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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:
Your Blackstone product's Serial and Model numbers can be found on your griddle's Origin Label. (The Origin Label is a large silver sticker found on the body of your appliance.)
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE STAFF IS HERE TO HELP YOU!
For questions regarding your Blackstone product, or if you need replacement parts, please register your griddle at blackstoneproducts.com/register and contact us at:
PHONE:
435-252-3030 ext 1
EMAIL:
support@blackstoneproducts.com
ONLINE:
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We are pleased to help you with any questions concerning griddle use, replacement parts, or your warranty.
Our customer service staff can be reached Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time.
The manufacturer has made every effort to eliminate any sharp edges. However, you should handle all components with care to avoid accidental injury.
Some parts may contain sharp edges, especially as noted in these instructions. Wear protective gloves if necessary.
The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the consumer's ability to properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.
Two people are recommended for the assembly of this product.
Please read all instructions thoroughly before proceeding. Make sure all the plastic packing material is removed before assembling
Find a large, clean area to assemble your griddle. Please refer to the parts list and assembly diagrams as necessary.
TOOLS NEEDED: Phillips Head Screwdriver & Adjustable Wrench
NEED HELP?
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PHONE:
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EMAIL:
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Fuels used in liquefied propane gas appliances, and the products of combustion of such fuels, can expose you to chemicals including benzene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
The LP gas supply cylinder must be disconnected when this appliance is not in use.
PLEASE NOTE: The regulator may make a humming or whistling noise during operation. This will not affect safety or use of griddle.
16.4 OZ. PROPANE BOTTLE
LP gas is nontoxic, odorless and colorless when produced. For safety and easy detection, LP gas has been given an odor similar to rotten cabbage.
LP gas is highly flammable and may ignite unexpectedly when mixed with air
Use only a 3.8 x 7.8 inch, 16.4oz propane bottle.
LP bottle must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP bottles, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) or the Standard for Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods, CAN/CSA-B339.
Only cylinders marked "propane" should be used.
If the information above is not followed exactly, a fire causing death or serious injury may occur.
An overfilled or improperly stored cylinder is a hazard due to possible gas release from the safety relief valve. This could cause intense fire with risk of property damage, serious injury or death. If you see, smell or hear gas escaping, immediately get away from the LP cylinder and appliance and call fire department.
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.
When not in use, turn unit controls and gas source OFF.
This appliance will be hot during and after use. Use insulated oven mitts or gloves for protection from hot surfaces or splatter from cooking liquids.
NEVER handle hot parts with unprotected hands.
Ensure gas is off at the supply shut off valve before checking appliance valves. Knobs must be locked in OFF position.
Ensure that the appliance and its components are sufficiently cool before cleaning.
In most circumstances, burning residue off after cooking will keep burner clean.
PLASTIC PARTS: Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry.
PAINTED SURFACES: Wash with mild detergent or nonabrasive cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe dry with soft nonabrasive cloth.
STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES: To maintain appliance frame's high quality appearance, wash with mild detergent and warm soapy water. Wipe dry with a soft cloth after each use.
A clogged burner tube can lead to a fire beneath the appliance.
DO NOT use Citrisol, abrasive cleaners, de-greasers or a concentrated cleaner on plastic parts. Damage to and failure of parts may result.
Small variations in manufacturing and raw materials can cause some griddles to be slightly warped. A slight warp will disappear when the griddle is heated in preparation for cooking.
For best results, we recommended seasoning the griddle before cooking on griddle top.
TOOLS NEEDED: Cooking Tongs, Paper Towels, and Cooking Oil
After repeating the seasoning steps, griddle top may not appear to be completely black. To achieve a dark surface, start cooking on your griddle top. This will create a nicely seasoned griddle top.
Follow proper griddle storing practices to maintain seasoned cooking surface. (Please reference the General Care section.)
PLEASE NOTE: Blackstone griddle tops are pre-treated with soy oil as a protective coating. This coating may leave a discoloration on the griddle top. This is normal and will not affect the seasoning process.
1 Tbsp. of Oil
2 Tbsp. of Oil
3 Tbsp. of Oil
WATCH TUTORIAL. Scan QR code to check out our griddle seasoning video on our YouTube channel or visit: youtube.com/blackstonegriddles
Unit burners vary, however these instructions apply to all units. Clean burner assembly and check burner for damage. If any large cracks or holes are found, replace burner.
Additional Methods Include:
If there is a sudden drop or low flame issue, please reference the Troubleshooting chapter.
For additional support, see youtube.com/blackstonegriddles
Before beginning, check for gas leaks. (Please reference the Leak Test Instructions in the Fuel chapter.)
