BLACKSTONE 2152 28 Inch XL Griddle with Hood and Adjustable Front Tray Owner’s Manual

Model: 2152

Owner’s **Manual
28″ XL GRIDDLE
WITH HOOD AND ADJUSTABLE FRONT TRAY**

IMPORTANT:
This instruction manual contains important information necessary for the proper assembly and safe use of the appliance.
Read and follow all warnings and instructions before assembling and using the appliance.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Installer/Assembler: leave these instructions with the consumer.

SAFETY ALERT KEY

DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (e.g. messages related to property damage).

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

DANGRR
If you smell gas:

• Shut off gas to the appliance.
• extinguish any open flame.
• open hood.
• If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.

WARNING

• Do NOT store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• An IPG cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

WARNING
This appliance shall be used outdoors only.

• CARBON-MONOXIDE HAZARD- USING THIS APPLIANCE IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE MAY CAUSE DEATH.
• ONLY USE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS.
• DO NOT use this appliance inside buildings, garages, caravans, tents, marine craft, cars, mobile homes or similar locations.

GAS APPLIANCE SAFETY
DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE UNATTENDED.

• The use of alcohol, prescription, or non-prescription drugs may impair the consumer’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate the appliance.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance at all times.
  HAVE A TYPE BC OR ABC FIRE EXTINGUISHER READILY AVAILABLE.

• In the event of an oil or grease fire do NoT attempt to extinguish with water. Immediately call the fire department. A Type BC or ABC fire extinguisher may, in some circumstances contain the fire.

DO NOT USE FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN INTENDED:

• do NOT modify this appliance.
• do NOT use for commercial cooking.
• do NOT use this appliance as a heater.
• do NOT install this appliance in or on a boat.
• do NOT attempt to attach this appliance to the self-contained lPG system of a camper trailer, recreational vehicle or motor home.

MAINTAIN PROPER CLEARANCES FROM COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL:

• do NOT use this appliance on or under any apartment or condominium balcony or deck.
• do NOT use this appliance under overhead combustible construction.
• do NOT operate this appliance any closer than 36 in (1 m) from the sides and back of the appliance.

ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY

The North Atlantic Imports LLC 1-Year Warranty covers replacement parts up to one year after the date of purchase.
TO ENABLE THIS WARRANTY, YOU WILL NEED TO PROVIDE:
Your appliance’s Serial Number

Register your appliance at

Blackstoneproducts.com/register

The Serial Number can be found on your appliance’s
Manufacturer label.
(The Manufacturer label is a large silver sticker found on the body of your appliance)
(The Manufacturer label is a large silver sticker found on the body of your appliance)

WARRANTY OVERVIEW
North Atlantic Imports, the manufacturer, will warranty for one year from purchase all parts, workmanship, and finishes. It will be the manufacturer’s option as to whether to repair or replace any of the above items. All warranties are limited to the original  purchaser only. This warranty does not cover any liability on the part of North Atlantic Imports, its agents or employees, for any indirect or consequential damages for breach of warranty. The purchaser must follow the manufacturer’s usage instructions.
Under no circumstances is the manufacturer responsible for damages from the failure to operate the cooking station properly.
It is the responsibility of the purchaser to establish the warranty period by verifying the original purchase date with original sales receipt.

