I cannot help with the technical problem you are having. But I would be concerned about using the stove if it brings smoke into the house because it may also bring carbon monoxide into the house when the smoke subsides. I wouldn't use it until you get it fixed.

I am missing my baffle plate. Is this plate something I need to run my stove?

Hello how you doing, my question is what year did Benjamin Franklin first make the cast iron stove that Burns wood and coil and what year did he make hi last one also how can I find out if my stove is considered a antique are not?