Using this bird feeder is a piece of cake. First, find a sturdy tree branch or outdoor support to hang it from. Open the decorative hinged roof to fill it with 9 lbs of either wild bird or sunflower seeds. Keep an eye on the seed levels through the clear plastic windowpanes with an X design on each side and refill when needed. For cleaning, just lift the roof again and remove any leftover seeds or debris. It's important to clean the feeder regularly to keep the birds healthy. Make sure the support you hang it from can bear the weight of the full feeder. And remember, though it looks great with a flameless pillar candle inside, this is mainly a bird feeder, so use the candle option just for decoration on special occasions.