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LIGHTING AND USING YOUR BBQ
FIRST USE – CURING THE UNIT
• Curing your ceramic BBQ is important for its long-term operation and care. Failing to follow the curing
procedure could lead to damage to the unit. If it is allowed to get too hot during its first few uses, the
heat could damage the felt gasket seal before it has had the chance to mature with use.
• To start your first fire, place one fire-lighter cube or solid firelighters and one handful of lump charcoal on
top of the charcoal plate (6). Open the bottom vent and light the solid firelighter using a long-nosed
lighter or safety matches. Do not use: gasoline, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other similar
chemicals for lighting or relighting.
• Once the lump charcoal has caught, cure the unit by closing the lid, and leaving both vents mostly closed.
See the guidance for smoking on page 12 (83 ºC - 108 ºC / 180 ºF - 225 ºF).
• Burn until all the fuel is used and the fire is extinguished. This should take approximately two hours. Do
not overload the unit with fuel.
• After first use, inspect all fasteners. The metal band connecting your lid to the base will expand from the
heat and could become loose. It is recommended you check and tighten the band, if necessary, with a
spanner. You can now use your BBQ as normal.
IGNITING THE FUEL
When petrol or white spirits are ignited uncontrollable heat can develop as a result of deflagration. You
should therefore only use safer fuel, such as firelighters.
Before using the BBQ, push down on both of the locking wheels to stop the unit from moving around
during use. Ensure the BBQ is positioned on a permanent, flat, level, heat-resistant non- flammable
surface, away from flammable items. Position it with a minimum of 2 m overhead clearance and away
from any surrounding flammable items.
1. To start a fire, place some solid firelighters on the charcoal plate (6), in the base of the BBQ. Then,
place lump charcoal over the top of the fire fighters.
2. The maximum amount of charcoal shall not exceed 4 kg.
3. DO NOT USE: Gasoline, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other similar chemicals for lighting or
relighting.
4. Make sure that the cooking grid is fully located into the supports.
5. Open the bottom vent and ignite the lighter cubes using a long nosed lighter or safety matches. Once
it is lit, leave the bottom vent and lid open for about 10 minutes to build a small bed of hot embers.
6. Allow the charcoal to heat up and keep it red hot for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking. Do not cook
before the fuel has a coating of ash.
7. It is recommended that you do not stoke or turn the coals once they are alight. This allows the
charcoal to burn more uniformly and efficiently.
8. Once alight, only use heat-resistant gloves when handling hot ceramics or cooking surfaces.
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