weber Platinum C User Manual

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Natural Gas Grill Owners Guide

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YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE

BEFORE

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flames.

3. Open lid

4. If odor continues, keep away from the
appliance and immediately call your gas
supplier or your fire department.

Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or
death, or damage to property.

1. Do not store spare liquid propane
cylinder within 10 feet (3m) of this
appliance.

2. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors within 25
feet (8m) of this appliance.

OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL

 DANGER

 WARNING

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

NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions
must be left with the owner and the owner
should keep them for future use.

THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

 WARNING: Do not try to light this
appliance without reading the “Lighting”
Instructions section of this manual

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Dangers & Warnings

 DANGER

Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in
serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.

 WARNINGS

 Do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue.
 Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this

manual.

 After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber® 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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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Assembly Instructions............................................................................... B-1

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

Leak Checking .........................................................................................C-2

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

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

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

Lighting the Side Burner ...........................................................................D-3

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................D-4

Side Burner Troubleshooting..................................................................... D-5

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

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

Crossover® Ignition System Operations .....................................................E-2

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Warranty

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

Aluminum Castings, lifetime, 1 year paint
Stainless Steel Hood Section, 25 years
Stainless Steel Side Table, 25 years

Burners, 10 years

Igniter, 3 years
Cooking Grates, 7 years no rust through
Flavorizer Bars, 5 year no rust through

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

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.

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confirms the defect and

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gas grill that it

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

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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 you if
you move.
The natural 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.

• This Weber® gas barbecue is designed for natural
(piped in city) gas only. Do not use liquid propane (LP)
bottled gas. The valves, orifices and hose are for
natural 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.

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 Standards CAN/CGA-B149.1
(Installation Code for Natural Gas Burning Appliances and
Equipment).

Storage

■ The gas must be turned OFF at the natural gas
supply when the Weber® gas barbecue is not in use.

■ When the Weber® gas barbecue is stored indoors,
the gas supply must be disconnected.

■ 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 /Insect Screens should also be checked
for any obstructions. (See Section: “Annual
Maintenance.”)

Operating

 WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a

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

 WARNING: 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.

Gas Supply Testing

• Disconnect your Weber® gas barbecue when the gas
supply is being tested at high pressures. This
appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

• Turn OFF your Weber® gas barbecue when the gas
supply is being tested at low pressures. This
appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at the pressure equal to or less than 1/
2 psig (3.5 kPa).

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General Instructions

Cooking

 WARNING: Do not move the Weber® gas barbecue

when operating or while barbecue is hot.

You can adjust the FRONT and BACK burners as desired.
The control settings: High (H), Medium (M), Low (L), or Off
(O) are described in your Weber® 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.

 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.

 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.

Cleaning

 WARNING: Turn your Weber® gas barbecue OFF and

wait for it to cool before cleaning.

 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.

 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. Be careful to scrub with the grain
direction of the stainless steel.

Thermoset surfaces - Wash with a soft cloth and a soap
and water solution.

Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits
or xylene. Rinse well after cleaning.

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

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General Instructions

Using the Smoker Box

The Smoker cooks with both Weber FireSpice® Wood
Chips and Chunks. For best results with faster cooking
foods like steaks, burgers and chops, etc., we recommend
using the FireSpice® Chips because they ignite and create
smoke faster. For longer cooking foods such as roasts,
chicken and turkeys, etc., we recommend using FireSpice
Chunks because they ignite slowly and provide smoke for
a longer period of time. As you gain experience in using
your smoker, we encourage you to experiment with
different combinations of FireSpice® Chips and Chunks to
find the smoke flavor that best suits your taste.

Cooking

As a starting point, place a couple of handfuls of
FireSpice® Chips or a few FireSpice® Chunks in the bottom
of the smoker body. Since the chunks vary in size, place as
many as you can in the smoker. As you gain experience in
smoking, increase or decrease the amount of wood to suit
your taste. Close the smoker lid.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Ambient temperature, type and size of
wood, moisture content and wind condition will always be a
large factor in your results.

Adjust the burners for cooking, MOM or LOL will be your
best settings for long duration smoking. Smoke will start in
approximately 10 minutes and last as long as 45 minutes. If

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you require more smoke flavor, refill the smoker with
FireSpice® Chips and /or Chunks. The smoker may be
used to enhance any of the meat, poultry and fish recipes
in the gas barbecue cookbook. Cook with the lid down
according to the times indicated in charts or recipes. Keep
the lid of the barbecue closed while cooking.

Note - After refilling smoker, smoke will take about 10 to 15
minutes to start again.

DANGER

Do not use any flammable fluid in the Smoker to ignite
the wood.

Cleaning

Before each use, empty the smoker of ash to allow proper
airflow. Accomplish this by tapping the sides of the smoker
and stirring the ashes so that they sift through the bottom
and fall into the bottom tray of your barbecue. Remove
bottom tray and empty.

Note - Smoking will leave a “smoke” residue on the surface
of the smoker. This residue cannot be removed and will not
affect the function of the smoker. To a lesser degree a
“smoke” residue will accumulate on the inside of your
Weber ®gas barbecue. This residue need not be removed
and will not adversely affect the function of your barbecue.

Light the barbecue and preheat with all burners on HIGH,
lid down, for 10 minutes or until the wood starts to smoke.
If you leave the grill in the preheat mode for too long the
chips will char prematurely reducing the smoke.

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Exploded View List

1. Hair Pin Cotter

2. Hinge Pin

3. Left Endcap

4. Shroud

5. 1/4-20 x 1 1/2 inch bolt

6. Handle lock

7. Handle

8. Warm-Up™ Basket

9. Warming Rack

10. Smoker Assembly

11. Cooking Grate (Small)

12. Cooking Grate (Large)

13. Flavorizer® Bars

14. Cooking Box

15. 1/4-20 keps nut

16. Work Surface

17. Slide Out Bottom Tray

18. Catch Pan Holder

19. Catch Pan

20. Drip Pans

21. 1/4 - 20 x 2 inch Bolt

22. Frame Connector

23. Front Panel

24. Left Side Panel

25. Front Frame

26. 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolt

27. Casters

28. Doors

29. Door Knobs

30. Hubcaps

31. Wheels

32. Thermometer

33. Right Endcap

34. Burner Control Knobs

35. Control Panel

36. Igniter Button

37. Control Panel Hardware

38. Side Burner Assembly

39. Manifold Hardware

40. Manifold Support Bracket

41. Igniter

42. Igniter Bracket

43. Manifold

44. Spider Stopper Guards

45. Center Burner

46. Front and Back Burners

47. Crossover Tube

48. Plastic Buttons

49. Rear Panel

50. Rear Frame

51. Tool Holders

52. Wing Nut

53. Cylinder Panel

54. Right Side Panel

55. Hose

56. Nylon Washer

57. Frame Connector

58. Bottom Shelf

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