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OWNER’S MANUAL Model 1962 28" GRIDDLE AIRFRYER COMBO 5015923 blackstoneproducts.com/support Please reference for the latest version of this manual, and to follow along with assembly videos. North Atlantic Imports LLC | 1073 West 1700 North Logan, UT 84321 | Blackstoneproducts.com...
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Owner’s Manual | Model 1962 D A N G E R D A N G E R D A N G E R Never operate this appli- Do not store or use gaso- • This appliance is for outdoor ance unattended. line or other flammable use only, and is not to be liquids or vapors in the...
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| Owner’s Manual Model 1962 I M P o R TA N T S A F E G U A R D S D A N G E R CooKING TIPS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should • The power cord must be always be followed including the following: electrically grounded in accordance with local codes...
Owner’s Manual | Model 1962 TABLE oF CoNTENTS It is the consumer’s responsibility to see that the unit is properly assem- bled, installed, and maintained. Failure to follow the instructions in this manual could result in bodily injury and/or property damage. CONTENTS 01.
Register Your Product | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 REGISTER YoUR PRoDUCT Registration allows our Customer Service Representatives to quickly provide assistance with your Blackstone product if needed. The North Atlantic Imports LLC 1-Year Warranty covers replacement parts up to one year after the date of purchase. (Please reference the Warranty chapter for more information.) To enable this warranty, you will need to provide: •...
Owner’s Manual | For Your Safety Model 1962 WA R N I N G FoR YoUR SAFET Y NEVER partially cook meat or poultry to finish cooking later. Cook food completely Before proceeding, make certain that you understand the FOR YOUR to destroy harmful bacteria.
For Your Safety | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 D A N G E R Never place any items within Section 02 3-inches of the cooking surface while in use. This GAS APPLIANCE SAFET Y area can become very hot and potentially damage INSTALL ATION SAFE T Y SAFE T Y TIPS any accessory objects...
Owner’s Manual | For Your Safety Model 1962 D A N G E R This appliance is not for Section 03 frying turkeys. AIR FRYER SAFET Y D A N G E R AIR FRYER FOOD • Operating the air fryer can cause the griddle to •...
Recipes | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 RECIPES FoR THE AIR FRYER JAL APEÑO CORNBREAD POPPERS S T E P 0 1 Cook bacon on griddle until done. Once cooled, chop finely and Serves 4 - 6 | 50 min. set aside. Ingredients S T E P 0 2 Wash jalapeños and pat dry.
Owner’s Manual | Assembly Guide Model 1962 ASSEMBLY GUIDE E XPLODED VIEW 16.1 1.1a 1.2a 1.1b 1.3b PARTS PARTS PARTS 1.1a 1.3b Griddle control knob Regulator hose Motor switch bezels Griddle H-burners Power cord 1.1b Airfryer control knob 1.5a 16.1 Electric airfryer Magnetic strip bezel...
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Assembly Guide | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST Griddle body (1 piece) Griddle top (1 piece) Hood (1 piece) Bottom tray (1 piece) Left leg Right leg Hood Stopper assembly (1 piece) assembly (1 piece) handle assembly bracket (1 piece) (1 piece) Grease cup Caster...
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Owner’s Manual | Assembly Guide Model 1962 Hardware pack (1 piece) a. M6x20 screws (2 pieces) b. M6x8 screws (3 pieces) c. M6 step bolts (8 pieces) d. Spares e. M5x15 screws (8 pieces) f. M5x10 screws (2 pieces) g. M6x12 screws (17 pieces) h.
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Assembly Guide | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 WA R N I N G The manufacturer has made every effort to eliminate any sharp edges. However, you ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS should handle all compo- Please read all instructions thoroughly before proceeding. Make sure all Plea nents with care to avoid the plastic packing material is removed before assembling.
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Owner’s Manual | Assembly Guide Model 1962 S T E P 0 3 With the help of another person, place the griddle body upside down on a clean, flat surface. Slide the legs into the slots on the griddle body and use eight (8) M6x12 screws (g) to attach them. Before proceeding, loosen all eight (8) screws on the left and right sides of the griddle body assembly...
