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! 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 
Place the upper propane tank hanger between the brackets and
then secure it to the unit with one shear pin and one cotter pin.
STEP 
Attach the four (4) side shelf pegs and four (4) peg washers to the
le side shelf by screwing them into the precut holes. Repeat this step with
the right side shelf using four (4) side shelf pegs and four (4) peg washers.
STEP 
Using four (4) M6X12 screws, attach two (2) shelf xing plates
to the right side of the griddle unit. Repeat this step on the le side of the
griddle unit with two (2) shelf xing plates and four (4) M6X12 screws.
STEP 
Using four (4) M8 screws, attach the side shelf to the shelf xing
plates on the right side of the griddle unit. Repeat this step on the le side of
the griddle unit with four (4) M8 screws.
STEP 
Push the four (4) control knobs on the front of the unit. With
the help of another person, place the griddle top by aligning the pegs with
the precut holes in the unit. Connect the 20lb propane tank (not included).
(Please reference the 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”
Cooking Station!
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