midwest hearth wood stove thermometer - magnetic stove top meter midwest hearth <b>stove top surface thermometer</b></br></br> <b>installation instructions:</b></br></br> • this thermometer is calibrated to be used on the outside surface of a metal wood stove.</br> • attach to the stove using the magnet on the back side of the thermometer.</br> • place thermometer on the top, front, or side surface of the stove.</br> • generally you will want to place the thermometer in the location recommended by the stove manufacturer, or the location the stove reaches the hottest temperature.</br> • magnet will hold to steel up to 800°f.</br></br> <b>operating instructions:</b></br></br> • the best operating temperature for most wood stoves is between 400°f and 650°f and is illustrated as the middle zone on your thermometer labelled <b>“best zone”</b>.</br> • temperatures below 400°f can create a dirty, smoky fire that leads to creosote buildup in your chimney. creosote can be a safety hazard. this temperature range is illustrated on your thermometer and labelled <b>“creosote”</b>.</br> • a temperature above 650°f consumes more wood without additional room heat as more energy is lost up the stove pipe. this area is illustrated on your thermometer as <b>“too hot”</b>.