BLACKSTONE 8000 Electric Tabletop Griddle User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- BlackStone
Table of Contents
BLACKSTONE 8000 Electric Tabletop Griddle
SAFETY ALERT KEY
Read and follow all the notices throughout the manual.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates the possibility of serious bodily injury if the
instructions are not followed.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT
Registration allows our Customer Service Representatives to quickly provide assistance with your Blackstone product if needed. The North Atlantic Imports LLC 1-Year Warranty covers replacement parts up to one year after the date of purchase. (Please reference the Warranty chapter for more information.) To enable this warranty, you will need to provide:
- Proof of Purchase/ Receipt/ Order Details
- Your Blackstone product’s Serial Number
- Your Blackstone product’s Model Number Your Blackstone product’s Serial and Model numbers can be found on your griddle’s Origin Label.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
WARNING: NEVER partially cook meat or poultry to finish cooking later. Cook food completely to destroy harmful bacteria. Before proceeding, make certain that you understand the FOR YOUR SAFETY section of this manual. Hazardous fire or explosion may result if instructions are ignored.
FOOD SAFETY
Food safety is an important part of enjoying the outdoor cooking experience.
To keep food safe from harmful bacteria, follow these four basic steps:
- CLEAN: Wash hands, utensils, and surfaces with hot soapy water before and after handling raw meat and poultry.
- SEPARATE: Separate raw meats and poultry from ready-to-eat foods to avoid cross-contamination. Use a clean platter and utensils when removing cooked foods from appliances.
- COOK: Cook meat and poultry thoroughly to kill bacteria. Use a thermometer to ensure proper internal food temperatures.
- CHILL: Refrigerate prepared foods and leftovers promptly.
For more information visit foodsafety.gov or the Canadian Partnership for Consumer Food Safety Education online at befoodsafe.ca
HOW TO TELL IF MEAT IS COOKED THOROUGHLY
Meat and poultry cooked with this appliance often brown very fast on the
outside. Use a meat thermometer to be sure food has reached a safe internal
temperature and cut into food to check for visual signs of doneness. When
reheating takeout foods or fully cooked meats like hot dogs, cook to 165°
F/74°C, or until steaming hot.
MEAT COOKING TEMPERATURES
- Poultry: 165° F or 74°C Juices should run clear and the flesh should not be pink.
- Beef or Poultry Hamburger: 160° F or 71°C Juices should not be pink and the flesh should be brown in the middle.
- Beef, Veal, & Lamb Steaks/Chops:145° F or 63°C
- Beef, Veal, & Lamb Roasts:145° F or 63°C
- ALL cuts of Pork:160° F or 71°C Juices should not be pink.
ELECTRIC GRIDDLE SAFETY
SAFETY TIPS
- Do not move the appliance when in use. Allow the cooking vessel to cool to 115°F (45 °C) before moving or storing.
- Use long-handled, non-metal utensils and oven mitts to protect against burns and splatters.
- Do not allow the electric components to come in contact with water.
- Wash the griddle surface before initial use.
TURNING GRIDDLE OFF
- When not in use, turn the OFF appliance by rotating the appliance control knobs to the OFF position and unplug the unit.
PROTECTING THE NON-STICK SURFACE
- Do not cut directly on the griddle surface.
- Only use plastic, rubber, wood, and/or neon cooking utensils on the cooking surface.
- Avoid using anything that may scratch the surface, including metal scouring pads and abrasive cleaners.
- Do not leave water on the griddle surface for more than two hours.
- Do not wash the griddle top in the dishwasher.
FOR DAILY CLEANING:
- STEP 01 Be sure that the grease cup is in place.
- STEP 02 Wipe off the surface with a moist, soapy cloth or paper towel.
- STEP 03 Wash off soap and dry.
FOR DEEP CLEANING:
- STEP 01 Be sure that the grease cup is in place.
- STEP 02 Turn heat to low.
- STEP 03 While wearing rubber gloves, use one (1) tablespoon of dishwashing detergent per one (1) cup of hot water and wipe down the griddle surface with a cloth or non-metal cleaning pad.
- STEP 04 Turn off the griddle, and once cool, wipe off the surface with a moist, soapy cloth or paper towel.
- STEP 05 Wash off soap and dry.
ASSEMBLY GUIDE EXPLODED VIEW
ILLUSTRATED PARTS LIST
ELECTRIC REQUIREMENTS: 120V 60Hz 12.7A
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions thoroughly before proceeding. Make sure all the plastic packing material is removed before assembling, Find a large, clean area to assemble your griddle. Please refer to the parts list and assembly diagrams as necessary.
- STEP 01 Hang the grease cup on the back of the griddle body.
- STEP 02 Place the griddle top and hood assembly onto the griddle body, making sure that the griddle top feet are fully seated.
- STEP 03 Insert the power cord plug into the socket on the griddle body.
- STEP 04 Enjoy cooking on your Blackstone 17” Electric Griddle!
Documents / Resources
Read More About This Manual & Download PDF:
Blackstone ELECTRIC TABLETOP GRIDDLE OWNER’S MANUAL FOR Model 8000 [pdf] User Guide/Manual