Drolet -- first burn -- glass discolored?

[mj5001]

Used my Drolet Eldorado for the first time last night and didn't overdo it but this morning there is a discloration in a corner of the glass that has sort of a rainbow effect (multicolored). Tried to clean it but found that impossible. It's about a 3 by 4 inch spot and the rest of the glass is clear.

What is this?

Should I contact Drolet?

Thanks

 

[begreen]

It sounds like it might just be a light coating of creosote. How hot did you get the stove? Try another burn, this time hotter and see it it burns off. If not, take some pics and post them so that we can see it too.

 

[Monosperma]

See if it is still there after a full-power burn.

 

[James02]

Damp paper towel, and dip it in the ask....That and elbow greese should do it.

 

[EatenByLimestone]

ask=wood ash. It's a mild abrasive.

If the full on burn doesn't do it, try fluffing the gasket up a bit. It might be having a bit of trouble sealing.

Matt

 

[mj5001]

Ok -- I'll burn again tonight and will post a photo if it doesn't clear up -- seems to me it's IN the glass. I tried cleaning with a rag no go (I read never use windex). I like denatured alcohol for cleaning glass -- ok to use?

 

[mj5001]

And I'll try the "ask"

 

[mj5001]

Wow -- the wood ash took it right off ! Learn something every day. Crystal clear now.

One other thing though is after my first burn the gaskets on each side of the glass have come "loose" (and discolored) (sort of "burnt") -- they sort of separated from the glass surface. Is that typical?

 

[EatenByLimestone]

I wouldn't worry about them unless you have a leak there. They are there to stop air, not really to look pretty.

Matt