Weber 55549 User Manual

GENESIS

LP Gas Grill Owners Guide

YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE

BEFORE

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.

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.

OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL

 DANGER

 WARNING

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 WARNING: Follow all leak-check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if the barbecue 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

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Dangers & Warnings

 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 liquid propane cylinder 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

leaks and burner obstructions before use. 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. Accessible parts of the barbecue

may be very hot. Keep young children away while it is in use.

 You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Weber

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

 Should the burners go out while in 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 Weber  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.

 Liquid propane gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a liquid

propane unit or liquid propane 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.  Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.  Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state

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

Do not use this barbecue unless all parts are in place. The unit must be properly assembled ac-

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cording to the instructions outlined in the “Assembly Instruction” section of the Owner’s Guide.

gas barbecue should be checked for gas

gas barbecue. It will be hot

gas barbecue.

LIQUID PROPANE 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 opera-

tion.

 A dented or rusty liquid propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid

propane supplier. Do not use a liquid propane cylinder with a damaged valve.

 Although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the

cylinder should be transported and stored accordingly.

 If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the liquid propane cylinder:

1. Move away from liquid propane cylinder.

2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3. Call your fire department.

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Contents

Danger & Warnings ..................................................................................A-2

Warranty ..................................................................................................A-4

General Instructions .................................................................................A-5

Cooking ...................................................................................................A-6

Cleaning ..................................................................................................A-6

Exploded View ......................................................................................... A-7

Parts List ...................................................................................................A-9

Unpacking ...............................................................................................A-10

Assembly Instructions...............................................................................B-a

Gas Instructions ....................................................................................... C-1

Leak Checking ......................................................................................... C-3

Refilling the LP Cylinder...........................................................................C-4

Safe handling tips for LP Gas ....................................................................C-5

Operating.................................................................................................D-1

Lighting ....................................................................................................D-1

Manual Lighting .......................................................................................D-2

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................D-3

Maintenance ............................................................................................E-1

Replacing Main Burners ...........................................................................E-2

Crossover

Ignition System Operations .....................................................E-2

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Warranty

Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to

the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber

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

Aluminum Castings, lifetime, 1 year paint

Porcelain Hood Section, 25 years

Burners, 10 years

Igniter, 3 years

Porcelain Enameled

Cooking Grates, 3 years no rust

through

Porcelain Enameled Cast Iron

Cooking Grates, 5 years no rust

through

Stainless Steel Cooking Grates, 7 years no rust

through

Porcelain Enameled

Flavorizer

Bars, 1 year no rust

through

Stainless Steel

Flavorizer

Bars, 5 year no rust

through

Thermoplastic/Thermoset Parts, 10 years Excluding

fading

All Remaining Parts, 5 years

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 regions 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 regions 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 1890 Roselle Road, Suite 308 Schaumburg, IL 60195 USA

www.weber.com

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 that 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 the Customer service representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual. If Weber

approves the claim, Weber

confirms the defect and

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.

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

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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, 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/NFPA54.

• 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.

• 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.

• The areas around the LP cylinder must be free and clear from debris.

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 and/or Nonuse

• The gas must be turned off at the liquid propane cylinder

when the Weber

• When the Weber

gas supply must be DISCONNECTED and the LP cylinder stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

• LP cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well -ventilated

area out of reach of children. Disconnected LP cylinder must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.

• When the LP cylinder is not disconnected from the

Weber

gas barbecue, the appliance and LP tank must

be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

• The Weber

leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes before using. (See Sections: “General Maintenance and Annual Maintenance.”)

• Check that the areas under the control panel and the

slide out bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.

• The Spider /Insect Screens should also be checked for

any obstructions. (See Section: “Annual Maintenance.”)

Operating

 WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a

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

 WARNING: Your Weber

used under an unprotected combustible roof or overhang.

 WARNING: Your Weber

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

 WARNING: Do not use the barbecue within 24

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

 WARNING: The entire cooking box gets hot when in

use. Do not leave unattended.

 WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord and the

fuel supply hose away from any heated surface.

 WARNING: Keep the cooking area clear of

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

 WARNING: Never store an extra (spare) LP cylinder

under or near the Weber

gas barbecue is not in use.

gas barbecue is stored indoors, the

gas barbecue should be checked for gas

gas barbecue shall not be

gas barbecue is not

gas barbecue.

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General Instructions

Cooking

 WARNING: Do not move the Weber® gas barbecue

when operating or while barbecue is hot.

