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Model 1983
Section 01
BAT TERY POWERED IGNITION
SYMPTOMS
S t E P 0 8
Hang the grease
cup in the slot on the back of the
01. Burner will not Light with ignition system
griddle body.
PROTECTING YOUR
02. Pressing the ignitor button does not result in a clicking sound
GRIDDLE TOP
If ignition does not occur in 5 seconds, turn the burner controls off, wait 5
minutes and repeat the lighting procedure.
Store griddle in a cool, dry loca-
tion. Always cover griddle if stored
If this does not work, to determine the cause, please try to ignite your griddle
outdoors. Choose from a variety of
with a match. (Please reference the Match Lighting Instructions in the
griddle covers offered by Blackstone.
Cleaning the Burner Assembly section of the Care & Maintenance chapter.)
When protecting griddle with soft
S t E P 0 9
Install the two (2)
cover, use the "tenting" method to
control knobs by pushing them into
prevent water from accumulating
place in the OFF position. Insert one
If you CAN ignite your griddle with a match
on griddle top. "Tenting" involves
(1) AA battery (not included) under
placing an object (a bowl, tennis
the ignition button.
ball or PVC pipe) beneath soft cover
POSSIBLE CAUSES
in the center of griddle in order to
01. Dead battery or no battery.
allow water to slide off. "Tenting"
helps prevent rust.
02. Battery installed incorrectly.
03. Ignitor wire misaligned.
S t E P 1 0
Connect the 20 lb
propane tank (not included) and
04. Damage to the ignition system.
hook it on the upper propane
hanger so that it nestles against the
lower propane support. (Please refer-
If you CAN NOT ignite your griddle with a match
ence the Connection & Removal
section of the Fuel chapter.)
POSSIBLE CAUSES
05. Burner tubes are not receiving fuel.
Proceed to
S t E P 11
the Griddle Seasoning
Instructions section of the
Care & Maintenance chapter.
Enjoy cooking outdoors on your
Blackstone!
FIRST TIME CLEANING
GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE:
Blackstone Griddles are pre-treated
with cooking oil to prevent rust and
damage during shipping. For first
time use, wash griddle with hot,
soapy water.
THIS IS THE ONLY TIME YOU
SHOULD USE SOAP ON THE
GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE.
Rinse and dry completely. Proceed
SOLUTION
with seasoning instructions. (Please
Replace with new battery.
reference the Griddle Seasoning
Instructions section.)
Ensure that the battery is installed nega-
tive end first.
Ensure that the ignition needle is posi-
tioned 1/8" to 1/4" away from the burner
tube, positioned above a burner hole.
Contact customer service for replace-
ment parts.
SOLUTION
Please reference the Gas Flow section of
the Troubleshooting Chapter.
Care & Maintenance
Assembly Guide
| Owner's Manual
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WA r n I n G
nEvEr APPLY CoLD
WAtEr ACroSS tHE
WHoLE SUrFACE oF A
Hot GrIDDLE At onCE.
This may cause warping.
Adding a large amount
of cold or frozen food (or
food with significant water
content) to a hot griddle may
cause griddle to warp.
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C A U t I o n
Do not USE SoAP on
tHE GrIDDLE CooKInG
SUrFACE. This will destroy
the griddle's seasoning.
Insert one (1) AA battery (not
included) into the battery socket
with the positive terminal facing
out, then screw on the ignitor
button until tight. Be careful to not
over tighten.
3-7mm
Ensure that the ignition needle is
positioned 3-7mm away from the
burner tube, positioned above a
NEED HELP?
burner hole.
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for missing parts, assembly and
operation questions.
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