Weber 3994601 User Manual

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Serial Number

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

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Owner’s Manual

TOUCH-N-GO™IGNITION

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.

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.

WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if barbecue was dealer assembled.

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WARNINGS

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

■ Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please follow the assembly instructions in this manual.

■ Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of the barbecue.

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

■ Do not use lava or char rocks in your barbecue.

■ Never lean over the barbecue when lighting the gas burner.

■ Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.

■ Do not use gasoline, liquid fire starter or alcohol on the charcoal at any time. Do not use any form of self-

lighting charcoal at any time.

■ Infants, children and pets should never be left unattended near the barbecue.

■ Make sure ash catcher is in place when using the barbecue.

■ Always remove the lid before lighting the gas burner, either manually or with the igniter. Lid must remain

OFF until charcoal is fully ignited.

■ Always put charcoal in Char-Baskets or on top of the lower (charcoal) grate. Do not put charcoal directly in

the bottom of the bowl.

■ Remove ashes from the ash catcher only after all coals have been fully extinguished.

■ Never touch grates (charcoal and cooking), ashes or coals to see if they are hot.

■ Do not use water to control flare-ups or extinguish coals, as it may damage the porcelain finish; slightly

close bottom air vents (dampers) and use the lid. To extinguish coals when finished cooking, close all vents (dampers) after putting lid on the bowl.

■ Barbecue mitts should always be worn while cooking, adjusting air vents (dampers), adding charcoal, and

handling the thermometer or lid.

■ Never dump hot coals where they might be stepped on or be a fire hazard. Never dump ashes or coals before

they are fully extinguished. Do not store barbecue until ashes and coals are fully extinguished.

■ After a period of storage and/or nonuse, check for gas leaks and burner obstructions before using. See

instructions in this manual for correct procedures.

■ Do not operate the barbecue if a gas leak is present.

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

■ Should the burner go out at any time during operation, turn tank valve off. Remove lid and wait five minutes

before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions in this manual.

■ The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in this barbecue is dangerous and will void your warranty.

■ Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator from the tank or any gas fitting while the barbecue is in use.

■ Use only the LP gas regulator that is supplied with your barbecue.

■ 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, it may still contain gas. The tank should be transported and

stored accordingly.

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

1. Get away from the LP tank.

2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3. Call your fire department.

■ Use only the LP tank supplied with your barbecue. Do not connect anything larger than a 5 lb cylinder.

■ You should exercise reasonable care when operating your barbecue. It will be hot during cooking and/or

cleaning, and should never be left unattended.

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.

Weber Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER of this Weber Barbecue that if it is assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it then for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, the cooking grate, charcoal grate, Char-Basket™ Fuel Holders and the tank shall be free from defects in material and workmanship; and for three (3) years from the date of purchase, the burner assembly, igniter, hose, test valve and regulator shall be free from defects in material and workmanship; and for five (5) years from the date of purchase all other parts shall be free from defects in material and workmanship.

Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR INVOICE AND RETURN THE WEBER LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD IMMEDIATELY.

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 WeberStephen 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, 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.

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

© 1996 Weber. Weber, , the kettle configuration, One-Touch and Performer are registered U.S. trademarks; Char-Basket, CharBin, Touch-N-Go and Tuck-Away are U.S. trademarks of WeberStephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6266. U.S.A. The Performer is covered under the following patent nos.: U.S.A.: #RE33,091; #D327,390; #4,777,927; #4,941,817; #4,966,125; #5,036,832; #5,076,252; #5,215,075 and other patents pending; Canada: #1,168,124 and #1,283,586. Printed in the U.S.A.

PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

Contents

WARNINGS................................................................ 2

Warranty & Patents.................................................. 3-4

General Instructions.................................................... 6

Assembly............................................................... 7-17

Operating Instructions

Lighting........................................................ 18-19

Cooking............................................................ 20

Cleaning........................................................... 21

Storage............................................................. 21

LP Tank Information.................................... 21-23

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Troubleshooting................................................ 24

Maintenance................................................ 25-27

Parts Listing.............................................................. 29

FEATURES:

a) Exclusive Touch-N-Go™ Gas Ignition System takes

the hassle out of lighting charcoal briquets. Simply push a button and the system's gas burner ignites, starting the charcoal for you. No dangerous liquid starters to use or store, and no more liquid starter aftertaste.

b) The 5 lb LP tank that is provided with your barbecue

will last for approximately 150 lightings at normal use

(each lighting lasting 3 to 5 minutes)

c) CharBin™ Storage Container holds over 20 lbs of

charcoal within easy reach.

d) Stainless steel CharBin lid serves as a great work

area and covers the CharBin Storage Container to

keep briquets dry. e) Stainless steel cooking grate holder. f) Convenient bottom rack for storage. g) High-capacity ash catcher locks in place, eliminating

blowing ashes. h) One-Touch® Cleaning System easily sweeps out

ashes, or opens and closes the vents. i) Patented Dual-Purpose Thermometer monitors the

cooking temperature inside the grill and can also be

used as a probe to quickly check the doneness

of food. j) Tuck-Away™ Lid slides back into the stainless steel

lid holder and acts as a windshield when lighting

briquets.

k) Hinged access flaps swing open on cooking grate

for easy addition of briquets or wood chips during cooking.

l) Char-Basket™ Fuel Holders allow convenient

Indirect and concentrated Direct cooking flexibility with wood or charcoal.

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 Performer Grill with Touch-N-Go Gas Ignition is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. You can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances.

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

■ These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Performer Grill. Please read the instructions carefully before using your grill. Improper assembly can be dangerous.

■ Not for use by children.

■ The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber

Barbecue must be used. This regulator is set for

10.5 inches of water column (pressure).

■ The Weber Performer Grill with Touch-N-Go Gas Ignition 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.

Storage

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

■ When the Performer Grill 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 not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.

■ When the LP tank is not disconnected from the Performer Grill, the appliance and LP tank must be

kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

■ Check that the areas around the tank, hose and burner assembly are free from debris that might

obstruct the air flow of gas or air.

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 Performer Grill 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 barbecue 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.

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 Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center.

Tools needed

Phillips screwdriver

7/16 inch and 7/8 inch or an adjustable wrench

Pliers

Hammer

Block of wood

Supplies needed Your LP tank is shipped empty for safety. You will

need to fill it (See Step "Fill LP tank"). You will need a soap and water solution to check for gas

leaks.

Packages

Your Weber Performer Grill comes in a large box (shipper) which includes a top box, and bottom carton.

There is a hardware pack of small parts and hardware that will be found in the bottom carton.

Note - The hardware size of nuts, bolts and screws is given. For example "1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolt" means a bolt 1/4 inch in diameter with 20 threads to the inch, 1/2 inch long. On a small screw, "8-18 x 5/8 inch screw" means a number 8 screw, with 18 threads to the inch, 5/8 inch long.

Check package contents

The following item will be found in the top box.

Bottom rack

The following items will be found in the large box (shipper).

CharBin Storage Container

Bowl assembly

Lid assembly

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

While we give much attention to our products, unfortunately an occasional error may occur. If a part is missing, do not go back to the store. Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to receive immediate assistance. Have your owner’s manual and serial number available for reference.

Ash catcher assembly

Two Char-Basket Fuel Holders

Tank holder assembly

Control panel

Bowl panel

Charcoal grate

Hinged cooking grate

Burner cleaning tool/ match holder

LP tank

Filler adapter

The following items will be found in the bottom carton.

Wheel frame

Two bottom connectors

Front panel

Caster frame assembly

Top frame assembly

Two wheels

Axle

The following items will be found in the hardware pack.

Sixteen nylon washers (actual size)

Four aluminum washers (actual size)

Eight 1/4-20 x 1 3/4 inch bolts (actual size)

Four 1/4-20 acorn nuts (actual size)

Four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts (actual size)

Three tool holders

Three hubcaps

Figure 1

Step 1

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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