USER MANUAL
36" 5-Burner Griddle
CONTENTS
1 Safety Warnings
6 Package Contents
7 Assembling Your Griddle
13 Disassembling Your Griddle
14 Using Your Griddle
17 Cooking With Your Griddle
18 Checking for Gas Leaks
19 Purging Air / Resetting Regulator
20 Cleaning & Maintaining
Your Griddle
22 Frequently Asked Questions
25 Specications & Parts Diagram
26 Parts List
27 Warranty
Model: TDN-571-0101
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IMPORTANT
NOTE: Keep this manual with your gas griddle for future reference.
RECORD YOUR SERIAL #:
(See the silver ETL label on the center panel under the griddle burner box.)
Free Help From the Griddle Experts
Your Element griddle is designed for quick assembly and ease of use. If you have problems, DO NOT
RETURN THIS GRIDDLE TO THE STORE. We’re experts on this product and are trained to help you
with assembly questions, griddle operation, and replacement of damaged or missing parts. Visit
Elementelectronics.com/contact-us or call (888) 842-3577.
WARNINGS
- Failure to comply with these instructions
could result in a re or explosion that
could cause serious bodily injury, death,
or property damage.
- Whether this griddle was assembled by you
or someone else, you must read this entire
manual before using your griddle to ensure
the griddle is properly assembled, installed,
and maintained.
- Use your griddle at least three feet away
from any wall or surface. Use your griddle
at least three feet away from combustible
objects that can melt or catch re such as
vinyl or wood siding, fences and overhangs,
or sources of ignition, including pilot
lights on water heaters and live electrical
appliances.
- THIS GAS ACCESSORY IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
- NEVER use your gas griddle in a garage,
porch, shed, breezeway, or any other
enclosed area.
- NEVER obstruct the ow of ventilation air
around your gas griddle housing.
- NEVER disconnect the gas regulator or
any gas tting while your griddle is lit. A lit
griddle can ignite leaking gas and cause
a re or explosion which could result in
property damage, personal injury, or death.
- DO NOT store or use extra/additional
gasoline or other ammable liquids or vapors
in the vicinity of this or any other appliances.
- A propane tank not connected for use must
not be stored in the vicinity of your griddle
or any other appliance.
- Your griddle will come ready to use with
a standard 20 lb. liquid propane tank. To
convert your griddle to natural gas, please
use a Element Natural Gas Conversion Kit
and consult a natural gas professional. Using
any other equipment or completing the
conversion without a natural gas professional
will void the warranty on your griddle.
- Keep the gas regulator hose away from hot
griddle surfaces and dripping grease. Avoid
unnecessary twisting of the hose. Visually
inspect the hose prior to each use for cuts,
cracks, excessive wear, or other damage.
If the hose appears damaged, do not use
the gas griddle. Contact Element Customer
Support for a certied replacement hose.
- e outdoor cooking gas appliance must be
isolated from the gas supply piping system
by closing its individual manual shut-o
valve during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures equal
to or less than 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa).
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WARNINGS
- Before each use of your griddle, inspect
the grease cup and the inside of the griddle
bowl to be sure there is no excessive grease
and debris buildup. Clean the grease tray,
ame tamers, and inside of the griddle bowl
frequently to eliminate grease/debris buildup
and to prevent grease res. Failure to comply
with these instructions could result in a grease
re and even a subsequent explosion that
could cause serious bodily injury, death, or
property damage.
- NEVER use charcoal or lighter uid in this
gas griddle. Failure to comply with these
instructions could result in a grease re or
explosion that could cause serious bodily
injury, death, or property damage.
- Minimum ambient operating temperature:
0°F (-17.8°C).
- An appliance is considered to be outdoors
if installed with shelter no more inclusive
than with walls on three sides, but with
no overhead cover; all openings must be
permanently open; sliding doors, garage
doors, windows, or screened openings are
not considered as permanent openings.
- An appliance is considered to be outdoors
if installed with shelter no more inclusive
than within a partial enclosure that includes
an overhead cover and no more than two
sidewalls. e sidewalls may be parallel, as
in a breezeway, or at right angles to each
other; all openings must be permanently
open; sliding doors, garage doors, windows,
or screened openings are not considered as
permanent openings.
- An appliance is considered to be outdoors if
installed with shelter no more inclusive than
within a partial enclosure that includes an
overhead cover and three sidewalls, as long
as 30% or more of the horizontal periphery
of the enclosure is permanently open. All
openings must be permanently open; sliding
doors, garage doors, windows, or screened
openings are not considered as permanent
openings.
