Weber FT 600 User Manual

Serial Number

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

FT 600

LP Gas Barbecue

Owners’ Manual

96619 4/96

E

F

National

Association

PROPANE

GAS

®

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. 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 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.
If the burners should go out during cooking, turn off all gas valves. Leave sliding covers open and

wait five minutes before attempting to relight the gas flame, while observing 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 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.
LP 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.
LP 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 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, gas may still be present, and the tank should be

transported and stored accordingly.
If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the LP tank:

1. Get away from LP tank.

2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3. Call your fire department.

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.

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WARRANTY

Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby
warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of
this Weber Gas Barbecue that it will be free of
defects in material and workmanship from the
date of purchase as follows:

Aluminum Castings, 10 years,
Stainless Steel Flavorizer Bars, 5 years,
Cooking Grill, 3 years,
Cast Iron Griddle, 1 year,
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 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, 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
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
[phone]
[phone]

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.

© 1996 Weber-Stephen Products Co. Weber, , Flavorizer and
Crossover are registered U.S. trademarks; Gas Catcher is a
trademark of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road,
Palatine, IL 60067-6266, U.S.A. Weber is also a registered
trademark (Reg. TM., Marca Registrada, Marque Desposee,
Schutzmarke) in Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan,
Switzerland, Austria, Norway, Denmark, Greece, Benelux, South
Africa, Ireland, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Korea.
This product is covered by: U.S. Patent Nos. 4,677,964; 4,727,853;
4,829,978; 4,860,724 and 4,941,817; Australia Patent No. 598,709
and E83630. Printed in the U.S.A.

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PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

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Contents

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

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

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

Assembly................................................................ 7-29

Operating Instructions

Lighting .........................................................30-31

Cooking.........................................................32-33

Storage and/or Nonuse..................................... 33

Cleaning............................................................ 33

Gas supply tank

Information................................................... 34-36

Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Annual Maintenance.................................... 36-37

General Maintenance .................................. 38-41

Troubleshooting ................................................ 42

Parts Listing ......................................................... 44-45

FEATURES:

a) Convenient work surfaces and racks.

b) Crossover Ignition System with Gas Catcher Ignition

Chamber.

c) Splash guards reduce grease spatters.

d) Cooking grill for searing and grilling foods.

e) Cast Iron Griddle for frying foods.

f) Fuel scale indicates gas supply.

g) Catch pan catches excess grease.

h) Separate burners for temperature control.

i) Locking casters for additional portability.

a

i

h

b

b

d

e

c

f

g

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General Instructions

The Weber Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoor cooking
appliance. With your Weber Gas Barbecue you can grill
and barbecue with results that are difficult to duplicate
with indoor kitchen appliances.

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.

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 and hose 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 areas under the control panel and

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

■ The area around the LP tank must be free and
clear from debris.

Storage

■ The gas must be turned OFF at the LP tank 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
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
Weber Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP tank
must be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

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.

■ Do not use combustible materials within 24 inches
of the top, bottom, back or sides of the grill.

■ 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.

■ Never store an extra (spare) LP tank under or near
the Weber Gas Barbecue.

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Step 1

Check package contents

Cooking box
(assembly)

Wheel frame

Caster frame

Bottom connectors (2)

Back panel

Top frame rail #1’s (2)

Top frame rail #2’s (2)

Splash guards (2)

Assembly

Tools needed

Hammer

7/16 inch open end or an adjustable wrench

Pliers

Block of wood

Phillips screwdriver

Regular screwdriver

Supplies needed

Your LP tank is shipped empty for safety. After setting
the LP fuel scale you will need to fill it. (See Step "Fill
LP tank.")

You will need a soap and water solution to check for
gas leaks. (See Step "Check for gas leaks.")

Note - The hardware size of nuts, bolts and screws is
given. For example "1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt" means a bolt
1/4 inch in diameter with 20 threads to the inch, 2
inches long. On a small screw for example, "6-32 x 1/2
inch screw" means a number 6 screw, with 32 threads
to the inch, 1/2 inch long.

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 of the
barbecue available for reference.

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Tank panel assembly

Fuel scale assembly

Catch pan holder

Catch pan

Aluminum drip pans (2)

Wheels (2)

Accessory rack

LP tank

LP tank filler adapter

Right work surface

Left work surface

Bottom tray

Flavorizer bar / Cooking grill holders (2)

Cooking grills (2)

Griddle

Flavorizer bars (11)

W

E

B

E

R

W

E

B

E

R

W

E

B

E

R

W

E

B

E

R

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Wheel hubcaps (3)
(one is a spare)

(actual size)

Plastic button

(actual size)

Casters (2)

Match holder bracket

1/4-20 x 5/8 screw

(actual size)

Check contents of hardware packs

Glides (4)

1/4-20 x 3 1/2 inch bolts (4)

(actual size)

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

(actual size)

1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts (6)

(actual size)

Phillips head 1/4-20 x 1 inch machine screws (4)

(actual size)

1/4-20 wing nuts (2)

(actual size)

1/4-20 hex nut

(actual size)

1/4 inch nylon washers (12)

(actual size)

hose clamp

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Step 2

Assemble wheel frame

You will need: wheel frame, two wheels, two wheel
hubcaps, hammer and a block of wood.

Note: Work on a carpeted area (on grass, or on one of
the boxes) to protect the finish during the frame
assembly.

