Weber GP30, GPD30, GPD30B, GPB30, GPD36 Manual

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GP30 / GPD30 / GPD30B / GPB30 / GPD36

30"/36" Griddle

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Important SafetyInformation

DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION statements are used throughout this Owner's Manual to emphasize critical and important information. Read and follow these statements to help ensure safety and prevent property damage. Thestatements are deﬁned below.

m DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or seriousinjury.

m WARNING: Indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or seriousinjury.

m CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderateinjury.

USE OUTDOORS ONLY.

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE (GRILL).

NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions must be left with the consumer.

NOTICE TO CONSUMER: Retain these instructions for future reference.

Keep this Owner’s Manual for future reference, thoroughly read through it, and if you have any questions please contact us today.

FEATURES OF THIS GRILL

To access complete user information, scan the QR Code and enter your serial number, or browse online at

weber.com/literature-online.

If you smell gas:

• Shut o gas to the appliance (grill).

• Extinguish any open ﬂame.

• Open lid.

• If odor continues, keep away from the appliance (grill) and immediately call your gas supplier or your ﬁre department.

• Do not store or use gasoline or other ﬂammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this (grill) or any other appliance.

• An LP cylinder (tank) not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this (grill) or any other appliance.

Write your grill 's serial number in the box above for future reference. The serial number is on the grill's data label.

m DANGER

m WARNING

Serial Number

LP OWNER’S MANUAL

Installation and Assembly

m DANGER: This grill is not intended to be installed in or

on recreational vehicles or boats.

m WARNING: Do not use this grill unless all parts are in

place and the grill was properly assembled according to the assembly instructions.

m WARNING: Do not build this model of grill in any built-in

or slide-in construction.

m WARNING: Do not modify the appliance (grill). Liquid

propane gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a liquid propane gas unit or liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit is unsafe and will void your warranty.

• In the United States, installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1; or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2; or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI A119.2/NFPA 1192, and CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicle Code, as applicable.

• InCanada, the installation of this grill must comply with local codes and/or the latest edition of Standard CAN/ CSA-B149.2 (Propane Storage and Handling Code). These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not necessarily comply with the Canadian installation codes, particularly with piping above and below ground.

• In Mexico, if there are local codes that apply to portable gas appliances, you must comply with the latest edition of Ocial Mexican Standard (NOM).

• If an external electrical source is utilized (such as a rotisserie) it must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.

Operation

m DANGER: Only use the grill outdoors in a well-ventilated

area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway, tent, any other enclosed area, or beneath overhead combustibleconstruction.

• An appliance is considered to be outdoors if installed with shelter no more inclusive than with walls on three sides, but with no overhead cover; all openings must be permanently open; sliding doors, garage doors, windows, or screened openings are not considered as permanent openings.

• An appliance is considered to be outdoors if installed with shelter no more inclusive than within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more than two sidewalls. The sidewalls may be parallel, as in a breezeway, or at right angles to each other; all openings must be permanently open; sliding door, garage doors, windows, or screened openings are not considered as permanent openings.

• An appliance is considered to be outdoors if installed with shelter no more inclusive than within a partial enclosure that included an overhead cover and three sidewalls, as long as 30% or more of the horizontal periphery of the enclosure is permanently open. All openings must be permanently open; sliding doors, garage doors, windows, or screened openings are not considered as permanent openings.

• The minimum ambient operating temperature for safe use of the appliance shall be 0° F (-17° C).

m DANGER: Do not use the grill in any vehicle or in any

storage or cargo area of any vehicle. This includes, but is not limited to, cars, trucks, station wagons, mini-vans, sport utility vehicles, recreational vehicles, andboats.

m DANGER: Do not use the grill within 24 inches (61 cm) of

combustible materials.

m DANGER: Keep the cooking area clear of ﬂammable

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

m DANGER: The grill is not intended for and should never

be used as a heater.

m DANGER: This appliance (grill) must be kept away from

ﬂammable materials during use.

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WARRANTY

m DANGER: Do not put a grill cover or anything ﬂammable

on, or in the storage area under the grill while it is in operation or is hot.

m DANGER: Should a grease ﬁre occur, turn o all burners

and leave lid closed until ﬁre is out.

m WARNING: Accessible parts may be very hot. Keepyoung

children away.

m WARNING: The use of alcohol, prescription drugs,

non-prescription drugs, or illegal drugs may impair the consumer’s ability to properly and safely assemble, move, store, or operate thegrill.

m WARNING: Never leave the grill unattended during pre-

heating or use. Exercise caution when using this grill. The entire cookbox gets hot when in use.

m WARNING: Do not move the appliance (grill) duringuse. m WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel

supply hose away from any heated surfaces.

m CAUTION: This product has been safety-tested and is only

certiﬁed for use in a speciﬁc country. Refer to country designation located on outside of box.

m CAUTION: The grill is not intended for commercial use. m CAUTION: Do not use charcoal or lava rock in the grill.

