cast iron stove

Dense metal heater

A cast iron stove is a heating or cooking appliance made from cast iron, valued for its durability and ability to retain and radiate heat.

Wood-burning cast iron stoves were the primary heating source in American homes before central heating became widespread.

Modern versions serve as supplemental heat sources or nostalgic décor: The old cast iron stove kept the cabin warm through winter.

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chimney sweep · flue · damper · grate · ash · embers · kindling · firewood · stovetop · kettle · warmth · cabin · log cabin · rustic · old fashioned · heavy · black · seasoned

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material composition

cast iron stoveceramic cooktop

Smooth electric cooking surface

heating technology/era

cast iron stoveinduction cooktop

Magnetic-field cooking surface

electric range · microwave oven · smart oven · convection oven · gas range

portability and weight

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Portable outdoor cooking apparatus

hot plate · electric skillet · chafing dish

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G