Set one end of wheel frame on the block of wood (or
other hard, protected surface). Put one wheel on axle,
WEBER side facing up, and tap on one hubcap.
Figure 1.

Repeat with other wheel and hubcap.

Step 3

Insert casters

You will need: caster frame and two casters.

Push the casters firmly into the inserts in the ends of
the caster legs. Figure 2.

W

E

B

E

R

W

E

B

E

R

Figure 1

Figure 2

Wheel frame

Caster frame

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Step 4

Continue frame assembly

You will need: Wheel frame, caster frame, two bottom
connectors, four 1/4-20 x 3 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon
washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench.

Turn caster frame and wheel frame upside down, and
space apart. Figure 3.

Note: Fuel scale decal on wheel frame must be on
the back side.

Hold one bottom connector up to the wheel frame, slots
to

the outside. Add the nylon washer to the bolt. Put the
bolt through the frame and screw into frame connector.
Tighten bolt with a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench.

Hold the other end of the frame connector up to the
caster frame, slots

to the outside. Add the nylon washer
to the bolt. Put the bolt through the frame and screw
into the bottom connector. Tighten.

Repeat with the other bottom connector.

Figure 3

Figure 4

(a)

Fuel scale
decal on
back side

Fuel scale
decal

Caster frame

slots to the
outside

Wheel frame

slots to the
outside

Turn frame assembly right side up. The fuel scale decal
should be toward the front. Figure 4.

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Step 6

Assemble front top frame rail

You will need: one top frame rail #1,
one top frame rail #2, one 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolt, frame
assembly and 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench.

Put top frame rail #1 to your right and top frame rail #2
to your left. Figure 6. Insert top frame rail #1 into top
frame rail #2. Figure 6 (a).

Insert the bolt. Figure 6 (b). Tighten bolt with a wrench.
(If you try to insert a bolt and there are no holes, you
have top frame rail #2 turned the wrong way. Turn top
frame rail #2 around.)

Note: Do not use a washer for this step.

Step 5

Install match holder bracket

You will need: one plastic button, match holder bracket
and frame assembly.

Align the match holder with the hole in the frame cross
piece and insert the plastic button through the match
holder bracket and frame.Figure 5.

Uncoil match holder and chain and hang on bracket.

Figure 6

Figure 5

(a)

(b)

1

2

View from underneath

side of frame

(a)

Fuel scale
decal on
front side

Top frame rail
assembly

Cut out

View from
the back

Front
caster
frame

Front wheel
frame

Position the top frame rail assembly with the tabs to the
inside of the cart. Figure 7 (a).

Insert the tabs into the front caster frame and front
wheel frame, the round tubing of the top frame rail
assembly will rest in the cut out portion of the caster
frame and wheel frame.

Step 7

Assemble back top frame rail

You will need: one top frame rail #1,
one top frame rail #2, one 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolt, frame
assembly and 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench.

Put top frame rail #1 to your left and top frame rail #2 to
your right. Insert top frame rail #1 into top frame rail #2.
Figure 8 (a).

Insert the bolt. Figure 8 (b). Tighten bolt with a
7/16 inch or adjustable wrench. (If you try to insert a
bolt and there are no holes, you have top frame rail #2
turned the wrong way. Turn top frame rail #2 around.)

Note: Do not use a washer for this step.

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Figure 7

Figure 8

(a)

(b)

2

1

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Step 8

Bolt front top frame rail assembly

You will need: two 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, two nylon
washers, frame assembly and 7/16 or adjustable
wrench.

Slip a washer over the bolt. Insert the bolt from the
inside of the frame assembly into the caster frame.
Figure 10 (a).

Align the hole in the tab of the top frame rail assembly
and start the bolt.

Note: If there are no threads for the bolt to thread into:

a) you may not have the holes of the frame, and top

frame rail tab aligned.

b) the tabs of the top rail may not be to the inside of the

cart. Refer to Figure 7.

Repeat procedure for second bolt. Insert the bolt into
the wheel frame and hand tighten.

Tighten both bolts with 7/16 or adjustable wrench.

Figure 9

Figure 10

(a)

Top frame rail
assembly

Cut out

View from
the back

Ta b

Caster frame

Back caster
frame

Caster frame

Back wheel
frame

Wheel frame

Position the top frame rail assembly with the tabs to the
inside of the cart. Figure 9 (a).

Insert the tabs onto the back caster frame and back
wheel frame, the round tubing of the top frame rail
assembly will rest in the cut out portion of the caster
frame and wheel frame.

(a)

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Step 9

Bolt back panel and back top frame rail
assembly

You will need: back panel, two nylon washers,
two 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts and frame assembly.

Position back panel cut outs to the top and the flanges
to inside of the frame assembly. Figure 11 (a).

Figure 11

Figure 12

(a)

(a)

Wheel frame

Flange

Cut out

Caster frame

Align hole of back panel and wheel frame and tab of top
frame rail assembly. Slip washer over bolt and start
bolt. Figure 12 (a).

Note: If there are no threads for the bolt to thread into:

a) you may not have the holes of the back panel,

frame, and top frame rail tab aligned.

b) the tabs of the top rail may not be to the inside of the

cart. Refer to Figure 9.

Repeat with second bolt aligning back panel and hole in
caster frame and tab of top frame rail assembly.
Slip washer and start bolt.

Tighten both bolts with 7/16 or adjustable wrench.