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Assembly Guide | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 WA R N I N G Do not leave the hood closed for more than 15 minutes while cooking. S T E P 0 5 With the help of another person, place the griddle unit on its wheels.
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Owner’s Manual | Assembly Guide Model 1962 S T E P 0 8 Use two (2) M5x10 screws (f) to attach the paper towel holder to the back of the right front leg. S T E P 0 9 Use four (4) M4 step bolts (h) to attach the garbage bag holder onto the right leg assembly.
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Assembly Guide | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 S T E P 11 Use one (1) M6x12 screw (g) to secure the hose retainer. Use one (1) M6x12 screw (g) to attach the propane tank hanger to the left side of the griddle.
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Owner’s Manual | Assembly Guide Model 1962 S T E P 15 Slide the right side shelf onto the side shelf brackets. The threaded M6 step bolts will hook and hold the shelf. Using two (2) M6 step bolts (c), secure the shelf to the griddle body by screwing Troubleshooting them into the bottom hole of the...
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Care & Maintenance Assembly Guide | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 WA R N I N G NEVER APPLY CoLD WATER ACRoSS THE WHoLE SURFACE oF A S T E P 18 Hang the rear grease cup in the slot on the back of the HoT GRIDDLE AT oNCE.
Owner’s Manual | Fuel | 20 lb. Propane Tank Model 1962 WA R N I N G FUEL | 20 LB. Turn off LP supply at cylinder when appliance PRoPANE TANK is not in use. Section 01 20 LB. LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER LP (LIQUEFIED CANADIAN LIQUID PE TROLEUM GAS)
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Fuel | 20 lb. Propane Tank | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 D A N G E R • NEVER store a spare LP cylinder/bottle under or near the appliance or in an LP TANK E XCHANGE LP Tank valve must have: enclosed area.
Owner’s Manual | Fuel | 20 lb. Propane Tank Model 1962 D A N G E R Do not insert any tool or Section 02 foreign objects into the valve outlet or safety relief valve. CONNECTION & REMOVAL The valve may be damaged resulting in a leak.
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Fuel | 20 lb. Propane Tank Care & Maintenance | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 WA R N I N G WA R N I N G NEVER APPLY CoLD Keep the fuel supply WATER ACRoSS THE hose away from any WHoLE SURFACE oF A heated surface(s).
Owner’s Manual | Fuel | 20 lb. Propane Tank Model 1962 WA R N I N G If “growing” bubbles Section 03 appear during leak test, do not use or move the LP LEAK TEST INSTRUCTIONS bottle. Immediately contact an LP gas supplier or LEAK TEST SAFE T Y LEAK TEST: VALVES, fire department.
Recipes | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 RECIPES FoR LUNCH & DINNER TACOS BORRACHOS S T E P 0 1 Season the sirloin steaks with salt and black pepper, making Serves 4 | 2 - 4 hours sure that you rub the salt and pepper well into the steaks Ingredients S T E P 0 2 Slice the steak into small pieces...
Owner’s Manual | Care & Maintenance Model 1962 WA R N I N G CARE & MAINTENANCE When not in use, turn unit controls and gas source OFF. Regularly clean your appliance between uses, especially after extended periods of storage. In order to extend the life and condition of unit, follow best practices detailed in this manual.
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Care & Maintenance | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 AF TER EACH USE STORAGE PLASTIC PARTS: Wash with warm • In order to extend and maintain soapy water and wipe dry. the life and condition of your appliance, we strongly PAINTED SURFACES: Wash recommend that the unit be with mild detergent or nonabra- covered when left outside for any...
Owner’s Manual | Care & Maintenance Model 1962 WA R N I N G Ensure that the fuel nozzle Section 02 is housed within the burner opening. CLEANING THE BURNER ASSEMBLY Unit burners vary, however these instructions apply to all units. Clean burner assembly and check burner for damage.
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Care & Maintenance | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 WA R N I N G A clogged burner tube can lead to a fire beneath the appliance. BURNER MAINTENANCE BURNER FL AME CHECK In most circumstances, burning Always check burner flame residue o after cooking will keep before use.
Owner’s Manual | Care & Maintenance Model 1962 Section 03 GRIDDLE SEASONING INSTRUCTIONS VIDEO TUTORIAL How to Season a New Blackstone For best results, we recommended seasoning the griddle before Griddle | Blackstone Griddle cooking on griddle top. S T E P 0 1 Make sure griddle top is wiped clean of debris.
