Experience the charm and efficiency of traditional cooking with the Pioneer Princess Wood Cookstove. Handcrafted by Amish artisans, this cookstove combines classic design with modern features to become the heart of your kitchen. Built for performance and longevity, the Pioneer Princess offers a unique cooking experience, bringing warmth and delicious meals to your home.
Key Features and Benefits of the Pioneer Princess
The Pioneer Princess Wood Cookstove is packed with features designed for efficient cooking, baking, and heating. Let’s explore what makes this cookstove a standout choice:
Amish Handcrafted Quality and Durable Design
Each Pioneer Princess cookstove is meticulously handmade by Amish craftsmen, renowned for their dedication to quality and attention to detail. This commitment ensures a robust and long-lasting appliance built to withstand years of use. The black porcelain exterior finish not only provides a classic aesthetic but also adds to the stove’s durability and ease of cleaning. The tightly welded steel construction further guarantees the stove’s structural integrity and longevity.
Efficient Cooking and Baking Capabilities
This cookstove is designed for optimal cooking and baking performance. Featuring a spacious oven with a spring-loaded door, the Pioneer Princess heats up quickly and evenly. The oven is large enough to hold 8 loaves of bread, making it perfect for families and those who love to bake. The smooth steel cooktop provides ample cooking space with two large 11″ lids for versatile cooking options.
The large firebox, designed for front or top loading, accommodates generous amounts of wood, perfect for overnight burns. This ensures consistent heat and reduces the need for frequent refueling. Inside, quality liners and a firebox lined with stainless steel bricks (refractory bricks optional) enhance heat retention and combustion efficiency.
User-Friendly Features and Thermostat Control
The Pioneer Princess is designed with user convenience in mind. The front ash door allows for easy ash removal, keeping your cooking area clean. Wooden knobs and handles add a touch of traditional charm while remaining cool to the touch. Shaker grates facilitate efficient burning and ash removal.
A key feature is the thermostat control, providing more even heat and helping to prevent overheating. This system also aids in maintaining the firebed overnight, ensuring warmth and embers for easy morning restarts.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Safety is paramount, and the Pioneer Princess is safety tested to UL / ULC standards, providing peace of mind. It is also Washington State Approved, meeting stringent emission standards for wood stoves in Washington (further details available here).
Alt text: Rear water reservoir attachment for Pioneer Princess wood cookstove, providing hot water capability.
Thermostat Control: Precision Heat Management
The thermostat control system on the Pioneer Princess is a significant advantage. It ensures:
- Consistent Oven Temperatures: Maintain desired baking and cooking temperatures more easily.
- Fuel Efficiency: Regulate air intake for optimal burning and reduced wood consumption.
- Extended Burn Times: Help maintain a fire overnight for consistent heating.
This feature makes the Pioneer Princess wood cookstove more convenient and efficient compared to traditional, non-thermostatically controlled stoves.
Options and Customizations to Personalize Your Cookstove
The Pioneer Princess offers various options to tailor the stove to your specific needs and preferences:
- Flame View Glass Firebox Door: Enjoy the ambiance of a wood fire while monitoring the flames.
- Warming Closet: Keep food warm and plates heated.
- Water Coil (Single or Double): Integrate with a hot water system for domestic hot water heating.
- Water Reservoir (Side or Rear): Provides a convenient source of hot water directly from the stove.
- Stainless Steel Cook Top: Upgrade to a stainless steel cooktop for enhanced durability and aesthetics.
- Black Trim: Customize the trim color for the front ledge and rail.
- Summer Grate: Optimize for hotter fires, potentially useful for faster cooking or in warmer climates.
Alt text: Options for single or double water coils to integrate with Pioneer Princess wood cookstove for water heating systems.
Parts and Accessories for Maintenance and Enhancement
A range of parts and accessories are available for the Pioneer Princess, ensuring easy maintenance and allowing for further customization:
| Rear water reservoir | Single or double water coils | Summer grate |
| UL Thermostat | Shelf Posts | Knob Kit |
| Oven Thermometer | Oven Handle | Oven Door Spring |
| Flue Adaptor | Closet Posts | Auto-Thermostat |
| Auto Thermostat Rod/Coil | Ash Pan | Fire Door Handle |
| Ash Pan Handle w/Latch | Ash Door Handle | Ash Door Handle Latch |
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Alt text: Summer grate accessory for Pioneer Princess wood cookstove, designed for hotter fires during warmer months.
Downdraft Efficiency and EPA Status
The Pioneer Princess utilizes an efficient downdraft system for combustion. This technology enhances burning efficiency by preheating combustion air and reducing emissions. An auxiliary turbo draft accessory is available to aid in fire starting, especially on cold mornings, by temporarily introducing air below the grates.
It’s important to note that the Pioneer Princess cookstove is not mobile home approved nor EPA approved. However, cookstoves are nationally exempt from EPA regulations. You can learn more about EPA exemptions here. This exemption acknowledges the unique function and traditional nature of cookstoves.
Conclusion: Embrace Traditional Cooking with Pioneer Princess
The Pioneer Princess Wood Cookstove offers a blend of Amish craftsmanship, efficient technology, and classic design. Whether you are seeking a reliable off-grid cooking solution, a charming addition to your kitchen, or a dependable heating source, the Pioneer Princess is an excellent choice. Experience the joy of wood-fired cooking and baking with this exceptional cookstove.
