Weber 396001Q Owner’s Manual

LP Gas Grill Owner's Guide
You must read this Owners Guide

before operating your gas grill

A_DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flames.

3. Open lid

4. If odor continues, keep away

from the appliance and

immediately call your gas

supplier or your fire department.

Leaking gas may cause a fire or

explosion which can cause
serious bodily injury or death,
or damage to property.

A_ WARNING

1. Do not store spare liquid

propane cylinder within 10 feet

(3m) of this appliance.

2. Do not store or use gasoline or

other flammable liquids or
vapors within 25 feet (8m)
of this appliance.

WARNING: Follow all leak-check

procedures carefully in this
manual prior to grill operation.
Do this even if the grill was

dealer-assembled.

NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These
instructions must be left with the

owner and the owner should keep
them for future use.

THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS

DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE
ONLY.

WARNING: Do not try to light

this appliance without reading
the "Lighting" Instructions

section of this manual.

A_DANGERS

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.

A_WARNINGS

A_ Do not store a spare or dis-

connected propane cylinder
under or near this grill.

A_ Improper assembly may be

dangerous. Please carefully

follow the assembly

instructions in this manual.

A_ After a period of storage,

and/or nonuse, the Weber _gas
grill should be checked for gas

leaks and burner obstructions
before use. See instructions
in this manual for correct

procedures.

A_ Do not operate the Weber ®gas

grill if there is a gas leak
present.

A_ Do not use a flame to check for

gas leaks.

A_ Combustible materials should

never be within 24 inches of the
top, bottom, back or sides of

your Weber ®gas grill.

A_ Your Weber ®gas grill should

never be used by children.
Accessible parts of the grill
may be very hot. Keep young
children away while it is in use.

A_ You should exercise reasonable

care when operating your
Weber _ gas grill. It will be hot
during cooking or cleaning

and should never be left
unattended, or moved while
in operation.

A_ Should the burner go out while

in operation, turn the gas valve
off. Open the lid and wait five
minutes before attempting to
relight, using the lighting

instructions.

A_ Do not use charcoal or lava

rock in your Weber _ gas grill.

A_ Never lean over an open grill or

place hands or fingers on the

front edge of the cooking box.

A_ Should a grease fire occur, turn

off the burner and leave lid
closed until fire is out.

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A_ Do not enlarge valve orifice or

burner ports when cleaning the
valve or burner.

A_ The Weber _ gas grill should be

thoroughly cleaned on a
regular basis.

A_ Propane gas is not natural gas.

The conversion or attempted
use of natural gas in a propane
unit or propane gas in a natural
gas unit is dangerous and will
void your warranty.

A_ Do not attempt to disconnect

any gas fitting while your grill
is in operation.

A_ Use heat-resistant grill mitts or

gloves when operating the grill.

A_ Keep any electrical supply cord

away from any heated surfaces.

A_ Combustion byproducts

produced when using this
product contain chemicals

known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.

A_ Do not use this grill unless all

parts are in place.The unit
must be properly assembled
according to the instructions
outlined in the "Assembly

Instruction" section of the
Owner's Guide.

A_ Do not use the Weber ° QTMgrill

in a vehicle trunk, station
wagon, mini-van, sport utility

vehicle(SUV), or recreational
vehicle(RV).

A_ Use the regulator that is

supplied with your Weber ®
gas grill.

A_ Do not attempt to disconnect

the gas regulator or any gas
fitting while your grill is in
operation.

A_ If you see, smell or hear the

hiss of escaping gas from the
propane cylinder:

1. Move away from

propane cylinder.

2. Do not attempt to
correct the

problem yourself.

3. Call your fire
department.

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1. Lid / Couvercle / Tapa

2.1/4 - 20 x 1 1/2 inch Stainless Steel

Pan Head Phillips Screw 1

Vis Phillips & t_te bombee large en acier

inoxydable de 0,6 - 50 x 4 cm (1/4 - 20 x 1 1/2 pc)

Tornillo Phillips de cabeza armada de 2

acero inoxidable 1/4 - 20 x 1 1/2 pulgadas 3

3. Handle Spacer

Entretoise de poignee 4

Espaciador del asa

4. Handle
Poign_e

Espaciador del asa

5. Gas Catcher 5
Collecteur de gaz

Recolector de gas 6

6. Igniter Wire - Black
Fil d'allumeur - Noir

Cable de encendido - Negro

7. Igniter Wire - White
Fil d'allumeur - Blanc

Cable de encendido - Blanco

8. Left Folding Side Table

Table lat_rale gauche pliante

Mesa lateral plegable izquierda

9. Side Handle
Poign_e laterale gauche

Asa lateral plegable

10.1/4 - 20 x 1 inch Stainless Steel
Phillips Pan Head Screw

Vis Phillips & t_te cylindrique large en 9
acier inoxydable de 0,6 & 50 x 2,5 cm
(1/4 - 20 x 1 pc)
Tornillo de cabeza plana Phillips de

acero inoxidable 1/4 - 20 x 1 pulgs 10

11.1/4 - 20 x 1/2 inch Stainless Steel Hex Bolt
Boulon hexagonal en acier inoxydable de 11

