Owners Guide
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.
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.
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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
YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE
BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL
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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 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 Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas
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 gas barbecue. It will be hot
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 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.
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.
Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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
operation.
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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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
Porcelain Side Table, 25 years
Burners, 10 years
Igniter, 3 years
Cooking Grates, 7 years no rust through
Flavorizer Bars, 5 years no rust through
Thermoplastic Parts, 10 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 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
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, 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 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
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 decal, 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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Contents
Danger & Warnings ....................................................................... A-2
Warranty ........................................................................................ A-3
General Instructions ......................................................................A-5
Exploded View............................................................................... A-6
Parts List ....................................................................................... A-10
Assembly Instructions ................................................................... B-1
Installing work surfaces and gas supply Guidelines ...................... C-1
Operating ...................................................................................... D-1
Lighting.......................................................................................... D-1
Manual Lighting ............................................................................. D-2
Cooking .........................................................................................D-3
Storage and/or Nouse ................................................................... D-3
Cleaning ........................................................................................D-3
Refilling the LP Cylinder ................................................................ D-4
Safe handling tips for LP Gas Cylinders..........................................
Annual Maintenance ..................................................................... D-7
General Maintenance .................................................................... D-8
Replacing Main Burners ................................................................ D-9
Crossover Ignition System Operations .......................................... D-10
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. D-11
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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.
• 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.
Storage
• The gas must be turned OFF at the LP cylinder
when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use.
• When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors,
the gas supply must be disconnected and the LP
cylinder stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space.
• LP cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well-
ventilated area out of the reach of children.
Disconnected LP cylinders 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
cylinder must be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated
space.
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: Never use your Weber Gas Barbecue
under an unprotected combustible roof or
overhang.
WARNING: Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not
intended to be installed in or on recreational
vehicles and/or boats.
WARNING: Do not use combustible materials
within 24 inches of the 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.
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).
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1. Hair Pin Cotter
2. Hinge Pin
3. Left Endcap
4. Shroud
5. 1/4-20 x 1 1/4 inch Bolt
6. Handle lock
7. Handle
8. Warm-Up™ Basket
9. Warming Rack
10. Cooking Grates
11. Flavorizer® Bars
12. Cooking Box
13. 1/4-20 keps nut
14. Slide Out Bottom Tray
15. Catch Pan Holder
16. Work Surface Trim
17. Work Surface
18. Side Frame (Right front/Left rear)
19. Side Frame (Left front/Right rear)
20. Tool holders
21. Nylon Retaining Washer
22. #8 - 16 x 7/8 screw Bolt
23. Catch Pan
24. Drip Pans
25. 1/4 - 20 x 2 inch Bolt
26. Frame Connector
27. Nylon Washer
28. Front Panel
29. Condiment Basket
30. Front Frame
31. 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch Bolt
32. Casters
33. Wheels
34. Hubcaps
35. Bottom Shelf
36. Thermometer
37. Right Endcap
38. Burner Control Knobs
39. Control Panel
40. Igniter Button
41. Control Panel Hardware
42. Crossover Tube
43. Front and Back Burners
44. Center Burner
45. Manifold, Hose and regulator (assembled)
46. Manifold Hardware
47. Igniter
48. Igniter Bracket
49. Back Panel
50. Plastic buttons
51. Rear Frame
52. Wing Nut
53. Cylinder Panel
54. Fuel Guage
55. Liquid Propane Cylinder
56. Cylinder Glides
57. Frame Connector
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© 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co., Weber, the silhouette, and the kettle configuration are registered trademarks
®
of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL, 60067-6266, U.S.A. This product is covered by
one or more United States patents and patents in other nations globally. Printed in the U.S.A.
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Remove Packaging from Grill
Remove all tape from packaging. Remove bottom rack
from top of packaging. Remove outer box. Pull out
bottom tray from cooking box. Remove packaging
material from bottom tray, catch pan holder, catch pan,
and drip pan.
Remove Grill from Lower Packaging
WARNING: Lifting the barbecue from the lower
packaging requires at least two people.
With two people: lift straight up and over lower
packaging and cardboard support.