Storage and/or Non-Use

m WARNING: Turn o the gas supply at the gas cylinder

(tank) after use.

m WARNING: LP tanks must be stored outdoors out of the

reach of children and must not be stored in a building, garage, or any other enclosed space.

m WARNING: After a period of storage and/or nonuse,

the grill should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before use.

m Storage of the grill indoors is permissible only if the LP

tank is disconnected and removed from the grill.

California Proposition 65

m WARNING: Combustion byproducts produced when

using this product contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

m PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Handling the brass material

on this product exposes you to lead, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling this

product.

Limited Warranty

Thank you for purchasing a WEBER product. Weber-Stephen Products LLC, 1415 S. Roselle Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067 (“WEBER”) prides itself on delivering a safe, durable, and reliableproduct. This is WEBER’s Limited Warranty (“Warranty”) provided to you at no extra charge. It contains the information you will need to have your WEBER product repaired in the unlikely event of a failure or defect.

Pursuant to applicable laws, the customer has several rights in case the product is defective. Those rights include supplementary performance or replacement, abatement of the purchasing price, and compensation. These and other statutory rights remain unaected by this warranty provision. In fact, this warranty grants additional rights to the Owner that are independent from statutory warranty provisions.

WEBER’S LIMITED WARRANTY

WEBER warrants, to the purchaser of the WEBER product (or in the case of a gift or promotional situation, the person for whom it was purchased as a gift or promotional item) ("Owner"), that the WEBER product is free from defects in material and workmanship for the period(s) of time speciﬁed below when assembled and operated in accordance with the accompanying Owner’s Manual, normal wear and tear excluded . (Note: If you lose or misplace your WEBER Owner’s Manual, a replacement is available online at www.weber.com.) WEBER agrees within the framework of this warranty to repair or replace the part that is defective in material or workmanship subject to the limitations, and exclusions listed below. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF GIFTS AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AS NOTED ABOVE. WEBER stands by its products and is happy to provide you with the Warranty described for material defects in the grill or its relevant components, normal wear and tear excepted.

• ‘Normal wear and tear’ includes cosmetic and other immaterial deterioration that may come with ownership of your grill over time, such as surface rust, dents / scratches, etc.

However, WEBER will honor this Warranty for the grill or its relevant components where damage or dysfunction results from a material defect.

• ‘Material defect’ includes rust through or burn through of certain parts, or other damage or failure inhibiting your ability to safely / properly use your grill.

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY

To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important (but it is not required) that you register your WEBER product online at www.weber.com. Please also retain your original sales receipt and/or invoice. Registering your WEBER product conﬁrms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and WEBER in case we need to contact you. If you have not had time to register your grill before calling for Warranty service, please have the following information available when you do call: Name – Address – Phone Number – Email – Serial Number – Purchase Date – Purchase Dealer – Model – Color – Primary Issue The above warranty only applies if the Owner takes reasonable care of the WEBER product by following all assembly instructions, usage instructions, and preventative maintenance as outlined in the accompanying Owner’s Manual, unless the Owner can prove that the defect or failure is independent of non-compliance with the above mentioned obligations. If you live in a coastal area, or have your product located near a pool, maintenance includes regular washing and rinsing of the exterior surfaces as outlined in the accompanying Owner’s Manual.

WARRANTY HANDLING / EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY

If you believe that you have a part which is covered by this Warranty, please contact WEBER Customer Service using the contact information on our website (www.weber.com, or such country-speciﬁc website to which Owner may be redirected). WEBER will, upon investigation, repair or replace (at its option) a defective part that is covered by this Warranty. In the event that repair or replacement are not possible, WEBER may choose (at its option) to replace the grill in question with a new grill of equal or greater value. WEBER may ask you to return parts for inspection, shipping charges to be pre-paid by owner. When you contact Customer Service, please have the following information available: Name – Address – Phone Number – Email – Serial Number – Purchase Date – Purchase Dealer – Model – Color – Primary Issue

This WARRANTY lapses if there are damages, deteriorations, discolorations, and/or rust for which WEBER is not responsible caused by:

• Abuse, misuse, alteration, modiﬁcation, misapplication, vandalism, neglect, improper assembly or installation, and failure to properly perform normal and routine maintenance;

• Insects (such as spiders) and rodents (such as squirrels), including but not limited to damage to burner tubes and/or gas hoses;

• Exposure to salt air and/or chlorine sources such as swimming pools and hot tubs/spas;

• Severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis or surges, tornadoes or severe storms.

• Acid rain and other environmental factors.

