Jøtul F 602 Eco Wood Burning Stove – 4.9kW Cast Iron Log Burner

Jøtul F 602 ECO Wood Burning Stove — An Icon Since 1940, Now Cleaner Than Ever

Very few stoves earn the word iconic, but the Jøtul F 602 ECO wood burning stove has worn it comfortably since 1940. One of the most recognisable and enduring designs in Jøtul’s entire history, it has been refined over the decades without ever losing the character and personality that made it a classic in the first place. Today, it combines that timeless cast iron silhouette with modern Ecodesign combustion technology — giving you the warmth of tradition with the efficiency and clean burning performance that modern homes demand. Furthermore, it is DEFRA exempt, so you can use it legally in a smoke control area.

A Stove That Has Stood the Test of Time

The F 602 ECO is compact, characterful, and immediately recognisable. At just 320mm wide, it takes up very little floor space, yet its proportions and the quality of the cast iron give it a presence that larger, less considered stoves rarely match. Because of its narrow profile, it suits a wide range of settings — from the inglenook of an older farmhouse to the corner of a modern living room where a slimmer stove fits better than a broader one.

Jøtul cast every part of it in Norway using high-quality materials, and a single handle controls the air supply — keeping day-to-day operation as simple and intuitive as possible. Over time, that simplicity is one of the things owners tend to appreciate most about this stove. There is nothing superfluous about it, and nothing that gets in the way.

One of the Few Wood Burning Stoves You Can Cook On

The F 602 ECO comes as standard with a highly efficient cooking plate — making it one of very few modern wood burning stoves genuinely designed for cooking as well as heating. Whether you want to keep a pot of soup warm on a winter afternoon or cook something more substantial, the cooking plate handles it. An optional smaller second plate is also available for those who want even more cooking flexibility. As a result, the F 602 ECO suits rural homes, off-grid properties, and anyone who wants their stove to do more than one job well.

DEFRA Exempt and Ecodesign Ready

The F 602 ECO holds DEFRA exemption, which means you can burn wood in it legally within a smoke control area — a significant advantage for those living in towns and cities across the UK. Clean Burn technology ensures combustion stays thorough and efficient throughout every burn, and CO emissions of just 0.06% reflect how cleanly this stove operates. Dust particle emissions come in at 23 mg/Nm³, and the stove holds an A+ energy label. In addition, it supports closed combustion and includes an external air intake, making it a practical choice for modern, well-insulated homes where airtightness might otherwise affect draw.

Easy to Install, Easy to Love

At 86kg, the F 602 ECO is considerably lighter than many cast iron stoves of comparable quality, which makes both delivery and installation more straightforward than you might expect. Flue exit options from the top or the rear give your installer useful flexibility, and logs up to 40cm fit comfortably in the firebox. With a nominal output of 4.9kW and an efficiency rating of 81%, it suits smaller to medium-sized rooms where a focused, reliable heat source is what is needed.

To find out more about what a professional installation involves from start to finish, visit our installation process page. For full technical documentation directly from the manufacturer, visit the official Jøtul F 602 ECO product page.