No, a stove is a sealed unit so everything goes up the chimney.
It is normal a new stove to give off a smell when you first use it for the first one or two times. This is because the paint on the stove is undergoing a curing process. Your stove’s User Manual will advise you on using your specific stove for the first few times but for most stoves it is best to open nearby windows and keep the fire small for the initial burn. And do not touch or wipe the paint surfaces while this curing process is taking place.
Also when you first use the stove you might find the glass appears cloudy – this is because the stove is drying the moisture from the bricks and steel.
