Flat Top Questions
The seasoning process is the black magic of Flat Top ownership. If you've ever owned cast iron cookware, you're probably already familiar with the term. For the uninitiated, "seasoning" refers to a natural chemical reaction where oil and fat are...
The first step to mastering cooking on the Flat Top is to learn the specific settings for your stove to achieve the desired cooking temperatures. One of the most surprising things that people sometimes learn is that the settings on the knobs for...
Problem Some stoves have curved sides that prevent the drip tray from sliding far enough forward to sit beneath the drain holes of the flat top correctly. Solution Elevating the drip tray using the 1/2” Spacer allows the drip tray to be positioned...
The Flat Top Kits configured for glass stoves include a triangle drip tray that is specifically designed to "wedge" between the two front burners on glass stoves. The reason for this different Drip Tray from the standard rectangle shape shipped...
What is warpage? It's a natural property of metals that they will expand in all directions when heated. On a large piece of metal like the Flat Top, if some portion of the surface has a different temperature than the surrounding metal it will push...
It's important to make sure that all of your gas burners are receiving enough airflow and are staying lit and working properly with the Flat Top installed. If you're experiencing issues with your gas burners not staying lit there are a couple of...
Problem: Some stove designs leave the plastic push-button controls exposed to heat damage from high temperature cooking when using the Flat Top. Solution: We offer an optional accessory Heat Shield to protect the plastic controls from heat damage....
Cause The Flat Tops are made from Mild Steel that contains iron. When iron is exposed to water it reacts with oxygen in the air to form rust. Seasoning your Flat Top is the most important step in protecting the steel from rust along with a fresh...
Avoid the smoke - As the name alludes, the smoking point is the temperature at which a fat or oil begins to smoke. Sure, smoke is pesky, but that's not the only reason why you should be concerned. Heated past its smoke point, that fat starts to...
PLEASE NOTE: The following instructions apply only to the Steelmade Cookware Griddle Upgrade for Blackstone or Camp Chef griddles. Refer to the original manufacturer’s instrustions on how to operate and care for the grill itself. Steelmade does...
Cause The Flat Tops are made from Mild Steel that contains iron. When iron is exposed to water in the form of rain or humidity it reacts with oxygen in the air to form rust. Seasoning your Flat Top is the most important step in protecting the...
If your gas stovetop has low profile grates like those shown here or your stovetop is built into a corner or between cabinets you may experience an issue where the airflow is restricted while using the Flat Top that prevents proper ignition of the...
Setup After removing the Flat Top from the packaging, wash the top surface with hot water and a small amount of dish soap using a nylon dish scrubber or equivalent. Blot dry immediately with a lint-free rag or cloth. Turn your cooktop burners to...
We do not recommend using pots and pans on the Flat Top for two reasons. First, it is far less efficient than placing the pot directly on top of the burner and will take much longer to bring water or sauce to a boil. Second, a large pot of water...
The seasoning process is the black magic of Flat Top ownership. If you've ever owned cast iron cookware, you're probably already familiar with the term. For the uninitiated, "seasoning" refers to a natural chemical reaction where oil and fat are...
No, unfortunately the way induction stoves work prevent the Flat Top in its current design from working properly. The Flat Top is made from ferrous (magnetic) steel so they're made from the right material to work with induction stoves. However,...
Every flat top grill from the highest quality commercial models used in top restaurants to cheap electric griddles sold in local department stores has hot spots directly above the heating elements. The real question is how evenly is the heat...
We do not recommend using the smaller Flat Top sizes on glass ceramic cooktops. The size and configuration of burners on glass cooktops varies so much from model to model that it is impossible to standardize a Flat Top to work well on all of the...
It's obvious that custom Flat Tops may differ in appearance from our standard Flat Tops. For example, depending on your stove's design it may be necessary to position the drain holes in a different location to function correctly. When we receive a...
This is probably the number one question we get, and the simple answer is no. The Flat Tops (excluding the PRO Series) have a unique 5-degree front lip formed as a single piece across the front of the Flat Top with no welding. While subtle, this...
A common question we get about the Steelmade Flat Top is "Won't there be hot spots on the Flat Top directly above the burners?" The truth is that every make, model, and style of cookware will have at least one hot spot directly above the heat...
One of my favorite things about the Flat Top is how easy it is to clean. After a big meal, instead of dealing with several pots and pans in the sink, there's just one thing to deal with. While it's still warm after cooking with the burners off,...
