Clydesdale gets too hot

[Grb]

I've had a Clydesdale for about two months. Everything I start a fire it is nearly impossible to keep the temperature below the too hot range. It's not overloaded and the air control is closed. What am I doing wrong? Worried about leaving it overnight and don't feel comfortable loading it up for a night burn. I put a magnet temp on the front and it's about 290. Any advice is greatly welcomed. See pics

 

[begreen]

That is not too hot on the stove door.. The red zone is the normal operating temperature range. I can't make out the cat thermometer reading. What does it say?

 

[Grb]

That is not too hot on the stove door.. The red zone is the normal operating temperature range. I can't make out the cat thermometer reading. What does it say?

It says too hot