How to use your trangia stove
Watch this video to learn how to use the Trangia stove. Check our quick guide below for step-by-step instructions.
If you do not have a stove yet, there are about 60 different variants in our webshop.
GUIDES
Use & care
Simple and safe cooking outdoors. How to use and take care of your Trangia stove so it lasts a lifetime … or three.
Quick guide
How to use the Trangia stove
1.
PLACE THE LOWER WINDSHIELD on a flat piece of ground, away from flammable materials and sheltered from the wind as much as possible. Position the air holes so they are facing the wind.
2.
FILL THE SPIRIT BURNER (max 2/3 full, approx. 100 ml) and place it in the lower windshield.
3.
POSITION THE UPPER windshield on the lower windshield and turn to fasten into place.
4.
FLIP ALL THE HOOKS down to use a saucepan or kettle, and flip them up to use the frypan.
5.
LIGHT THE FUEL in the burner and place the pan you are using on the stove.
6.
USE THE FRYPAN as a pot lid in upright position for more efficient cooking.
7.
PLACE THE SIMMER ring with open lid on the burner and regulate the flame with the brown lid.
8.
TO EXTINGUISH the flame, close the lid on the simmer ring.
Important!
If the fuel burns out before you have finished cooking, wait until the burner is cold (so you can comfortably hold it with your bare hands) before refilling it. Never leave the stove unattended. Adjust the position of the stove if the wind changes direction.
The Spirit burner
Important notes
▲ USE TRANGIA’S fuel bottle that has a safety closure and easy-pour feature
▲ FILL THE BURNER to a maximum of 2/3 full (approx. 100 ml).
▲ EMPTY THE BURNER when you have finished cooking. Do not store fuel in the burner
▲ ONLY USE alcohol-based fuel – never petrol or other oil-based fuel.
▲ NEVER REFILL the burner with fuel before it is completely extinguished and has cooled down.
▲ BE ABSOLUTELY 100% sure the stove is not burning or still warm if pouring fuel back into the bottle.
Fuel bottle with safety cap
For easy and safe filling
For safe filling of the spirit burner. The unique design of the safety cap allows you to pour the liquid without removing the cap. The cork has a venting spout and a pouring spout that allows the liquid to flow smoothly, reducing the chance of spills.
About the gas burner
An alternative to the spirit burner
▲ USE TRANGIA’S fuel bottle that has a safety closure and easy-pour feature
▲ FILL THE BURNER to a maximum of 2/3 full (approx. 100 ml).
▲ EMPTY THE BURNER when you have finished cooking. Do not store fuel in the burner
▲ ONLY USE alcohol-based fuel – never petrol or other oil-based fuel.
▲ NEVER REFILL the burner with fuel before it is completely extinguished and has cooled down.
▲ BE ABSOLUTELY 100% sure the stove is not burning or still warm if pouring fuel back into the bottle.
- The gas burner is used in the stove in the same way as the spirit burner. Is easy to use, effective and does not soot.
- Gas canisters are available for purchase in 3 different sizes and are found in sporting goods stores, gas stations and grocery stores. The connection is international standard, examples of brands are: Primus, MSR, Optimus & Jet boil.
- When connecting, it may sizzle and seep out a little gas, that is completely normal. Continue screwing the valve with normal hand force.
- When igniting, turn on a little gently first, ignite, and then increase the flow slowly. The gas container must be in an upright position.
- A gas burner requires a little more maintenance than an spirit burner. You should regularly perform maintenance on your burner right from the start. Read the instructions for use how to proceed
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