This article explains how to use the BORETTI FOCOLARE by Boretti.
Take off the cast iron grills of the Focolare using the included grill lifter tool. Make sure to always use the included grill lifter tool and wear heat-resistant gloves when handling the tool for the cast iron grills. Place appropriate amount of charcoal in the central charcoal basket, place natural firelighters complying to EN 1860-3 between the pile of charcoal and ignite these. Then immediatly place back the cast iron grills onto the the Focolare central grill (using the included grill lifter tool and heat-resistant gloves!) before the charcoal heats up. Never use more than 1,6 kg lump charcoal for the Focolare. Chimney starters, electric starters or other items suitable for the lighting of charcoal may be used to light the barbecue instead of firelighters. Always use these according to the instructions from the manufacturer. Never use a chimney starter in combination with barbecue lighting fluid. Never use wood on your Focolare, we strongly advise to use charcoal only. We recommend to use charcoal consisting of bigger lumps for the optimal results on your Focolare. For more tips about recommended barbecue utensils or charcoal, see www.boretti.com
Controlling the fire
Building up a good fire takes both time and attention. A carefully built-up fire will result in the best return. Your barbecue will remain at temperature for longer and the use of charcoal will be kept to a minimum. After you have lit the barbecue and it has attained the correct temperature, do not add additional charcoal. The amount of charcoal in the charcoal basket partially controls the temperature on the cast iron grills, use the matching amount of charcoal to get to desired temperature range. Never use more charcoal than indicated above in chapter 4.1. An external thermometer can be used for an accurate reading of the temperature on the cast iron grills.