It's time for me to deep clean the stove, however....I can't get the screws in the left side of the fire box to turn, can I spray down with wd-40 to losen them? Also, how do you remove the lower left side panel to clean the combustion blower? Manual makes it look easy, but it's on there tighter than my hs gf was, and that's WITH all the screws out.
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Pliers? On my Harmon I replaced the bolts with thumb screws from hardware store. Few bucks. Lots easier to take off the back panels for cleaning.
I wish! these are bolts INSIDE the firebox, but in front of where the insulative brick stuff goes....
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WD-40, penetrating oil, or isopropyl alcohol might work to loosen the screws. Drip some on the heads, trying to get it behind and onto the threads. Wait 5-10 minutes, and try to unscrew. It can sometimes take a few applications. There is also a product called Kroil, which is very good, if you can find it.
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