A member asked what the elongated slots on both side walls of a Blackstone 22-inch griddle are for, located near the hood pivot area. Members compared several Blackstone sizes and models, and the most likely explanation was that the slots are used on some versions for removable or alternate lid pivots, with one member noting that a 36-inch lid has bolts that slide into similar slots. Other members reported lift-off lids or 22-inch models that do not use or even have those slots, so the...
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A member asked what the elongated slots on both side walls of a Blackstone 22-inch griddle are for, located near the hood pivot area. Members compared several Blackstone sizes and models, and the most likely explanation was that the slots are used on some versions for removable or alternate lid pivots, with one member noting that a 36-inch lid has bolts that slide into similar slots. Other members reported lift-off lids or 22-inch models that do not use or even have those slots, so the feature appears to vary by model.
The original poster later asked whether members cook with the cover open or closed, since the manual says not to cook with it closed. Responses were mixed: most said they usually cook with the lid open, sometimes using a basting cover or briefly closing the lid at controlled temperatures for foods like burgers. The discussion also touched on Blackstone maintenance, seasoning, grease cleanup, uneven heating on some 17-inch units, wind shields, and leveling feet, with no single conclusion beyond the slots likely being for lid-related hardware on certain models.
