BBQ Hack Gas Griddle - User Manual

Gas Griddle User Guide
Warning: Wipe down product before use, beware of any loose metal shards on surface. Do not
touch any part of the griddle with bare hands while the grill is turned on. After the grill has been
shut down, do not touch the griddle for an additional 30 minutes to allow the griddle time to cool
down. Be aware of sharp edges on this product. BBQ Hack, LLC is not responsible for any
damage done to your pellet grill or any voided warranties because of this product. This product
may cause flare ups. Keep out of reach of children. If you use this product efficiently, you may
experience an influx in houseguests due to a bunch of moochers wanting your delicious food.
Proceed with caution.
How to Season:
Why: Seasoning your Gas Griddle prevents rust and creates a natural, non-stick cooking
surface.
When: Season your griddle when it is new out of the box, or if it is inactive for a long time.
How: Take the Gas Griddle out of the box. Coat griddle surface, sides, and the outside of the
cone very lightly with a vegetable shortening (Crisco) or a high temperature oil such as canola
oil or peanut oil. Simply place your Gas Griddle in the oven upside down on the oven rack. Turn
the oven on bake to high, then let the oven get up to temp and bake the griddle for 1 hour. Then,
shut off the oven and let the griddle cool down slowly in the oven for at least 4 hours before
removing to allow the oil to set properly. For initial use, repeat these steps at least once more to
allow a good layer of seasoning to be baked on the griddle. You can add more layers if you
would like. The more you add, the better the cooking surface will be. Be careful not to put too
much oil on at one time, which could result in an uneven cooking surface. Do not remove the
Gas Griddle from your oven until it has had time to cool.
How to Use:
Set Griddle directly on the Grill Grates. After the griddle is correctly installed, turn the grill on.
For initial use on griddle, use any type of vegetable oil, olive oil, peanut oil, or lard to coat
griddle top lightly to help the seasoning before use. Once the griddle top is lightly coated you
may start cooking. After you finish cooking and the grill has been shut down, allow the griddle
time to cool off. Then wipe down the griddle top lightly with any type of cooking oil to add a
protective coat on the griddle surface. Do not remove griddle from grill until the griddle has had
time to cool off.
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Summary

Safety Warnings

How to Season

Purpose of Seasoning

Explains that seasoning prevents rust and creates a non-stick cooking surface.

When to Season

Season when new out of the box or if inactive for a long time.

Seasoning Process

Coat griddle with oil, bake upside down in oven at high temp for 1 hr, cool slowly. Repeat.

How to Use

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Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The BBQ Hack Gas Griddle is a cooking accessory designed to be placed directly on grill grates, transforming a standard grill into a griddle for various cooking applications. Its primary function is to provide a flat, even cooking surface for foods that might otherwise fall through grill grates or require a different cooking method, such as pancakes, eggs, or stir-fries.

Function Description:

The Gas Griddle serves as an intermediary cooking surface, leveraging the heat from an existing pellet grill to achieve griddle-style cooking. It is designed to create a natural, non-stick surface through a seasoning process, which also prevents rust. The griddle facilitates cooking a wide range of foods that benefit from direct, even heat distribution on a flat surface.

Important Technical Specifications:

The manual does not provide specific dimensions, weight, or material composition beyond implying it is a metal griddle. However, it does specify warranty coverage for bowing of the griddle surface: "The griddle is covered under warranty if the griddle surface bows over ½ inch up or down AFTER the griddle has cooled down." This indicates a tolerance for some thermal expansion and contraction during use. The warranty explicitly states it "does not cover rust, as it should be seasoned properly."

Usage Features:

• Placement: The griddle is designed to be set "directly on the Grill Grates" of a pellet grill.
• Initial Use Preparation (Seasoning): Before first use, or after prolonged inactivity, the griddle requires seasoning. This involves coating the griddle surface, sides, and the outside of the cone very lightly with a vegetable shortening (like Crisco) or a high-temperature oil (canola or peanut oil). The griddle is then placed upside down on an oven rack, baked at high temperature for 1 hour, and allowed to cool slowly in the oven for at least 4 hours. This process should be repeated at least once more for initial use to build a good seasoning layer. The manual warns against using too much oil at once, which can lead to an uneven cooking surface.
• Cooking Preparation: For initial cooking on the griddle, users should lightly coat the top with any type of vegetable oil, olive oil, peanut oil, or lard to aid the seasoning process.
• Cooking: Once prepared, users can begin cooking.
• Post-Cooking Care: After cooking and once the grill is shut down, the griddle must be allowed to cool completely. Once cool, the griddle top should be wiped lightly with any type of cooking oil to apply a protective coat. The griddle should not be removed from the grill until it has fully cooled.
• Safety Warnings: The manual includes several critical safety warnings:
  • "Wipe down product before use, beware of any loose metal shards on surface."
  • "Do not touch any part of the griddle with bare hands while the grill is turned on."
  • "After the grill has been shut down, do not touch the griddle for an additional 30 minutes to allow the griddle time to cool down."
  • "Be aware of sharp edges on this product."
  • "BBQ Hack, LLC is not responsible for any damage done to your pellet grill or any voided warranties because of this product."
  • "This product may cause flare ups."
  • "Keep out of reach of children."
  • The manual humorously notes that efficient use "may experience an influx in houseguests due to a bunch of moochers wanting your delicious food. Proceed with caution."

Maintenance Features:

• Seasoning: Regular seasoning is crucial for maintaining the griddle's non-stick properties and preventing rust. The initial seasoning process is detailed, and it is recommended to re-season if the griddle has been inactive for a long time. Adding more layers of seasoning over time is encouraged for a better cooking surface.
• Cooling: Proper cooling is emphasized both after seasoning and after cooking. The griddle must cool slowly in the oven for at least 4 hours after seasoning to allow the oil to set properly. After cooking, it must cool completely before being handled or removed from the grill.
• Protective Coating: After each use and cooling, wiping the griddle top with cooking oil adds a protective coat, contributing to its longevity and maintaining the seasoned surface.
• Warranty: The product comes with a "Limited Lifetime Warranty" covering manufacturer's defects. This warranty explicitly excludes damage due to improper use or neglect, and rust is not covered as it is preventable through proper seasoning. Approved warranty claims result in a replacement item, with the customer responsible for shipping. All claims should be directed to warranty@bbqhack.com.

BBQ Hack Gas Griddle Specifications

General

Brand	BBQ Hack
Model	Gas Griddle
Category	Griddle
Language	English