Cool Lighting A Charcoal Grill References. Next, open the bottom grill vent all of the way to get air to our charcoal. The chimney starter is my friend.

Naphtha is used in lighters and burner. Once it is lit, you can close the lid until the coals turn whitish and are ready for the cooking process. How to light a charcoal grill with lighter fluids step 1 arrange the charcoal pyramids carefully pour the lighter liquid evenly onto the pyramides carefully wait 30 second pour all the liquid onto coarsheets carefully turn the grates when the fire turns white wait for 30 sec turn off the grill top remove the grate clean the area around the burners and the drip pan put the pan.