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How to Create the Best Possible Chimney Draft
Even a quality chimney can function poorly if used improperly. It is crucial that both your wood-
burning stove and the chimney are installed in accordance with the directions; otherwise it will
not be possible to attain satisfactory combustion.
Chimney draft is created by the difference in temperature between the inside and outside of
the chimney. The higher the temperature inside the chimney, the better the chimney draft. This
means that it is very important for the chimney to be heated thoroughly before you reduce the
air supply to limit combustion in the stove, cf. the section on lighting and fuelling your WIKING
stove. Please be aware that it takes longer to heat a brick chimney than a steel chimney.
On days when weather and wind conditions create a poor draft in the chimney, it is especially
important to heat up the chimney as quickly as possible. When lighting, use extra-nely split
rewood and an extra relighter, as ames quickly heat up the stove.
After a Longer Period of Disuse
If you have not used your wood-burning stove in a while (e.g. for an entire summer season),
it is important to check for blockage in the chimney duct. Contact your local chimney sweep.
Connecting Several Heating Sources to the Same Chimney
It is possible to connect several units to some chimneys. All applicable regulations must rst
be consulted, in your building code and with your local chimney sweep.
Chimney Fire
In the event of a chimney re:
• Close all dampers in the chimney and push the regulating handle on the stove to the ex-
treme right. Contact the re brigade.
Before using the wood-burning stove again, your local chimney sweep must rst inspect the
chimney.
Cleaning and Maintaining your Wood-Burning Stove
Warning: Cleaning and maintenance of your wood-burning stove may only be performed
when it is cool.
External Cleaning
The outside of your stove can be dusted as needed with a soft cloth or dust brush. Do not use
water, spirit or any other kind of cleaner, as this will damage the lacquer.
Cleaning the Glass Door
Your WIKING wood-burning stove is equipped with a pane-ush system, which reduces the
build-up of soot on the glass. If soot somehow accumulates on the pane, it can be cleaned by
wiping the glass with a moist paper towel dipped in ash. Afterwards, dry with a clean paper
towel. When cleaning, we recommend that you use vertical strokes. You should also ensure
that air gaps in the door frame are free of ash and soot particles. Also ensure that the seals on
the stove are soft and fully intact; if they are not, ’false’ air can enter the stove, which makes it
more difcult to control combustion and can in turn cause overheating or soot accumulation.
Faulty or worn seals should therefore be replaced and can be purchased at your local wood-
burning stove dealer.
