Beginners Guide

Here is a beginner's guide for starting a fire in a woodburning stove:

1. Gather your supplies: You will need firewood, kindling, and matches or a fire starter. You may also want to have a small broom or ash shovel handy.
2. Prepare the stove: Remove any ash or debris from the stove using the broom or ash shovel. If you are using a stove with a built-in ash pan, make sure it is empty.
3. Build the fire: Place some kindling in the centre of the stove, and stack some small pieces of firewood on top. You can also use paper or dry leaves to help start the fire.
4. Ignite the fire: Light a match and hold it to the kindling or use a fire starter to ignite the fire. As the fire begins to burn, add more small pieces of firewood, gradually building up to larger pieces as the fire grows.
5. Adjust the damper: If your stove has a damper, adjust it to control the amount of air flowing into the stove. A fully open damper will allow more air and create a hotter fire, while a partially closed damper will reduce the air flow and create a slower-burning fire.
6. Monitor the fire: Keep an eye on the fire as it burns to ensure it is burning safely and efficiently. Use a stove thermometer to monitor the temperature, and add more firewood as needed.
7. Maintain the stove: Periodically remove ashes from the stove using the ash shovel or broom, and clean the stove and chimney as needed to keep it in good working order.

Remember to always follow the manufacturer's instructions for your specific stove, and never leave a fire unattended.

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