DANGER
- If you smell gas:
1. Shut o gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open ame.
3. Open the side tables.
4. If the odor continues, keep away from the appliance, and immediately call your gas supplier or
your re department.
- NEVER cover slots, holes, or passages in the griddle bowl or cover an entire rack with material such
as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air ow through the griddle and may cause carbon monoxide
poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a re hazard. If the instructions above are
not followed exactly, a re may cause death or serious injury.
- NEVER lean over the cooking area while using your griddle. Your griddle will get very hot. Do not
touch cooking surfaces, griddle housing, griddle lid, or any other griddle parts while the griddle is
in operation, or until the griddle has cooled aer use. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in serious bodily injury.
- NEVER store ammable liquids or materials in the cart. Failure to comply with these instructions
could result in a re or explosion that could cause serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
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CAUTION
- Failure to comply with these instructions may result in a hazardous situation which may
result in injury.
- Spiders and small insects can spin webs and nest in the grill burner tubes during transit and
warehousing which can lead to a gas ow obstruction, resulting in a re in and around the burner
tubes. is type of “FLASHBACK FIRE” can cause serious grill damage and create an unsafe
operating condition for the user.
- To reduce the chance of FLASHBACK FIRE you must clean the burner tubes before initial use, at
least once a month in the summer and fall (whenever spiders are active in your area), and if your
griddle has not been used for an extended period of time. See “Burner Tubes and Burner Ports”
on page 21 for instructions.
Correct Propane Gas Tank Use
- NEVER connect your gas griddle to a
propane gas tank that exceeds this capacity.
Propane gas griddle models are designed for
use with a standard 20 lb. Liquid Propane
Gas (LP Gas) tank (sold separately). A tank
of approximately 12 inches in diameter by
18-1/2 inches high is the maximum size
propane gas tank to use. You must use an
"OPD" gas tank which oers a listed Overll
Prevention Device. is safety feature
prevents the tank from being overlled which
can cause a malfunction of the LP Gas tank.
- e propane gas tank must be constructed
and marked in accordance with the
Specications for LP-Gas Cylinders of the
U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.)
or the National Standard of Canada, CAN/
CSA-B339, Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes
for Transportation of Dangerous Goods; and
Commission, as applicable.
- e propane gas tank must have a shuto
valve, terminating in a propane gas supply
tank valve outlet, that is compatible with a
Type 1 tank connection device.
- e propane gas tank must also have
a safety relief device that has a direct
connection with the vapor space of the tank.
- e tank supply system must be arranged for
vapor withdrawal.
- e propane gas tank must have a collar to
protect the tank valve.
- NEVER connect an unregulated propane
gas tank to your gas griddle. e gas
regulator assembly supplied with your
gas griddle is adjusted to have an outlet
pressure of 11 inch water column (W.C.) for
connection to a propane gas tank. Only use
the regulator and hose assembly supplied
with your gas griddle. Any replacement hose
and regulator assembly must be identical
to those listed in the parts list of this User
Manual as specied by the manufacturer.
- Have your propane gas dealer check the
release valve aer every lling to ensure it
remains free of defects.
- LP Tank valve must be closed when griddle is
not in use. Close by turning valve clockwise.
- Always keep the propane gas tank in the
upright position.
- Do not subject the propane gas tank to
excessive heat.
- NEVER store a propane gas tank indoors.
If you store your gas griddle in the garage,
always disconnect the propane gas tank rst
and store it safely outside.
- Propane gas tanks must be stored outdoors
in a well-ventilated area and out of the reach
of children.
- Disconnected propane gas tanks must not
be stored in a building, garage, or any other
enclosed area.
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- e regulator and hose assembly can be
seen aer opening the right cabinet door
and must be inspected before each use of
the griddle. If there is excessive abrasion or
wear or if the hose is cut, it must be replaced
prior to using the griddle again.
- Any attempt to convert the griddle from one
fuel type to another is extremely hazardous
and must be performed by a qualied
gas technician only, using a natural gas
conversion kit purchased from Element.
Contact Element Customer Support for
more information.
- NEVER light your gas griddle with the lid
closed or before checking to ensure the
burner tubes are fully seated over the gas
valve orices.
- NEVER allow children to operate your
griddle. Do not allow children or pets to play
near your griddle. Always supervise children
and pets if they are in the vicinity of the unit.
- Use of alcohol, prescription, or non-
prescription drugs can impair your ability
to properly assemble and safely operate
your griddle.
- Keep a re extinguisher readily accessible.
In the event of an oil/grease re, do not
attempt to extinguish with water. Use a type
B extinguisher or smother with dirt, sand, or
baking soda.