0,6 & 50 cmx 1,25 cm (1/4 - 20 x 1/2 pc) 12

Perno hexagonal de acero inoxidable
de 1/4 - 20 x 1/2 pulgs 13

12. Igniter / Allumeur / Encendedor

13. Igniter Shield
Boitier d'allumeur

Caja del encendedor

14. Disposable Drip Pan 14
Contenant jetable

Recipientes para escurrimientos desechables

15. Catch Pan / Lechefrge / Recipiente recibidor 15

16. Cooking Grate
Grille de cuisson

Parrilla de cocci6n

17.1/4 - 20 Stainless Steel Hex Nut
Ecrou hexagonal en acier inoxydable de 0,6 & 50 cm (1/4 - 20)

Tuerca hexagonal de acero inoxidable 1/4 - 20 pulgs

18.1/4 Inch Stainless Steel Washer
Rondelle en acier inoxydable de 0,6 cm (1/4 pc)
Arandela de acero inoxidable de 1/4 pulgs

19. Burner Tube / Tube de brQleur / Clavija de bisagra

20. Cotter Pin / Goupille fendue / Asa

21. Hinge Pin / Axe de charniere / Tubo del quemador

22. Cookbox / Cute / Estuche para estufa

23. Cookbox Bracket
Support de cuve

Soporte del estuche para estufa

24. Rear Frame Legs
Pieds de ch&ssis arriere

Paras posteriores del marco

25. Right Folding Side Table
Table lat_raie droite pliante
Mesa lateral plegable derecha

26. Tool Storage Bar
Barre d'entreposage d'outils
Barra para almacenamiento

de herramientas

27. Cylinder Holder
Bague de bouteille

Arc del cilindro

28. Stainless Steel Flat Washer
Rondelle plate en acier inoxydable

Arandela plana de acero inoxidable

29. K40 x 1/2 Inch Screw
Vis K4O x 1,25 cm

Perno K40 x 1/2 pulgs

30. Front Frame Legs
Pieds de ch&ssis avant

Paras delanteras del marco

31. Valve/Regulator Assembly
Ensemble robinet/detendeur

Ensamble de valvula/regulador

32. Control Panel
Panneau de commande
Panel de control

33. Control Knob
Manette de reglage

Perilla de control

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Cooking Grate - 1

Lid - 1
Tapa - 1

Couvercle - 1

Cotter Pin - 2
Asa - 2 Disposable Drip Pan - 2
Goupiile fendue - 2 Recipientes para escurrimientos

Stainless Steel Pan Head Phillips Screw

(1/4 - 20 x 1 1/2" Screw) - 2
Tornillo Phillips de cabeza armada de acero

inoxidable 1/4 - 20 x 1 1/2 pulgadas - 2

Vis Phillips & t_te cylindrique large en acier

inoxydable de 0,6 & 50 x 2,5 cm (1/4 - 20 x 1 pc) - 2

desechables - 2
Contenant jetable - 2

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Hinge Pin - 2
Tubo del quemador - 2
Axe de charniere - 2

Parrilla de cocci6n - 1
Grille de cuisson - 1

Catch Pan - 1

Recipiente recibidor - 1
Lechefrite - 1

Handle Spacer - 2
Espaciador del asa - 2

Entretoise de poign_e - 2

Control Knob - 1
Perilla de control - 1
Manette de reglage - 1

Handle- 1

Pasador - 1
Poignee - 1

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If you have questions or need advice regarding

your grill or it's safe operation, please call our toll-
free hotline [phone] and a Weber Q+M

Your Weber + gas grill is a portable outdoor

cooking appliance. With the Weber + gas grill you
can grill, grill, roast and bake with results that are
difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen
appliances. The closed lid produces that

"outdoor" flavor in the food.

The Weber + gas grill is portable so you can easily

change its location in your yard or on your patio.
Portability means you can take your Weber + gas

grill with, if you move. Propane 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

grill. Please read the instructions carefully
before using your Weber _gas grill. 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/NFPA54.

• The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber _
gas grill must be used. This regulator is set for
11 inches of water column (pressure).

• This Weber _ gas grill is designed for use with
propane gas only. Do not use with natural

(piped in city) gas. The valve and regulator is for
Propane gas only.

• Do not use with charcoal fuel.

• This Weber _ gas grill is not intended for
commercial use.

• The use of alcohol, prescription or non-
prescription drugs may impair the consumers

ability to properly assemble or safely operate
the appliance.

