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| OWNER’S MANUALUSING YOUR BLACKSTONE
WHAT OIL IS BEST TO USE?
• Blackstone Seasoning and
Cast Iron Conditioner.
• Any plant-based cooking oil.
• Rendered animal fat with no
additives.
WASHING YOUR GRIDDLE TOP BEFORE FIRST USE
SEASONING YOUR GRIDDLE
STEP 01
Wipe any debris o
griddle top.
GRIDDLE SEASONING INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 02
Set your griddle to
high heat until your griddle top
changes color. (~10 min)
STEP 04
The griddle top is ready
for another layer of oil when it
stops smoking. Repeat STEP 03
3-4 times, or until the griddle
surface is black.
SEASONING TROUBLESHOOTING
THERE IS A BROWNISH RESIDUE ON THE GRIDDLE SURFACE:
VIDEO TUTORIAL
How to Season a New Blackstone Griddle
youtube.com/watch?v=VspmDVnj2pI&t=3s
STEP 03
Use tongs to hold a
paper towel or cotton cloth and
spread 2-3 tablespoons of your
seasoning oil across the entire
griddle top.
When seasoning your griddle top,
When seasoning your griddle top,
remember to use a thin and even layer
remember to use a thin and even layer
of oil—the thinner the layer of oil, the
of oil—the thinner the layer of oil, the
easier it will be to burn it o.
easier it will be to burn it o.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Recovering your Blackstone Griddle Top
youtube.com/watch?v=thPE2IgnSiI
PREVENTING RUST
Use your griddle frequently. Every time you cook, you are adding to
the seasoning, which makes rust less likely.
NOTICE
If you live in a humid or coastal climate, your griddle may
require more frequent seasonings between uses.
If rust appears on the griddle surface, rub it o with steel wool, low
grit sandpaper or the Blackstone Pumice Stone and re-season
the surface.
THE EDGES OF THE GRIDDLE SURFACE ARE NOT BLACK:
After using your griddle for multiple cooks, the seasoning will even
out and improve.
POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION
• You turned o the heat too
soon.
STEP 01
Turn your griddle on high
and let it heat for 10-15 minutes.
STEP 02
Scrape o as much
of the thickened and partially
cooked oil as you can.
STEP 03
Re-season with a very
CAUTION
Properly dispose of the rags/towels used to spread oil on
your griddle top to prevent fires that might occur due to
spontaneous combustion.
Under the right conditions, residual oil on rags or towels can oxidize long
Under the right conditions, residual oil on rags or towels can oxidize long
after being removed from a heat source. The oxidation process itself produces
after being removed from a heat source. The oxidation process itself produces
heat which, if not dissipated, can build up and may cause the rags/towels and
heat which, if not dissipated, can build up and may cause the rags/towels and
surrounding material to ignite.
surrounding material to ignite.
NOTICE
Soap will ruin a seasoned
griddle. This is the only time
you should use soap on the
griddle cooking surface.
STEP 01
Wash the griddle
cooking surface with hot,
soapy water.
STEP 02
Rinse and dry
completely.
NOTICE
DO NOT store any items within 3 in (8 cm) of the griddle top
while in use.
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