20English RAIS/attika - User Manual Q-BE INSERTCleaning and careWood burning stove and chimney must be inspected by a chimney sweep once a year. Thestove must be cold during cleaning and careIf the glass is sooty:• Clean the glass regularly and only when the stove is cold, otherwise the soot will stick.• Moisten a piece of paper or newspaper, dip it in the ash, and rub the sooty glass.• Rub with a piece of paper and the glass will become clean.• Alternatively, you can use glass polish, which you can obtain from your RAIS dealer.Clean the exterior with a soft dry cloth or a soft brush. Prior a new heatingseason, it should be checked that the chimney and smoke gas connectorare not blocked.Inspect the stove interior and exterior for damage especially the gasket and the heat-insulating plates (vermiculite).Maintenance/spare partsFrequent use wears moving parts, in particular. Door sealings are also wearing parts.Only use original spare parts.We recommend service performed by your dealer aftercompletion of a heating period.Combustion chamber liningThe combustion chamber lining protects the stove body against the heat from the fire Thesignificanttemperature fluctuations may result in cracks in the liner plates, which, however, do not affectthe stove'sfunctional capacity. They do not need to be replaced unless long-term use causes themto crumble.The combustion chamber lining plates require only inserting and can be easily replaced by yourdealer or yourself.Moving partsDoor hinges and door lock should be lubricated as needed.We recommend to use only our own lubricating spray, as the use of other productsmay lead to the formation of odours and residues.Contact your dealer to obtain the lubricant.Cleaning the combustion chamberScrape the ash out and store it in a non-flammable container until it cools off. You can disposeof ash together with your regular household waste.REMEMBER!• Never remove all the ashes from the combustion chamber• the wood will burn at its best with a small layer of ashes