• This Webe¢_gas grill is not intended for and
should never be used as a heater.

• Do not leave the Webe¢ _gas grill unattended.
Keep children and pets away from the Weber _
gas grill at all times.

• 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 Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code.

Storage and/or Nonuse

• When the Weber _ gas grill is not in use, the
propane cylinder must be IS CONNECTED
and the propane cylinder stored outdoors in
a well-ventilated space.

• The Webe¢ _ gas grill should be checked for gas
leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes
before using. (See Sections: "General
Maintenance and Annual Maintenance.")

• The Spider/Insect Screen should also be
checked for any obstructions. (See Section:
"Annual Maintenance.")

Operating

z_ WARNING: Only use this grill outdoors in a

well-ventilated area. Do not use in a
garage, building, breezeway or any other

enclosed area.

z_ WARNING: Your Weber _gas grill shall not

be used under an unprotected combustible
roof or overhang.

z_ WARNING: Your Weber _gas grill is not

intended to be installed in or on
recreational vehicles and/or boats.

z_ WARNING: Do not use the grill within

24 inches of combustible materials, top,
bottom, back or sides of the grill.

/k WARNING: The entire cooking box gets hot

when in use. Do not leave unattended.

z_ WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord

away from any heated surface.

z_ WARNING: Keep the cooking area clear of

flammable vapors and liquids such as
gasoline, alcohol, etc., and combustible

materials.

/k WARNING: Never store an extra (spare)

Propane cylinder under or near the Weber _
gas grill.

A_WARNING: When cooking, the appliance

must be on a level, stable surface in an
area clear of combustible material. An

asphalt surface (blacktop) may not be
acceptable for this purpose.

Cooking

Getting started: Refer to your Q+MCards
grilling guide.

To light the grill: Refer to the lighting instructions

in this owners manual and printed on the fold out
tables of your grill.

To preheat the grill: Light the Weber Q+M

according the lighting instructions in this owners
manual. Close the lid and turn the Burner Control

Knob to Start/Hi. Preheat the grill for 5-10
minutes (depending on conditions such as air
temperature and wind). Once the grill is
preheated, set the Burner Control knob to the
setting specified in the recipe or suggested in the
Q+MCards grilling guide.

Note: Wind and weather may require adjustment
of the burner control knob to obtain the correct

cooking temperature.

If the burner goes out during cooking, open the
lid, turn off the burner, and wait five minutes

before relighting.
Drippings and grease: Excess drippings and

grease will collect in the catch pan in the slide-
out bottom tray (located on the underside of the
grill). Disposable Weber drip pans are available
that fit the catch pan.

/k WARNING: Check the catch pan and the

bottom of the grill for grease build-up
before each use. Remove excess grease to
avoid a fire in the bottom of the grill.

/k WARNING: Do not move theWeber _ QTm

when operating or while the grill is hot.

Cleaning

/k WARNING: Turn your Weber ®gas grill OFF

and wait for it to cool before cleaning.

For availability of replacement cooking grate
contact the Customer Service Representative in

your region using the contact information sheet

provided with your manual.
Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water

solution to clean, then rinse with water.

/k CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner,

abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers)
cleaners that contain citrus products,
or abrasive cleaning pads on grill or

cart surfaces.

Slide out Bottom tray - Remove excess grease,
then wash with warm soapy water, then rinse

Cooking grate - Clean with a suitable brass
bristle brush. As needed, remove from grill
and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse

with water.
Catch apan- Disposable foil trays are available,

or you can line the catch pan with aluminum foil.

To clean the catch pan, wash with warm soapy

water, then rinse.
Inside cookinq Box - Brush any debris off of

burner tubes. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER
PORTS (OPENINGS). Wash inside of cooking

box with warm soapy water and a water rinse.
Inside Lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with

paper towel to prevent grease build-up. Flaking
built-up grease resembles paint flakes.

Fold out work tables - Wash with a soft cloth and
a soap and water solution.

Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral
spirits or xylene. Rinse well after cleaning.

Fold out work tables are not to be used as
cutting boards.

Weber e Spider/Insect screens
Your Weber + gas grill, as well as any outdoor gas

appliance, is a target for spiders and other
insects. They can nest in the venturi section(I) of

the burner tube. This blocks the normal gas flow,

and can cause the gas to flow
back out of the air (1)

shutter. This could
result in a fire in and

around the air shutter,

cous+ngser,ous

damage to your grill.

The burner tube air shutter is fitted with a

stainless steel screen(I) to prevent spiders and
other insects access to the burner tubes through
the air shutter openings. We recommend that you
inspect the Spider/Insect screen at least once a

year. Also inspect and clean the the Spider/Insect

screen if any of the following symptoms should
ever occur:

1) The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner
flames appearing yellow and lazy.

2) Grill does not reach temperature.

3) Grill heats
unevenly.

