Discoloration, is this a defect? Bad smell

[Jdsmith0401]

Just installed my stove thanks to many tips on this site. Did the curing process . Maybe it’s still curing . I’ve only done 5 fires . But the smell I get is not any better than the first burn and I noticed a discoloration around the door giving the finish a very glossy look to it . You can see it on the actual door and on the stove . I think the smell I’m getting is more of a smoke smell than a paint curing smell. Any ideas to fix this?

 

[begreen]

The paint patina will change over time with baking in. It needs to get up to around 550º on the face of the insert, over the door. Load the stove up about 3/4 full with 4-5" splits. Open some windows. After a few hot fires the paint should be entirely baked in and the smell gone. The glass will stay cleaner with a hotter fire.

 

[bholler]

Just installed my stove thanks to many tips on this site. Did the curing process . Maybe it’s still curing . I’ve only done 5 fires . But the smell I get is not any better than the first burn and I noticed a discoloration around the door giving the finish a very glossy look to it . You can see it on the actual door and on the stove . I think the smell I’m getting is more of a smoke smell than a paint curing smell. Any ideas to fix this?View attachment 301823

What is your chimney setup? What temps have you hit?

 

[stoveliker]

That discoloration is inside the impression of the gasket. Hence, if the gasket passes the dollar bill test, I think it's unlikely that's what you are smelling.
The discoloration could be creosote.

If the gasket is leaking, that could be the cause of the creosote (cold air, cooling down gases there that then condense).

 

[Jdsmith0401]

I have the stove set up to a 25 ft single wall liner . I guess I need to get a gadget to read the temps . What do you recommend to get the temperature reading?