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LIGHTING, USAGE AND CARE INFORMATION
After initial curing ensure the Kamado is positioned on a permanent, flat, level, heat
resistant non-flammable surface away from flammable items.
Ensure the Kamado has a minimum of 2m overhead clearance and has a minimum 2m
clearance from other surrounding items.
To start a fire place rolled up newspaper with some lighter cubes or solid firelighters on
the charcoal plate in the base of the Kamado. Then place 2 or 3 handfuls of lump charcoal
over the top of the newspaper.
Do not use petrol, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other similar chemicals for lighting
or re lighting.
Open the bottom vent and light the paper using a long nosed lighter or safety matches.
Once it has caught, leave the bottom vent and dome open for about 10 minutes to build a
small bed of hot embers.
Allow the charcoal to heat up and be kept red hot for at least 30 minutes prior to the first
cooking on the Kamado. Do not cook before the fuel has a coating of ash.
It is recommended you do not stoke or turn the coals once they are alight. This allows the
charcoals to burn more uniformly and efficiently.
Once alight only use heat resistant gloves when handling hot ceramics or cooking surfaces.
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CURING THE KAMADO
To start a fire place rolled up newspaper with some lighter cubes or solid firelighters on
the charcoal plate or in basket in the base of the Kamado. Then place 2 or 3 handfuls of
lump charcoal over the top of the newspaper.
Do not use petrol, white spirit, lighter fluid, alcohol or other similar chemicals for lighting
or re-lighting.
Open the bottom vent and light the paper using a long nosed lighter or safety matches.
Do not overload the unit with fuel. If the fire is too intense this could damage the Kamado.
Leave until all the fuel is used and extinguished.
If the first burns are too high it could damage the gasket seal before it has had the chance
to mature properly.
IMPORTANT: After first use inspect all fasteners for tightness. The metal band connecting
your lid to the base will expand from the heat and this could become loose. It is recom-
mended you check and if necessary tighten the band with a spanner.
You can now use your Kamado as normal.
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