I tried sterno in mine but it made my house smell like burning alcohol within minutes, how are you dealing with fumes?.
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I only put about two tablespoons in the hibachi well. I did not have any problem with smell and I have used my mini hibachi several times. It is the same as when you have food catered and they use sterno to keep the food hot, you usually don't have a problem with fumes.
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Perhaps you used too much sterno or you are very sensitive to the smell. I would try another sterno product to see if another may be better. Sterno is used widely at inside social events (e.g. weddings and suite rooms at stadiums) and are usually not a problem. Maybe opening a window a little would also help. I also use the gel type sterno. I hope this helps you.
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I purchased 5 of the burners. I used them outside the first time so no issues. The second time we used two of them at the kitchen table and they smoked just a little bit but not much of a smell. The third time we used them in an office so the space was larger however we didn't have the burning alcohol smell. We smelled the marshmellows! We only put about 1/4 full of sterno in each unit so I don't know if that helped or not. Each time I put a little less sterno in the Hibachi and it smoked less and flamed less.
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I didn't have the liquid sterno. I got the sterno in a can that is kinda like a gel. I just took a spoon and scooped some out of the can and put some in the bottom. I haven't really noticed a strong alcohol smell. So you might try that.
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There's really no good way to use it without some ventilation. I have started a coal outside...let it burn way, way down and then brought it in....very carefully as it gets hot =)
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Sorry, I have not used mine inside the house before, only outdoors. Friends have though and they haven't experienced the same problem. Perhaps you can try to open a window or patio door and/or turn on oven vent hood when using.
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Hi Frank, The only thing I've ever used before the cubes was crappy smelling lighter fluid. Now all I use is the cube and a chimney starter. I have some hardwood coals but I haven't tried the cubes with them yet. Sorry I couldn't be more help, but I really do like those cubes!
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The Rowenta DA1560 that I had started smoking and a terrible smell came from the iron. It didn't actually have flames coming out of it, but I unplugged it before that could happen. I did replace the one that was defective with another Rowenta DA1560 and I have not had any problems.
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Solid alcohol cans will not fit inside, you can use fire gel. What I do is open the sterno can, whit a common can opener, and cut the alcohol block into small pieces, and when the flame starts to get smaller, I simply toss another alcohol block.
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I opened cupboards, draws etc. and also disconnected gas stove (if you have one). I put a bomb in each room through out our duplex. We vacated for I believe 4-6 hours (that's including any pets you may have). Afterwards open all windows to air out all the fumes. Hope this was helpful, and good luck!
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You can try a tea light, but I don't know how much heat it will give off. I just spoon sterno gel into it and it works fine.
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Yes, we also got a same problem. We've used the 17000 for 2 years without any problem. But, suddenly, it started smell fishy. We bought a new HEPA filter and replaced the old smelly one. After around 3 months, the same fishy smell started again. Now, we don't use it because we don't want to pay more on the HEPA filter. One very suspicious cause, we thought, is the scented candle.
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I had the same problem and was immediately disappointed, it took about as long s you have, but I washed it out wi a vinegar solution like you might use in your frig. Then try it out with some bread inside. Even if you think that you can still smell it the bread really does come out OK. I've had mine since last May hope this helps.
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Thanks everyone for you comments. I have a carbon monoxide detector right out from my stove. We have also installed a fan over top of the unit. I guess it can't burn the fumes fast enough like gordyh was talking. If it gets worse will have a teck check it out. Again I would like to thank you all. Didn't think I would get a reply.
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First of all, there should be only a tiny bit of wick above the hole in the stopper.Second, I've never used citronella so I can't address how it may burn compared to regular lamp oil.Third, I haven't used mine yet so am not sure of this brand. I've only used "Wine Lights" brand in the past.Fourth, once the wick burns down, blow out flame, let it cool, use tweezers to pull up the wick, trim it off with scissors and start the process again.That's all I can offer. Cheers!
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I had the same experience. As a matter of fact it smelled up the whole house. The chemicals are strong as well. Attempted to return to company. They did not honor the 100 percent warranty. I would advise people to stay away from this company and safety is questionable as well due to the strong odor. Good luck in dealing with them.
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It was awhile after installing mine that I had the burning smell and finally found that the light was degrading the plastic water tray for the A/C's condenser coil. The smell went away a couple months after un-plugging it. I moved it to a main duct away from the furnace as the light is small, but very powerful and remember NOT to look at the blue light!
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I would not want to taint my humidor with the smell of an ashtray...just a thought
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Thanks for the advice. I would hate to spend all that money on this machine for it to break just because I love the smell of Pine-Sol!
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Judy, sorry in haven't had that problem YET I can tell you the odors in our boat are gone it's an amazing product I purchased two more for home I placed one in the living area and one in the basement both areas smell fresh!
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we decided to open a can of sterno and remove enough of the gel inside to put in the hibachi on some tin foil. We could not find the right size sterno can to fit inside. We lit it up and we got a nice, small, fire going. It may actually cook more than marshmallows for s'more but we have yet to try to cook anything else. Yes, you can smell the gel burning but it is not bad if you cook outside.
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Have a good sense of smell and other than when new. There was a bit of plastic odor that went away. My wife never complained and it is in our master bedroom. For a 2 years now.. The first filter a foam whatever is too dense to pass even the slo setting. I removed that and since washable it works better. With that on the front it was making the unit try and draw at the seams where the filter in framed. Still would say it is a good non hepa. The rotational feature is ??? Don't use myself. It is an electrostatic filter so that is a charges filter to attach the pollution. The charging tends to freshen the air as a byproduct. Have a good sense of smell and other than when new. There was a bit of plastic odor that went away. My wife never complained and it is in our master bedroom. For a 2 years now.. The first filter a foam whatever is too dense to pass even the slo setting. I removed that and since washable it works better. With that on the front it was making the unit try and draw at the seams where the filter in framed. Still would say it is a good non hepa. The rotational feature is ??? Don't use myself. It is an electrostatic filter so that is a charges filter to attach the pollution. The charging tends to... » Read More Have a good sense of smell and other than when new. There was a bit of plastic odor that went away. My wife never complained and it is in our master bedroom. For a 2 years now.. The first filter a foam whatever is too dense to pass even the slo setting. I removed that and since washable it works better. With that on the front it was making the unit try and draw at the seams where the filter in framed. Still would say it is a good non hepa. The rotational feature is ??? Don't use myself. It is an electrostatic filter so that is a charges filter to attach the pollution. The charging tends to freshen the air as a byproduct. « Show Less