# Why is my griddle not igniting?

> If your griddle wont light there are some steps based on the type of ignition system to troubleshoot this          Griddles with batterypowered igniter box

Source: https://help.blackstoneproducts.com/en_us/why-is-my-griddle-not-igniting-BkKj2RobT

Last updated: 2025-11-14T22:40:51.525Z

If your griddle is not igniting, follow these steps to test and adjust your ignition system if necessary.   

## **Step 1: Confirm Manual Ignition**

1.  Slowly turn the propane valve on.
2.  Set burner knobs to low.
3.  Using a long lighter or match and keeping a safe distance, hover the flame over a burner tube hole. 
4.  If your griddle lights manually, continue to Step 2.
    *   If your griddle does not light manually, see: [Why is my griddle not heating](https://help.blackstoneproducts.com/en_us/why-is-my-griddle-not-heating-or-producing-a-low-flame-HJqj2AiZa)?

## **Step 2: Identify Your Ignition Type**

*   ****Electric push-button ignition:**** Your griddle has a battery-powered igniter box with a push-button ignition.  
*   ****Piezo ignition:**** Your griddle has a burner knob that pushes and turns to ignite the griddle.

## **Step 3: Adjust Igniter Needles**

Reference [this step-by-step video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc_btJDb5Ek&list=PLcHfPj67m_HZ9b8818yjlsndDULG7FUsz&index=9) or these instructions:  

1.  Close and disconnect your propane tank.
    *   ****For Electric Push-Button Ignition****: Check that you have a new battery in the ignitor and that the positive (+) side is in contact with the battery cap.  **I****f the spring is not fully extended to the end of the battery, use needle-nose pliers to extend it.** 
2.  Remove the griddle plate. If your unit is larger than a 28", you may need the help of another person
3.  Locate L-shaped igniter needle(s) near or above the burner tubes.![Graphic of igniter needle placement.](https://cdn.kustomerhostedcontent.com/media/64ff24569540cb197ff45b82/8e2cb3579d6df5c6879d54905538e4ce.png)  
    
4.  Position each needle 1/8” to 1/4” above a burner tube hole. Bend the needle slightly with your fingers or gently with pliers.  
5.  Remove your hands and look for a blue spark between the needle and the tube. 
    *   ****For Electric Push-Button Ignition****: push the igniter button to generate a spark.
    *   ****For Piezo ignition:**** push and turn your burner knob to generate a spark.
6.   If there's no spark, move to: [How to troubleshoot my ignition system](https://help.blackstoneproducts.com/en_us/how-to-troubleshoot-my-ignition-system-Bk7NEDviye).