4) One or more of

the burners do

not ignite.

/k DANGER

Failure to correct
the above mention-
ed symptoms may

result in a fire,
which can cause

serious bodily
injury or death,
and cause damage
to property.

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

Inspection and cleaning of the Spider/Insect screen

To inspect the spider/insect screen, remove the

control panel. If there is dust or dirt on the screen,
remove the burner for cleaning the screen. Brush

the spider/inspect screen, lightly, with a soft bristle

brush (i.e. an old toothbrush).

/k CAUTION: Do not clean the spider/insect

screen with hard or sharp tools. Do not
dislodge the spider/insect screen or enlarge

the screen openings.

Main Burner Cleaning Procedure

Turn off the gas supply. Remove the burner.

(See Replacing Burner Tube.)
Look inside the burner with a flashlight.
Clean the inside of the burner with a wire (a
straightened-out coat hanger will work).

Check for gas leaks

After a period of nonuse, we recommend that you

perform the following maintenance procedures for

your safety.

• Inspect the burner for correct flame pattern.
Clean if necessary, following the procedures

outlined in the "General Maintenance" section of

this manual.

• Check all gas fittings for leaks.

./k WARNING: You should check for gas leaks

every time you disconnect and reconnect a

gas fitting. Note: All factory-made connections
have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks.

The burners have been flame tested. As a

safety precaution however, you should recheck
all fittings for leaks before using your Weber _
gas grill. Shipping and handling may have
loosened or damaged a gas fitting.

/k WARNING: Perform these leak checks even

if your grill was dealer- or store-assembled.

You will need a soap and water solution and a rag

or brush to apply it. To perform leak checks make
sure the Burner is in the off position and turn on
gas supply.

/k WARNING: Do not ignite burner while leak

checking.

Lightly tap the burner to get debris and dirt out of
the burner tube. Once the spider/insect screen

and burner is clean replace the burner, if the
spider/insect screen becomes damaged or cannot
be cleaned, call Weber-Stephen Products
Customer Service for replacement parts.

Main Burner Flame Pattern

The Weber e gas grill burner has been factory set
for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct
flame pattern is shown.

Check and clean the air shutter opening at the
ends of the burner. Check and clean the valve
orifice at the base of the valve. Use a Steel bristle

brush to clean outside of burner. This is to make
sure all the burner ports are fully open.

Check for leaks by wetting the connections with
the soap and water solution and watching for
bubbles, if bubbles form, or if a bubble grows,

there is a leak. Note: Since some leak test

solutions, including soap and water, may be
slightly corrosive, all connections should be rinsed

with water after checking for leaks.

Check:

1) Regulator to propane cylinder connection.

/k WARNING: If there is a leak at connection

(1), remove propane cylinder. Do not operate
grill. Use a different propane cylinder and
recheck for leaks with soap and water
solution. If a leak persists after retightening

the propane cylinder, turn OFF the gas.

DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL. Contact the
Customer Service Representative in your

region using the contact information sheet
provided with your manual.

Check:

2) Valve to-regulator connections.

/k WARNING: If there is a leak at connection

(2) turn OFF the gas, DO NOT OPERATE THE
GRILL, Contact the Customer Service

Representative in your region using the
contact information sheet provided with
your manual,

1) Burner tube

2) Tips occasionally
flicker yellow

3) Light blue

4) Dark blue

If the flames do not

appear to be uniform throughout the burner tube,
follow the burner cleaning procedures.

/k CAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports

when cleaning.

A_ DANGER

Do not use an open flame to check

for gas leaks. Be sure there are no

sparks or open flames in the area
while you check for leaks. Sparks

or flames will result in a fire or
explosion, which can cause serious

bodily injury or death, and damage

to property. _ _____/_

When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply
OFF at the source and rinse connections

with water.

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(3)
(4)

Replacing Burner Tube

1) Your Weber _ QTM grill must be OFF and cool.

2) Unscrew and remove propane cylinder from
the valve/regulator assembly.

3) Open the lid.

4) Remove cooking grate.

5) Unscrew and remove the 1/4 x 20 inch
stainless steel hex nut and stainless steel

washer that holds the burner tube inside the
cook box(a).

6) Carefully slide the burner tube out from the
cook box.

/k Caution: The burner openings(I) must be

positioned properly over the valve
orifices(2).

7) To reinstall the burner, reverse 5) through 7).
Check proper assembly before fastening burner
tube in place.

Ignition System Operations
If the ignition system fails to ignite the burner,
light the burner with a match. If the burner lights
with a match, then check the ignition system.

• Check that both the white(l) and black(2)
ignition wires are attached properly.

• Check that the ignition button pushes the igniter
(button) down, and returns to the up position.

If the ignition system still fails to light, Contact the
Customer Service Representative in your region
using the contact information sheet provided with

your manual.