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Remove the cover plate on the flue boot, located at the back 

of the range. Inspect for soot or creosote buildup, scrape and 

clean as much as possible, and remove debris through the 

clean out door with the ash scraper.

The oven damper may stick from time to time because 

of a buildup of ashes or creosote in the damper track. To 

free up the damper, scrape out the buildup or spray with a 

creosote remover, let sit for about 1/2 hour and clean out 

debris. (Caution: Never use any remover or cleaner on a 

hot stove.)

Chimney serving woodburning appliances must be checked 

regularly for creosote build-up. The rate of build-up depends 

on cookstove and chimney characteristics, the type of fuel 

used, and on how the system is operated. 

Until you are familiar with the rate of creosote build-up in the 

system, check it often - every couple of weeks. Well-designed 

woodburning systems tend to have a slower rate of build-up 

in the spring and fall when heat demand, and therefore firing 

rate, is lower. 

Creosote may be in the form of dry, flaky deposits clinging 

to the liner, or a shiny, glazed coating that looks like black 

paint. 

Glazed creosote is the most dangerous kind and indicates 

that one or a combination of  conditions exist in the system 

that can cause the deposits; 

 

1) a cold liner 

 

2) smouldering fires 

 

3) wet wood

Glazed creosote should never be allowed to exceed 1/8”(3 

mm ) in thickness, Dry, flaky creosote should be removed 

when it reaches 6 mm (1/4”) in thickness.

Brushes and rods are the most common chimney cleaning 

equipment. Plastic brushes are normally used in metal 

chimneys and steel brushes are used for masonry chimney. 

The brush should fit snugly in the chimney so that enough 

friction is produced to remove deposits. Most chimney cleaning 

rods are made from fibreglass with threaded couplings at 

each end. Several passes with the brush are needed for a 

thorough cleaning.

Many homeowners prefer to contact the services of a chimney 

sweep rather than climbing on their roofs to clean the chimney. 

An experienced chimney sweep can complete the job quickly 

and will leave no mess behind.  The sweep will also report 

on the condition of the chimney. Referrals are the best way 

to select a chimney sweep. Check with your neighbours to 

see if they are satisfied with the sweeping services they have 

received.

After the initial firing, your stove top will start to turn colour. 

This is normal and eventually the stove top will have a uniform 

blue finish.
The stove tops and lids are highly polished untreated cast 

iron. 

(000) steel wool. Do not be afraid to use elbow grease.
Stove top and/or keyplate may expand during heating and 

use - this is normal and slight gaps may appear around 

key plate.  The natural expansion and contraction of the 

keyplate during heating is not unusual.

At the end of the heating season, especially in a seasonal 

location, apply a coat of cooking oil to keep the top from rusting.
Please note - Owners of SweetHeart Cookstove: There 

Nickel trim must be cleaned with warm soapy water and a 

micro cloth

Never clean porcelain while the stove is hot. Porcelain is glass 

and sudden changes in temperature may cause cracking. 

Clean porcelain surfaces with glass cleaner or polish and 

a soft cloth. Oven stains may be removed with household 

oven cleaner.
Please Note: The spilling of acids like vinegar or lemon juice 

on the porcelained reservoir could leave a permanent stain.