Using third party parts will not void this Warranty. However, any parts that are used and/or installed on your WEBER product that are not genuine WEBER parts are not covered by this Warranty. In addition, any damages that result from the use and/or installation of parts on your WEBER product that are not genuine WEBER parts are not covered by this Warranty. Any conversion of a gas grill not authorized by WEBER and performed by a WEBER authorized service technician will void this Warranty.

PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIODS

Cookbox: 5 years, no rust through/burn through (2 years paint excluding fading or discoloration)

Hard cover assembly: 5 years, no rust through/burn through (2 years paint excluding fading or discoloration)

Stainless steel burner tubes: 5 years, no rust through/burn through

Griddle 5 years (excluding rust)

All remaining parts: 2 years (excluding normal wear and tear)

DISCLAIMERS

APART FROM THE WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, THERE ARE EXPLICITLY NO FURTHER WARRANTY OR VOLUNTARY DECLARATIONS OF LIABILITY GIVEN HERE WHICH GO BEYOND THE STATUTORY LIABILITY APPLYING TO WEBER. THE PRESENT WARRANTY STATEMENT ALSO DOES NOT LIMIT OR EXCLUDE SITUATIONS OR CLAIMS WHERE WEBER HAS MANDATORY LIABILITY AS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE. NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIODS OF THIS WARRANTY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, INCLUDING A DEALER OR RETAILER, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT (SUCH AS ANY “EXTENDED WARRANTIES”), SHALL BIND WEBER. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THIS WARRANTY IS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PART OR PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND BE GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE WEBER PRODUCT SOLD. YOU ASSUME THE RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND/OR TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE MISUSE OR ABUSE OF THE PRODUCT OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY WEBER IN THE ACCOMPANYING OWNER’S MANUAL. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES REPLACED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE WARRANTED ONLY FOR THE BALANCE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED ORIGINAL WARRANTY PERIOD(S). THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO PRIVATE SINGLE FAMILY HOME OR APARTMENT USE ONLY AND DOES NOT APPLY TO WEBER GRILLS USED IN COMMERCIAL, COMMUNAL OR MULTI-UNIT SETTINGS SUCH AS RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, RESORTS, OR RENTAL PROPERTIES. WEBER MAY FROM TIME TO TIME CHANGE THE DESIGN OF ITS PRODUCTS. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS OBLIGATING WEBER TO INCORPORATE SUCH DESIGN CHANGES INTO PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS, NOR SHALL SUCH CHANGES BE CONSTRUED AS AN ADMISSION THAT PREVIOUS DESIGNS WERE DEFECTIVE.

Weber-Stephen Products LLC Customer Service Center

1415 S. Roselle Road Palatine, IL 60067 U.S.A.

For replacement parts, call:

1-800-446-1071

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GETTING STARTED

Important Information about LPGas & Gas Connections

What Is LP Gas?

Liqueﬁed petroleum gas, also called LP, LP gas, liquid propane, or simply propane or butane, is the ﬂammable, petroleum-based product used to fuel your grill. It is a gas at moderate temperatures and pressure when it is not contained. But at moderate pressure inside a container, such as a tank, LP is a liquid. As pressure is released from the tank, the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas.

Safe Handling Tips For LP Tanks

• A dented or rusty liquid propane tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier. Donot use a liquid propane tank with a damaged valve.

• Although your liquid propane tank may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the tank should be transported and stored accordingly.

• The LP tank must be installed, transported, and stored in an upright, secure position. LP tanks should not be dropped or handled roughly.

• Never store or transport the LP tank where temperatures can reach 125° F (51.7° C) (the tank will become too hot to hold by hand).

• Place dust cap on cylinder valve outlet whenever the cylinder is not in use. Only install the type of dust cap on the cylinder valve outlet that is provided with the cylinder valve. Other types of caps or plugs may result in leakage of propane.

LP Tank Requirements

• The tank must be approximately 18¼inches (46.35 cm) high and 12¼ inches (31.1 cm) in diameter with a marked 20 pound (9.07 kg) LPG capacity or 47.6 pound (21.6 kg) water capacity as stated by the manufacturer. Other tanks may be acceptable provided they are compatible with the grill retention means (tank scale).

• The tank used must be constructed and marked in accordance with the Speciﬁcations for LP gas Cylinders of the U.S. Department of Transportation (D.O.T.); or the Canadian Standard for Cylinders, Spheres and Tubes for Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Commission, CAN/ CSA-B339, as applicable.

• Tanks must be provided with a listed OPD (Overﬁlling Prevention Device) and a Type 1 (CGA 791) tank connection. The tank connection must be compatible with the grill connection.

• The tank must include a collar to protect the tank valve.

• Tanks must have a D.O.T. certiﬁcation (A), and a testing date (B) that is within ﬁve years of current use.

LP Tank Installation

The tank is hung onto the tank bracket which is lo cated on the right side of grill. The shap e of the collar assembly (the metal pr otective ring around the tank valve) deter mines one of two dir ections in which the t ank will cor rectly hang on the tank bracket (A).