DETAILED EXPLANATION OF THE WARRANTY

North Atlantic Imports LLC warrants to the owner that the product covered by this agreement is free from defects in material and work­manship under normal use and service for which it was intended it but only it it has been operated in accordance with North Atlantic Imports LLC instructions exclusively for domestic use, and not for private or public club, institutional or commercial purposes.
North Atlantic Imports LLC’s obligation under this warranty is limited to replacing or repairing, free of charge, any part or parts that may prove, to the satisfaction of North Atlantic Imports LLC, to be defective under normal home use and service within the following stated periods of time from the date of purchase; for one year from purchase, all parts, finish, and workmanship. Should any failure to conform to this warranty become apparent during applicable warranty periods stated above, the original purchaser  must notify North Atlantic Imports LLC of breach of warranty within the appli­cable warranty period.
North Atlantic Imports LLC shall upon notice and compliance by the original purchaser with such instructions, correct such nonconfor­mity by repair or replacement of the defective part or parts.
Correction in the manner provided above shall constitute a fulfill­ment of all obligations of North Atlantic Imports LLC with respect to the quality of the product.
North Atlantic Imports LLC does not warrant this equipment to meet the requirement of any safety code of any state, municipality or other jurisdiction, and the original purchaser assumes all risk and liability whatsoever resulting from the use thereof, whether used in accor­dance with North Atlantic Imports LLC instructions or otherwise.
This warranty does not cover and is intended to exclude any liability on the part of North Atlantic its agents, servants or employees whether under this warranty or implied by law for any indirect or consequential damages for breach on any warranty. The purchaser must establish all applicable warranty periods pursuant to this warranty by verifying the original purchase date by producing the dated sales receipt. This warranty shall not apply to this product or any other part thereof which has been subject to accident, negli­gence, alteration, abuse, or misuse or which has been repaired or altered without North Atlantic written consent, outside of North Atlantic Imports LLC factory. The full manufacturer warranty is not valid for griddles purchased from unlicensed,  third-party resellers, purchased at a discount due to missing or damaged parts, or purchased as a floor model; at the discretion of North Atlantic Imports.
North Atlantic Imports LLC makes no warranty whatsoever in respect to accessories or parts not supplied with it. This warranty shall apply only within the boundaries of the United States of America. This warranty gives the original purchaser specific rights, and the original purchaser may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

ASSEMBLY GUIDE

EXPLODED VIEW

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Find a large, clean area to assemble your appliance. Remove all packing material before assembling.

CAUTION
Sharp edges. Wear gloves while assembling.
CAUTION
Heavy pieces. Two people should assemble this appliance.

NOT INCLUDED:
LPG cylinder
Size: 18 x 12 in (45 x 30 cm), 20 lb (9 kg)
LPG cylinder must include collar to protect LPG cylinder valve.| NOT INCLUDED:
AA battery| TOOL NEEDED:
Phillips head screwdriver

STEP 01 Turn the cart base upside down. Use eight (8) M6x90 screws and eight (8) M6x15 screws to attach the four (4) legs to the cart base.

STEP 02 Screw the four (4) caster wheels onto the bottom of the cart base. ensure that the wheels are locked.

STEP 03 Turn the leg frame on its side. Thread the IPG holding wire into the cart base and secure from underneath with two (2) cotter pins.

STEP 04 Use eight (8) M5x12 screws to install the two (2) leg crossbars to the left and right leg assemblies.
Do NOT tighten these screws until the griddle body has  been attached in the next step.

STEP 05 With the help of another person, place the griddle body on the cart and secure with fourteen (14) M6x15 screws from underneath the leg plates.

STEP 06 Use two (2) M5x12 screws to attach the paper towel holder to the back of the front left leg.

STEP 07 open the hood. With the help of another person, lift the griddle top and take out the protective washers from the legs. Place the griddle top on the main body by aligning the 4 pins to the holes of the body.

STEP 08 Insert the hood handle into the two (2) handle standoffs. Use six (6) step bolts to attach the handle to the griddle hood.

STEP 09 Use eight (8) M6x15 screws to install the four (4) side shelf brackets. (one left shelf bracket (A) and one right shelf bracket (B) per side.)![BLACKSTONE 2152 28 Inch XL Griddle with Hood and Adjustable Front Tray

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STEP 10 Screw two (2) M6 step bolts into the top holes of the left side shelf.

STEP 11 Screw two (2) M6 step bolts into the top holes of the right side shelf.

STEP 12 Hook the right side shelf’s M6 step bolts onto the shelf brackets on the right side of the griddle. Secure the shelf with two (2) M6 step bolts in the bottom holes of the shelf brackets. Repeat with the left side shelf.

STEP 13 Hold both clips on the inner sides of the condiment basket to retract the adjusting pins. line up the pins with the leg frame holes at your desired height, and release the clips. Adjust the basket until all four pins lock in place.

STEP 14 Install the three (3) control knobs by pushing them into place in the OFF position.

STEP 15 Hang the rear grease cup with aluminum foil liner in the slot on the back of the griddle body.

NOTICE
STEP 16 Proceed to USING YOUR BLACKSTONE.
NOTICE
DO NOT leave the hood closed for more than 10 minutes while cooking.

• Maximum weight on the side shelf is 10 lbs (4.5 kg).
• The side shelf may get hot while appliance is in use.

