Tips and Instructions

Yankee Candle® Tips and Instructions

Failure to follow instructions could result in a fire hazard.

All Candle Styles -- IMPORTANT!
*Store candles in a cool dry place. Hot conditions may cause misshaping, and exposure to moisture may inhibit relighting.
*Always keep wicks trimmed to 1/4" while burning. If wick exceeds 1/4", extinguish candle, trim wick remove trimmings and relight.
*Keep wax pool free of wick trimmings or other foreign matter that might present a fire hazard.
*Always burn candles on a protected, heat-resistant surface, securely placed in an appropriate holder.
*Always burn candles well away from anything flammable, and out of reach of children or pets.
*Always extinguish candles by blowing them out gently so as not to splatter liquid wax. Do not use water! In the case of jars, do not replace the lid while burning.
*Specific usage conditions affect burn times. NEVER LEAVE CANDLES BURNING UNATTENDED.

Jar Candles
*Handle jar with care, as the container is fragile. Avoid glass-to-glass contact when removing or replacing lid. Do not use if cracked, chipped, or scratched and DO NOT refill with wax.
*Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matchsticks or other foreign matter that might present a fire hazard.
*Never allow the flame to come in direct contact with the side of the container. Keep wick trimmed to 1/4" and centered. Reposition as needed by quickly moving wick back to the center with a pencil. Avoid drafts or excessive vibrations.
*If the jar becomes blackened while burning, clean with a dry paper towel. And remember: blackening may be prevented by keeping the wick trimmed to 1/4" while burning!
*The container may become hot. Handle carefully.
*Discontinue use when 1/2" of wax remains. This will prevent possible heat damage to the counter/surface or container itself.
*Candle color, fragrance and specific usage will affect consumption of the wax. It is normal for some wax to be left lining the side the container, and our estimated burn times take this into account. The length of time the candle is burned, each time it is used, also contributes to the rate of consumption. Do not tilt a burning candle in an attempt to melt excess wax off the sides of the jar as breakage may result.
*Yankee Jar Candles are fragrant while burning due to their high quality and quantity of fragrance oil, and the size of the wax pool that forms while they burn. Fragrance oil affects the burning characteristics of wax. To control burning quality we carefully blend our waxes and choose just the right wick.
*Water and wax don't mix! If a candle is exposed to moisture, it might not relight. If the jar becomes blackened while burning, clean with a dry paper towel. Don't leave uncovered candles out doors overnight!

Samplers® (votive)
*Always burn in an appropriate holder for maximum burn time and best results. If burned free-standing, samplers will drip.
*Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4", and centered for even consumption of the wax. This will also prevent possible heat damage to the holder.
*Keep the wax pool free of wick trimmings, matchsticks or other foreign matter that might present a fire hazard.
*It the flame seems too small and is "drowning" in the wax, use a potholder to pick up the votive glass and pour the excess liquid into a lined wastebasket.

Ionictm Pillar Candles
*Always burn pillars placed on an appropriate holder, on a protected, heat resistant surface.
*If the wax pool reaches the candle's edge, dripping may occur. To avoid this, extinguish the flame and allow the candle to harden before relighting.
*Keep the wick trimmed to 1/4". A pillar's wick curls when it burns. If the off-center flame is causing the candle to burn unevenly simply move the wick to the other side quickly with a pencil.
*A grouping of burning pillars creates a stunning effect, especially when displayed in a fireplace or on the mantelpiece.

Wax Potpourri Tarts®
*No water, no mildew, no mess! Simply place one or more Tarts in a dry potpourri pot, and light the unscented tea light candle beneath. The candle's heat will melt the wax, releasing its wonderful fragrance.
*To change fragrances, you may pour the liquid wax into a lined wastebasket using a pot holder OR let the wax harden in the freezer then pop it out into the palm of your hand.
*Electric potpourri pots are NOT recommended for wax potpourri. To avoid the possibility of overheating the wax, we recommend using Wax Potpourri Tarts in candlelit burners only.
*Use unscented tea lights. Scented tea lights burn hotter, and require more ventilation than many burners offer.
*About 16 hours of fragrance per two Tarts may be reasonably expected, perhaps even more!
*Create your own scents by combining Tarts of different fragrances. Blend Fresh Peach and French Vanilla for example, or Cranberry, Cinnamon, and Spiced Apple.

Have fun experimenting!!
Ken and Pat Swan

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