Inspect the Tank

1) Conﬁrm that t he tank valve is fully closed. Clos e by turning valve clockwise.

2) Conﬁrm that t he tank valve is the prop er mating t ype for the regulator (B).

3) In spect th e tank valve, including the internal rubber seal for damag e or debris (C). If damaged, return t ank to local re ta il er.

Install The Tank

1) Check that all burner control knobs are in the o posi tion. Che ck by pushing in and turning knobs clockwise.

2) T he tank is hung by the coll ar assemb ly (the metal protec tive ring around the tank valve) onto the tank bracket (D).

3) Screw the re gulator co upling onto the tank valve, turnin g clockwise. Hand-tighten only. Using a wrench could damage th e regulator couplin g and could c ause a leak . Proce ed to “CHECKING FOR GA SLEAK S.”

Reﬁlling or Replacing an LPTank

How Much Fuel is in the Tank?

This feature is only availab le on select m odels.

The tank scale indicates the amount of fue l in a standar d 20 pound (9.07 kg) tank once the t ank is hung from the scale. The fuel le vel is checked by viewing the indic ator line loc ated on the s cale inside of the cabinet. Some model s include an indicator o n the front of the grill . The indicator points to a full tank (A), and gradually m oves to indica te when the tank is empt y (B) and needs to be remove d to replace or reﬁll.

Removal of the LP Tank

1) Make sure the grill is o and co ol.

2) Conﬁrm that t he tank valve is fully closed. Clos e by turning valve clockwise.

3) Un screw regulator coupling by turning counterclockwise by hand.

4) On the tank scale, loosen hand nut and rotate tank lock up.

5) Lift tank o tank hook .

m WARNING: It may be hazardous to attempt to ﬁt

other types of gas containers.

m IMPORTANT: We recommend that you replace the

gas hose assembly on your gas grill every ﬁve years. Some countries may have requirements that the gas hose be replaced within less than ﬁve years, in which case that country’s requirement would take precedence.

For replacement hose, regulator, and valve

assemblies, contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site. Log on to weber.com.

m This appliance is not suitable for installation or

connection to a reticulated gas supply.

m DANGER: Do not store a spare LP tank under or

near this grill. Never ﬁll the tank beyond 80% full. Failure to follow these statements exactly may result in a ﬁre causing death or serious injury.

m WARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the

connection. Using a wrench could damage the regulator coupling and could cause a leak.

m CAUTION: Use cylinders that are marked

"Propane" only.

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GETTING STARTED

LeakChecking

What is a Leak Check?

Once the LP tank is properly installed, it is necessary to perform a leak check. A leak check is a reliable way to verif y that gas is not escaping after you connect the tank. T he fuel sy stem in your grill features factory-made connections that have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks an d the burners have been ﬂame-tested. WEBER recommen ds performing a thorough leak check after assembly, as well as annually. The following ﬁttings should be tested:

• Where the regulator connects to the tank.

• Where the gas hose connects to the bulkhead.

• Where the bulkhead connects to the corrugated gas line.

Checking for Gas Leaks

1) Wet ﬁttings (A) with a soap and water solution, using a spray bottle, br ush, or ra g. You can make your own soap and w ater solution by mixing 20% liquid s oap with 80% water ; or, you can purchase leak ch eck solut ion in the plumb ing sect ion of any hardware store.

2) Slowly open ga s supply by turning tank v alve counterclockwise while checking for bubbles.

3) If bubbles ap pear ther e is a leak:

a) I f the leak is at the cylinder (B), turn o the gas.

DONOT OPERATE THE GRILL. Dis connec t the tank and return the tank to your local r etailer.

b) If the leak is at the regulator (C), turn o t he gas

(D). NEVER ATTEMP T TO TIGHTEN THE REG ULATOR WITH TANK VALVE OPEN. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL . Contact the Customer Service Representati ve in your are a using the contact information on our website.

c) If the leak is at any ﬁtt ings indic ated in illustration

(D), re-tighten ﬁtting with a wr ench and re check for leaks with soap and w ater solution. If lea k persists, turn o th e gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL.

d) If the leak is at any ﬁttings indicated in illustr ation

(E), turn o the gas. DO NO T OPERATE T HE GRILL.

4) If bubbles do not appear, leak checking is complete:

a) Turn the gas supply o  at the tank an d rinse

connections with water.

NOTE: Since so me leak test solutions, including soap and water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections should be rinsed with water after che cking for leaks.

Additional Leak Check Precautions

The following ﬁt tings should be tested for gas lea ks each time a tank is reﬁlled and reinstalled:

• Where the regulator connects to the tank (B) and at the

regulator (C).

