remove cap, fill with Columbian Spirits, obtainable at drug stores. When wick is saturated shake out surplus. Apply match to the wick chamber passing igniter through flame a few times to burn off impurities. Neccessary the first time. Insert igniter in wick chamber and as it begins to glow, withdraw it very slowly and the wick will ignite. Re-saturate wick as soon as it begins to sputter when it is lighted. Each filling should last from four to ten days. The wires should never be touched nor held over an open gas jet or flame. The lighter is guaranteed if above instructions are carefully followed out.