Weber 3400 User Manual

WARNING: Do not try to light this appliance without reading "Lighting" instructions section of this manual.

THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use.

FOR YOUR SAFETY If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flame.

3. Open lid.

4. If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.

WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even though the barbecue is assembled.

FOR YOUR SAFETY

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

2. An LP tank not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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Serial Number

Please use this number in registering your warranty and any correspondence with the factory.

63602 2/95

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WARNINGS

■ Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under or near this barbecue.

■ Improper assembly may be danger ous. Please carefully follo w the assembly instructions in this manual.

■ After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be chec ked for gas leaks

and burner obstructions before using. See instructions in this man ual for correct procedures.

■ Do not operate the Weber Gas Barbecue if there is a gas leak present.

■ Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.

■ Combustible materials should never be within 24 inc hes of the top, bottom, back or sides of your

Weber Gas Barbecue.

■ Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue.

■ Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by children.

■ You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Weber Gas Barbecue. It will be hot during

cooking or cleaning, and should never be left unattended.

■ Should the burners go out during operation, turn all gas v alves off . Open the lid and wait five minutes

before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions.

■ Do not use charcoal or lav a rock in your Weber Gas Barbecue.

■ Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box.

■ Should a grease fire occur , turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.

■ Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners.

■ The Weber Gas Barbecue should be thor oughl y cleaned on a regular basis.

■ LP gas is not natural gas. The conver sion or attempted use of natural gas in an LP unit or LP gas in a

natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.

■ Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation. LP GAS UNITS ONLY:

■ Use the regulator that is supplied with your W eber Gas Barbecue.

■ Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.

■ A dented or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier.

Do not use an LP tank with a damaged valve.

■ Although your LP tank may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the tank should be

transported and stored accordingly.

■ If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the LP tank:

1. Get away from LP tank.

2. Do not attempt to correct the problem y our self .

3. Call your fire department.

DANGER

Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.

WARRANTY

Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Barbecue that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase as follows:

Aluminum Castings, 10 years, Recycled Work Surfaces, 10 years Stainless Steel Flavorizer Bars, 5 years Cooking Grates , 3 years, All Remaining Parts, 5 years,

when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it.

Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR INVOICE.

This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of parts which prove defective under normal use and service and which on examination shall indicate, to Weber's satisfaction, they are defective. Before returning any parts, contact Weber-Stephen Products Co. Customer Service Center. If Weber confirms the defect and approves the claim, Weber will elect to replace such parts without charge. If you are required to return defective parts, transportation charges must be prepaid. Weber will return parts to the purchaser, freight or postage prepaid.

This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to accident, abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication, vandalism, improper installation or improper maintenance or service, or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance, including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes, as set out in this owner's manual.

Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes or tornadoes, discoloration due to exposure to chemicals either directly or in the atmosphere, is not covered by this Limited Warranty.

There are no other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.

Weber is not liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Weber does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale, installation, use, removal, return, or replacement of its equipment; and no such representations are binding on Weber.

This Warranty applies only to products sold at retail.

WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO. Customer Service Center 250 South Hicks Road Palatine, IL 60067-6241 (708) 705-8660 (800) 446-1071

LP Tank

The LP tank manufacturer is responsible for the materials, workmanship and performance of the tank. If the tank has a defect, malfunctions, or you have a question regarding the tank, call the tank manufacturer's customer service center. The phone number is on the warning decal which is permanently attached to the tank. If the tank manufacturer has not resolved the issue to your satisfaction, then call WeberStephen Products Co., Customer Service Center.

© 1995 Weber. Weber, , Flavorizer and Crossover are registered U.S. trademarks; Platinum, Perma-Mount, Gas Catcher, FlameCheck, Steam-N-Chips, Spider Stopper, and Warm-Up are U.S. trademarks of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6266. U.S.A. Genesis Gas Barbecues are covered under the following patent nos.: U.S.A. #4,677,964; 4,727,853; #4,777,927; #4,829,978; #4,860,724; #4,941,817; #4,966,125; #5,070,776; #D293,067; #D316,355; Canada: Rd 1987 Reg. #58,034; #1,279,540; #1,283,586; #1,300,994; #1,300,995. Printed in the U.S.A.

PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES:

Your Weber Gas Barbecue is equipped with a new and improved LP tank connection, that has additional safety features. They are:

1. The connection of the barbecue to the LP tank can be made without the use of tools.

2. The new connection will not permit the flow of gas until a positive gas connection is made.

3. If an accidental fire occurs at the LP tank connection, the flow of gas is stopped by a temperature activated shutoff.

4. If the LP supply hose becomes damaged, cut, punctured, or accidentally fire damaged, the barbecue connection is equipped with an excess flow control that will limit the flow of gas if leakage or a fire occurs.

General Instructions

Your Weber Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. With the Weber Gas Barbecue you can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. The closed lid and Flavorizer Bars produce that "outdoor" flavor in the food.

The Weber Gas Barbecue is portable so you can easily change its location in your yard or on your patio. Portability means you can take your Weber Gas Barbecue with you if you move.

Liquid Propane (LP) gas supply is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel.

■ These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Weber Gas

Barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully before using your Weber Gas Barbecue. Improper assembly can be dangerous.

■ Not for use by children.

■ If there are local codes that apply to portable gas

grills, you will have to conform to them. If there are no local codes, you must conform to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z

223.1.

■ The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber Gas Barbecue must be used. This regulator is set for

10.5 inches of water column (pressure).

■ This Weber Gas Barbecue is designed for use with liquid propane (LP) gas only. Do not use with

natural (piped in city) gas. The valves, orifices, hose and regulator are for LP gas only.

■ Do not use with charcoal fuel.

For Installation in Canada

These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not necessarily comply with the Canadian Installation codes, particularly with piping above and below ground. In Canada the installation of this appliance must comply with local codes and/or Standard CAN/CGA-B149.2 (Installation Code for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment).

Storage

■ The gas must be turned OFF at the LP tank when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use.

■ When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors, the gas supply must be disconnected and the LP

tank stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

■ LP tanks must be stored outdoors in a wellventilated area out of the reach of children.

Disconnected LP tanks must have threaded valve plugs tightly installed and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.

■ When the LP tank is not disconnected from the Weber Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP tank

must be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

Operating area

WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway or any other enclosed area.

■ Never use your Weber Gas Barbecue under an unprotected combustible roof or overhang.

■ Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.

■ Do not use combustible materials within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of the grill.

■ The entire cooking box gets hot when in use. Do not leave unattended.

■ Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surface.

■ Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors and liquids, such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and

combustible materials.

■ Never store an extra (spare) LP tank under or near the Weber Gas Barbecue.

Lighting

Note - The following are general lighting instructions for the Weber Gas Barbecue, the illustrations shown may

not be of your model.

Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel.

Crossover Ignition System

Note - The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Front burner with a spark from the igniter electrode inside the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber. You generate the energy for the spark by pushing the Crossover Ignition Button until it clicks.

WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized replacement manifold assembly. Order from WeberStephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer.

Figure 1

Crossover Ignition System

1) Open the lid. Figure 1.

2) Check that the fuel scale reads more than “E”.

Note - E = empty; F = full.

3) Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF. (Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise.)

WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in the OFF position before turning on the LP tank valve. If they are not in the OFF position, when you turn on the LP tank valve, the excess flow control will activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP tank. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP tank valve and burner control knobs and start over.

4) Turn the tank on by turning the tank valve counterclockwise.

5) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START/HI.

WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue. Keep your face and body at least one foot away from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue.

6) Push the Crossover Ignition Button several times, so it clicks each time.

7) Check that the burner is lit by looking through the matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box.

WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the Front burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match.

8) After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other burners.

Note - Always light the FRONT burner first. The other burners ignite from the FRONT burner.

To Extinguish

Turn gas supply OFF at the source, then push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER

Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

DANGER

When the excess flow control is activated, a small amount of gas is still flowing to the burners. After turning OFF the tank and burner control knobs, wait at least 5 minutes for the gas to clear before attempting to light the barbecue. Failure to do so may result in an explosive flameup which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

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