Push brush above and below the boiler damper so that
flash etc. is pushed onto oven top. Insert rake through
hotplate plug aperture and pull deposits into firebox (after
resetting cooker/boiler damper knob to ‘C’).
Replace flue chamber door and hotplate plug and riddle
the bottomgrate thoroughly to clear the bottomgrate
ready for relighting.
NOTE: THE APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED AND
INTENDED TO BE UNDER CONTINUOUS FIRING BUT
IF IT IS NOT IN USE ASHPIT AND FLUE CHAMBER
DOORS SHOULD BE LEFT OPEN TO ENSURE FREE
PASSAGE OF AIR THROUGH THE APPLIANCE AND
AVOID CONDENSATION PROBLEMS.
Sweep annually and inspect soot box at 3 monthly
intervals and remove any deposits.
NOTE: SWEEPS BRUSHES MUST BE OF THE TYPE
WITH WIRE CENTRES AND GUIDE WHEELS.
Prevention: Chimney fires do not occur in clean, intact,
properly installed chimneys. Have a professional
chimney sweep clean and inspect your appliance at least
once a year. More frequent cleanings may be required,
based on the type of fuel burned, the type of appliance,
and the frequency of use. In general, an older appliance
or one that is used frequently, will require more than one
clean per year.
Detection: The first indication of a chimney fire is usually
the noise - a roaring sound grows louder as the fire’s
intensity increases. Clouds of black smoke and sparks
will be seen exiting the top of the chimney; in severe
fires, flames can extend several feet about the chimney.
Action: In case of a chimney fire follow these steps but
do not put yourself or others in peril:
1. Call the fire brigade immediately.
2. Get everyone out of the property.
3. Close down the air supply to the appliance i.e. the
primary air spinner and the flue damper. Limiting the
fires air supply will reduce its intensity. If there is a
damper in the chimney connector, plug or close the
opening.
4. If a fire extinguisher is available, open the appliance
door just enough to insert the nozzle of a 10lb, dry
chemical fire extinguisher rated for Class ABC fires.
Discharge the entire content of the fire extinguisher
into the appliance and shut the door.
5. If possible, wet down the roof and other outside
combustibles to prevent fires ignited by shooting
sparks and flames.
6. Closely monitor all combustible surfaces near the
chimney. During severe chimney fires, these surfaces
can become hot enough to ignite.
After a chimney fire, have the chimney inspected by a
professional chimney sweep or cooker installer.
Surface blemishes caused by spillage on the gloss
enamel are easier to remove when the cooker is cool,
and a damp cloth is usually all that is necessary.
This should not be done whilst the cooker is hot.
DO NOT USE ABRASIVE PADS, OVEN CLEANER, OR
CLEANERS CONTAINING CITRIC ACID ON
ENAMELLED SURFACES.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Aga recommend Vitreous Enamel
Association approved cleaners for cleaning the vitreous
enamelled surfaces of this product.
But they are unsuitable for use on: chrome and stainless
steel components, including the hand-rails and their
brackets.
The insulating covers should be cleaned regularly with a
NON-ABRASIVE mild detergent, applied with a soft
(coarse free) cloth and lightly polished up afterwards with
a soft (coarse free) duster or tissue to bring it back to its
original lustre.
Allow fire to burn out first then open the ashpit door and
lift off the clinker door. Remove dead fuel with hooked
poker into ashpan and then lift up each individual bar,
pulling forward to remove.
NOTE: THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF BARS
ASSEMBLED AND THE REPLACEMENT BARS
SHOULD BE CHECKED AGAINST ‘REPLACED’ BAR
BEFORE REPLACEMENT.
The firebricks fitted to the Rayburn 355SFW are of first
quality manufacture, and providing the cooker has been
installed and used correctly will have a reasonable life.
They are, however, expendable items and in time will
require renewal.
Replacement bricks either in sets or singly can be
obtained from your Rayburn distributor. Always quote the
manufacturing number.
The manufacturing number, which will be found fixed to
the appliance, should be quoted if any question arises in
connection with the Rayburn 355SFW Cooker.
Three grate plates are supplied for WOOD BURNING
ONLY. These plates are designed to sit on top of the
reciprocating firebars with the return edge downwards.
They provide a solid flat surface for the wood to burn on
and are NOT TO BE USED
when burning solid mineral
fuels. These plates may distort but will only need
replacing if they are damaged or missing.
TO REPLACE BOTTOMGRATE BARS
FIREBRICK REPLACEMENT
GRATE PLATE REPLACEMENT
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CHIMNEY SWEEPING
CHIMNEY FIRES
CLEANING
