Hesketh

That's what I thought, but he's so totally convinced. Is there any scenario where the plates would be removed while the stove is in use?

Brand new here, so hi everyone! Recently had a woodburning stove installed which features removable hot plates. I'd always assumed this is just to make cleaning them easier, but the other half is convinced they're supposed to be removed for cooking/boiling a kettle (ie. so the bottom of the pot/kettle is in direct contact with the fire). Trying to replace the plates into the red hot stovetop once you've finished boiling the kettle sounds insanely dangerous and impractical to me, but he's so utterly and unwaveringly convinced I'm second guessing myself. Can anyone tell me if he's actually right?!