Follow the instructions for "Checking for Gas Leaks".

m DANGER: Do not use a ﬂame to check for gas

leaks. Besure there are no sparks or open ﬂames in the area while you check for leaks.

m DANGER: Leaking gas may cause a ﬁre or explo-

sion.

m DANGER: Do not operate the grill if there is a gas

leak present.

m DANGER: If you see, smell, or hear the hiss of gas

escaping from the liquid propane tank:

1) Move away from liquid propane tank.

2) Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3) Call your ﬁre department.

m DANGER: Always close the tank valve before

disconnecting the regulator. Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator and hose assembly or any gas ﬁtting while this grill is in operation.

m DANGER: Do not store a spare LP tank under or

near this grill. Never ﬁll the tank beyond 80% full. Failure to follow these statements exactly may result in a ﬁre causing death or serious injury.

m WARNING: If the hose is found to be damaged in

any way, do not use the grill. Replace using only WEBER authorized replacement hose.

m WARNING: If the hose is found to be damaged in

any way, do not use the grill. Replace using only WEBER authorized replacement hose.

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OPERATION

Igniting the Grill

Using the Snap Ignition System to Ignite Burners

Each control knob snap igniter creates a spark from the igniter electro de to the burner lighting tube. You gen erate the ener gy for the sp ark by pushing in the control knob and turning it to the start/high position. Each control knob operates an indiv idual burn er, and each burner ignites indepe ndently. Ignite the burners star ting from left to right. A ll burners should be lit for preheating, h owever, all burners do not have to be lit while c ooking.

1) Open the protective hard cover (A).

m WARNING: Do not operate the grill with the hard cover

closed. The hard cover is to be used for storage purposes only to protect the griddle.

2) Check that all burner control knobs are in the o positi on. Check by pushing in and turning k nobs

clockwise (B).

Note: It is imp ortant that all b urner contro l knobs are in the o position b efore turning on the LP tank. I f they are not, the ﬂow limiting device built i nto the regulato r will activate, limiting th e ﬂow of gas from the LP tank.

3) Turn th e LP tank on by slowly turning the tank v alve

counterclockwise; wait 60 seconds (C).

Note: It is imp ortant that the LP tank is turned on slowly. Ifit is opene d too quickly, the ﬂow limiting device b uilt into the regulator will activate , limiting the ﬂow of gas from the LP tank.

4) Begin with the burner f urthest to the lef t. Push the

burner control kn ob in (D) and turn it counterclockwise to the start/high Continue to hold the c ontrol knob in for two s econds after you hear the snap. This ac tion will spark the igniter and light the burner.

5) Check that the burner is lit by looking through t he space

in betw een the cooking sur face and the control p anel.

6) If the burner does not ignite, turn burner control knob

to the o a second time. If the burner still does not light, turn the burner control knob to OFF and wait ﬁve minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match.

7) If the burner ignites, repeat steps 4 through 6 to light the

remaining burner s.

Should the burner s fail to ignite using the electronic ignition, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING sec tion in this Owner's Guide. T hereyou will ﬁnd instructions on igniting the grill with a match to help determine the e xact problem.

positi on until you hear it snap (E).

positi on and repeat the lighting procedure

Preheat the Griddle

Preheating the griddle is critical to successful cooking. It helps prevent food from sticking, and ensures the griddle is hot enough to properly cook your food. Italso helps burn o any residue of a previously cooked meal.

1. Open the protective hard cover.

2. Ignite your griddle according to the ignition instruc-

tions in this Owner's Manual.

3. Preheat the griddle for10 minutes. WEBER

recommends preheating the griddle to the temperature you want to cook at (i.e. if you’re cooking pancakes, preheat on LOW. If you’re cooking smash burgers, preheat on HIGH).

To Extinguish Burners

1) Push each bur ner control knob in and t hen turn

clockw ise all the w ay to the o position.

2) Turn gas supply o at th e LP tank.

Burner Control Knob Settings

OFF START/HIGH MEDIUM LOW

m WARNING: The burner control knobs must be

in the OFF position before turning on the liquid propane tank valve. If they are not in the OFF position, when you turn on the LP tank valve, the “excess gas ﬂow control” feature will activate, limiting the ﬂow of gas from the LP tank. If this should occur, turn o the LP tank valve and burner control knobs. 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 o the tank and burner control knobs, wait at least ﬁve minutes for the gas to clear before attempting to light the grill. Failure to do so may result in an explosive ﬂare-up, which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

m WARNING: Do not operate the grill with the

protective hard cover closed. The protective hard cover is to be used for storage purposes only to protect the griddle.

m WARNING: Open protective hard cover during

ignition. Failure to open the protective hard cover while igniting the grill’s burners, or not waiting ﬁve minutes to allow the gas to clear if the grill does not light, may result in an explosive ﬂare-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

m WARNING: Do not lean over open grill while

igniting or cooking.

m WARNING: Each burner must be ignited

individually using the snap ignition.

m WARNING: If ignition does not occur within four

seconds of attempting to light the ﬁrst burner, turn the burner control knob to the o position and repeat the lighting procedure a second time. If the burner still does not light, turn the burner control knob to OFF and wait ﬁve minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match.