Healthy flames might have a few flickers of yellow color , then a dark blue color
, followed by a vibrant blue by the burner tube
.
DO NOT place flammable items on side shelves near the griddle. Aerosol containers are particularly hazardous because they can overheat and result in an explosion, fire, severe personal injury, or death.
DO NOT place oily or greasy towels near the griddle unit as they can spontaneously combust.
Store griddle in a cool, dry location. Always cover griddle if stored outdoors. Choose from a variety of griddle covers offered by Blackstone
When protecting griddle with soft cover, use the "tenting" method to prevent water from accumulating on griddle top. "Tenting" involves placing an object (a bowl, tennis ball or PVC pipe) beneath soft cover in the center of griddle in order to allow water to slide off. "Tenting" helps prevent rust.
GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE:
Blackstone Griddles are pre-treated with cooking oil to prevent rust and damage during shipping. For first time use, wash griddle with hot, soapy water.
THIS IS THE ONLY TIME YOU SHOULD USE SOAP ON THE GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE.
Rinse and dry completely. Proceed with seasoning instructions. (Please reference the Product Seasoning Instructions section)
Turn all knobs to OFF position. Turn LP cylinder OFF by turning handwheel clockwise to a full stop.
NEVER APPLY COLD WATER ACROSS THE WHOLE SURFACE OF A HOT GRIDDLE AT ONCE. This may cause warping.
DO NOT USE SOAP ON THE GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE. This will destroy the griddle's seasoning.
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PHONE:
435-252-3030 ext 1
EMAIL:
support@blackstoneproducts.com
ONLINE:
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Do not lean over griddle while lighting.
If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn burner controls OFF, wait 5 minutes and repeat lighting procedure.
If burner does not ignite with open valve, gas will continue to flow out of burner and could accidentally/ inadvertently ignite with risk of injury.
GRIDDLE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For proper ignition and operation of the griddle follow the steps below.
If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn burner control OFF, wait 5 minutes and repeat lighting procedure.
For additional support, see youtube.com/blackstonegriddles
PIEZO-ELECTRIC IGNITION TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOMS
If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner controls off, wait 5 minutes and repeat the lighting procedure. If this does not work, to determine the cause, please try to ignite your griddle with a match. (Please reference the Match Lighting Instructions in the Cleaning the Burner Assembly section of the Care & Maintenance chapter.)
If you CAN ignite your griddle with a match | |
POSSIBLE CAUSES | SOLUTION |
| Ensure that the igniter wire is positioned 1/8" to 1/4" away from the burner tube, positioned above a burner hole. |
| Contact customer service for replacement parts. |
If you CAN NOT ignite your griddle with a match | |
POSSIBLE CAUSES | SOLUTION |
| Please reference the Gas Flow section of the Troubleshooting Chapter. |
GRIDDLE GAS FLOW
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES | SOLUTION |
| Clean the burner assembly to remove the obstruction. (Please reference the Cleaning Your Griddle section of the Care & Maintenance chapter.) |
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES | SOLUTION |
| Check the air gates in your burner. If you have adjustable air shutters over your air gates, make sure that they are completely open. If your burners have bug shields, clean any spider webs, soot, or debris off the bug shield. Clean any other obstructions out of air gates. |
TECHNICAL SUPPORT. Scan QR code for more videos or visit the Blackstone YouTube channel at youtube.com/blackstonegriddles
SYMPTOMS
POSSIBLE CAUSES | SOLUTION |
| This safety system can be reset by moving the burner knobs to the off position, closing the propane tank, and disconnecting the regulator from the propane tank. Wait five minutes to allow the pressure to dissipate, then reconnect the regulator to the propane tank and slowly open the tank (it should take a full 30 seconds to open half a turn). Ignite your griddle as described in the Care & Maintenance chapter. |
| Refill or replace the propane tank. |
| Clean the burner, jets, and gas hose. (Please reference the Cleaning Your Product section of the Care & Maintenance chapter.) |
| Contact customer service for replacement parts. |
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Your griddle's burners are designed to mix oxygen and propane at a rate that allows for optimal flames. Should the burner's holes, air gate, or venturi get blocked, it will affect the propane and air mixture, causing low or inconsistent flames, or flames coming from the air gate.
Healthy flames might have a few flickers of yellow color , then a dark blue color
, followed by a vibrant blue by the burner tube
.
What types of cooking oils can I use to season my griddle?
We recommend the following oils for seasoning purposes: olive oil, vegetable oil, canola oil, coconut oil, flax seed oil and sesame oil. (Please reference the Product Seasoning Instructions section of the Care & Maintenance chapter.)
