Napoleon NK22CK-L, User Manual

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Starter fluid can be used to light the charcoal, but it is not the preferred method.  It can be messy and may 

leave a chemical taste on the food if not completely burned off prior to cooking.  Once lit, never add additional 

starter fluid to the grill.  Store the bottle at least, 25 ft (7.6m) away from the grill 

when operating.

Charcoal Starter Safe Operating Practices

WARNING!

•  For outdoor use only.
•  Do not use the Charcoal Starter unless it is placed on a firm, level charcoal grate 

and the charcoal grill is on a firm, level, non-combustible surface.

•  Do not place the Charcoal Starter on any combustible surface unless the Charcoal 

Starter is completely cool.

•  Do not use lighter fluid, gasoline or self lighting charcoal in the Charcoal Starter.
•  Only use the Charcoal Starter to light charcoal for charcoal grills.
•  Always wear protective gloves when handling the Charcoal Starter.
•  Keep children and pets away from the Charcoal Starter at all times.
•  Do not use the Charcoal Starter in high winds.
•  Do not leave the Charcoal Starter unattended while in use.
•  Do not lean over the Charcoal Starter when lighting.
•  Never use the Charcoal Starter for other than intended use.  Do not use the Charcoal Starter to prepare 

food.

•  Use extreme caution when pouring hot coals out of the Charcoal Starter.  

Using the Charcoal Starter

•  Turn the Charcoal Starter upside down.
•  Crumple two full sheets of newspaper and stuff them into the bottom of the Charcoal Starter.
•  Turn the Charcoal Starter right side up and place it in the centre of the charcoal grate.
•  Add appropriate amount of charcoal but do not over fill.
•  Light a match, and insert into one of the bottom air vents to ignite the newspaper.
•  When the top layer of charcoal has a light coating of grey ash, wearing protective gloves carefully pour the 

hot charcoal onto the charcoal grate (direct cooking method) or place into the charcoal baskets (indirect 

method). 

•  Once the hot charcoal is placed into the grill, spread the charcoal out evenly using tongs with long heat 

resistant handles.

CHARCOAL STARTER