Daruma 6 kW Wood-Burning Stove with Cooking Surface

Space heating and cooking in one compact stove

The Daruma wood-burning stove is designed for heating and food preparation wherever an independent source of wood-fired heat is required, such as a country house, workshop, cottage, or another suitably equipped space. Its cooking surface makes practical use of the heat produced by the firebox, allowing one unit to serve two distinct purposes. The rated output is 6 kW, with stated heating guidelines of up to 60 m² of floor area or 150 m³ of room volume.

The body is made from 3 mm steel. Overall dimensions are 60 × 50 × 30 cm, while the approximate weight is 23.5 kg. These figures are useful when planning the installation: the stove needs a stable base, and moving it may be easier with a second person. Legs raise the main body above the supporting surface. The demountable construction is also more convenient for transport and storage than a permanently assembled unit of comparable dimensions.

Construction and confirmed specifications

• Fuel: firewood.
• Rated output: 6 kW.
• Body material: 3 mm steel.
• Dimensions: 60 cm high, 50 cm long, and 30 cm wide.
• Approximate weight: 23.5 kg.
• Firebox opening: 30 cm wide and 25 cm high.
• Stated heating volume: up to 150 m³.
• Stated heating area: up to 60 m².
• Cooking-seat diameter range: 11 to 25 cm.

The rectangular firebox closes with a dedicated door, while combustion gases leave through the upper flue outlet. A circular seat in the top cooking surface accommodates appropriately shaped cookware. The 11–25 cm range helps with selecting a cauldron or another compatible vessel by its lower seating diameter. The base shape and stability should be checked as carefully as the nominal measurement, and handles must remain clear of hot parts of the stove.

Planning the installation

The stated figures of 60 m² and 150 m³ should be treated as selection guidelines rather than a guaranteed result in every building. Actual heating performance depends on insulation, ceiling height, outdoor temperature, the quality and moisture level of the firewood, chimney draught, and the layout of the room. In a poorly insulated building, room volume and heat loss are more informative than floor area alone.

As a wood-burning heating appliance, the Daruma requires a correctly arranged flue, sufficient combustion air, and a suitable non-combustible supporting surface. Clearances from walls and furnishings, protection of adjacent materials, and the flue configuration should follow the applicable requirements for solid-fuel stoves. The model is intended only for a space properly prepared for this type of equipment.

Once the stove is completely cool, ash and soot should be removed from the firebox and internal areas. The door and smoke path also need periodic inspection so that deposits do not interfere with normal operation. Keeping the steel construction dry during storage helps limit unnecessary exposure to moisture. Daruma is a practical choice when the priority is a leg-mounted stove with clearly specified dimensions, 6 kW output, and a top surface that can also be used for cooking.