- In the event of rain, turn o the burners and
gas supply. Wait for the griddle to cool, and
then place a cover on it.
- Use your griddle on a level, stable surface in
an area clear of combustible materials.
- Do not leave the griddle unattended when in
use. Do not move the appliance when in use.
- Allow the griddle to cool before moving
or storing.
- Do not use your griddle as a heater.
- is griddle is not intended to be installed in
or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.
- is griddle is not intended for
commercial use.
- NEVER use charcoal or lighter uid in
this griddle.
- NEVER use lava rocks or wood chips.
- Please protect your griddle with a griddle
cover when not in use. Only use the cover
when the griddle is in cold conditions and
when the griddle is not hot.
- Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet
whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only
install the type of dust cap on the cylinder
valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder
valve. Other types of caps or plugs may
result in leakage of propane.
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WARNING
A. DO NOT store a spare propane gas tank under or near this appliance.
B. NEVER ll the tank beyond 80 percent full.
C. If the information in “(A)” and “(B)” are not followed exactly, a re causing death or serious
injury may occur.
- Use your griddle at least three feet away from any wall or surface.
- Use your griddle three feet away from any combustible objects that can melt or catch re such
as vinyl or wood siding, fences, overhangs (see diagram below), or any other sources of ignition,
including pilot lights and live electrical appliances.
- DO NOT use your griddle under any combustible overhead construction.
- NEVER use your gas griddle in a garage, porch, shed, breezeway, or any other enclosed area.
- In windy conditions, always position the front of the griddle to face oncoming wind to reduce heat
and smoke blowing in your face and to prevent potential hazards to yourself and the griddle.
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Note About Propane Gas Tank Exchange Programs
- Many retailers who sell grills oer you the option of replacing your empty propane gas tank through
an exchange service. Use only those reputable exchange companies that inspect, precision ll,
test, and certify their tanks. Exchange your tank only for an OPD safety feature-equipped tank as
described in the propane gas tank section of this manual.
- Always keep new and exchanged propane gas tanks in an upright position during use, transit,
or storage.
- Leak test new and exchanged propane gas tanks BEFORE connecting one to your griddle.
See "Checking for Gas Leaks" on page 18 for instructions.
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Remove your griddle from the packaging, and make sure that your griddle is not damaged and that
you have all the parts.
Gas Griddle
Center Shelf
Right Side
Shelf Support
Grease Cup
Trash Can
Gas Tank Bracket
Locking Casters
Le Side Shelf
Support
Griddle Plate
Griddle Accessories (TDT-471-0101)
Spatulas (2) Bottles (2) Scraper Cover
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BEFORE ASSEMBLING YOUR GRIDDLE
- Make sure that you have assistance from another person to handle the griddle box and other large,
heavy parts.
- Use the “Package Contents” on page 6 and “Specications & Parts Diagram” on page 25 to ensure
all items are included and free of damage.
- Do not assemble or operate the griddle if it appears damaged. If there are damaged or missing
parts when you unpack the shipping box or you have questions during the assembly process, call
(888) 842-3577 or visit Elementelectronics.com/contact-us.
- e installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National
Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, or the Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA
B149.1, or the Propane Storage and Handling Code, CSA B149.2, CSA/ANSI Z21.58: 22·CSA 1.6:22
Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances.
STEP 1
Li O the Griddle Burner Box
A. Unlock the four latches on the sides of the burner box.
B. With another person, li straight up and set it to the side.
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STEP 2
Expand the Cart
Unfold the cart by expanding the cart bars and lock into place.
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STEP 3
Attach Casters
Install four locking casters into each corner of the cart bottom by rotating into the socket.
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STEP 4
Install Center Shelf
Insert shelf into position by aligning cutouts over screws and push into place.
STEP 5
Mount Gas Tank Bracket
Mount the gas tank bracket to the le side of the cart using two thumb screws. e gas tank bracket
should face the outside of the cart.
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STEP 6
Install Burner Box
A. Position the burner box next to the cart.
B. Lock the caster wheels.
C. With another person, li the burner box onto the cart and align the four latches. Lock the four
latches to secure the burner box to the cart.
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STEP 7
Install Side Shelf Supports
A. Locate the shelf supports.
B. Line up the shelf support hooks with screw heads on the cart.
C. Push shelf supports into the screws and apply pressure downward.
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STEP 8
Install Grease Catch
On the right side of the burner box, insert the grease catch into the burner box as shown.
STEP 9
Install Trash Bin
Install the collapsible trash bin onto the cart by sliding the locking holes onto the two bolts.
