Do not cook with the flames unless you want to incinerate your food – let them die down so you can cook over ashen coals. This will enable you to enjoy delicious BBQ food. The Bottom Line The Zip Smokeless Coal is locally sourced and can be used in stoves, open fires, ranges and outdoors. Approved to be used in smoke controlled areas. Preparation and Usage Closed Appliances

To prevent any cross contamination, keep cooked and raw food separate, including all plates and utensils. Ensure all food is thoroughly defrosted before placing on the BBQ. You can use firelighters for a wide range of applications, and they can be used for both indoor and outdoor fires. Do remember that there are different types of firelighters, so you should make sure you read the information carefully to determine what they are intended for. Make sure that you pay attention at all times to the fire and the food you are cooking and never desert your post! Food will cook best over glowing embers, so have a spray bottle of water handy to extinguish any flames as they may appear. Place the grill and stand onto a steady, level, non- flammable heat resistant surface sheltered from thewind. Obviously, you also want to avoid firelighters that may contain any toxic material or give off an unpleasant odour when lit. Looking at the material will enable you to determine which ones are safe, natural, and environmentally friendly. Storage and Life

During the selection process, we have tested samples from over 250 charcoal and Briquette sources to ensure that we have the best performing, highest quality, natural offering possible. If you tend to use them a lot, it is well worth paying more for a larger quantity where available, as this can save you money in the long run. You can then just store them as directed until they are needed. WARNING! This product emits carbon monoxide which has no odour. NEVER burn charcoal indoors or in confined spaces. Use only in well ventilated areas. To light the barbecue: without removing the grill surface, insert a lit match through the grill holes, under one corner of the starterpaper.

Clean your BBQ before and after use (especially if it is kept outside). Heat the BBQ up prior to cooking to burn away any excess grease. While some people do store them close to the fire just for convenience, this poses a hazard so it should be avoided. Store them away from food and in an area that is dry, cool, and away from children and pets who may otherwise use them as playthings! How Long Do Firelighters Burn For? The typical burning time for a firelighter is around 8-10 minutes. This burning time makes them ideal for a wide range of applications and uses such as stoves, BBQs, and fire pits. If you are buying firelighters in larger quantities, you may need to store them for some time until you need to use them again in the future. So, where should you store them?The Zip Briquettes are formed out of 100% natural hardwood and without any harmful additives. This results in less smoke and authentic barbecued tasting food that we all enjoy. Not to mention that it is also kinder to the environment.

With the great choice of firelighters that are available these days, you can easily find the right ones for your needs at a reasonable price. The Zip™ Natural Stove Log gives out a warm heat from your appliance and is really handy to have available when you want a fire with minimal effort. Simply place it in the fire, pull the seams out and light either end. There is no need for newspapers, firelighters or kindling and the log is fuel as well. It will burn for up to 90 minutes, however, more fuel can be added to extend the life of your fire as required.

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In addition, the smell released when they burn can have an impact on your surroundings and on the taste of your food if you are using them to light a fire for cooking.

There are various factors you need to consider when it comes to selecting the best firelighters for your specific needs. If desired, to maintain even heat distribution during cooking, agitate the charcoal by tapping the grill tray with a cookingutensil.Evenly distribute your firelighters amongst your briquettes. For best results we recommend using 2-3firelighters. You should also consider what you need to use the firelighters for so you can choose the best firelighters for your specific needs.