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You will need:
Phillips screwdriver
7/16 open-end or an adjustable wrench
Flavorizer Bars - 5
Cooking Grates - 2
1/2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1/2 inch bolts) - 4
Nylon Washers - 4
Left Work Surface - 1
Condiment basket - 1
Bottom Shelf - 1
Slide Out Buttom Tray - 1
Catch pan holder - 1
Right Work Surface - 1
LP Cylinder - 1
Catch Pan - 1
Disposable Drip Pans - 2
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Assembly Instructions
Install the slide out bottom tray
You will need: the slide out bottom tray(1), catch pan
holder(2), catch pan and one disposable drip pan.
(1) (2)
Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the hole in
the slide out bottom tray. The front of the catch pan
holder must be on the same side as the finger
grip(1) of the bottom tray.
Slide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails under the
cooking box with finger grip toward you(1).
WARNING: Do not line bottom tray with aluminum foil. It can cause grease fires by trapping the
grease and not allowing grease to flow into the
catch pan.
(1)
Put the disposable drip pan into the catch pan.
Slide the catch pan into the catch pan holder with its
finger grip towards you(1).
(1)
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Install Flavorizer® Bars and Cooking Grates
You will need: five Flavorizer Bars and two cooking
grates.
Place the Flavorizer Bars side by side in the cooking
box.
Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking
box with the rounded sides up.
Installing the warming rack
You will need: warming rack.
Set the warming rack into the slots at the rear of the
cooking box.
Install the bottom shelf
You will need: Bottom shelf.
Set the bottom shelf in place between the two frame
connectors underneath the cooking box.
Installing the Warm-Up™ Basket
You will need: Warm-Up Basket
Insert one end of the Weber Warm-Up Basket into the
hole at the right side of the inside of the lid, and the
other end into the slot at the left side of the lid.
Install the condiment basket
Place the wire hooks over the front frame to the left of
the cooking box and to the right of the control panel.
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Installing work Surfaces &
Gas Connection Guidelines
Install Left Work Surface
You will need left work surface, two 1/2 inch bolts, two
nylon washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench.
Insert the left work surface tabs in the slots in the
frame(1). Slip washers on the bolts and insert the bolts
as shown(2). Tighten
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(2)
Check that all burner valves are off
You will need: burner control knobs.
Valves are shipped in the OFF position, but you should
check to be sure that they are turned OFF. Put the
knob on each valve. Check by pushing down and
turning clockwise. If they do not turn, they are off.
Proceed to the next step. If they do turn continue
turning them clockwise until they stop, then they are
off. Proceed to the next step.
Fill liquid propane cylinder
Note - The liquid propane 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
decal, which is permanently attached to the cylinder. If
the cylinder manufacturer has not resolved the issue to
your satisfaction, then contact the Customer Service
Representative in your region using the contact
information sheet provided with your manual.
To fill, take the liquid propane cylinder and filler
adapter to an RV center or look up gas-propane in the
phone book for other sources of liquid propane gas.
WARNING: We recommend that your liquid
propane cylinder be filled at an authorized liquid
propane gas dealer by a qualified attendant, who
fills the tank by weight.
IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS.
Tell your liquid propane dealer that this is a new liquid
propane cylinder. The air must be removed from a new
liquid propane cylinder before the initial filling. Your
liquid propane cylinder dealer is equipped to do this.
The liquid propane cylinder must be installed,
transported and stored in an upright position, and
should not be dropped or handled roughly.
Never store or transport the liquid propane cylinder
where temperatures can reach 125° Fahrenheit (too
hot to hold by hand – for example: do not leave the
liquid propane cylinder in a car on a hot day).
For full instructions on safe handling of liquid propane
cylinders, see Section “Operating”.
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Important LP Cylinder Information
Failure to follow these DANGER statements exactly
may result in a fire causing death or serious injury.
DANGER
NEVER store a spare LP Cylinder under or near
this barbecue.
NEVER fill the tank beyond 80% full.
Your Weber gas grill is equipped with a cylinder
supply system designed for vapor withdrawal.
WARNING: Only use this grill outdoors in a wellventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building,
breezeway or any other enclosed area.