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STEP 10
Install Griddle Plate
Fold the griddle lid out onto the shelf supports. e lid doubles as side shelves for your griddle. Install
the griddle plate into the burner box as shown.
STEP 11
Towel Holder
Place a paper towel roll on the paper towel holder.
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STEP 12
Connect the Propane Tank
A. From the side of the cart, place the foot ring of the tank into the gas tank bracket.
B. Attach the hook ring to the lip of the propane tank.
C. Attach the regulator hose to the propane tank.
DISASSEMBLING YOUR GRIDDLE
Your griddle can quickly and easily be collapsed for storage and easy transportation. To fold down and
securely store your griddle, simply follow the assembly instructions in reverse. Here’s a quick summary:
1. Unlock the burner box latches, and use the
side shelf support bars with another person
to li the griddle burner box from the cart
and place it on the ground.
2. Remove the center shelf.
3. Collapse the cart sides.
4. With another person, li the griddle burner
box from the ground and place on the base
of the cart. Secure the four burner box
latches to the cart.
5. Store your center shelf under your folded
cart by rotating your casters to face
outwards and aligning the slots in the center
shelf with the tabs on the cart frame.
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Before lighting or using your griddle, familiarize yourself with the safety guidelines at the front of this
manual. See “Safety Warnings” on page 1.
WARNING: Do not smoke while lighting the griddle or checking gas supply connections.
LIGHTING YOUR GRIDDLE
NOTE: If your griddle does not light properly, see "What Should I Do if My Griddle Won't Light?"
on page 22.
1. Make sure that your propane gas tank
is lled.
2. Make sure gas connections are
tightened securely.
3. Open the griddle lid.
4. Set the control knobs to OFF and open
the propane gas tank valve slowly until
it’s ¼ to ½ open.
5. Push and turn the control knob slowly to HI.
Keep the control knob pushed in until the
igniter lights the burner.
6. If the burner does not light, turn the control
knob to OFF, wait ve minutes for gas to
clear, then retry.
7. Adjust the control knob to obtain your
desired cooking temperature.
OFF
LOW
HI
WARNING: Failure to open the griddle lid while lighting could result in a re or explosion that
could cause serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
If the griddle doesn’t light in ve seconds, turn the control knob to OFF, wait ve minutes, and repeat
the lighting procedure.
If the griddle still does not light:
A. Turn the control and gas source OFF and wait ve minutes for the gas to clear.
B. Conduct a leak test of ALL gas connections and gas sources. See “Checking for Gas Leaks” on
page 18 for instructions. If no leaks are detected, wait ve minutes for any gas to clear and repeat
the lighting procedure.
NOTE: You may have to push and turn the control knob up to three or four times to light.
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Manually Lighting with a Match
1. Insert a match into the manual lighting stick (included in the bag with this User Manual).
2. Make sure that your propane gas tank is lled.
3. Make sure that the end of each burner tube is properly located over each valve orice.
4. Make sure that all gas connections are tightened securely.
5. Open the griddle lid.
6. Set the control knob to OFF and open the propane gas tank until it’s ¼ to ½ open.
7. Light the match, insert lighting stick through the lighting hole, then turn the nearest main burner
control knob to the setting to release gas. e burner should light immediately.
WARNING: NEVER lean over the cooking area while lighting your gas griddle. Keep your face
and body a safe distance (at least 18 inches) from the lighting hole or burners when
lighting your griddle with a match.
WARNING:
Should a “FLASHBACK” re occur in/or around the burner tubes, follow the instructions below. Failure
to comply with these instructions could result in a re or explosion that could cause serious bodily
injury, death, or property damage.
- Shut o the gas supply to the griddle.
- Turn the control knob to the OFF position.
- Put out any ame with a Class B re
extinguisher.
- Open the griddle lid.
- Aer the griddle has cooled down,
clean the burner tubes and burners.
See “Burner Tubes and Burner Ports”
on page 21 for instructions.
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MONITORING FLAMES
You can monitor ames from under and/or behind the griddle burner box. See images below.
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WARNING: Your griddle will get very hot. NEVER lean over the cooking area while using your
griddle. Do not touch cooking surfaces, griddle housing, lid, or any other parts while
the griddle is in operation or until the griddle has cooled down aer use. Failure to
comply with these instructions may result in serious bodily injury.
FIRST USE CLEANING & BURN OFF
1. Clean the burner tubes to reduce the chance
of ashback re. See “Burner Tubes and
Burner Ports” on page 21 for instructions.
2. Use a damp cloth to remove residual
adhesive and oils from the inside and outside
of your new griddle.
3. Before using your griddle for the rst time
with food, it is important to complete a
burn-o. Start the griddle and operate at a
temperature of at least 350 degrees F for
30 minutes to burn o the unit and rid it of
any foreign matter.
