Picture 10A