Masterbuilt AutoIgnite 545 Grill and Smoker: Charcoal Lighting Secrets You Need to Know | Anoraker

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Masterbuilt AutoIgnite 545 Grill and Smoker: Charcoal Lighting Secrets You Need to Know

What This Video Covers

Why the AutoIgnite 545 can sometimes take longer than expected to get charcoal burning.
How charcoal placement and setup affect the grill's automatic ignition system.
What to check when the igniter seems to be working but the charcoal still is not catching.
A repeatable startup process for getting the grill ready to cook with less trial and error.

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I like the Masterbuilt AutoIgnite 545. But it doesn't always want to light charcoal fast and easy, and that's the whole point of the grill. Thankfully, I've figured out the tips you need to know to get the grill to light charcoal fast and easy, every time. Follow my guide and you'll be cooking faster than ever.

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