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When using charcoal briquettes or wood chunks, form a pyramid and douse
with lighter fluid. Wait until fluid has soaked in before lighting.
Cap lighter fluid immediately and place a safe distance from grill.
Never add lighter fluid to coals that are already hot or warm.
Never use gasoline, kerosene, or other highly volatile fluids as a
starter. They can explode.
As an alternative to lighter fluid, use an electric, solid, metal
chimney or other starter specifically made for lighting charcoal
briquettes or wood chunks.
Unplug and remove a hot starter with caution and be careful where you
put it. Always cool starter completely before storing.
Never use an electric starter in the rain and/or when standing on wet
ground.
When using instant light briquettes, do not use lighter fluid, electric,
solid, or metal chimney-style starters. Do not add more instant light
briquettes once the fire has been lit. Add only regular charcoal
briquettes if more are needed.
Once the grill is lit, do not touch briquettes or wood chunks to see if
they are hot. Keep grill uncovered until ready to cook.
Keep vents open while cooking. Charcoal briquettes and wood chunks need
oxygen to burn.
Allow coals to burn out completely and let ashes cool at least 48 hours
before disposing.
Dispose of cold ashes by wrapping in heavy-duty aluminum foil and
placing in non-combustible container. Be sure no other combustible
materials are nearby.
If you must dispose of ashes before completely cooled, place them in
heavy duty foil and soak with water completely before disposing in
non-combustible container. |
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| Source:
Hearth,
Patio & Barbecue Association |
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