Model: 8003
USING YOUR BLACKSTONE
FIRST TIMe CleANING
Wash griddle surface before initial use�
• do NoT allow the electric components to come in contact
with water�
• do NoT leave water on the griddle surface for more than two hours�
• do NoT wash the griddle top in the dishwasher�
• Avoid using anything that may scratch the surface, including metal
scouring pads and abrasive cleaners�
CooKING oN YoUR BlACKSToNe
Flammable items can combust if placed near the appliance.
DO NOT place flammable items such as aerosol containers,
oily or greasy towels near the cooking surface.
This appliance will be hot during and after use. DO NOT
handle hot parts with unprotected hands. Use long-handled,
non-metal utensils and oven mitts/ protective gloves to
protect against burns and splatters.
NOTICE
DO NOT store any items within 3 in (8 cm) of the cooking
surface while in use.
PROTECTING THE NON-STICK SURFACE
• You do NoT need to season the griddle top�
• do NoT cut directly on the griddle surface�
• only use plastic, rubber, wood, and/or nylon cooking utensils on the
cooking surface�
• Cooking spray containing lecithin will degrade the non-stick
coating� We recommend using regular cooking oil in a spray bottle�
FOR DAILY CLEANING:
Be sure that the grease cup is in place�
STEP 01
Wipe off griddle surface with a moist, soapy cloth or
STEP 02
paper towel�
Wash off soap and dry�
STEP 03
FOR DEEP CLEANING:
Be sure that the grease cup is in place�
STEP 01
Turn heat to low�
STEP 02
While wearing rubber gloves, use one (1) tablespoon of mild
STEP 03
soap per one (1) cup of hot water, and wipe down the griddle surface
with a cloth or non-metal cleaning pad�
Turn off griddle, and once cool, wipe off surface with a
STEP 04
moist, soapy cloth or paper towel�
Wash off soap and dry�
STEP 05
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USING YOUR BLACKSTONE
IGNITIoN INSTRUCTIoNS
TO TURN THE GRIDDLE ON:
❶ ❶ Press and hold the control knob button to bring up the
STEP 01
temperature measurement preferences� Turn the knob to select
Fahrenheit or Celsius� Press the control knob to select�
Turn the control knob until the ❷ ❷ SET TEMP displays the desired
temperature�
Press the control knob to set the temperature�
When the ❸ ❸ ZONE TEMP dash indicators reach the orange
STEP 02
area, the griddle has reached the set temperature�
For best results, allow griddle to heat up until all bars are illuminated.
For best results, allow griddle to heat up until all bars are illuminated.
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TO TURN THE GRIDDLE OFF:
❶ ❶ Press and hold the control knob button until the tempera-
STEP 01
ture image disappears�
Unplug the appliance�
STEP 02
do NoT store the appliance until the ❹ ❹ HOT SURFACE
STEP 03
indicator has turned off�
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