SEASONING YOUR GRIDDLE
You must season your griddle to prevent food from sticking and to achieve the best cooking results.
You will need:
- Damp cloth
- Tongs
- Paper towels
- Heat resistant gloves
- Cooking oil (ax seed
oil works best)
Instructions:
1. Start with a cool griddle surface. Use a damp
cloth to wipe the surface of your griddle,
removing any residual adhesive and oils. If
you are re-seasoning your griddle, you will
need to use a scraper to remove food debris.
2. Set all burners to MEDIUM - MEDIUM HI.
3. Wait about ten minutes or until your griddle
plate starts to darken.
4. Add cooking oil across the surface of your
griddle. Avoid using too much oil, as it can
cause the surface to become sticky.
5. Using your tongs, spread the oil evenly
across the surface of your griddle with a wad
of paper towels. Do not forget the corners
and sides.
6. Let the oil burn o. You will know the burn
o is complete when the griddle surface
stops smoking.
7. Repeat this process two to three times.
8. You may repeat the process as many
times as necessary to achieve a solid
black/blue color.
CAUTION: Operating your griddle on the HI setting for longer than ve minutes may damage
certain parts of your griddle. Do not leave your griddle unattended.
NOTE: Temperature settings will vary with the amount of wind and temperature
outside your home.
WARNING: DO NOT line the bottom of the griddle housing with aluminum foil, sand, or
any substance that will restrict the ow of grease into the grease draining tray
and receptacle. Failure to comply with these instructions could result in a re or
explosion, which could cause serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
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Before rst use, at the beginning of each season, or every time your propane tank is changed, you must
check for gas leaks.
WARNING: Your griddle must be leak tested outdoors in a well-ventilated area, away from
ignition sources such as gas-red or electrical appliances. During the leak test,
keep your griddle away from open ames or sparks.
WARNING: Do not smoke while checking for gas leaks. Do not use an open ame to check for
gas leaks.
1. Make a soap solution by mixing one part dish
soap and one part water
CAUTION: Do not use household
cleaning agents. Damage to gas assembly
components can result.
2. Turn the burner control knob OFF.
3. Turn the gas on at the propane tank.
4. Apply the soap solution to all gas
connections. If bubbles appear in the soap
solution the connections are not properly
sealed. Check each tting and tighten or
repair as necessary.
- If you have a gas leak that you cannot
repair, turn o the gas at the source,
disconnect the fuel line from your
griddle, and call the Element Customer
Support at (888) 842-3577, or your gas
supplier for repair assistance.
5. Brush soapy solution onto propane tank in
the areas indicated by the arrows and look
for growing bubbles on your propane tank.
WARNING:
A strong gas smell, or the hissing sound of gas indicates a serious problem with your griddle or the
propane gas tank. Failure to immediately follow the steps listed below could result in a re or explosion
that could cause serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
- Shut o the gas supply to the griddle.
- Turn the control knob to OFF.
- Put out any ame with a re extinguisher.
- Open the griddle lid.
- Get away from the LP gas tank.
- Do not try to x the problem yourself.
- If the odor continues or you have a re you
cannot extinguish, call your re department.
Do not call near the propane tank because
your telephone is an electrical device and
could create a spark resulting in re and/or
explosion.
NOTE: e normal ow of gas through the regulator and hose assembly can create a humming noise. A low
volume of noise is perfectly normal and will not interfere with the operation of the griddle. If the humming
noise is loud and excessive you may need to purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas
ow device. is purging procedure should be done every time a new propane gas tank is connected to
your griddle. For help call the Element Customer Support at (888) 842-3577 for assistance.
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PURGING AIR FROM THE GAS LINE/RESETTING THE REGULATOR
1. Turn the control knob OFF.
2. Turn o the gas at the tank valve.
3. Disconnect the regulator from propane tank.
4. Let the gas line and regulator stand for ve minutes to allow air to purge.
5. Reconnect the regulator to the propane tank.
6. Turn the tank valve ¼ of a turn S LOW LY.
7. Open the griddle lid.
8. Push and turn the control knob to HI.
NOTE: is procedure should be done every time a new propane gas tank is connected
to your griddle.
WARNING:
Should a “FLASHBACK” re occur in/or around the burner tubes, follow the instructions below. Failure
to comply with these instructions could result in a re or explosion that could cause serious bodily
injury, death, or property damage.
- Shut o the gas supply to the griddle.
- Turn the control knob to the OFF position.
- Put out any ame with a Class B re
extinguisher.