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OPERATION

Before You Cook

Your griddl e surface has a special rust resistant ﬁnish applie d to the metal surfac e and has been pre-seasoned with a food-grade oil to provide rust protection. The refore, initial seasoning is not required but if yo u choose to a dd another layer of seasoning to your griddle, please s ee seasoning instructions below.

For continued griddle maintenance you should continue to scrap e and season your griddle ever y 2 to 3 cookin g sessions to keep your griddle in good condition. For more information abou t caring for your grid dle, scan the QR code:

Tools Needed: Tongs, lint-free paper towels or cotton cloth, neutral cooking oil.

For optimal results, you may want to add another layer of seasoning to your griddle. Please see seasoning instructions below.

1. Open the protective hard cover.

m WARNING: Do not operate the grill with the hard

cover closed. The hard cover is to be used for storage purposes only to protect the griddle.

2. With the griddle in place on the grill, handwash the

griddle, rinse, and thoroughly dry.

NOTE: The griddle must be COMPLETELY dry before continuing the seasoning process.

NOTE: This will be the ONLY TIME you use soapy water on your griddle.

3. Pour ¼ cup of a neutral oil (i.e. canola oil, vegetable oil,

grapeseed oil) into a bowl.

4. Dip a paper towel or cotton cloth into the bowl (A),

squeezing o the excess oil. Wipe the griddle from side to side, top to bottom as evenly as possible (B). Be sure to get the interior and exterior sides of the griddle as well. Wipe away any excess oil with a clean paper towel or cotton cloth if necessary.

5. Light all of the burners and preheat your griddle on the

high temperature setting (C). The sur face will b egin to smoke and darken (appr oximately 10 minu tes). If any oil begins to bead on the s urface, use grill mitts and tongs to wipe the excess oil from the griddle (D).

NOTE: By the end of the seasoning process, a wellseasoned griddle will be dark from edge to edge.

6. The surface will darken and begin to smoke. When the

surface stops smoking (additional 20 minutes), turn o the grill.

m IMPORTANT: Allow the griddle to cool completely, approx.

30 minutes.

7. The griddle now has 1 coat of seasoning. You should

continu e to scrape and season your griddle every 2 to 3 cookin g sessions to keep your griddle in good condi tion.

Scan this QR code for more information on seasoning your griddle:

Digital Temperature Display

This feature is only availab le on select m odels.

The digital temperature display gives you a convenient way to check the surface temperature of your griddle. While the grill is in use, please follow these instructions for using the digital temperature display:

Turning the Display ON

1) Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds, located on the top-left side, to turn on the display.

NOTE: The grill should always be pre-heated for 10 min or more. If display is turned on when the grill is o, display lights will cycle through a startup sequence for the ﬁrst 4 minutes while the griddle temperature is registering with the display. If display is turned on after grill is lit, the display will automatically show the griddle temperature.

2) If you want to change between Fahrenheit (Fº) and Celsius (Cº), push the top-right button on the display unit to toggle

between these options.

Brightness

Once powered on, the display will be at 100% brightness for 15 minutes, then will dim slightly to preserve battery life. To refresh the display to 100% brightness simply tap the power button, located on the top-left side, and the display unit will update to 100% brightness for 2 minutes.

Batteries

When it is time to change the 2 AA batteries, a low battery icon will appear at the bottom of the display screen.Use alkalin e batter ies only. Do not mix old and new batteries or dier ent types of batteries (st andard, alkaline, or rechargeable).

Turning the Display OFF

1) To manually shut o, press and hold the power button, located on the top-left side, for 2 seconds.

NOTE: The display will automatically turn o after no heat has been detected for 4 minutes or the grill has completely cooled.

Error C ode: E-8: I f there is a detached thermocouple, "E-8" will be shown on disp lay. Please contact W EBER Cus tomer Service for assistance.

m DANGER: Do not line the slide-out grease tray or

cookbox with aluminum foil.

m DANGER: Check the slide-out grease tray and catch

pan for grease build-up before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a grease ﬁre.

m WARNING: Use caution when removing catch pan

and disposing of hot grease.

m WARNING: Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or

gloves when operating grill.

m WARNING: Keep ventilation openings around tank

clear and free of debris.

m WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord and the

fuel supply hose away from heated surfaces.

m WARNING: If the hose is found to be damaged in any

way, do not use the grill. Replace using only WEBER authorized replacement hose.

m WARNING: Objects placed near the griddle will

become hot.

m WARNING: Keep paper towels away from direct

ﬂames or extreme heat.

m WARNING: DO NOT remove the griddle until the grill

is o and is completely cool.

m CAUTION: Never apply large amounts of cold water

across the whole griddle surface at once. This may cause griddle to warp.

m CAUTION: Adding a large amount of cold or frozen

food (or food with signiﬁcant water content) to a hot griddle may cause griddle to warp.

m CAUTION: Do not spray cold water on the cooking

surface while cooking.

m CAUTION: Use caution when turning or ﬂipping food

while cooking to avoid splashing hot grease.