The rectangular drip tray measures 3-5/8" wide x 7-1/8" long x 1/2" tall and holds 8 oz of liquid. It's large enough to hold the grease from 2 meals prepared for a family of 4 on average. The triangular drip tray measures 3-5/8" wide x 7-1/8" long...
We are often asked what kind of steps are involved to make a Flat Top - it's quite a process! We special order domestic steel that is certified made in America from a supplier in Kansas City. This is important to us not only because we believe in...
The design of your custom Flat Top is based on the dimensions you provide, so it is critical to provide accurate measurements for proper fitment and performance. Do not list the manufacturer's measurements, please take the time to physically...
What to do: When submitting a photo for a Custom Flat Top or for our Fitment Checker, it is very important that we have a clear photograph of your stove/grill so that we can ensure we see everything we need. Please include a clear top down photo...
The Steelmade Flat Top is compatible with radiant heat glass ceramic cooktops but will not work with the newer induction style stoves. The Flat Top is made from ferrous (magnetic) steel so they're made from the right material to work with...
No problem! We make many custom Flat Tops and are happy to get one for you too. We have an entire product page dedicated to Custom Flat Tops. Check it out here: https://steelmadeusa.com/collections/flat-top-grills/products/flat-top-grill-custom-size
Sizing Due to the machinery used to create Custom Flat Tops, we are limited to an overall size of 36" by 24". If your stove is larger than 36", we do offer different sizes that can cover 2, 4, or 6 burners of your stove (please reference drain...
We use 2 types of steel in the manufacturing of our products: 3/16" steel sheets for our original Flat Top, Junior Flat Top, and Slim Flat Top. 3/8" steel plate for the PRO Series Flat Top. The processing and handling of sheet and plate metal from...
What you’ll need: Water 800 grit WetorDry sand paper or an orbital sander Steel wool Rectangle sponge Instructions: Heat Flat Top on medium heat for about 20 minutes to loosen any flaky seasoning - Turn off Flat Top. Using the food scrape or some...
Our team is trained to differentiate between "scratches" and "surface marks" during fabrication and shipping of our steel products. We define "scratches" as anything you can get a fingernail to catch on and are quite rare and should be pulled from...
It's not unusual for people to use the same term to describe very different cooktops in the kitchen. Steelmade Flat Tops are designed specifically to work on standard 30" Gas and Electric (coil or glass) Ranges. If you have a drop-in cooktop on...
Having a dedicated, standalone flat top grill like a Blackstone is a great option for some people. However, there are some drawbacks to consider including the cost of a second grill, additional propane expense, and lost patio space. Many people...
We offer a lifetime replacement warranty on the Flat Top guaranteeing it against any defects in material or workmanship. Steelmade Cookware is warranted to the purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of purchase....
They're manufactured from similar materials, which gives them similar function, abilities, limitations and care requirements. The Steelmade Flat Top and Cast Iron Skillets are both made from iron-carbon alloys. The key difference is the amount of...
This color change is known as "seasoning." It functions the same as cast iron, which is actually initially silver (same as mild steel like the Flat Top) until seasoned. As you continue to cook on the Flat Top, it will grow darker, which is what...
The Flat Top can rust if it's not treated properly. You never want to stick it in the dishwasher or leave it to soak in a sink. If you're familiar with how to treat cast iron, then the Flat Top is no different. Oil is your friend, and as long as...
What is warpage? It's a natural property of metals that they will expand in all directions when heated. On a large piece of metal like the Flat Top, if some portion of the surface has a different temperature than the surrounding metal it will push...
Determining Fitment. The best way to determine which Flat Top will work with your stove/cooktop/grill is to go through our Product Finder Quiz or to use the Fitment Checker. By answering a few questions, our Product Finder Quiz can steer you toward t
Can the Flat Top be Used Interchangeably on Gas/Glass/Electric Coil Stoves?. The standard Flat Tops themselves are made from the same material, with the only differences being the drip tray shapes (rectangle for electric coil, slanted for gas, and tr
Do I Need to Season the Flat Top if I Ordered it Pre-Seasoned?. This is a very common question that we get. If you choose to order the Flat Top pre-seasoned, it is not necessary to start the seasoning process again before use. We do recommend wiping
Can the Flat Top be Used Both Indoors and Outdoors?