Weber 3400 User Manual
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PLATINUM™3400 Series
Natural Gas Barbecue
Owner's Manual
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions
must be left with the owner and the owner
should keep them for future use.
W ARNING: Follo w all leak chec k procedures
carefully in this manual prior to barbecue
operation. Do this even if barbecue was
dealer assembled.
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.
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.
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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.
WARNINGS
Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under or near this barbecue.
Improper assembly ma y be dangerous. Please carefully f ollow the assemb ly instructions in this manual.
After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks
and burner obstructions before using. See instructions in this manual f or 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 inches 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 cooking bo x.
Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by children.
You should exer cise reasonab le 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 valves off . Open the lid and wait five min utes
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 v alves or burners.
The Weber Gas Barbecue should be thoroughl y cleaned on a regular basis.
LP gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in an LP unit or LP gas in a
natural gas unit is dangerous and will void y our warranty.
Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.
LP GAS UNITS ONLY:
Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber 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 chec ked 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 your self .
3. Call your fire department.
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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,
Cooking Grates and Flavorizer Bars, 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 your local dealer . If y our dealer confirms
the defect and approv es the claim, Weber will
repair or replace such part without charge and
return it to you freight or postage prepaid.
This Limited Warranty does not co ver 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
(800) 446-1071
WARRANTY
© 1997 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.
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PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
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Contents
WARNINGS................................................................. 2
Warranty & Patents .................................................. 3-4
General Instructions .................................................... 6
Assembly................................................................ 7-27
Operating Instructions
Lighting........................................................ 28-30
Cooking............................................................. 31
Storage and/or Nonuse..................................... 31
Cleaning............................................................ 31
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Annual Maintenance......................................... 32
General Maintenance .................................. 33-35
Troubleshooting........................................... 36-37
Parts Listing............................................................... 39
FEATURES:
a) Convenient tables and racks.
b) Heavy gauge porcelain-on-steel lid seals in heat.
c) Rapid read thermometer for precision cooking.
d) Heavy gauge steel Flavorizer Bars vaporize just the
right amount of drippings for flavoring.
e) Separate burners for temperature control.
f) Crossover Ignition System with Gas Catcher Ignition
Chamber.
g) Weber Warm-Up Basket for additional cooking or
warming space.
h) Locking casters for additional portability.
i) Side burner for making sauces, gravies, etc.,while
main grill is in use.
j) Enclosed storage area.
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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.
The natural 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.
■ This Weber Gas Barbecue is designed for natural
(piped in city) gas only. Do not use Liquid Propane
(LP) bottled gas.The valves, orifices and hose are for
natural gas only.
■ Do not use with charcoal fuel.
■ Check that the area under the control panel and the
bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct
the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
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-B149.1 (Installation
Code for Natural Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment).
Storage
■ The gas must be turned OFF at the natural gas supply
when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use.
■ When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors, the
gas supply must be disconnected.
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.
Gas supply testing
■ Disconnect your Weber Gas Barbecue when the gas
supply is being tested at high pressures. This
appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
■ Turn off your Weber Gas Barbecue when the gas
supply is being tested at low pressures. This appliance
must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any
pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at the
pressure equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
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Assembly
Tools needed
Screwdrivers, regular
and Phillips
Hammer
7/16, 5/8, 11/16 and 3/4 inch open-end or
two adjustable wrenches
Pliers
Block of wood
Supplies needed
You will need a soap and water solution to check for gas
leaks. (See Step "Check for gas leaks.")
Note - The hardware size of nuts, bolts and scre ws is given.
For example "1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt" means a bolt 1/4 inch in
diameter with 20 threads to the inch, 2 inches long. On a
small screw for example, "6-32 x 1/2 inch screw" means a
number 6 screw, with 32 threads to the inch, 1/2 inch long.