The LP cylinder supplied with your barbecue is
equipped with an OPD (Overfilling Prevention
Device) and a QCC1 or Type 1 (CGA810) cylinder
connection. The cylinder connection is compatible
with the barbecue connection.
This is a secondary device to prevent the overfilling of
your LP cylinder. The proper filling methods for the
filling of your cylinder are by weight or volume, as
described in NFPA 58. Please make sure your filling
station fills your LP cylinder by weight or volume. Ask
your filling station to read purging and filling
instructions on the LP cylinder before attempting to fill.
WARNING: Do not exchange the LP tank
provided with your barbecue, unless the exchange
LP tank is equipped with an OPD. Otherwise you
will lose the OPD (Overfilling Prevention Device)
feature. If there is not an LP tank available for
exchange equipped with an OPD, we recommend
that you have your LP tank filled at an authorized
LP gas dealer by a qualified attendant.
Hang filled liquid propane cylinder on fuel gauge
Loosen the tank lock wing nut. Swing the cylinder lock
up. Tighten the wing nut so that the cylinder lock is up
and to the side. Hook the liquid propane cylinder onto
the fuel gauge. Loosen the tank lock wing nut. Swing
the tank lock down. Tighten the wing nut.
Raises up while filling
then stops when full.
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Connect filled liquid propane cylinder
WARNING: Make sure that the cylinder valve is
closed. Close by turning clockwise.
Remove plastic dust cover from the fuel cylinder valve.
Screw the regulator coupling onto the tank valve(1),
clockwise, or to the right. Hand tighten only.
Note: This is a new type of connection. It tightens
clockwise and will not allow gas to flow unless the
connection is tight. The connection requires tightening
by hand only.
WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the
connection. Using a wrench could damage the
regulator coupling and could cause a gas leak.
Regulator vent hole should be at 3, 6, or 9 o’clock. It
should not be pointed up.(2)
(1)
Remove the control panel
(1) Unscrew the two phillips screws, located on the
right edge of the control panel.
(2) Take off the burner control knobs.
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(1)
(3) Lift off the control panel.
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(4)
Check for gas leaks
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 open flames will result in
a fire or explosion which can cause
serious bodily injury or death and damage
to property.
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 Barbecue. Shipping and handling may
loosen or damage a gas fitting.
WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if
your barbecue 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: open tank valve by turning the
tank valve handwheel counterclockwise.
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.
WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak
checking.
Check:
1) Hose to manifold connection.
WARNING: If there is a leak a connection(1),
retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for
leaks with soap and water solution.
If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn
OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Contact the Customer Service Representative in
your region using the contact information sheet
provided with your manual.
2) Regulator to Cylinder connection
3) Valves to manifold connections
4) Hose to regulator connection
WARNING: If there is a leak at connections(2,3)
or(4) turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE
BARBECUE
Representative in your region using the contact
information sheet provided with your manual.
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF
at the source and rinse connections with water.
Contact the Customer Service
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(1)
Reinstall control panel (after checking for gas leaks)
(1) Set the control panel in place over both sides of
the frame. Hold the crossover ignition button up
while setting the control panel in place.
(2) Line up the control panel with the white plastic
plugs in the frame brace. Insert screws and tighten
with a Phillips screwdriver until snug. Do not
overtighten.
(3) Push each of the burner control knobs onto their
valve.
(1)
(3)
Install Right Work Surface
You will need right work surface, two 1/2 inch bolts,
two nylon washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable
wrench.
Insert the right work surface tabs in the slots In the
frame(1). Slip washers on the bolts and insert the bolts
as shown(2). Tighten
(2)
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Operating
Lighting
Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel.
m DANGER
Failure to open the lid while igniting the
barbecue’s burners, 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.
Crossover Ignition® System
Note - The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Front
burner 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.
m 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. Replace using only Weber
authorized replacement hose. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using
the contact information sheet provided with your
manual.
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m DANGER:
When the “excess gas flow control” feature is
activated, a small amount of gas I still flowing to
the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder knobs,
wait at least 5 minutes for the gas to clear before
attempting to light the barbecue. Failure to do so
may result in an explosive flame-up, which can
cause serious bodily injury or death.
3) Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve
counterclockwise.
m W ARNING: Do not lean over the open barbecue.
