How to Use a Smoke Burner Stove
Some people use smoke burner stoves in their kitchens to save money on electric and gas prices. Before switching to a wood-burning stove, though, you first need to learn how to use one. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Read through the instructions that come with your wood-burning stove before you even attempt to use it. You’ll need to look through the warnings and make sure that your home is properly set up for this type of stove.
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Use the right type of wood and wood shavings for your stove. You should use wood that is slightly damp or completely dry, without any signs of green. The wrong type of wood can cause smoke or other problems in your kitchen.
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Turn on the exhaust fans in the room and open the windows slightly. In case there is any smoking from the wood, this gives the smoke somewhere to go.
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Place a small amount of fuel on top of the wood, and dip your lighter in the same fuel. When you touch the match to the wood, it should instantly light.
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Open the flues or vents on the wood stove to help the fire burn continuously. Fire needs oxygen to breathe and this helps the wood keep burning.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep flammable items away from the stove at all times. A small ember that flies out of the stove can cause a fire.
Teach your children not to touch the stove. These stoves get much hotter than a gas or electric range, and usually on all sides.