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PRODUCT CARE

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintaining the Griddle

The griddle surface should be cleane d after ea ch use to preserve it and continue to ensure a non-stick co oking surface. Follow these steps for a proper cleanin g:

1. After the grill is o and cooled for 5 minutes, use a

scraper or spatula to scrape excess grease, oil, and food debris into the hole in the griddle.

NOTE: For stubborn, stuck on food debris, a small amount of room temperature water can be used during the scraping process. DO NOT USE LARGE AMOUNTS COLD WATER WHILE CLEANING THE GRIDDLE.

2. Using several paper towels, wipe and dry the griddle's

surface, directing any excess grease, oil, and food debris into the hole in the griddle.

3. Apply small amounts of a neutral cooking oil such as

vegetable or canola across the griddle's surface.

4. Using paper towels, rub the oil evenly around the entire

cooking surface. Use more paper towels if needed to wipe up any excess pools of oil.

Cleaning the Burners

Two areas on the burners t hat are key to optimum perf ormance are the por ts (small openings r unning along the leng th of the burners) and th e spider/ins ect screens on the front ends of the burners. Keeping th ese areas clean is essential for safe operati on.

Cleaning the Burner Ports

1) Once the grill has been turned o an d cooled, and the LP tank has been disconnected, using BBQ mitts or gloves remove the griddle and set asid e.

2) Us e a clean stainless steel bristle grill br ush to clean the outside of the burners by brushing across the burner ports.

Cleaning the Spider Screens

To access the spider/insect scre ens, it is necessary to remove the control panel (A). Follow these steps for removing the control panel:

1) Remove the slide out grease tray and set aside.

2) Remove the control knob s and set aside.

3) Remove the re d control panel trim by sliding it to the left and pulling it away fr om the bot tom of the control pane l.

4) Remove the 2 screws that hold the control pan el to the grill fr ame and set aside.

5) Remove the control panel by pulling it up o of the hanging t abs and set it aside.

6) Clean the spider/insect screens o n the ends of the burner tubes using a soft bristle brush (B).

Re-install all components.

NOTE: Ensure the digital the rmometer wires are connec ted before reassembly. (Only ava ilable on s elect models).

Cleaning the Grill Frame

The out side of your grill may include stainless ste el, porcelain-enameled, a nd plastic surfaces. WEBER recommends the following methods based on the surfacetype:

Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces

Clean st ainless steel using a n on-toxic, non-ab rasive stainless steel cleaner or p olish designed for us e on outdoor products and grills. Use a microﬁbe r cloth to clea n in the direction of the gr ain of the stainless steel. Donot use paper towels.

NOTE: Do not risk s cratchin g your stai nless ste el with abrasive pastes. Pastes do not clean or p olish. They will change the colo r of the metal by removing the top chromium oxide ﬁlm coating.

Cleaning Painted, Porcelain-Enameled Surfaces and PlasticComponents

Clean painted, por celain- enameled and plas tic compo nents with war m soapy water, and paper towels or cloth. After wiping down the sur faces, rinse and dry thoro ughly.

Cleaning the Outside of Grills that are in Unique Environments

If your grill is subject to a particularly harsh environment, you will want to clean the outside more often. Acid rain, pool chemicals , and salt water can caus e surface rustin g to appear. Wipe down the outside of your grill with warm soapy water. Follow up with a rinse and thorough drying. Additionally, you may want to apply a stainless s teel cleaner weekly to p revent sur face rust.

Check for Grease

Your griddle was built with a grease management system that collects grease and food debris into a disposable container. The grease and food debris is channeled into a disposable drip pan that lines the grease tray. This system should be cleaned before you cook to preventgrease ﬁres.

1. Conﬁrm that the grill is o and completely cooled.

Remove any excess grease or food debris with a scraper and wipe the griddle clean with a paper towel. Scrape the grease and food debris down through the openning on the ﬂat top cooking surface into the disposable drip pan below.

3. Remove the grease tray. Check for excessive amounts of

grease and food debris in the disposable drip pan that lines the grease tray. Discard the disposable drip pan when necessary and replace it with a new one.

4. Reinstall all components.

NOTE: In the event of s evere weather, water may enter the grease tray and disposable drip pan. Check the disposable drip pan and grease t ray for water and empt y when necessary.