Keep your face and body at least one foot away
from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue.
4) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to
START/HI.
5) Push the Crossover Ignition Button several times,
so it clicks each time.
6) Check that the burner is lit by looking through the
matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box.
You should see a flame.
m WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the
Front 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.
7) After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the
other burner or burners.
Note - Always light the FRONT burner first. The other
burner or burners ignite from the FRONT burner.
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the model purchased.
1) Open the lid.
2) Make sure all burner control knobs are turned
OFF. (Push control knob down and turn clockwise
to ensure that it is in the OFF position.)
m W ARNING: The burner control knobs must be in
the OFF position before turning on the liquid
propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the
OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder
valve, the “excess gas flow control” feature will
activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP
cylinder. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP
cylinder valve and burner control knobs. Then start
over.
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To Extinguish
Push down and turn each burner control knob
clockwise to the OFF position. Turn gas supply
OFF at the source.
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Manual Lighting
m DANGER
Failure to open the lid while igniting the
barbecue’s burners, 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.
1) Open the lid.
2) Make sure all burner control knobs are turned
OFF. (Push each knob down and turn clockwise to
ensure they are in the off position.)
m W ARNING: The burner control knobs must be in
the OFF position before turning on the liquid
propane cylinder valve. If they are not in the OFF
position, when you turn on the LP cylinder valve,
the “excess gas flow control” feature will activate,
limiting the flow of gas from the LP cylinder. If this
should occur, turn OFF the LP tank valve and
burner control knobs. Then start over.
m DANGER
When the “excess gas flow control” feature is activated, a small amount of gas is
still flowing to the burners. After turning
OFF the cylinder and burner control
knobs, wait at least 5 minutes for the gas
to clear before attempting to light the
barbecue. Failure to do so may result in
an explosive flame-up, which can cause
serious bodily injury or death.
3) Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve
counterclockwise.
4) Strike a match and put the flame into the
matchlight hole in the front of the cooking box.
m W ARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue.
Keep your face and body at least one foot away
from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue.
5) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to
START/HI.
6) Check that the burner is lit by looking through the
matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box.
You should see a flame
m WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the
Front 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.
7) After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the
other burner.
Note - Always light the FRONT burner first. The other
burner or burners ignite from the FRONT burner.
To Extinguish
Push down and turn each burner control knob
clockwise to the OFF position. Turn gas supply
OFF at the source.
1
2
7
3
4,6
5
*The grill illustrated may have slight differences than
the model purchased.
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Cooking
m 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
cookbook. The cookbook 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.
m 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 Gas Barbecue is an energy-
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® Bars are
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.
m 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.
Storage and/or Nonuse
■ The gas must be turned off at the liquid propane
cylinder when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use.
■ When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors,
the 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 Gas Barbecue should be checked for
gas 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 Stopper ™ Guards should also be
checked for any obstructions. (See Section: “Annual
Maintenance.”)
Cleaning
m WARNING: Turn your Weber Gas Barbecue OFF
and wait for it to cool before cleaning.
m CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer® Bars or
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.
m 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.
Stainless steel surfaces - Wash with a soft cloth and
a soap and water solution.
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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Refilling the Liquid Propane Cylinder
We recommend that you refill the LP cylinder before it
is completely empty.
Removal of the LP cylinder
1) Close cylinder valve (turn clockwise).
2) Unscrew regulator coupling by turning counterclockwise, by hand only.
3) Loosen cylinder lock wing nut and turn cylinder
lock up out of the way.
4) Lift cylinder off.
To refill, take LP cylinder to a “Gas Propane” dealer.
m W ARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder
be filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a
qualified attendant, who fills the cylinder by
weight. IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS.
m CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder
make sure the plastic dust cover is in place over
the valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the
threaded portion of the valve.
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This is a secondary device to prevent the overfilling of
your LP cylinder. The proper filling methods for the
filling of your cylinder are by weight or volume, as
described in NFPA 58. Please make sure your filling
station fills your LP cylinder by weight or volume. Ask
your filling station to read purging and filling instructions on the LP cylinder before attempting to fill.
mWARNING: Do not exchange the LP tank provided with your barbecue, unless the exchange LP
tank is equipped with an OPD. Otherwise you will
lose the OPD (Overfilling Prevention Device)
feature. If there is not an LP tank available for
exchange equipped with an OPD, we recommend
that you have your LP tank filled at an authorized
LP gas dealer by a qualified attendant.
