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WARNING
CAUTION
Turn controls and gas source or tank OFF when
not in use.
If ignition does NOT occur in 5 seconds, turn the
burner controls OFF, wait 5 minutes and repeat the
lighting procedure. If the burner does not ignite with
the valve open, gas will continue to flow out of the
burner and could accidently ignite with risk of injury.
Safety Tips
• When BLACKSTONE 22
”
Griddle is not in use, turn
the BLACKSTONE 22
”
Griddle off.
• Never move BLACKSTONE 22
”
Griddle while in
operation or still hot.
• Use long-handled barbecue utensils and oven mitts to
avoid burns and splatters.
• Keep unit at least 36” away from walls, buildings,
vehicles or other structures when in use.
• Clean BLACKSTONE 22
”
Griddle often, preferably
after each cookout.
• If you notice grease or other hot material dripping from
BLACKSTONE 22
”
Griddle onto the valve or regulator,
turn off gas supply at once. Determine the cause,
correct it, then clean and inspect valve, hose and
regulator before continuing. Perform a leak test.
• Keep ventilation openings in cylinder enclosure free
and clear of debris.
• The regulator may make a humming or whistling noise
during operation. This will not affect safety or use of
BLACKSTONE 22” Griddle.
• If you have a problem with your BLACKSTONE
22” Griddle refer to the Troubleshooting Section on
page 10. If you can’t resolve the problem please call
customer support at 435.252.3030 or
email support@blackstoneproducts.com.
• If the regulator frosts, turn off BLACKSTONE
22” Griddle and LP bottle valve immediately. This
indicates a problem with the LP bottle and it should not
be used on any product. Return to supplier.
USE AND CARE
Burner Flame Check
Light burner, rotate knob from high to low. You should see
a smaller flame in low position than seen on high. Always
check flame prior to each use. If only low flame is seen
refer to “Sudden drop or low flame” in the Troubleshooting
section on page 10.
Turning the 22” Griddle Off
Turn knob to the OFF position.
Valve Check
Important: To check valve, first push in knob and release,
knob should spring back. If knob does not spring back,
replace valve assembly before using the 22” Griddle. Turn
knob to low position then turn back to OFF position. Valve
should turn smoothly.
General 22” Griddle Cleaning
• Do not mistake brown or black accumulation of grease
and smoke for paint. Do not apply a caustic griddle/
oven cleaner to painted surfaces.
• Plastic parts: Wash with warm soapy water and
wipe dry. Do not use Citrisol, abrasive cleaners, de-
greasers or a concentrated oven cleaner on plastic
parts. Damage to and failure of parts can result.
• Painted surfaces: Wash with mild detergent or
nonabrasive cleaner and warm soapy water. Wipe dry
with a soft nonabrasive cloth.
• Baked-on grease deposits may require the use of an
abrasive plastic cleaning pad. Use only in direction of
brushed finish to avoid damage. Do not use abrasive
pad on areas with graphics.