Clean the Cooking Surface

After preheating, leftover food and grease from previous use will be easier to remove with a scraper if needed.

1. Scrape the cooking surface with a scraper after preheat-

ing. Direct any leftover grease or food into the hole in the griddle's cooking surface.

m WARNING: Turn your grill o and wait for it to cool

before thoroughly cleaning.

m WARNING: When cleaning the burners, never use

a brush that has already been used to clean the cooking grates. Never put sharp objects into the burner port holes.

m CAUTION: Do not use any of the following to clean

your grill: abrasive stainless steel polishes or paints, cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene, oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers), or abrasive cleaning pads.

Proper Burner Flame Pattern

The bur ner in your gr ill is factory set f or the correct air and gas mixture. When the burner is per forming corre ctly, you will see a speciﬁc ﬂame pattern. The tips may occasionally ﬂicker yellow (A), with a descending light blue (B) to dark blue ﬂame (C).

m WARNING: Blocked and dirty ports can restrict full

gas ﬂow, resulting in a ﬁre (D) in and around the gas valves, causing serious damage to your grill.

Spider Screens

The combustion air openings of the burners(E) are ﬁtted with stainless ste el screens to prevent spiders and other insect s from spinning webs and building nests inside the b urners. Additionally, dust and debris can accumulate on the ou tside of the spider/ insect screen an d obstru ct the oxy gen ﬂow to the burners.

m WARNING: Do not attempt to make any repair to

gas carrying, gas burning, ignition components or structural components without contacting Weber-Stephen Products LLC, Customer Service Department.

m CAUTION: The burner tube openings must be

positioned properly over the valve oriﬁces.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

MAIN BURNER(S) WILL NOT IGNITE

SYMPTOM

• Main burners do not ignite when following the ignition instructions in the “Operation” section of this owner's manual.

CAUSE SOLUTION

There is a problem with gas ﬂow. If any burner does not ignite, th e ﬁrst step is to determine if there is gas ﬂowing to the burner(s). Tocheck thi s, follow

There is a problem with the ignition system. If any burner does not ignite, th e ﬁrst step is to determine if there is gas ﬂowing to the burner(s). Tocheck thi s, follow the

the instructio ns below for “Lightin g Your Grill with a Match.”

If match li ghting IS N OT successful, fo llow the ins tructions for dis connecting and reconnecting the LP tank..

instructions b elow for “L ighting Your Grill with a Match.”

If match lighting IS successful, cont act customer ser vice abo ut checking the ignit ionsystem.

Lighting Your Grill with a Match

Using a Match to Determine if there is Gas Flow to the Main Burners

Matchstick holder is avail able on selec t models on ly.

1) Remove the protective hard cover.

m WARNING: Do not operate the grill with the hard

cover closed. The hard cover is to be used for storage purposes only to protect the griddle.

2) Check that all burner control knobs are in the o positi on. Check by pushing in and turning k nobs

clockwise.

Note: It is imp ortant that all b urner contro l knobs are in the o po sition befor e turning on the LP tank. If they are not, the ﬂow limiting devi ce built into the re gulator will activate, limiting the ﬂow of gas from the LP tank .

3) Turn th e LP tank on by slowly turning the tank v alve

counterclockwise; wait 60 seconds.

4) Begin with the burner f urthest to the lef t. Put match

in the matchstick holder and strike match. (Matchstick holder is located inside the rear right leg of the grill .) Inser t lit match through the slot on the side of the griddle, next to the burner(A).

5) Pushthe burner control knob in and slowly turn it

counterclockwise to the start/high

6) Conﬁrm that t he burner i s lit by look ing bewteen the

griddle and the gril l frame.

7) If the burner does not ignite within 4 seconds , turn

burner control kn ob to the o minutes to allow the gas to clear before attem pting to light the burner again. If repe ated attempts fail, follow the gas ﬂow troubleshooting in structions on the next page.

8) If the burner ignites, the proble m may be with the

ignitio n system. Contact WEBER cus tomer ser vice about ch ecking th e ignitions ystem.

9) Replace the matchstick holder by hanging it inside the

rear right leg of the gr ill (C).

position (B).

position and wait ﬁve

REPLACEMENT PARTS

To obtain replacement parts,

contact the local retailer

in your area or log onto weber.com.

PROBLEMS? QUESTIONS? Do Not Return Product to the Store. We Can Help.

If you have questions about the assembly, use, or maintenance of your grill or need replacement parts, please contact Weber Customer Service. The serial number and model number can be found on the cover of your owner’s manual and will be necessary for all service calls.

U.S.:

1-800-446-1071

Canada:

1-800-446-1071

Mexico:

01 800 0093237

CALL CUSTOMER

If you are still experiencing any

problems, contact the CustomerService

Representative in your area using the

contact information on weber.com.

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