- Open the griddle lid.
- Aer the griddle has cooled down, clean
the burner tubes and burners. See “Burner
Tubes and Burner Ports” on page 21.
WARNING: If ignition does not occur in ve seconds, turn the control knob(s) and gas source
OFF and conduct a leak test as explained in “Checking for Gas Leaks” on page 18.
If no leaks are detected, wait ve minutes for any gas to clear and repeat the
lighting procedure.
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WARNING:
Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses when cleaning your grill.
Turn o the gas supply at the source and disconnect the unit before servicing. To avoid the
possibility of burns, maintenance should be done only when the griddle is cool and o.
Keep your outdoor cooking area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
ammable vapors and liquids.
Proper care and maintenance will keep your griddle in top condition and prolong its life.
Never use abrasive cleaners, scrubbers, or sti wire brushes of any type on your grill. Use a heat-
resistant stainless steel cleaner and rub or wipe in the direction of the stainless steel grain or polish
lines. Do not polish against the grain. Use a mild soapy solution for non-stainless steel parts.
GREASE CUP
To reduce the chance of re, the grease collection cup should be inspected before each use.
Remove grease (a plastic spatula works well) and wash the grease cup with a mild soap and warm
water solution.
WARNING: Grease can get very hot. Always handle the grease tray with a ame-retardant BBQ
mitt. Before removing the cup, always be sure that the griddle has properly cooled.
Be aware that the tray does contain grease and be extremely careful when removing
the tray to prevent spillage. Failure to follow these instructions could cause serious
bodily injury or property damage.
EXTERIOR POWDER COATED SURFACES
Wipe your griddle down aer each use. Use warm soapy water to cut the grease. Do not use oven
cleaner, abrasive cleansers or abrasive cleaning pads on powder coated surfaces.
ANNUAL CLEANING
Use a cleaning brush to clean the interior griddle box, burners, and grease container. Never use a wire
brush or metal scraper on the porcelain coated or powder coated parts as it can scratch or chip the
nish and promote rusting. With the control knobs OFF, turn the propane tank valve o, and detach
the gas line from your griddle to your propane tank. Remove and clean the burners, griddle plate,
and grease cup. Gently clean the inside of the griddle burner box, taking care not to damage the gas
valves. Replace the burners and griddle plate, before reconnecting the gas source, lighting the griddle,
and observing the burner ame to make sure it is operating correctly.
WARNING: Accumulation of grease can cause a re hazard.
Barbecue sauce and salt can be corrosive and will cause rapid deterioration of
griddle components unless cleaned regularly.
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BURNER TUBES AND BURNER PORTS
To reduce the chance of a ashback re you must clean the burner tubes before initial use, at least
once a month in the summer and fall (or when spiders and other insects are active in your area), and if
your griddle has not been used for an extended period of time.
1. Turn all the control knobs to OFF.
2. Turn the propane tank valve o.
3. Detach the gas line from your griddle or propane tank.
4. Remove the cooking grates, ame tamers, and grease trays from your grill.
5. Remove the cotter pin from the rear of each burner.
6. Carefully li each burner up and away from the gas valve orice.
7. Clean the burner tubes with one of these three cleaning methods:
- Bend a sti wire (a lightweight coat hanger works well) into a small hook, then run the hook
through the burner tube and inside the burner several times to remove any debris.
- Run a burner cleaning brush (or bottle brush with a exible handle) through the burner tube
and inside the burner several times, removing any debris.
- Use an air hose to force air through each burner tube. e forced air should blow debris
through the burner and out the ports.
Burner Tube
TIP: Routine cleaning to remove dirt, grease, and oils will help prevent discoloration.
8. Inspect each burner for damage (cracks or holes). If damage is found, order and install a new
burner. Aer installation, make sure that the gas valves are correctly placed inside the ends of the
burner tubes, and check the position of your spark electrode.
WARNING: e location of the burner tube with respect to the orice is vital for safe operation.
Make sure that each gas valve is inside a burner tube before using your grill. If the
gas valve is not inside the burner tube, lighting the burner may cause an explosion
or a re.
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What should I do if my griddle won’t light?
- Turn the gas o at its source, then turn the control knobs OFF. Wait at least ve minutes for the
gas to clear, then retry.
- Check your gas supply and connections.
- Repeat the lighting procedure. If your griddle still fails to operate, turn the gas o at its source, turn
the control knob to OFF, then check the following:
- e burner tubes may be misaligned with the orices. Reposition the burner tubes over
the orices.
- ere may be an obstruction in the gas line orice. Remove the fuel line from the griddle.
