Description
Loading long logs from the side is the clever part of the Dovre 640 WD with side door. This classic, well-proportioned cast iron stove has a front glass door for the view, a side door for refuelling and a separate ashpan door, so you can top up the fire without letting smoke out of the front.
Dovre 640 WD Cast Iron Stove Features
Side loading door
The side loading door accepts logs up to half a metre long, which means less sawing if you cut your own wood. You can feed the fire from the side while the front glass stays closed and clean.
All cast iron, built to last
The whole body is cast iron, weighing 180 kg. Cast iron takes a little longer to warm up than thin steel, but then gives off a gentle, even heat for hours, even after the flames die down. It is a traditional look that suits farmhouse kitchens, older Cape homes and modern lounges.
Cleanburn and Airwash
Dovre’s Cleanburn system feeds pre-heated air into the top of the firebox, so more of the smoke burns off as heat. The Airwash system sweeps air over the glass to keep soot off, so the flames stay easy to see.
Flexible flue and air supply
The 640 WD takes a 150 mm flue from the top or the rear, and can connect to an external air supply in well-sealed homes. The stove measures 56.5 × 66 × 76 cm.
Is the 640 WD right for your home?
As a rough guide, a stove with 7.5kW to 10kW output suits a medium to large lounge or a modest open-plan area of about 70 to 120 m2 with a normal ceiling height. High ceilings and big windows change that, so send us your room details. Compare other freestanding fireplaces, or read our Dovre fireplace guide.
Installation in Cape Town
Our team supplies and installs the 640 WD with a 150 mm flue, cowl and flashing suited to Cape wind and winter rain, and leaves room for the side door to open fully. See our fireplace installation page or the full Dovre fireplace range.
Dovre 640 WD FAQs
How much space does the side door need?
Leave enough clear space on the door side to open it fully and slide a long log in. We plan the position with you on site so the door, hearth and wall clearances all work.
Is the Dovre 640 WD a wood-only stove?
Yes, the WD is the wood burning version. Dry, seasoned wood gives the best heat and keeps the glass and flue cleaner.
Want a classic cast iron stove with easy loading? Contact our team for a supply and installation quote.