USING YOUR BLACKSTONE

THE LPG CYLINDER VALVE MUST HAVE:

• Type 1 valve outlet (thread on the outside).
• Safety relief valve.
• UL listed overfill Protection device (OPD). This OPd safety feature is identified by a unique triangular hand wheel.
• Safety cap (dust cap).
  

CONNECT THE LPG CYLINDER

20 LB (9 KG)
STEP 01 Turn the control knobs to OFF.

1. Ensure that the LPG cylinder is OFF by turning the OPD hand wheel clockwise to a full stop.
2. Remove the safety cap from the Type 1 valve outlet.
   

STEP 02 Hold the regulator in a straight line with the Type 1 valve outlet so as not to cross thread the connection.
Center and insert the regulator nipple into the Type 1 valve outlet. Hand- tighten the coupling nut in a clockwise direction. (do NOT use tools to connect.)
If connection cannot be completed, If connection cannot be completed, disconnect regulator and repeat this disconnect regulator and repeat this step.
The LPG cylinder supply system must be arranged for vapor withdrawal.
Always keep new LPG cylinders in upright position during use, transit or lays keep new LPG cylinders in upright position during use, transit or storage.
STEP 03 Set the LPG cylinder on the cart base. Hook the LPG holding wire over the LPG cylinder to secure it to the appliance.

LEAK TEST INSTRUCTIONS

NOTICE
DO NOT use household cleaning agents. Damage to gas valve, hose, and regulator components may result.
Use a clean paintbrush and a 10/90 mild soap and water solution to perform the leak test.

LEAK TEST: LPG CYLINDER

• leak test new and exchanged LPG cylinders Before connecting to griddle.
• do NOT smoke during leak test.
• do NOT use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
• Appliance must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area, away from ignition sources such as gas fired or electrical appliances.
• during leak test, keep appliance away from open flames or sparks.

STEP 01 Brush soapy solution onto joint areas of the lPG cylinder.
(Indicated by arrows in figure 01)
(Indicated by arrows in figure 01)

• leaks are indicated by growing bubbles.

WARNING
If growing bubbles appear during leak test, DO NOT use or move the LPG cylinder.
Immediately contact an LPG supplier or fire department.

LEAK TEST: VALVES, HOSE & REGULATOR
STEP 01 Turn the control knobs to oFF.
STEP 02 Connect the regulator to the lPG cylinder.
STEP 03 Completely open the LPG tank by turning the oPd hand wheel counterclockwise.

• If you hear a rushing sound, turn gas off immediately. There is a major leak at the connection.
• Immediately close the LPG cylinder by turning the oPd hand wheel clockwise and re-tighten connections. If leaks cannot be stopped do NoT TRY To RePAIR.

STEP 04 Brush soapy solution onto joint areas of valves and regulator.
(Indicated by arrows in figure 02)
(Indicated by arrows in figure 02)

• leaks are indicated by growing bubbles.
• Immediately close the lPG cylinder by turning the oPd hand wheel clockwise and re-tighten connections.

FIRST TIMe CleANING
CLEANING YOUR GRIDDLE TOP
NOTICE
Soap will ruin a seasoned griddle. This is the only time you should use soap on the griddle cooking surface.
STEP 01 Wash the griddle cooking surface with hot, soapy water.
STEP 02 Rinse and dry completely.

Ignition **Instructions**

1. CHECK VALVES
   STEP 01 Turn knobs to oFF position.
   STEP 02 Push in knobs and release. Knobs should spring back.
   If knobs knobs do NoT do NoT spring back, replace valve assembly before using appliance spring back, replace valve assembly before using appliance
   STEP 03 Rotate knobs to loW then turn back to oFF. Knobs should turn smoothly.

BATTERY POWERED IGNITION
Do NOT lean over the appliance while lighting.

STEP 01 Insert one (1) AA battery (not included) under the ignitor button.
Screw the button into place over the positive terminal.

STEP 02
❶ Turn the control knob to oFF.
STEP 03 Turn gas oN at the LPG cylinder by turning the oPd hand wheel counterclockwise 1 to 3 turns.
STEP 04

1. Push and hold the ignitor button.
2. Push and turn the control knob counter-clockwise to HIGH. (Release the ignitor button when the burner lights.)
3. Adjust the temperature to desired level.
   