Open the gas supply for one second to clear any obstruction from the fuel line. Close o the
gas supply at its source and reconnect the fuel line to the griddle.
WARNING: Do not smoke while clearing the gas line.
- Check for a plugged gas valve orice. Remove the cotter pin at the rear of each burner, then
carefully li each burner up and away from the gas valve orice. Remove the orice from
the gas valve, and gently clear any obstruction with a ne wire. Reinstall all orices, burners,
screws, and cooking components.
- If you suspect an obstruction in the gas valves or manifold, call the Element Customer Support
at (888) 842-3577.
- Check for obstructions in the burner tubes. See “Burner Tubes and Burner Ports” on page 21
for cleaning instructions.
- Make sure that the igniter is aligned correctly with the burner. e gap between the spark
electrode tip and spark receiver should be approximately 3/16 inches wide. Adjust if necessary.
With the gas supply closed and the control knob set to OFF, press the electric igniter cap, and
watch for the presence of a spark at the end of the electrode.
- Inspect the igniter junction box found behind the control panel. Connect loose electric wires to
the junction box, and then try to light the griddle.
- If the griddle still does not light, you may need to purge air from the gas line or reset the
regulator excess gas ow device.
How do I purge air from my gas line and/or reset the regulator excess gas ow device?
See "Purging Air/Resetting Regulator" on page 19 for instructions.
Can I convert my griddle from propane to natural gas?
Yes, Fresno Series models can be converted from propane to natural gas. Visit elementelectronics.com
to learn more about our Natural Gas Conversion Kit.
Are the serial and model numbers of my griddle listed somewhere for future reference?
e silver ETL label is on the center panel under the griddle burner box.
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Why doesn’t the hose and regulator supplied with my griddle t the older propane tank
I’ve used for years?
U.S. Government regulates gas appliances and propane gas tanks. When regulations are changed,
propane gas tank ttings are altered to ensure compliance. If your propane gas tank does not t the hose
and regulator supplied with your new griddle, the tank is outdated and must be replaced.
NOTE: Eective April 1, 2002, all propane gas tanks sold must include an Overll Protection Device
(OPD). is internal device prevents the propane gas tank from being overlled. Tanks without an OPD
valve cannot be relled.
Why won’t my griddle light properly?
- Always light the burner farthest from the fuel source rst. is draws gas across the manifold and
helps prevent air pockets that obstruct gas ow.
- Check your propane gas supply. An empty propane gas tank weighs about 20 pounds. A full tank
weighs about 40 pounds.
- Make sure that all gas connections are secure.
- Reposition the igniter.
- Make sure that the end of each burner tube is properly located over each gas valve orice.
- ere may be an obstruction in the gas line orice. Remove the fuel line from the griddle. Open the
gas supply for one second to clear any obstruction from the fuel line. Close o the gas supply at its
source and reconnect fuel line to the griddle.
- If an obstruction is suspected in the orice or gas valves, call the Element Customer Support
at (888) 842-3577.
WARNING: Do not smoke while clearing the gas line.
WARNING:
Always wear protective gloves and safety glasses when cleaning your griddle.
Turn o the gas supply at the source and disconnect the unit before servicing. To avoid the
possibility of burns, maintenance should be done only when the griddle is cool and o.
- You need to purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas ow device. See
"Purging Air/Resetting Regulator" on page 19 for instructions.
- Opening the tank valve all the way or too quickly triggers the regulator’s safety device to shut
down gas ow, which prevents excessive gas ow to your griddle. Lighting the burner farthest
from the fuel source every time will help eliminate air pockets in the manifold.
Sometimes I hear a humming sound coming from the regulator. What causes this?
e humming sound is gas owing through the regulator. A low volume of sound is normal and will not
interfere with the operation of your griddle. If the humming sound is loud and excessive you need to
purge air from the gas line or reset the regulator excess gas ow device. See "Purging Air/Resetting
Regulator" on page 19 for instructions.
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What causes griddle parts to rust, and what eect does it have on my grill?
- Rusting is a natural oxidation process and will not aect the short-term performance of
your griddle.
- To slow the rusting process on cooking grids, grease the grates before and aer each use. Use
a brush to apply a thin layer of cooking oil or vegetable shortening onto each grate. We do not
suggest spray-type oils unless they are specied for high-temperature cooking. If your cooking
grates are porcelain coated, be sure to coat the entire cooking surface, including the edges and
any areas with chipped porcelain.
