THE CANDLE USER’S ABC
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Never leave a burning candle unattended. | |
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Burn candle out of the reach of children and pets. | |
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Always leave at least 10 cm between burning candles. | |
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Do not burn candles on or near anything that can catch fire. | |
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Place candles in an upright position. | |
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Do not place candles in a draught. | |
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Do not place candles near a source of heat. | |
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Check candle regularly. Do not allow to burn away completely. | |
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Trim wick to about 1 cm before lighting. | |
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Always snuff out the flame. Do not blow it out. | |
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Burn candle outdoors (never indoors). | |
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Light the top of torch candles and do not move a burning candle. | |
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Floating candles should only be used in suitable water filled bowls. | |
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Keep the wax pool clear of matches and other debris to avoid flaring. If enlarged or second flame occurs, extinguish candle immediately. |
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Use a suitable glass or holder as these candles liquefy when burning. | |
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Only use tea light in holders and warming stoves with sufficient ventilation. | |
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Always leave at least 6 cm above a burning candle. Use tea lights without fragrance in aluminium holders only. | |
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Place votive candles on a surface that will not be damaged by heat. Do not burn on other warm place. |
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Place tea light candles on a surface that will not be damaged by heat. Do not burn on other warm place. |
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Burn outdoors or in a lantern only. | |
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Novelty candles are designed to be decorative. Burn on a large holder as irregularly shaped novelty candles may drip profusely. | |
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Flower rings are a decoration only. Remove rings before lighting. | |
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Never use liquid to extinguish. | |
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Burn on a surface that will not be damaged by heat. | |
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Keep the distance. | |
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Do not touch a burning candle. | |
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Use a suitable holder. | |
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Keep the wax pool clear of matches and other debris to avoid flaring. | |
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Do not move a burning candle. | |
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Use a suitable glass or holder as these candles liquefy when burning. | |
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Do not burn on holders. | |
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Straighten the wick. | |
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Light only once. | |
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Shorten the wax border. | |
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Do not eat. | |
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Remove decorations. |