Perfect for caramelizing sugars on crème brûlée, pies and tarts. Heating and melting grated cheese on French onion soups, lasagna and casseroles. Browning baked Alaska and other meringue-topped desserts. Crisping and browning glaze-topped meats. Blackening the skins of tomatoes, onions, peppers and more. With a piezo ignition system, this torch features an adjustable flame control for precision performance and a continuous flame option. Child resistant safety lock. Instructions included. Butane not included