Important Information
- Never leave burning candles unattended.
- Always read and follow manufacturer’s instructions supplied with candles and candle holders.
- Burn out of reach of children and pets.
- Extinguish candles with a candle snuffer. Do not blow them out. Never use water to extinguish a candle.
- Ensure candles are placed at least 10cm / 4 inches apart and allow headroom above the candle for the heat to disperse.
- Ensure candles are burned away from flammable items.
- Candles should be burned away from other sources of heat such as television sets and away from direct sunlight.
- Candles should be burned in an area free from draughts.
- Trim wick to 1cm / ½ inch before lighting or relighting. If the candle smokes, extinguish and trim the wick.
- Remove all packaging and labels before use.
- Use a suitable non-flammable holder.
- Ensure candles are burned in an upright position.
- To avoid damage to surfaces, always place candles and candle holders on a surface that will not be damaged by heat e.g. ceramic tiles or plates. Table mats are NOT suitable.
- Do not move candles when lit or the wax is still liquid.
- Place holders on a surface that will not be damaged by heat. Do not burn on a television or other warm place.
- Tealights are suitable for lanterns or for holders which have holes in them as the tealight case will hold the wax as it melts.
- Nighlights are suitable for lighting uses. Do not use in food warmers or vaporisers.
- Do not use in oil burners or lanterns where there is less than 8cm / 3 inches of space above the flame.