First off i have an englander 2200 non cat stove. I've used the top down fire only two times, this being my second. I've read alot about it but only text exist so i took pics of the steps. 3 easy steps, My moister was around 20-25% on the big bottom peices. Layer single large peices across bottom and smaller twards top with about 6 one inch peices on top. Leave room for 4 peices of rolled news paper tied in a knot for very top. Light news papers on top and Crack stove door for 5 mins and then you can shut the door with full air open and shut it down to 1/4 air in 33 mins. that's it! both times no smoke, no face in fire, and i can light it and walk away for 2 hours without anything going out our opening the door!
Load and light paper up top
![2nd time Top down burn I'm a pro 2nd time Top down burn I'm a pro](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/186/186557-a0704a2d1bd4e4c2a3c7a5ab7c76f781.jpg)
After 1 min shut the door
![2nd time Top down burn I'm a pro 2nd time Top down burn I'm a pro](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/186/186558-1bc640787faca3a834f6bf10f3185c12.jpg)
After 30 mins
![2nd time Top down burn I'm a pro 2nd time Top down burn I'm a pro](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/186/186559-534cc6aa13e3010ff26701fce6266240.jpg)
Load and light paper up top
![2nd time Top down burn I'm a pro 2nd time Top down burn I'm a pro](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/186/186557-a0704a2d1bd4e4c2a3c7a5ab7c76f781.jpg)
After 1 min shut the door
![2nd time Top down burn I'm a pro 2nd time Top down burn I'm a pro](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/186/186558-1bc640787faca3a834f6bf10f3185c12.jpg)
After 30 mins
![2nd time Top down burn I'm a pro 2nd time Top down burn I'm a pro](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/186/186559-534cc6aa13e3010ff26701fce6266240.jpg)