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Care & Maintenance | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 C A U T I o N Customers in humid or coastal climates may require more frequent WHY DO I NEED TO seasonings and the use of SEASON MY GRIDDLE? heavier cooking oils to avoid rusting and corrosion.
Owner’s Manual | Care & Maintenance Model 1962 D A N G E R Do NoT place flammable Section 04 items on side shelves near the griddle. Aerosol CLEANING YOUR GRIDDLE TOP containers are particularly hazardous because they can overheat and result in an explosion, fire, severe CLEANING THE GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE personal injury, or death.
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Care & Maintenance | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 WA R N I N G NEVER APPLY CoLD WATER ACRoSS THE WHoLE SURFACE oF A HoT GRIDDLE AT oNCE. This may cause warping. PROTECTING YOUR FIRST TIME CLEANING Adding a large amount GRIDDLE TOP of cold or frozen food (or GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE:...
Owner’s Manual | Care & Maintenance Model 1962 WA R N I N G Do not clean the air Section 05 fryer unit with a water spray or the like. CLEANING YOUR AIR FRYER Your air fryer drawer is dishwasher safe. You will need to remove the handle assembly prior to placing in the dishwasher.
Ignition | Air Fryer | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 IGNITIoN | AIR FRYER PROPANE AIR FRYER OPERATION For proper ignition and operation of the air fryer follow the steps below. S T E P 0 1 In order for the ignitor button to work properly, ensure that the battery is installed correctly.
Owner’s Manual | Ignition | Battery Powered Model 1962 WA R N I N G IGNITIoN | Do not lean over the appli- ance while lighting. BAT TERY PoWERED WA R N I N G PROPANE BURNER OPERATION If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn For proper ignition and operation of the appliance follow the steps below.
Troubleshooting | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 TRoUBLESHooTING Section 01 BAT TERY POWERED IGNITION SYMPTOMS 01. Burner will not Light with ignition system 02. Pressing the ignitor button does not result in a clicking sound If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner controls off, wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting procedure.
Owner’s Manual | Troubleshooting Model 1962 Section 02 GAS FLOW SYMPTOMS 01. A flame is coming out of the air gate. POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION 01. Something is blocking the venturi Clean the burner assembly to remove in the burner tube. This is not the obstruction.
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Troubleshooting | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 SYMPTOMS 01. Appliance will not achieve a high heat or heats unevenly. 02. Burner flames start strong, then immediately drop to low even when burner is set to high position. 03. Flame height drops when a second burner is lit. 04.
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Register Your Product Owner’s Manual | F.A.Q. Model 1962 F. A .Q. Q. What types of cooking oils can I use to season my griddle? A. We recommend the following oils for seasoning purposes: olive oil, s up vegetable oil, canola oil, coconut oil, flax seed oil and sesame oil. (Please reference the Griddle Seasoning Instructions section of the Care &...
Warranty | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 NoRTH ATLANTIC IMPoRTS LLC 1-YEAR WARRANT Y North Atlantic Imports, the manufacturer, will warranty for one year from purchase all parts, workmanship, and finishes. It will be the manufacturer’s option as to whether to repair or replace any of the above items. All warran- ties are limited to the original purchaser only.
Owner’s Manual | Recipes Model 1962 RECIPES FoR BREAKFAST CROQUE MADAME Recipe by Desiree ‘BlackstoneBetty’ Dukes S T E P 0 1 Slice loaf of bread into 1/2-1 inch thick slices and begin assem- Serves 6 | 25 min. bling sandwiches by spreading Dijon mustard on the inside of each slice Ingredients of bread and layer muenster cheese, ham, gruyere cheese, ham, baby swiss cheese.
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Recipes | Owner’s Manual Model 1962 RECIPES FoR LUNCH & DINNER OKL AHOMA FRIED ONION BURGER S T E P 0 1 Pre-heat your Blackstone to high heat. Serves 4 | 7 min. Ingredients S T E P 0 2 Make four 2 oz loosely packed meatballs with the ground beef and place on the hot griddle.
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