Grease cutting dish detergents will erase the seasoning on the griddle and should not be used after griddle is seasoned. For tough spots use table salt and hot water and always coat with a thin layer of oil once you are finished cleaning. (For griddle cleaning instructions, please reference the Cleaning Your Product section of the Care & Maintenance chapter.)
Why does my griddle surface look dull and dry instead of shiny and black?
Seasoning is a continuous process. Over time and the more often you use your griddle top, the more shiny, black and non-stick it will become.
Yes, you can. Cutting on the griddle top will not harm it.
A. If rust appears on the griddle surface, rub it off with steel wool or low grit sandpaper and re-season the surface (youtube.com/watch?v=thPE2IgnSiI). Take care to always completely dry your griddle before storing and keep away from rain and sprinklers. It is also important to keep your griddle covered. (For proper storage techniques, please reference the General Care section of the Care & Maintenance chapter.)
*CUSTOMERS IN HUMID OR COASTAL CLIMATES MAY REQUIRE MORE FREQUENT SEASONINGS AND THE USE OF HEAVIER COOKING OILS TO AVOID RUSTING AND CORROSION.*
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Before proceeding, make certain that you understand the FOR YOUR SAFETY section of this manual. Hazardous fire or explosion may result if instructions are ignored.
Keep children and pets away from appliance at all times. This appliance is not intended for use by children. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
This appliance is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.
Do not use for purposes other than intended.
The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may impair the consumer's ability to properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.
For residential and household use only. DO NOT use for commercial cooking.
INSTALLER/ASSEMBLER:
Leave these instructions with consumer.
CONSUMER:
Retain this manual for future reference.
This instruction manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance.
Read all warnings and instructions before assembling the appliance.
Follow all warnings and instructions while using the appliance.
This product may expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
An LP cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Never operate this appliance unattended.
When cooking with oil or grease, have a type BC or ABC fire extinguisher readily available.
IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Failure to follow these instructions could result in fire or explosion which could cause property damage, personal injury or death.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in fire, explosion or burn hazard which could cause property damage, personal injury or death.
This appliance will be hot during and after use. While cooking, place unit on heat-resistant and flame-resistant surfaces to avoid damage and injury.
If the information in the above statements is not followed exactly, serious injuries, fire, or death may occur.
If grease or other hot material drips from appliance onto valve, hose or regulator:
For problems with this appliance, please reference the Troubleshooting chapter.
This appliance is safety certified for use in the United States and/ or Canada only. Do not modify for use in any other location. Modification will result in a safety hazard and void warranty.
Use this appliance, as purchased, only with LP (propane) gas and regulator/valve assembly supplied.
Appliance installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1, or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2, or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, NFPA 1192, and CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicle Code, as applicable.
Food safety is an important part of enjoying the outdoor cooking experience. To keep food safe from harmful bacteria, follow these four basic steps:
CLEAN: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat and poultry.
SEPARATE: Separate raw meats and poultry from ready-to eat foods to avoid cross contamination. Use clean platter and utensils when removing cooked foods from appliance.
COOK: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to kill bacteria. Use thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.
CHILL: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.
For more information visit foodsafety.gov or Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education online at befoodsafe.ca
Meat and poultry cooked with this appliance often browns very fast on the outside.
Use a meat thermometer to be sure food has reached a safe internal temperature and cut into food to check for visual signs of doneness.
When reheating takeout foods or fully cooked meats like hot dogs, cook to 165°F/74°C, or until steaming hot.
NEVER partially cook meat or poultry to finish cooking later. Cook food completely to destroy harmful bacteria.
Poultry
165°F or 74°C Juices should run clear and flesh should not be pink.
Beef or Poultry Hamburger
160°F or 71°C Juices should not be pink and flesh should be brown in the middle.
Beef, Veal, & Lamb Steaks/Chops
145°F or 63°C
Beef, Veal, & Lamb Roasts
145°F or 63°C
ALL cuts of Pork
160°F or 71°C
Juices should not be pink.
Ensure that the fuel nozzle is housed within the burner opening.
Adding a large amount of cold or frozen food (or food with significant water content) to a hot griddle may cause griddle to warp.
OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE STAFF IS HERE TO HELP YOU!
For questions regarding your Blackstone product, or if you need replacement parts, please register your griddle at blackstoneproducts.com/register and contact us at:
PHONE:
435-252-3030 ext 1
EMAIL:
support@blackstoneproducts.com
ONLINE:
blackstoneproducts.com/pages/support
We are pleased to help you with any questions concerning griddle use, replacement parts, or your warranty.
Our customer service staff can be reached Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Mountain Standard Time.
North Atlantic Imports LLC | 1073 West 1700 North Logan, UT 84321 | Blackstoneproducts.com
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