HEALTHY BURNER FLAME PATTERN

1. Flickers of yellow color.
2. dark blue color.
3. Vibrant blue.

BURNER FLAMES ARE YELLOW OR IRREGULAR

If there is a sudden drop or low flame issue, please reference the Troubleshooting chapter.

Griddle Seasoning Instructions

WHAT OIL IS BEST TO USE?

• Blackstone Seasoning and Cast Iron Conditioner.
• Any plant-based cooking oil.
• Rendered animal fat with no additives.

VIDEO TUTORIAL
How to Season a New Blackstone Griddle

youtube.com/watch?v=VspmdVnj2pI&t=3s

STEP 01 Wipe any debris off griddle top.
STEP 02 Set your griddle to high heat until your griddle top changes color. (~10 min)

STEP 03 Use tongs to hold a paper towel or cotton cloth and spread 2-3 tablespoons of your seasoning oil across the entire griddle top.
When seasoning your griddle top, remember to use a thin and even layer of oil—the thinner the layer of oil, the easier it will be to burn it off.
STEP 04 The griddle top is ready for another layer of oil when it stops smoking. Repeat STEP 03 3-4 times, or until the griddle surface is black.

SEASONING TROUBLESHOOTING
THERE IS A BROWNISH RESIDUE ON THE GRIDDLE SURFACE:

• Too much oil was used.
• You turned off the heat too soon.| STEP 01 Turn your griddle on high and let it heat for 10-15 minutes.
STEP 02 Scrape off as much of the thickened and partially cooked oil as you can.
STEP 03 Re-season with a very thin layer of oil.

THE EDGES OF THE GRIDDLE SURFACE ARE NOT BLACK:
After using your griddle for multiple cooks, the seasoning will even out and improve.

PREVENTING RUST
Use your griddle frequently. every time you cook, you are adding to the seasoning, which makes rust less likely.
NOTICE
If you live in a humid or coastal climate, your griddle may require more frequent seasonings between uses.
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.

VIDEO TUTORIAL
Recovering your Blackstone Griddle Top

youtube.com/watch?v=thPe2IgnSiI

COOKING ON YOUR BLACKSTONE

DANGER
Flammable items can spontaneously combust if placed near the appliance. DO NOT place flammable items such as aerosol containers, oily or greasy towels near the cooking surface.
CAUTION
This appliance will be hot during and after use. DO NOT handle hot parts with unprotected hands. Use long-handled cooking utensils and oven mitts.
NOTICE
DO NOT store any items within 3 in (8 cm) of the cooking surface while in use.

IF GREASE OR OTHER HOT MATERIAL DRIPS ONTO VALVE, HOSE OR REGULATOR:
STEP 01 Turn off gas supply immediately.
STEP 02 determine the cause and correct it.
STEP 03 Clean and inspect valve, hose and regulator.
STEP 04 Perform a leak test. (Please reference the leak Test Instructions in USING YOUR BLACKSTONE.)

VIDEO RECIPES
Find recipes and cooking tips at:
blackstoneproducts.com/blogs/recipes
youtube.com/c/BlackstoneGriddles
@blackstoneproducts

CLEANING YOUR APPLIANCE

Clean your appliance after each use, after it is cool to the touch.

• 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.

WARNING
Grease build up can cause a fire. Clean any part of the appliance that gets hot and experiences grease build up after each use.
PLASTIC PARTS & PAINTED SURFACES:
Wash with warm soapy water and wipe dry with a non-abrasive cloth.
NOTICE
DO NOT use Cortisol, abrasive cleaners, or a concentrated cleaner on plastic parts. This may result in damage to and failure of parts.

FOR EVERY SURFACE
The Blackstone degreaser and Cleaning Spray is gentle enough to clean every surface of your appliance. Use it on the cooking surface, the appliance frame, or anywhere that experiences a build up of grease.

APPLIANCE STORAGE
WARNING
DO NOT move the appliance when in use. Allow the appliance to cool to 115°F (45°C) before moving or storing.
When not in use, turn OFF appliance by rotating the appliance control knobs to the OFF position and closing the fuel valve.
When gas supply is connected to appliance, store appliance outdoors in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space and out of reach of children.
COVER FIT GUIDE
Always cover your appliance if stored outdoors.
Visit blackstoneproducts.com/support to find a cover that will fit your appliance.

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