Step 1
Check package contents
Cooking box
(assembly)
Lid
(assembly)
Bottom tray
Front panel
Two accessory trays
Control panel
Work table
Hose
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Left frame
Wheel frame
Brace panel
Five long Flavorizer Bars
Eight short Flavorizer Bars
Two wheels
Frame connector
Frame connector with bushings
Axle
Warm-Up Basket
Spacer bracket
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Two swing tables
Left end panel (#1)
Panels and doors are
identified with removable
stickers. Please leave on
during assembly.
Three back panels (#2)
Right end panel (#3)
Left hand glass door
assembly (LH)
Two right hand glass door
assemblies (RH)
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Left hand slide bar assembly
Assembly consists of:
Left hand slide bar
Support rod
Slide
Right hand slide bar assembly
Assembly consists of:
Right hand slide bar
Support rod
Slide
Side burner assembly
Burner grate
Side burner knob
Two side burner locks
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Right frame
Caster frame
Warming rack
Two cooking grates
Catch pan holder
Catch pan
Two drip pans
Thermometer
Five 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts
(actual size)
1/4-20 x 1 1/2 inch bolt
(actual size)
Seven 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts
(actual size)
1/4-20 wing nut
(actual size)
1/4-20 keps nut
1/4-20 hex nut
(actual size)
Two hair pin cotters
Two swing table end brackets
Two Phillips screws/washers
Check contents of hardware packs
Four 10-24 x 1 3/4 inch machine screws
(actual size)
Twenty two 1/4 inch nylon washers
(actual size)
Four 10-24 hex nuts
(actual size)
Three burner control knobs
Three tool holders
Four tubing plugs
(two are spares)
Two casters
Manifold bracket
Two wheel hubcaps
(actual size)
Two hinge pins
(hardware size: 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin)
(actual size)
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Step 2
Assemble wheels
You will need: axle, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels, wheel
frame, hammer and a block of wood.
Place one end of the axle on the block of wood (or other
protected surface). Tap on one hubcap.
Put one wheel on the axle, WEBER side toward the
hubcap. Slide the axle through the frame. Add the other
wheel, WEBER side out. Tap on the hubcap. Figure 1.
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Step 3
Assemble frame
You will need: left frame, right frame, two nylon washers,
two 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts and a 7/16 inch wrench.
Note - Work on carpeted area (on grass, or on one of the
boxes) to protect the finish during frame assembly.
Put the frame pieces so the leg tabs are up. Put the right
frame to your right and left frame to your left. Figure 2.
Slip the two frame halves together with the tabs inside,
until the tabs of the right frame are inside the left frame
and the holes align. Figure 2 (a).
Slip washers over bolts; insert and tighten bolts. (If you try
to insert a bolt and there are no holes, you have the left
frame turned the wrong way. Turn the left frame around.)
Figure 2 (b).
Left frame
Leg tabs
Frame tabs
Figure 2
(a)
(b)
Right frame
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Step 5
Complete frame assembly
You will need: partial frame assembly, one frame
connector with bushings, one frame connector without
bushings, four 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts, four nylon washers
and a 7/16 inch wrench.
Hold the frame connector, bushing side down, between
the caster and wheel frame, above the front panel. Add
nylon washers to the bolts, put the bolts through the frame
and screw into the frame connector. Tighten.
The second frame connector has no bushings, place it
between the caster frame and the wheel frame. Add a
nylon washer to the bolt, put the bolts through the frame
and screw into the frame connector. Tighten. Figure 4.
Figure 4
Bushings down
Step 4
Continue frame assembly
You will need: frame assembly, wheel frame assembly,
front panel, caster frame, four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, four
nylon washers and a 7/16 inch wrench.
Place the caster frame onto the tabs of the left frame with
the dimple to the inside. Figure 3. Place the wheel frame
onto the tabs of the right frame with the dimple to the
inside. Figure 3.
The leg tabs must be on the inside of the frames.
Add front panel with the hole down and to your right. Add
the washers to the bolts, insert in the holes as shown.
Only start the bolts at the wheel frame, figure 3 (a) & (b),
and tighten the bolts at the caster frame.
Dimples to
the inside
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Only start
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Caster
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Wheel
frame
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(b)
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