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Important LP Cylinder Information
Failure to follow these DANGER statements exactly
may result in a fire causing death or serious injury.
mDANGER
mNEVER store a spare LP Cylinder under or near
this barbecue.
mNEVER fill the tank beyond 80% full.
Your Weber gas grill is equipped with a cylinder
supply system designed for vapor withdrawal.
mWARNING: Only use this grill outdoors in a wellventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building,
breezeway or any other enclosed area.
The LP cylinder supplied with your barbecue is
equipped with an OPD (Overfilling Prevention
Device) and a QCC1 or Type 1 (CGA810) cylinder
connection. The cylinder connection is compatible
with the barbecue connection.
Raises up while filling
then stops when full.
Connecting the Liquid Propane Cylinder
m WARNING: Make sure that the LP cylinder valve
is closed. Close by turning valve clockwise.
m 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.
You will need: LP cylinder, a soap and water solution
and a rag or brush to apply it.
1) Turn the LP cylinder so the opening of the valve is
either to the front, side or rear of the Weber Gas
Barbecue. Lift and hook the cylinder onto the fuel
guage.
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2) Loosen the cylinder lock wing nut. Swing the
cylinder lock down. Tighten the wing nut.
To Connect the hose to the cylinder:
3) Remove the plastic dust cover from the valve.
4) Screw the regulator coupling onto the tank valve,
clockwise, or to the right. Hand-tighten only.
Note: This is a new type of connection. It tightens
clockwise and will not allow gas to flow unless the
connection is tight. The connection requires tightening
by hand only.
m WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the
connection. Using a wrench could damage the
regulator coupling and could cause a leak.
5) Mix soap and water.
6) Turn on the cylinder valve.
7) Check for leaks by wetting the fitting with the soap
and water solution and watching for bubbles. If
bubbles form, or if a bubble grows, there is a leak.
If there is a leak, turn off the gas and tighten the fitting.
Turn the gas back on and recheck with the soap and
water solution.
If leak does not stop, Contact the Customer Service
Representative in your region using the contact
information sheet provided with your manual. Do not
use the barbecue.
8) When leak checking is complete, turn gas supply
OFF at the source and rinse connections with
water.
Liquid Propane Cylinder
The liquid propane cylinder 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 contact
the Customer Service Representative in your region
using the contact information sheet provided with your
manual.
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Safe handling tips for
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Liquid Propane Gas Cylinders
■ Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product as
are gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas at
regular temperatures and pressures. Under moderate
pressure, inside a cylinder, LP gas is a liquid. As the
pressure is released, the liquid readily vaporizes and
becomes gas.
■ LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You
should be aware of this odor.
■ LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may
collect in low areas and prevent dispersion.
■ To fill, take the LP cylinder to an RV center, or look
up “gas-propane” in the phone book for other sources
of LP gas.
m W ARNING: We recommend that your LP cylinder
be filled at an authorized LP gas dealer, by a
qualified attendant, who fills the tank by weight.
IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS.
m W ARNING: If you exchange y our LP c ylinder,
make sure you get a similar tank in return. Your LP
cylinder is equipped with a quick closing coupling
or type 1 valve and an OPD (Overfilling Prevention
Device). Other LP cylinders may not be compatible
with your barbecue connection.
■ Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before
the initial filling. Your LP dealer is equipped to do this.
■ The LP cylinder must be installed, transported and
stored in an upright position. LP cylinders should not
be dropped or handled roughly.
■ Never store or transport the LP cylinder where
temperatures can reach 125° F (too hot to hold by
hand - for example: do not leave the LP cylinder in a
car on a hot day).
Note - A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time
at normal use. The fuel scale will indicate the propane
supply so you can refill before running out. You do not
have to run out before you refill.
■ Treat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as
when full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid
there still may be gas pressure in the cylinder. Always
close the cylinder valve before disconnecting.
m CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder
make sure the plastic dust cover is in place over
the valve. This will keep dust and dirt from the
threaded portion of the valve.
