Weber Performer Owner's Guide
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Owner’s Manual
TOUCH-N-GO™IGNITION
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.
DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, immediately call your
gas supplier or your fire department.
WARNING
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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Gas Ignition
YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS IGNITION GRILL
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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 follow the assembly instructions in this manual.
Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of the barbecue.
Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue.
Do not use lava or char rocks in your barbecue.
Never lean over the barbecue when lighting the gas burner.
Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
Do not use gasoline, liquid fire starter or alcohol on the charcoal at any time. Do not use any form of self-
lighting charcoal at any time.
Infants, children and pets should never be left unattended near the barbecue.
Make sure ash catcher is in place when using the barbecue.
Always remove the lid before lighting the gas burner, either manually or with the igniter. Lid must remain
OFF until charcoal is fully ignited.
Always put charcoal in Char-Baskets or on top of the lower (charcoal) grate. Do not put charcoal directly in
the bottom of the bowl.
Remove ashes from the ash catcher only after all coals have been fully extinguished.
Never touch grates (charcoal and cooking), ashes or coals to see if they are hot.
Do not use water to control flare-ups or extinguish coals, as it may damage the porcelain finish; slightly
close bottom air vents (dampers) and use the lid. To extinguish coals when finished cooking, close all
vents (dampers) after putting lid on the bowl.
Barbecue mitts should always be worn while cooking, adjusting air vents (dampers), adding charcoal, and
handling the thermometer or lid.
Never dump hot coals where they might be stepped on or be a fire hazard. Never dump ashes or coals
before they are fully extinguished. Do not store barbecue until ashes and coals are fully extinguished.
After a period of storage and/or nonuse, check for gas leaks and burner obstructions before using. See
instructions in this manual for correct procedures.
Do not operate the barbecue if a gas leak is present.
Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
Should the burner go out at any time during operation, turn tank valve off. Remove lid and wait five
minutes before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions in this manual.
The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in this barbecue is dangerous and will void your warranty.
Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator from the tank or any gas fitting while the barbecue is in
use.
Use only the LP gas regulator that is supplied with your barbecue.
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, it may still contain gas. The tank should be transported
and stored accordingly.
If you see, smell or hear gas escaping from the LP tank:
1. Get away from the LP tank.
2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3. Call your fire department.
Use only the LP tank supplied with your barbecue. Do not connect anything larger than a 5 lb cylinder.
You should exercise reasonable care when operating your barbecue. It will be hot during cooking and/or
cleaning, and should never be left unattended.
Combustion by products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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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Weber Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to
the ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER of this Weber
Barbecue that if it is assembled and operated in
accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it
then for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase, the cooking grate, charcoal grate, CharBasket™ Fuel Holders and the tank shall be free from
defects in material and workmanship; and for three (3)
years from the date of purchase, the burner assembly,
igniter, hose, test valve and regulator shall be free from
defects in material and workmanship; and for five (5)
years from the date of purchase all other parts shall be
free from defects in material and workmanship.
Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of
purchase. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR
SALES SLIP OR INVOICE AND RETURN THE WEBER
LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
IMMEDIATELY.
This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or
replacement of parts which prove defective under normal
use and service and which on examination shall indicate,
to Weber's satisfaction, they are defective. Before
returning any parts, contact Weber-Stephen Products
Co. Customer Service Center. If Weber confirms the
defect and approves the claim, Weber will elect to
replace such parts without charge. If you are required to
return defective parts, transportation charges must be
prepaid. Weber will return parts to the purchaser, freight
or postage prepaid.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or
operating difficulties due to accident, abuse, misuse,
alteration, misapplication, 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.
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
1890 Roselle Road, Suite 308
Schaumburg, IL 60195
USA
1-(800) 446-1071
Warranty
© 1999 Weber-Stephen Products Co. Weber, the silhouette, and the kettle configuration are registered U.S.
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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Contents
WARNINGS 2
Warranty & Patents 3
General Instructions 5
Parts Listing 6-7
Tools Needed 8-9
Assembly 10-19
Operating Instructions
Lighting 20-21
Insect Alerts 21
Cooking Methods 22
Periodic Cleaning 23
Storage 23
LP Tank Information 24-25
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Troubleshooting 26
Maintenance 27-28
FEATURES:
a) Exclusive Touch-N-Go™Gas Ignition System takes
the hassle out of lighting charcoal briquets. Simply
push a button and the system's gas burner ignites,
starting the charcoal for you. No dangerous liquid
starters to use or store, and no more liquid starter
aftertaste.
b) The 5 lb LP tank that is provided with your barbecue
will last for approximately 150 lightings at normal use
(each lighting lasting 3 to 5 minutes).
c) CharBin™ Storage Container holds over 20 lbs of
charcoal within easy reach.
d) Stainless steel CharBin lid serves as a great work
area and covers the CharBin Storage Container to
keep briquets dry.
e) Stainless steel cooking grate holder.
f) Convenient bottom rack for storage.
g) High-capacity ash catcher locks in place, eliminating
blowing ashes.
h) One-Touch
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Cleaning System easily sweeps out
ashes, or opens and closes the vents.
i) Patented Dual-Purpose Thermometer monitors the
cooking temperature inside the grill and can also be
used as a probe to quickly check the doneness of
food.
j) Tuck-Away
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Lid slides back into the stainless steel lid
holder and acts as a windshield when lighting
briquets.
k) Hinged access flaps swing open on cooking grate for
easy addition of briquets or wood chips during
cooking.
l) Char-Basket
™
Fuel Holders allow convenient Indirect
and concentrated Direct cooking flexibility with wood
or charcoal.
IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES:
Your Weber Gas Barbecue is equipped with a new
and improved LP tank connection, that has
additional safety features. They are:
1. The connection of the barbecue to the LP tank can
be made without the use of tools.
2. The new connection will not permit the flow of gas
until a positive gas connection is made.
3. If an accidental fire occurs at the LP tank
connection, the flow of gas is stopped by a
temperature activated shutoff.
4. If the LP supply hose becomes damaged, cut,
punctured, or accidentally fire damaged, the
barbecue connection is equipped with an excess
flow control that will limit the flow of gas if leakage or
a fire occurs.
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General Instructions
Your Weber Performer Grill with Touch-N-Go Gas Ignition
is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. You can grill,
barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to
duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances.
The Performer Grill is portable so you can easily change
its location in your yard or on your patio. Portability
means you can take your Weber Charcoal Barbecue with
you if you move.
■ These instructions will give you the minimum
requirements for assembling your Performer Grill.
Please read the instructions carefully before using
your grill. Improper assembly can be dangerous.
■ Not for use by children.
■ The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber
Barbecue must be used. This regulator is set for 10.5
inches of water column (pressure).
■ The Weber Performer Grill with Touch-N-Go Gas
Ignition 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.
Storage
■ The gas must be turned OFF at the LP tank when
the grill is not in use.
■ When the Performer Grill 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 well-ventilated
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
Performer Grill, the appliance and LP tank must be
kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space.
■ Check that the areas around the tank, hose and
burner assembly are free from debris that might
obstruct the air flow of gas or air.
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 Performer Grill 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 barbecue 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.
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.
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1. 1/4-20 x 5/8 inch truss head screw
2. Nylon damper handle
3. Lid damper
4. 1/4 inch aluminum washer (9)
5. 1/4-20 acorn nut (4)
6. Lid assembly
7. 22 inch hinged cooking grate
8. Char-Baskets Fuel Holders (2)
9. Charcoal grate
10.H-drive
11-13. Damper blades
14.1/4-20 x 1 3/4 inch bolt (8)
15.1/4 inch nylon washers (16)
16.Lid holder support strap
17.Lid holder lower support
18.1/4-20 hex keps nut (5)
19.Lid holder wire
20. Lid roller
21.Bowl
22.H-washer
23.Control rod
24.Ash catcher ring assembly
25.Ash catcher and handle
26.1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolt (4)
27.Wheel frame
28.Axle
29.Wheels (2)
30.Wheel hub caps (2)
31.#8-18 x 5/8 inch screw (3)
32.Nylon lid handle (top)
33.Nylon lid handle (bottom)
34. Thermometer mount assembly
35.Thermometer
36.CharBin Storage Container
37.Bowl panel
38.Control panel
39.Burner assembly
40.Orifice clip
41.Hose and regulator assembly
42.CharBin lid handle
43.CharBin lid
44.Hinge rod
45.Tool holders (3)
46.Igniter and lock nut
47.Top frame
48.Tubing plugs (4)
49.Cooking grate holder
50.Front panel assembly
51.Caster frame
52.Tank holder
53.Tank panel
54.Bottom connector (2)
55.Caster inserts (2)
56.Casters (2)
57.Bottom rack
58.Match holder/burner cleaning tool
59.5 lb LP tank
60.Filler adapter
WARNING:
Use only Weber factory authorized parts.
The use of any part that is not factory
authorized can be dangerous. This will also
void your warranty.
Parts List
All items are single quantities unless otherwise specified.
Parts can be ordered directly from Weber-Stephen
Products Company by phone or mail.
Note - Do not return parts to Weber-Stephen Products
Co. without first contacting the Customer service Center
by phone or mail. Returning the part may not be
necessary.
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Check package contents
The following item will be found in the top box.
Bottom rack
The following items will be found in the large box
(shipper).
CharBin Storage
Container
Bowl assembly
Lid Assembly
Ash catcher assembly
Two Char-Basket Fuel Holders
LP tank
Tools needed:
Phillips screwdriver
7/16 inch and 7/8 inch or an adjustable wrench
Pliers
Hammer
Block of wood
Supplies needed
Your LP tank is shipped empty for safety. You will
need to fill it (See Step "Fill LP tank").
You will need a soap and water solution to check for gas
leaks.
Packages
Your Weber Performer Grill comes in a large box
(shipper) which includes a top box, and bottom carton.
There is a hardware pack of small parts and hardware
that will be found in the bottom carton.
Note - The hardware size of nuts, bolts and screws is
given. For example "1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolt" means a bolt
1/4 inch in diameter with 20 threads to the inch, 1/2 inch
long. On a small screw, "8-18 x 5/8 inch screw" means a
number 8 screw, with 18 threads to the inch, 5/8 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 available for reference.
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Charcoal grate
Hinged cooking
grate
Burner cleaning
tool/ match holder
Two wheels
Axle
Ash Catcher Ring
The following items will be found in the hardware
pack.
Sixteen nylon washers
(actual size)
Four aluminum washers
(actual size)
Eight 1/4-20 x 1 3/4 inch bolts
(actual size)
Four 1/4-20 acorn nuts
(actual size)
Four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts
(actual size)
Three tool holders
Three hubcaps
Filler adapter
The following items will be found in the bottom
carton.
Wheel frame
Two bottom connectors
Front panel
Caster frame assembly
Top frame assembly
Tank holder assembly
Control panel
Bowl panel
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