As soon as the lighting gel has burned and the charcoal has glowed through (after approx. 3 minutes), reset the ventilation to a lower level using the adjustable regulator. This prevents the grill from getting too hot and burning the food. Also, keep in mind what food is currently on the grill grate - some food needs higher heat, some needs lower grill temperatures. The more heat you need, the higher you should adjust the ventilation of your LotusGrill.