How to Use the Dome Wood Fire Control Kit for Better Heat Management

Quick answer

The Gozney Wood-Fire Control Kit gives you gas-like precision when cooking with wood or charcoal. Follow these steps to set up, ignite, and manage heat in your Dome XL or Dome Gen 2.

Step-by-step: Set up and manage heat with the Wood-Fire Control Kit

1. Install the wood rack and load fuel: Place the heavy-gauge stainless steel wood rack inside your Dome XL or Gen 2. Arrange seasoned hardwood kindling or lump charcoal on the rack, leaving space for airflow underneath. A common mistake is packing the fuel too tightly; this starves the fire and makes it hard to sustain. Leave gaps between fuel pieces for air to flow.
2. Ignite and let the fire establish: Light the fuel from the top using a long-reach lighter or fire starter. Let the fire burn for 5–10 minutes until you have a bed of glowing embers. Do not add the control fan yet – the fire needs oxygen to catch fully. Wait for a solid ember bed before introducing the fan.
3. Attach the fan and set base airflow: Position the USB-C rechargeable fan in the designated slot (or hold it near the air intake). Start at the lowest speed setting. The fan pushes oxygen directly into the fire, raising temperature without adding more fuel. A common mistake is starting at full speed, which can blow ash onto your food and cause uneven heat. Begin at the lowest fan speed and increase only if needed.
4. Adjust heat with boost-on-demand: When you need a temperature spike – for searing a steak or recovering heat after opening the door – press the boost button on the fan for 10–15 seconds. This delivers a burst of airflow that reignites the fire quickly. Do not hold boost for more than 30 seconds or you risk overshooting your target temp. Use boost in short bursts; release it once the fire responds.
5. Manage long cooks with charcoal: For low-and-slow cooking, load the wood rack with lump charcoal instead of wood. Set the fan to the lowest speed and monitor the dome thermometer. The charcoal bed will hold steady heat for 45–60 minutes. A common mistake is adding too much charcoal at once, which makes temperature control sluggish. Add charcoal in small batches to maintain fine control.

Product facts

• Wood-Fire Control Kit: Delivers precision airflow and boost-on-demand power that gives you gas-like control, with the flavor and romance of real fire. You can sear steaks, roast meats, or run charcoal for low-and-slow feasts without constantly tending the fire.