Model 2086
FIRST TIME CLEANING
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Use two (2) M6x12
screws and two (2) locknuts to
Blackstone Griddles are pre-treated
attach the bottle opener to the side
with cooking oil to prevent rust and
of the front shelf.
damage during shipping. For first
time use, wash griddle with hot,
soapy water.
THIS IS THE ONLY TIME YOU
S T E P 0 9
Align the keyholes on
SHOULD USE SOAP ON THE
the sides of the front shelf with the
GRIDDLE COOKING SURFACE.
pre-installed screws of the griddle
Rinse and dry completely. Proceed
body, and slide down to secure.
with seasoning instructions. (Please
reference the Griddle Seasoning
Instructions section.)
PROTECTING YOUR
GRIDDLE TOP
Store griddle in a cool, dry loca-
tion. Always cover griddle if stored
outdoors. Choose from a variety of
griddle covers offered by Blackstone.
When protecting griddle with soft
S T E P 1 0
Connect the propane
cover, use the "tenting" method to
tank (not included) and hook it
prevent water from accumulating
on the upper propane hanger so
on griddle top. "Tenting" involves
that it nestles against the lower
placing an object (a bowl, tennis
propane holder. (Please reference the
ball or PVC pipe) beneath soft cover
Connection & Removal section of
in the center of griddle in order to
the Fuel chapter.)
allow water to slide off. "Tenting"
helps prevent rust.
CUT TING ON THE
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Proceed to the Griddle Seasoning Instructions section of
GRIDDLE TOP
the Care & Maintenance chapter.
Enjoy cooking outdoors on your Blackstone!
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
!
WA R N I N G
NEVER APPLY COLD
WATER ACROSS THE
WHOLE SURFACE OF A
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
the griddle's seasoning.
ASSEMBLY VIDEOS
View Product Assembly and
Technical Support videos online at
blackstoneproducts.com/support
and on YouTube @BlackstoneGriddles
blackstoneproducts.com/support
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