You will need to clean out the ash regularly and have the chimney swept once a year. If you are only burning wood you just need to keep the ash at a depth of 3-5cm. If you are burning mineral fuels like coal, you should riddle all the ash from the grate before lighting the fire and empty the ash pan once the ash has cooled. The door should always close tight to create a good seal. If the door handle looses it can cause problems with the performance of the stove, safety, and smoke escaping into the room. It can cause damage to the stove door rope, which is what creates the seal, and to the glass. The door handle is attached with a bolt and can easily be tightened.
Smoke Coming From Your Stove When You Light It
Sometimes smoke comes from your stove when you light it. This ‘downdraught’ (or reversal) is due to atmospheric conditions – there is nothing wrong with your stove. Its happens when cold air from your flue is draughting into your stove. If you feel cold air when you put your hand inside your unlit stove burn a couple of firelighters on their own to warn the flue and then light the fire using more kindling than usual.
