Basic rules for safe charcoal grilling

• To use traditional SIDERIS charcoal and/or RED EVOLUTION sawdust charcoal briquettes, light 2-3 pieces of kindling under a little charcoal, and place a starter container on top. The SIDERIS range of firelighters offers safety and ease of use, with a choice of solid, natural, liquid, and gel firelighters.
• Never add extra kindling or coals under food already on the grill.
• Never use gasoline, kerosene, or other highly flammable liquids as kindling, due to a serious risk of accident.
• Once the charcoal is lit, carefully remove the starter container, ideally using heat-resistant gloves or tools, and allow to cool in a safe area, as with all other accessories used for grilling.
• Never use an electric charcoal starter or blowtorch in the rain and/or when standing on wet ground.
• Once the fire is lit, do not get too close to the charcoal and sawdust charcoal briquettes in an attempt to check temperature. Always start with a clean grill for good hygiene and to avoid affecting taste.
• Keep your barbeque vents open while grilling. Traditional lumpwood charcoal and charcoal briquettes require oxygen to burn properly.
• Allow the coals to burn completely and let the ashes cool for at least 24 hours before disposal, extinguishing properly and placing them in a non-flammable container.