- Routine care and maintenance is required to preserve the appearance and corrosion resistance
of stainless steel. Stainless steel can corrode, rust, and discolor under certain conditions. Rust
is caused when regular steel particles in the atmosphere become attached to the stainless steel
surface. Steel particles can also become attached to your griddle if you use steel wool or sti wire
brushes to clean the griddle instead of non-abrasive cloth, sponge, or nylon cleaning tools. In
coastal areas, rust pits can develop on stainless surfaces that cannot be fully removed. Bleach and
other chlorine-based solutions used for household and pool cleaning can also cause corrosion to
stainless steel.
- Weathering, extreme heat, smoke from cooking, and machine oils used in the manufacturing
process of stainless steel can cause stainless steel to turn tan in color. Although there are many
factors which can aect the surface appearances of stainless steel, they do not aect the integrity
of the steel or the performance of the griddle. To help maintain the nish of your griddle, clean
your griddle aer each use.
How and when do I clean the interior cooking components of my grill?
See “Cleaning & Maintaining Your Griddle” on page 20 for instructions on cleaning and maintaining
your griddle.
What causes steel to discolor?
Weathering, extreme heat, smoke from cooking, and machine oils used in the manufacturing process of
steel can cause steel to turn tan in color. Although there are many factors which can aect the surface
appearances of steel, they do not aect the integrity of the steel or the performance of the griddle. To
help maintain the nish of steel, clean your griddle aer each use.
Is it necessary to use a protective cover on my grill?
- To prevent premature rusting of your griddle and its components, cover your griddle when it is
exposed to the elements. Always make sure that your griddle is completely dry before covering it to
prevent moisture buildup.
- If you choose to store your griddle inside, do not place a cover on the griddle. A cover will trap
moisture under the cover and cause premature rusting.
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DIMENSIONS
Assembled Width 60 inches
Assembled Depth 23 inches
Assembled Height 38 inches
Main Cooking Area
(W & D)
600 sq. inches
(35.3" by 17")
MATERIALS
Griddle Material Oil Coated Steel
Finish Gunmetal Gray
PARTS DIAGRAM
1
13
3
7
8
10
11
9
4
2
6
5
21
22
36
34
32
33
30
31
25
27
14
23
37
29
28
15
17
18
20
19
16
26
35
24
12
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PARTS LIST
PARTS LIST
Part # Description QTY Part #
1 Griddle Plate 1 DJ25001-01-01-00
2 Burner 5 DJ24004-01-10
3 Burner Electrode 5 DJ24003-02-28
4 Ignition Wire 5 DJ24004-01-11
5 Heat Shield Pane 1 DJ25001-01-07
6 Right Side shelf 1 DJ25001-03-02-00
7 Clasp 4 DJ24004-01-13
8
Body Side
Panel Right
1 DJ24004-01-05-00
9 Body 1 DJ25001-01-03-00
10
Body Side
Panel Le
1 DJ24004-01-04-00
11 Bottom Pad 4 DJ24003-02-24
12 Le Side Shelf 1 DJ25001-03-01-00
13
Side Shelf
Support Handle
2 DJ25001-03-03-00
14 Protective Pad 4 DJ23008-01-10
15 Body Air Plate 1 DJ24004-01-09
16 Control Panel 1 DJ24004-01-06-00
17 Manifold Tube 1 DJ25001-01-08
18 Control Knob 5 DJ24020S-02-22
19 Knob Seat 5 DJ24020S-02-21
20 Grease Cup 1 DJ24004-01-12-00
Part # Description QTY Part #
21 Bottle Opener 1 DJ24020S-04-03
22 Right Leg 1 DJ24004-02-03-00
23
Regulator with Hose
Assembly
1 DJ42002
24 Center Shelf 1 DJ25001-02-04
25 Gas Tank Bracket 1 DJ24003-03-04-00
26 Gas Tank Hook 1 DJ24003-03-10
27 Le Leg 1 DJ24004-02-02-00
28 Match Holder 1 DJ42002-04-09
29
Le Front Leg
Connector
1 DJ24003-03-06-00
30
Le Rear Leg
Connector
1 DJ24003-03-07-00
31 Leg Support Tube 1 DJ25001-02-01-00
32
Right Front Leg
Connector
1 DJ24003-03-09-00
33
Right Rear Leg
Connector
1 DJ24003-03-08-00
34
Locking Caster
Wheel
4 DJ32003-04-09
35 Flame Tamer 1 DJ25001-01-02
36 Towel Rack 1 DJ24020S
37 Trash Can 1 DJ24020S
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is Product (including any accessories included in the original packaging) as supplied and distributed in
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warnings, and instructions accompanying the Product (“Warranty”) as follows:
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e Warranty covers manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship of the Product encountered
in the normal, non-commercial use of the Product, and does not cover (a) damages or malfunctions
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