Well - its suppose to function as a dual match-holder (in case the starter fails to light) burner cleaner (which were suppose to do at least once each season).
I guess to clear the cobwebs that might form in the burner during the "off season" whenever that is.
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Mike Purnell:
mine has been sitting at the bottom of my charcoal bin since day 1. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
+1
Didn't want to throw it away but I figured I'd never use it either...