■ Do not use a damaged LP cylinder. Dented or rusty
LP cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve
may be hazardous and should be replaced with a new
one immediately.
Liquid Propane (LP) Cylinder(s)
■ The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder
must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is
reconnected. For example, test each time the LP
cylinder is refilled.
■ Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent
hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water.
This vent should be free of dirt, grease, bugs etc.
■ The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your
Weber Gas Barbecue have been designed and tested
to meet government, American Gas Association, and
Underwriters Laboratories requirements.
Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements
■ Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy
the above requirements. Check to be sure other
cylinders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date
tested(2) is within five years. Your LP gas supplier can
do this for you.
If you have questions about spare LP cylinders
contact the Customer Service Representative in
your region using the contact information sheet
provided with your manual.
■ All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to
protect the cylinder valve.
■ The LP cylinder must be a 20-lb. size (18 1/4 inches
high, 12 1/4 inches in diameter).
■ The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in
accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders
of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.).
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Annual Maintenance
After a period of nonuse, we recommend that you
perform the following maintenance procedures for your
safety.
m WARNING: Check the hose before each use of
the barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or
cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any
way, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only
Weber authorized replacement hose. Contact the
Customer Service Representative in your region
using the contact information sheet provided with
your manual.
■ Inspect the burners 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.
m 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.
m 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 Barbecue. Shipping and handling may
have loosened or damaged a gas fitting.
m WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if
your barbecue 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 all Burners are in
the off position. Turn on gas supply.
m W ARNING: Do not ignite burners while leak
checking.
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) Hose-to-manifold connection.
2) Regulator-to-Cylinder connection.
m W ARNING: If there is a leak at connection (1),
retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for
leaks with soap and water solution.
If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn
OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Contact the Customer Service Representative in
your region using the contact information sheet
provided with your manual.
Check:
3) Valves-to-manifold connections.
4) The hose-to-regulator connection.
m W ARNING: If there is a leak at connections (2),
(3) or (4), turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE
THE BARBECUE. Contact the Customer Service
Representative in your region using the contact
information sheet provided with your manual.
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF
at the source and rinse connections with water.
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Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber
Spider Stopper™ Guards
To inspect the Spider Stopper Guards, remove the
control panel and look to see if they have dust or dirt
on their outside surfaces. If they are dirty, brush off the
outside surface of the Spider Stopper Guards with a
soft bristle brush (an old toothbrush for example).
Check that there are no gaps in the Spider Stopper
Guards’ seams or in the fit around the burners or
valves. (See Section “General Maintenance.”)
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General Maintenance
Weber Spider Stopper™ Guards
Your Weber Gas Barbecue, as well as any outdoor gas
appliance, is a target for spiders and other insects.
They can nest in the venturi section (Venturi(1), air
shutter(2), venturi fin(3) ) of the burner tubes. This
blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to
flow back out of the air shutter. This could result in a
fire in and around the air shutters, under the control
panel, causing serious damage to your barbecue.
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Main Burner Flame Pattern
The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory
set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct
flame pattern is shown.
1) Burner tube
2) Tips occasionally flicker yellow
3) Light blue
4) Dark blue
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The Weber Spider Stopper™ Guard(1) is factory
installed. It fits tightly around the air shutter section of
the burner tube and the valve, thereby preventing
spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes
through the air shutter openings.
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We recommend that you inspect the Weber Spider
Stopper Guards at least once a year. (See Section
“Annual Maintenance”.) Also inspect and clean the
Spider Stopper Guards 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) Barbecue does not reach temperature.
3) Barbecue heats unevenly.
4) One or more of the burners do not ignite.
If the flames do not appear to be uniform throughout
the burner tube, follow the burner cleaning procedures.
Main Burner Cleaning Procedure
Turn off the gas supply. Remove the manifold.
Look inside each burner with a flashlight.
Clean the inside of the burners with a wire (a straightened-out coat hanger will work). Check and clean the
air shutter opening at the ends of the burners. Check
and clean the valve orifices at the base of the valves.
Use a brass bristle brush to clean outside of burners.
