Need help with a Country Comfort CC185 - handle won't unlock door

[elduderino91]

Hi - I actually have 2 wood stoves in my mountain home, the Country Comfort CC185 made in 1992 and an older white enameled cooktop + oven style with wood loaded in the left side. I might stick around and get some info on the second one since there's no manufacturer info I can find. I'd like to replace the ceramic blocks inside if possible.

But my real problem is the Country Comfort stove. During the winter, it grew tough to open with the handle, like it wasn't unlocking well, and when I went to burn off some paper over the weekend, it (the door) simply wouldn't open at all. I used an Allen wrench to remove the handle and it doesn't appear to be damaged, and of course the door remained shut tight. The door hinges are pinned in and I'm not sure how I could get them out. Any ideas of what to try? I doubt I'm going to find a replacement handle on eBay, and it might not be the worn part.

 

[Whitenuckler]

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Thread 'Country Comfort cc185 manual and blower.'

Apr 4, 2019

Hi everybody,
I bought a used country comfort cc185 wood stove. I'm looking for a manual and a blower for it.

Back of the label says that it needs kt 309 blower kit, but I couldn't find it when I googled it. I wish to know what it looks like, where does it go, and how to install it.

Right now, I don't feel the stove is producing enough heat to warm 1300 sq ft home. Would a blower help with heat distribution?

On top of the stove is about 250F. In front of the stove, close to the door is about 400F to 500F. The side is about 250F. Is this normal? Shouldn't this stove get hotter?

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• Micky49
• cc185 country comfort
• Replies: 1
• Forum: The Hearth Room - Wood Stoves and Fireplaces

Here is an old post. You might message the OP or try that contact info. Do you have the manual with the drawing/parts?
Have you tried to lift the door off? Perhaps it won't unless it's open? Catch 22

 

[begreen]

It's probably rusted shut. If so, a sharp rap on the handle axis may free it. Use a wood block in between to mitigate damage.