Empire Stove Step Top Add-On for Gateway 1700 (WT1BL)
A Black Step Top Add-On for the Empire Stove Gateway 1700 Wood Stove
The Empire Stove WT1BL step top add-on fits the Gateway 1700 wood stove, adding a stepped upper surface to the stove top as an optional style accessory.
Key Features
- Optional step top add-on for the Empire Stove Gateway 1700
- Black finish to match the metallic black stove body
- Step top is covered under the limited lifetime portion of the Empire warranty schedule
- Part number WT1BL
Product Features
Optional Style Accessory
The step top is one of the style options Empire Stove offers for the Gateway 1700, alongside the door overlay and base choices. Per the Gateway installation manual, the step top add-on accumulates heat and increases airflow.
Clearances with the Step Top
The Gateway 1700 installation manual includes clearance information for the stove with the step top add-on installed; refer to it before installation.
Product Specifications
Compatibility
| Compatible Model |
Model Number |
Appliance Type |
| Gateway 1700 |
WB17FS |
Wood Stove |
General
| Feature |
Specification |
| Part Number |
WT1BL |
| Component Type |
Step top add-on |
| Finish |
Black |
| Requirement |
Optional |
| Warranty |
Step top: limited lifetime (parts) |
Manufacturer Notes
- Compatibility is as listed in the Empire Stove 2026 price sheet. Any installation must follow the instructions supplied with the component and the appliance installation manual.
About the Manufacturer
Who Is Empire Stove?
Empire Stove is the wood-burning stove, insert, and fireplace line of Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. of Belleville, Illinois. Its Gateway wood stoves, Archway wood inserts, and St. Clair wood fireplaces are made in North America and share a one-lever air control, a no-mess ash pan, and an air wash system designed for simple everyday operation.
Built to Last
Empire Stove appliances are constructed with thick 5/16" steel, lined with high-density firebricks, and fitted with a high heat ceramic baffle and high temperature ceramic glass, and they are backed by the Empire Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Certification and Support
Current Empire Stove wood-burning models meet the EPA 2020 emissions standard. Empire publishes installation and operation manuals, spec sheets, brochures, and test reports for each model, and supports owners through online product registration and its authorized dealer network.
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