You can adjust the FRONT and BACK burners as desired. The control settings: High (H), Medium (M), Low (L), or Off (O) are described in your Weber uses these notations to describe the settings of the FRONT and BACK burners. For example, to sear steaks, you would set all burners at H (high). Then to complete cooking, you would set FRONT and BACK at M (medium). Refer to your Weber

cookbook for detailed cooking

instructions.

Note: The temperature inside your cooking box for the first few uses, while surfaces are still very reflective, may be hotter than those shown in your cookbook. Cooking conditions. Such as wind and weather, may require the adjustment of the burner controls to obtain the correct cooking temperatures.

 CAUTION: Replace thermometer in lid when not in

use. Do not leave thermometer in food while

cooking. If burners go out during cooking, open lid, turn off all burners and wait five minutes before relighting. Preheating - Your Weber

efficient appliance. It operates at an economical low BTU rate. To preheat: after lighting, close lid and turn all burners to high (HH). Preheating to between 500° and 550° F (260° and 290° C) will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on conditions such as air temperature and wind. Drippings and grease - The Flavorizer designed to “smoke” the correct amount of drippings for flavorful cooking. Excess drippings and grease will accumulate in the catch pan under the slide out bottom tray. Disposable foil drip pans are available that fit the catch pan.

 WARNING: Check the bottom tray for grease build-

up before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid

a grease fire in the slide out bottom tray.

cookbook. The cookbook

gas barbecue is an energy-

bars are

Cleaning

 WARNING: Turn your Weber® gas barbecue OFF and

wait for it to cool before cleaning.

 CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer

cooking grates in a self-cleaning oven. For availability of replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer

bars 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.

 CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive

cleansers (kitchen cleansers) cleaners that contain citrus products, or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces.

Slide out Bottom tray - Remove excess grease, then

wash with warm soapy water, then rinse

Flavorizer

bars and Cooking grates - Clean with a

suitable brass bristle brush. As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse with water.

Catch pan - 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.

Thermometer - Wipe with warm soapy water; clean with plastic scrub ball. Do not put in dishwasher or submerge in water.

Inside cooking module - 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.

bars or

Stainless steel surfaces - Wash with a soft cloth and a

soap and water solution. Be careful to scrub with the grain direction of the stainless steel.

Thermoset surfaces - 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.

Thermoset work surfaces are not to be used as cutting boards.

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Exploded View

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Exploded View List

1. Hinge Pin

2. Left Endcap

3. Shroud

4. Handle

5. Warm-Up

™

Basket

6. Warming Rack

7. Cooking Grates

8. Flavorizer

Bars

9. Cooking Box

10. 1/4-20 keps nut

11. Slide Out Bottom Tray

12. Work Surface

13. Catch Pan Holder

14. Left Rear Trim Assembly Arm

15. 1/4 - 14 x 5/8 inch bolt

16. Left Trim Piece

17. Left Front Trim Assembly Arm

18. 1/4 - 20 x 2-1/4 inch bolt

19. Swing Up Table Assembly

20. 1/4 - 20 x 1 inch bolt

21. Nylon Washer

22. Caster Frame

23. Caster

24. Bottom Rack

25. Wheel

26. Hubcap

27. Hair Pin Cotter

28. Right Endcap

29. Thermometer Bezel Assembly

30. Thermometer Assembly

31. Handle Hardware

32. Control Panel Knobs

33. Control Panel

34. Control Panel Hardware

35. Crossover

36. Crossover

Ignition Button

tube

37. Front / Rear Burner

38. Center Burner

39. Manifold Hardware

40. Manifold, Hose and regulator (assembled)

41. Catch Pan

42. Disposable Drip Pan

43. Fuel Gauge Hardware

44. Igniter

45. Top Frame Assembly

46. Fuel Gauge

47. Right Trim Piece

48. Condiment Basket

49. Cylinder Glides

50. Wheel Frame

51. LP Tank

52. 1/4 - 20 x 1 3/4 inch bolt

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Cooking Box Assembly - 1

Caster Frame - 1

Parts List

Flavorizer

Warm-Up

Warming Rack - 1

Cooking Grate - 2

Bottom Tray - 1

Bars - 5

™

Basket - 1

Wheel Frame - 1

Bottom Rack - 1

Condiment Basket - 1

Left Trim Assembly - 1

Swing Up Table - 1

Catch-Pan Holder - 1

Catch-Pan - 1

Disposable Drip Pans - 2

Thermometer - 1

1 inch Bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1 inch Bolt) - 7

Nylon Washer - 7

Wrench - 1

Side Table - 1

Right Trim Piece - 1

7/16” Inch Wrench - 1

LP Tank - 1

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