Let’s face it—when you buy a grill, you want to be able to light it right away. It’s not fun waiting while the charcoal in your new grill prepares you to start cooking. Luckily, Fire Magic grills are easy to get going, and there are only a few steps involved:
Insert a battery into the ignition key holder
Insert a battery into the ignition key holder. This is a 9-volt battery, and it’s included with your grill. It’s important to use this type of battery because not all batteries are compatible with fire magic grills, and you could damage your grill by using an incorrect type of battery.
The battery box is inside the grill, so open it up before inserting your new 9-volt battery.
Place the battery in the box and replace its lid
Once you have the right battery, it’s time to place it in its box. Make sure that you have all of the following:
- The correct battery type
- The correct battery voltage
- The correct number of cells (if applicable)
Insert an unlit match or wooden starter stick
The next step is to insert an unlit match or wooden starter stick into the hole at the centre of the ignition key. Be sure this is dry before inserting it into your grill, as any moisture will cause it to ignite too quickly and burn your food. If you’re using a match, ensure it isn’t too long—you don’t want it to get stuck inside.
Pick up the ignition key and insert it into a control knob.
The ignition key must be inserted into a control knob. Once you have inserted the key, turn it clockwise until you feel a click. This indicates that the control is set up correctly and ready to fire up your grill.
Turn the knob clockwise until you feel a click
- Turn the knob clockwise until you feel a click. The click signals the igniter has engaged, so don’t turn it too far and do not apply excessive force! If you feel resistance, turn the knob back a little until there’s no more resistance and then continue turning it in small increments—this will help prevent accidental ignition of your wood chips or pellets.
- If nothing happens when trying to light up your grill for the first time after building it.
Conclusion
If you’re still having trouble, try the troubleshooting guide to help you locate the problem.