Black Stone 1972, Owner'S Manual

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Regularly clean your appliance between uses, especially after extended 

periods of storage. In order to extend the life and condition of unit, 

follow best practices detailed in this manual.

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WA R N I N G

When not in use, turn unit 

controls and gas source OFF. 

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This appliance will be hot 

during and after use. Use 

insulated oven mitts or 

gloves for protection from 

hot surfaces or splatter from 

cooking liquids. 

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C AU T I O N

NEVER

handle hot parts 

with unprotected hands.

VALVE CHECK

Ensure gas is off at the supply shut 

off valve before checking appli-

ance valves. Knobs must be locked 

in OFF position.

01.  To check valves, push in knobs 

and release. Knobs should 

spring back.

02.  If knobs do not spring back, 

replace valve assembly before 

using appliance.

03.  Rotate knobs to LOW position 

then turn back to OFF position. 

Knobs should turn smoothly.

GENERAL CLEANING

Ensure that the appliance and its 

components are sufficiently cool 

before cleaning.

•  Be sure to keep the ventilation 

opening(s) of the cylinder enclo-

sure free and clear from debris.

•  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. 

•  If a bristle brush is used to clean 

any of the cooking surfaces, 

ensure no loose bristles remain on 

cooking surfaces prior to cooking. 

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GENERAL CARE

Care & Maintenance

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WA R N I N G

A clogged burner 

tube can lead to a fire 

beneath the appliance.

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WA R N I N G

This appliance is not 

intended for and should 

never be used as a heater. 

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WA R N I N G

NEVER 

operate this 

appliance unattended. Keep 

children and pets away 

from appliance at

all times. 

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WA R N I N G

The use of alcohol, 

prescription or 

non-prescription drugs may 

impair the consumer’s ability 

to properly assemble or 

safely operate the appliance. 

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C AU T I O N

For residential use 

only. 

DO NOT

 use for 

commercial cooking. 

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DO NOT

 use Citrisol, 

abrasive cleaners, 

de-greasers or a 

concentrated cleaner on 

plastic parts. 

Damage to and 

failure of parts may result.

BURNER MAINTENANCE

In most circumstances, burning 

residue off after cooking will keep 

burner clean.

•  Be sure that the flow of combus-

tion and ventilation air is 

not obstructed.

•  Burner should be removed and 

cleaned annually or whenever 

heavy build-up or insects/insect 

nests are found in order to ensure 

that there is no blockage in the 

burner portholes or venturi tubes. 

•  Use pipe cleaner to clear obstruc-

tions. A wire brush may be used 

to remove corrosion from the 

burner surfaces. (Please refer-

ence the Cleaning the Burner 

Assembly section)

•  When refitting burner, check that 

the venturi tubes of the burner fit 

over valve outlets. 

AFTER EACH USE 

PLASTIC PARTS: 

Wash with warm 

soapy water and wipe dry. 

PAINTED SURFACES:

 Wash 

with mild detergent or nonabra-

sive cleaner and warm soapy 

water. Wipe dry with soft nonabra-

sive cloth.

STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES:

To maintain appliance frame’s high 

quality appearance, wash with mild 

detergent and warm soapy water.  

Wipe dry with a soft cloth after 

each use. 

STORAGE

•  In order to extend and maintain 

the life and condition of your 

appliance, we strongly 

recommend that the unit be 

covered when left outside for any 

length of time, especially during 

the winter months. 

•  When LP cylinder is connected 

to appliance, store appliance 

outdoors in a well-ventilated 

space and out of reach of children. 

LP cylinder should only be stored 

outside, out of reach of children, 

and in a cool, dry place.

•  Store appliance indoors ONLY if 

LP cylinder is turned off, discon-

nected, removed from appliance 

and stored outdoors.

•  When removing appliance from 

storage, clean burner assembly 

before starting appliance. (Please 

reference the Cleaning the Burner 

Assembly section.)

Care & Maintenance

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