Phoenix Model 8612 attempt to clean the glass while the fire is burning or the glass is hot. Most deposits can be cleaned by following the instructions provided with the cleaner. To clean heavier deposits, open the door and lift it straight up and off the stove with the hinge pins remaining in the door (take care to save hinge pins and any washers for reuse). Lay the door face down on a workbench or table. Apply the cleaner to the glass and allow it to sit for a few minutes. By laying the door flat, it will allow the cleaner to penetrate the deposits rather than just running off the surface of the glass. Wipe the cleaner off with a soft cloth. 5. Peel the paper backing from the tape gasket.
Apply the new gasket to the new glass as illustrated above. 6. Place the gasketed glass onto the door. 7. Screw the glass retainer clips back on the door. 8. Install the door. S TONE To maintain the natural beauty of your stove’s polished soapstone finish, only occasional cleaning is necessary. Clean the soapstone with water, any non- abrasive cleaner and a soft cloth. Wipe dust from the stone with a clean cloth. Soapstone is porous - do not use chemical agents to wash the stone; do not use waxes or any polishing agents on the stone. Important: scratching or etching the glass will weaken the integrity of the glass.
Do not use a razor blade, steel wool, or any other abrasive material to clean the glass. Use low alkaline content cleaners only. The front door glass is a ceramic, shock-resistant material, made specifically for use in woodstoves. Do not use any replacement glass other than the ceramic glass manufactured and supplied for use in this woodstove. Replacement glass is available through your local dealer. Care must be taken not to scratch or chip the stone. Do not set items, which can scratch or chip the stone (or enamel finish), on top of your stove. Often, with use, and over time, subtle earth tones of brown, red, and yellow appear in the soapstone. This is a natural reaction in the soapstone.
Surface or hairline fractures may also appear in the stone after a stove is used. Such changes are normal and do not affect the operation or the integrity of the stove and do not require replacement. If you observe a completely broken stone, contact your dealer for service. Replace the door glass immediately if broken. Contact your local dealer for replacement glass, which is accompanied with instructions and everything needed for the repair. If you replace the glass yourself, wear suitable work gloves and safety glasses. C AST I RON The procedure for glass and glass gasket replacement is as follows:
Exterior cast iron parts are either painted with black, high-temperature stove paint or porcelainized with an enamel finish in various colors. 1. Remove the door by lifting it straight up off the hinges with the hinge pins remaining in the door. 2. Place the door face down on a flat, smooth Use black, high-temperature stove paint (satin black by Stovebright for example) to touch up and maintain the original appearance of painted cast iron. Use a damp sponge to wipe clean. Dry the cast iron thoroughly to prevent rusting. surface. 3. Apply penetrating oil to the screws in the Enamel castings can be cleaned with a standard glass cleaner.
With time and use, a very fine, subtle network of crazed lines may appear seemingly beneath the surface of the enamel. Crazing is a natural predictable process and does not represent a flaw. glass retainer clips. Remove the screws to separate the glass from the door. 4. Carefully lift the damaged glass from the door and discard. Hearthstone Quality Home Heating Products, Inc ® www.hearthstonestoves.com 23