Jotul I80RH Panorama: 6.0 Maintenance

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5.7 Using fireplace during the 

transition from winter to spring

During a transitional period with sudden fluctuations in 

temperature, negative smoke draught or under difficult wind 

conditions, disturbances in the chimney draught may occur so 

that the smoke gasses are not drawn out.

One should then use less firewood and have a larger opening in 

the air vents so that the wood burns fresher and faster.  In this 

was the draught in the chimney will be maintained. 

To avoid accumulated ash, it should be removed more often than 

usual. See 

«6.2 Ash removal».

6.0 Maintenance

6.1 Cleaning the glass

Jøtul I 

80

 RH

 is equipped with top draught (air wash). Through 

the air vent air is sucked in above the fireplace and washed down 

along the inside of the glass. This system has the advantage that 

it provides better combustion and reduces the buildup of soot 

deposits on the glass.

Still, some soot will always stick to the glass, but the quantity will 

depend on the local draught conditions and adjustment of the 

draught vent. Most of the soot layer will normally be burned off 

when the draught vent is opened all the way and a fire is burning 

briskly in the fireplace. 

Good advice! 

For normal cleaning, moisten a paper towel with 

warm water and add some ash from the burn chamber. Rub it 

over the glass and then clean the glass with clean water. If it is 

necessary to clean the glass more thoroughly we recommend 

a glass cleaner (follow the instructions for use on the bottle).

6.2 Ash removal

•  Use a scoop or similar to remove the ash through the door.

•  Always leave some ash as a protective layer on the bottom 

of the fireplace.

•  Ash must be placed in a metal container with a sealed lid. 

Also see the description below about how to handle ash: 

«3.0 

Safety precautions».

6.3 Cleaning and soot removal

Soot deposits may build up on the internal surfaces of the stove 

during use. Soot is a good insulator and will therefore reduce the 

stove’s heat output. If soot deposits accumulate when using the 

product, they can be easily removed by using a soot remover. 

An annual internal cleaning is necessary to get the best heating 

effect from the product. It is a good idea to do this in connection 

with the sweeping of the chimney and flue pipes.

6.4 Sweeping of flue pipes to the 

chimney

The flue must be swept through the stove’s door opening. The 

baffle plate must first be removed. See separate section under: 

«7.0 Service»

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6.5 Control of the stove

Jøtul recommends that you personally control your stove carefully 

after sweeping/cleaning. Check all visible surface areas for cracks. 

Also check that all joints are sealed and that the gaskets are 

in the correct position. Any gaskets showing signs of wear or 

deformation must be replaced. 

Thoroughly clean the gasket grooves, apply ceramic glue 

(available from your local Jøtul dealer), and press the gasket well 

into place. The joint will dry quickly.

6.6 External maintenance

Painted products

 may, after a few years of use, change  colour. The 

surface should be cleaned and brushed free of any loose particles 

before applying a new coat of paint.

Enamelled products

 must only be cleaned with a clean, dry cloth. 

Do not use water and soap. Any stains can be removed with a 

cleaning fluid (oven cleaner etc.).

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