This is to make sure all the burner ports are fully open.
CAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when
cleaning.
m DANGER
Failure to correct the above mentioned
symptoms may result in a fire, which can
cause serious bodily injury or death, and
cause damage to property.
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Replacing Main Burners
1) Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be OFF and cool.
2) Turn gas OFF at source.
3) To remove control panel: take off the burner
control knobs. Remove the screws holding the
control panel in place. Lift off the control panel.
4) Unlatch the Spider Stopper™ Guards and remove
them.
5) Remove the manifold bracket and unscrew the two
wing nuts(1) that hold the manifold to the cooking
box. Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of
the burners and carefully set it down.
7) Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly, to
separate the crossover tube(1) from the burners.
Remove the burners from the cooking box.
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8) To reinstall the burners, reverse 3) through 7).
m CAUTION: The burner openings(1) must be
positioned properly over the valve orifices(2).
Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in
place.
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6) Slide the burner assembly out from under the
guide screw and washer(1) in the corners of the
cooking box.
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9) Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards. Slightly
rotate the Spider Stopper Guards so that the
seams are in line with the Venturi fins(1). There
should be no gaps in the seams or in the fit around
the burners(2) and valves(3).
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Crossover® Ignition System Operations
If the Crossover Ignition System fails to ignite the Left
burner, light the Left burner with a match. If the Left
burner lights with a match, then check the Crossover
Ignition System.
■ Check that both the white(1) and black(2) ignition
wires are attached properly.
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m CAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not
fit tightly, contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information
sheet provided with your manual.
m WARNING: After reinstalling the gas lines, they
should be leak checked with a soap and water
solution before using the barbecue. (See Step:
“Check for gas leaks.”)
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■ Check that the Crossover Ignition button pushes the
igniter (button) down, and returns to the up position.
■ Check to see if the igniter is loose in the frame.
Tighten if necessary; See Step “Install igniter” for
correct procedure.
If the Crossover Ignition System still fails to light,
Contact the Customer Service Representative in your
region using the contact information sheet provided
with your manual.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Check Cure
Burners burn with a yellow or
orange flame, in conjunction with
the smell of gas.
Burners do not light. -or- Burners
have a small flickering flame in
the HIGH position. -orBarbecue temperature only
reaches 250˚ to 300˚ in the HIGH
position.
Burner does not light, or flame is
low in HIGH position.
Experiencing flare-ups:
Inspect Weber Spider Stopper
Guards for possible obstructions.
(Blockage of holes.)
The excess flow satety device,
which is part of the barbecue to
cylinder connection, may have
activated.
Is LP fuel low or empty?
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Does the Front burner light with a
match?
Are you preheating barbecue in the
prescribed manner?
Clean Weber Spider Stopper
Guards. (See Section “Annual
Maintenance”)
To reset the excess flow safety
device turn all burner control knobs
and the cylinder valve OFF .
Disconnect the regulator from the
cylinder. T urn burner control knobs to
HIGH. Wait at least 1 minute. T urn
burner control knobs OFF. Reconnect
the regulator to the cylinder. Turn
cylinder valve on slowly. Refer to
“Lighting Instructions”.
Refill LP cylinder.
Straighten fuel hose.
If you can light the Front burner with
a match, then check the Crossover
Ignition System.
All burners on high for 10 to 15
minutes for preheating.
m CAUTION: Do not line the
bottom tray with aluminum foil.
Burner flame pattern is erratic.
Flame is low when burner is on
HIGH. Flames do not run the
whole length of the burner tube.
Inside of lid appears to be
“peeling.” (Resembles paint
peeling.)
Are the cooking grates and
Flavorizer bars heavily coated with
burned-on grease?
Is the bottom tray “dirty” and not
allowing grease to flow into catch
pan?
Are burners clean?
The lid is porcelain-on-steel, not
paint. It cannot “peel”. What you are
seeing is baked on grease that has
turned to carbon and is flaking off.
THIS IS NOT A DEFECT.
Clean thoroughly. (See Section
“Cleaning”)
Clean bottom tray
Clean burners. (See Section
“General Maintenance”.)
Clean thoroughly. (See Section
“Cleaning”.)
If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact the Customer
Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with
your manual.
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