Black Stone 1836 - Page 7

! WARNING
NEVER APPLY COLD
WATER ACROSS THE
WHOLE SURFACE OF A
HOT GRIDDLE AT ONCE.
This may cause warping.
! CAUTION
DO NOT USE SOAP ON
THE GRIDDLE COOKING
SURFACE. This will destroy
the griddle’s seasoning.
STEP 
To clean griddle aer
each use, cool griddle below 300° F.
Scrape food debris with spatula or
straight metal scraper.
CLEANING THE GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE
STEP 
Wipe down griddle
surface with paper towel.
STEP 
Divide griddle surface
into approximately 6" sections
(width of scraper tool). Apply a
small amount of water onto rst
section with a bottle and then
scrape the water and debris toward
the grease trap. Move to the next 6"
section and repeat.
DO NOT USE MORE THAN TWO
TABLESPOONS OF WATER
AT A TIME.
1/4 cup of table salt may be used to
bu o stuck food residue.
STEP 
Wipe again with a
paper towel and dry completely.
STEP 
Apply thin coat of
cooking oil to maintain seasoning
and protect the griddle top.
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Care & Maintenance
TROUBLESHOOTING
Section 01
BATTERY POWERED IGNITION
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you CAN ignite your griddle with a match
POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
01. Dead battery or no battery. Replace with new battery.
02. Battery installed incorrectly. Ensure that the battery is installed nega-
tive end rst.
03. Igniter wire misaligned. Ensure that the igniter wire is posi-
tioned 1/8” to 1/4” away from the burner
tube, positioned above a burner hole.
04. Damage to the ignition system. Contact customer service for replace-
ment parts.
If you CAN NOT ignite your griddle with a match
POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
05. Burner tubes are not
receiving propane.
Please reference the Gas Flow section of
the Troubleshooting Chapter.
SYMPTOMS
01. Burner will not Light with ignition system
02. Pressing the ignition button does not result in a clicking sound
If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner controls o, wait 5
minutes and repeat the lighting procedure. If this does not work, to deter-
mine 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.)
Insert one AA battery (not included)
into the battery socket with the posi-
tive terminal facing out, then screw
on the Ignition Button until tight. Be
careful to not over tighten.
Troubleshooting
STEP 
Install the right side
shelf on the griddle body by sliding
it in place and tightening two (2)
of the small thumb screws to lock
it in place.
STEP 
Place the grease cup on
the back of the griddle body in the
center of the unit.
STEP 
Use four (4) M6x12
Screws to install the handle to the
griddle body.
STEP 
Repeat the previous two steps on the le side of the griddle to
install the second side shelf and handle.
STEP 
With the help of another
person, place the griddle top onto
the griddle body by aligning the four
pins to the holes on top of the body.
Make sure the pins are fully seated
in the holes.
STEP 
Connect the 20lb
propane tank (not included).
(Please reference thve Connection
& Removal section of the Fuel |
Propane – 20lb. Tank chapter.)
STEP 
Proceed to the Griddle Seasoning Instructions section of the
Care & Maintenance chapter. Enjoy cooking outdoors on your Blackstone 36”
Griddle Cooking Station!
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