Empty the ashes
Many of our woodstove are provided with an ashtray under the door. To empty the appliance, you have to remove the cap made of cast iron (in the centre of the appliance) and to glide the ashes into the ashtray. Do not forget to replace the cap. Never start a fire if the cap and ash drawer are not in place.
Loading doors
Do not allow ashes to build up to the loading doors. Only remove ashes when the fire has died down. Even then, expect to find a few hot embers.
firebricks
The firebricks are brittle and can be damaged if the cap is replaced carelessly or pieces that are too large are forced through the hole
Open the air intakes
To prevent creosote buildup inside the chimney, we recommend to fully open the air intakes and maintain a high heat for 10 to 20 minutes a day.
Accumulation of creosote
Verify the accumulation of creosote every week that you use the appliance until you know at which frequency it must be cleaned (minimum once per year).