How do I light the darn fondue pot?

My friend bought me a nice stainless steel fondue set, but it didn't come with any instructions. There is a metal frame thing that holds the pot up over a burner. The burner has two parts: a metal top with a handle (to put over the flame and put it out) and a metal bottom. In the bottom piece, there's a hole where the flame comes out, and inside it there's a metal grate with some sort of paper stuff under it. I can't open up the burner to see this closer. It looks like a kind of well, like I should put some flammable oil or gel or something in there in order to get the flame going. So, do I purchase a flammable oil or gel of some sort, and if so what kind? There's a kitchen store I can walk to on my lunch break, so I will probably try there.



This is pretty similar to the set I have: http://www.amazon.com/Roshco-16-Piece-St鈥?/a>



Thanks!How do I light the darn fondue pot?
You need to get liquid fuel that is specifically for fondue pots and chafing dishes. Usually you can find this anywhere they sell charcoal and sterno. At my grocery store it's in a mustard yellow rectangular can (like a lighter fluid can but smaller (do not use lighter fluid!!)) with brown writing. I'm sorry I can't remember the name right now. The product should say on that package that it is for use with fondue pots. You just squeeze the liquid fuel onto the sponge through the grate.How do I light the darn fondue pot?
Its product description says it uses gel fuel only - which is the little Sterno cans that you can buy. You can usually find them at a lot of houseware and hardware stores. Your best bet is to call around to see who carries it.