weber 400 User Manual

SUMMIT 400 & 600

Natural Gas Barbecues

Operating Guide

Read before assembly

Summit 400 NG

Serial Number

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

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

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

Summit 600 NG

Serial Number

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 or your fire department.

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WARNINGS

■ Do not store a spare or disconnected LP t a n k

under or near this barbecue.

■ Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please

carefully follow the assembly 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 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

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 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 valves off. Open the lid and wait five minutes before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions.

■ Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your We b e r

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 thoroughly

cleaned on a regular basis.

■ L P 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 your 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.

■ This barbecue is for residential use only.

Failure to fo l l ow the Dange rs ,Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may

result in serious bodily injury or death, or a fire or an explosion causing damage to pro p e rt y.

DANGER

Warnings 2 Warranty 4 A Word of Thanks 4 Standards and Codes Information 5

Storage 5 Operation 5 Natural Gas Supply Testing 5

*REFER TO YOUR STEP-BY-STEP SECTION AT

THIS TIME

Lighting 6

Crossover Ignition System 6 To Extinguish 6

Manual Lighting 7

To Extinguish 7

Cooking 8 Storage 8 Cleaning 8 Maintenance 9-13

Spider Stopper Guards 9 Inspection and Cleaning of the

Spider Stopper Guards 9 Main Burner Flame Pattern 10 Main Burner Cleaning Procedure 10 Replacing the Main Burners 10 Crossover Ignition System Operations 13

Troubleshooting 14 Exploded Views and Replacement parts Lists 16-19

Summit 400 NG 16-17 Summit 600 NG 18-19

Patents and Trademarks 20

Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Barbecue

WARRANTY

Thank you for choosing a Weber Barbecue. Our family here at Weber has worked hard to produce the highest quality products for your satisfaction. While we give much attention to our products, an occasional error may occur. Our knowledgeable Customer Service staff is prepared to help you with any problems with parts or assembly. Call our toll free number. For quicker service, please have your owner’s manual and serial number available for reference. We also welcome any comments or suggestions you might have regarding our products. We wish you the best in outdoor cooking enjoyment.

Weber-Stephen Products Company Customer Service Center 200 E. Daniels Road Palatine, IL 60067-6266 (888) 33-SUMMIT (888-337-8664)

that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase as follows:

Aluminum Castings, 25 years, Cooking Grates and Flavorizer Bars, 7 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, acid rain, 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 We b e r.

This Warranty applies only to products sold at retail.

A WORD OF THANKS

Your Weber Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoor cooking

STANDARDS AND CODES INFORMATION

REFER TO YOUR STEP-BYSTEP GUIDE AT THIS TIME FOR BARBECUE ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Make sure your barbecue is set up properly and leak checked before attempting to operate.

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 operating and maintaining 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.

■ Use the natural gas regulator supplied with the barbecue.

■ The regulator is set for 4.5 inches of water column

pressure.

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).

■ Check that the areas under the control panel and the bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct

the flow of combustion or ventilation air.

■ The Spider Stopper Guards should also be checked for any obstructions. Refer to Maintenance Section.

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.

■ Keep this grill away from combustible materials when in use at a minimum of 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides.

■ 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.

Natural 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).

Storage

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

■ When storing the Weber Gas Barbecue, make sure that the inside shut off valve and/or locking outdoor shut off valve is secured in the OFF position. When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors, the gas supply MUST BE DISCONNECTED.

■ After a period of storage and/or nonuse the Weber Gas Grill should be checked for gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes before using. Refer to Maintenance Section.

LIGHTING

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. Contact your dealer.

1 ) Open the sliding work surfaces and splash guards.

Figure 1.

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

3) Turn on gas supply.

WA R N I N G : Do not lean over open barbecue. Ke e p your face and body at least one foot aw ay from the m a t chlight hole when lighting the barbecue.

4) Select Heat Zone.

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

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 above the burner control knob.

WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the LEFT 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 LEFT burner is lit you can turn on the RIGHT burner.

Note - Always light the LEFT burner first.The RIGHT burner ignites from the LEFT burner.

TO EXTINGUISH

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

EACH HEAT ZONE OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY.

Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel.

Crossover Ignition System

Note - The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Left burner of each Heat Zone 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.

Figure 1

DA N G E R

Failure to open sliding work surfaces 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.

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