Model 1883
FIRST TIME CLEANING
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Use the two (2) M6x12
screws pre installed in the hood
Blackstone Griddles are pre-treated
handle to install the handle and
with cooking oil to prevent rust and
handle bezels to the griddle hood.
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
with seasoning instructions. (Please
reference the Griddle Seasoning
Instructions section.)
PROTECTING YOUR
GRIDDLE TOP
Store griddle in a cool, dry loca-
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Connect the propane
tion. Always cover griddle if stored
tank (not included) and hook it
outdoors. Choose from a variety of
on the upper propane hanger so
griddle covers offered by Blackstone.
that it nestles against the lower
propane holder. (Please reference the
When protecting griddle with soft
Connection & Removal section of
cover, use the "tenting" method to
the Fuel chapter.)
prevent water from accumulating
on griddle top. "Tenting" involves
placing an object (a bowl, tennis
ball or PVC pipe) beneath soft cover
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Proceed to the Griddle Seasoning Instructions section of
in the center of griddle in order to
the Care & Maintenance chapter.
allow water to slide off. "Tenting"
Enjoy cooking outdoors on your Blackstone!
helps prevent rust.
CUT TING ON THE
GRIDDLE TOP
Using a knife directly on the surface
of the griddle will not harm the
griddle top.
REMOVING RUST
If rust appears on the griddle surface,
rub it off with steel wool, low grit
sandpaper or the Blackstone
Pumice Stone and re-season
the surface.
Recovering your Blackstone
Griddle Top
youtube.com/
watch?v=thPE2IgnSiI
Care & Maintenance
Assembly Guide
| Owner's Manual
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WA R N I N G
WA R N I N G
NEVER APPLY COLD
Do not leave the hood
WATER ACROSS THE
closed for more than 10
WHOLE SURFACE OF A
minutes while cooking.
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
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WA R N I N G
the griddle's seasoning.
Do not leave the hood
closed for more than 10
minutes while cooking.
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and visit us online at
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for replacement parts, assembly and
operation questions.
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