Weber Silver B User Manual

Owners Guide

 DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.

2. Extinguish any open flames.

3. Open lid

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

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

 WARNING

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

 WARNING: Follow all leak-check procedures carefully in this manual prior

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Natural Gas

to barbecue operation. Do this even if the barbecue was dealer-assembled.

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

use.

THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

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

YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE

BEFORE

OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL

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 DANGER

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

 WARNINGS

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

this manual.  After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before use. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.

 Do not operate the Weber gas barbecue if there is a gas leak present.  Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.  Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of

your Weber gas barbecue.  Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on, or in the storage area under the barbecue.  Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by children. Accessible parts of the barbecue may be very hot. Keep young children away while it is in use.  You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Weber gas barbecue. It will be hot during cooking or cleaning and should never be left unattended, or moved while in operation.  Should the burners go out while in operation, turn all gas valves off. Open the lid and wait five minutes before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions.

 Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your Weber gas barbecue.  Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box.  Should a grease fire occur, turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.  Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners.  The Weber Gas Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.  Liquid propane gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a

liquid propane unit or liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.

 Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.  Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.  Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the

state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

LIQUID PROPANE GAS UNITS ONLY:

 Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber Gas Barbecue.  Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in

operation.  A dented or rusty liquid propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier. Do not use a liquid propane cylinder with a damaged valve.  Although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the cylinder should be transported and stored accordingly.  If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the liquid propane cylinder:

1. Move away from liquid propane cylinder.

2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3. Call your fire department.

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Warranty

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

Aluminum Castings, lifetime, 1 year paint

Porcelain Hood Section, 25 years

Burners, 10 years

Igniter, 3 years

Cooking Grates, 3 years no rust through

Flavorizer Bars, 1 year no rust through

Thermoplastic/

Thermoset Parts, 10 years Excluding fading

All Remaining Parts, 5 years,

when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it. Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR INVOICE. This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of parts that prove defective under normal use and service and which on examination shall indicate, to Weber’s satisfaction, they are defective. Before returning any parts, contact the Customer service representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual. If Weber confirms the defect and approves the claim, Weber will elect to replace such parts without charge. If you are required to return defective parts, transportation charges must be prepaid. Weber will return parts to the purchaser, freight or postage prepaid. This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to accident, abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication, vandalism, improper installation or improper maintenance or service, or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance, including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes, as set out in this owner’s manual. Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes or tornadoes, discoloration due to exposure to chemicals either directly or in the atmosphere, is not covered by this Limited Warranty.

There are no other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty. Some regions do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you. Weber is not liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. Some regions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Weber does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale, installation, use, removal, return, or replacement of its equipment; and no such representations are binding on Weber. This Warranty applies only to products sold at retail.

WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO. Customer Service Center 1890 Roselle Road, Suite 308 Schaumburg, IL 60195 USA

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

Warranty................................................. A-3

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

Exploded View ....................................... A-6

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

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

Installing Features .................................. C-1

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

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

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

Cooking .................................................. D-3

Storage and/or Nouse ............................ D-3

Cleaning ................................................. D-3

Annual Maintenance .............................. D-4

General Maintenance ............................. D-5

Replacing Main Burners ......................... D-6

Crossover Ignition System Operations... D-7

Troubleshooting ..................................... D-8

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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.

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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1. Hinge Pin

2. Left Endcap

3. Shroud

4. Handle

5. Warm-Up Basket

6. Warming Rack

7. Cooking Grates

8. Flavorizer Bars

9. Cooking Box

10. 1/4-20 keps nut

11. Slide Out Bottom Tray

12. Catch pan holder

13. Left Trim Piece

14. Work Surface

15. Left Frame

16. Hinge Rod

17. Swing-Up Work Surface

18. Caster Frame

19. 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt

20. Nylon Washers

21. Frame Connectors

22. Casters

23. Bottom Shelf

24. Wheels

25. Hubcap

26. Hair Pin Cotter

27. Thermometer

28. Right Endcap

29. Burner Control Knobs

30. Control Panel

31. Ignitor Button

32. Control Panel Hardware

33. Crossover tube

34. Front and Back Burners

35. Center Burner

36. Manifold Hardware

37. Manifold

38. Catch Pan

39. Disposable Drip Pan

40. Igniter

41. Right Frame

42. Control Panel Trim Piece

43. Right Trim Piece

44. 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolt

45. Wheel Frame

46. Hose

47. Axle Rod

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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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Screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

Left Frame - 1

Hammer

7/16 open-end or an adjustable wrench

Pliers

Block of wood

Lid -1

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Cooking Box - 1

Right Frame -1

Wheel Frame - 1

Caster Frame - 1

Frame Connectors - 2

Left Trim Piece - 1

Right Trim Piece - 1

Cooking grates - 2

Control panel - 1

Work Surface - 1

Swing-Up Work Surface - 1

Hinge Rod - 1

Bottom Shelf - 1

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Warming Rack - 1

Burner Control Knobs - 3

Warm-Up Basket - 1

Flavorizer Bars - 5

Wrap-Around Trim Piece - 1

Bottom tray - 1

Catch Pan Holder - 1

Hinge Pins (1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin) - 2

2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 2 inch bolts) - 5

1/2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1/2 inch bolts) - 8

Keps Nut (1/4 x 20 Keps Nut) - 1

Nylon Washers - 15

Cotter Pin - 2

Hubcaps - 3

Catch-Pan -1

Disposable Drip Pans - 2

Thermometer -1

Casters - 2

Wheels - 2

Hose - 1

Control Panel Hardware (Phillips screws/washers) - 2

Axle Rod - 1

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Addendum Sheet

You may have a different style manifold bracket and Spider Stopper Guard listed in your instruction manual. If you do, please follow these steps below in place of the steps included in the manual.

Assembly Instructions

* See Section B *

Install manifold bracket

You will need: manifold bracket

Hook the bracket(2) onto the manifold at the center burner valve. Place your hand underneath the bracket. Lift the manifold and cooking box slightly, then hook the tab of the bracket on the frame brace(1).

(1)

(2)

Manifold Support Bracket - 1

* See Section A *

* See Section D *

Operating

General Maintenance

Weber Spider Stopper™ Guards

Your Weber Gas Barbecue, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is a target for spiders and other insects. They can nest in the venturi section (Venturi(1), air shutter(2), venturi fin(3) ) of the burner tubes. This blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter. This could result in a fire in and around the air shutters, under the control panel, causing serious damage to your barbecue.

The Weber Spider Stopper™ Guard(1) is factory installed. It fits tightly around the air shutter section of the burner tube and the valve, thereby preventing spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes through the air shutter openings.

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We recommend that you inspect the Weber Spider Stopper Guards at least once a year. (See Section “Annual Maintenance”.) Also inspect and clean the Spider Stopper Guards if any of the following symptoms should ever occur:

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1) The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy.

2) Barbecue does not reach temperature.

3) Barbecue heats unevenly.

4) One or more of the burners do not ignite.

 DANGER

Failure to correct the above mentioned symptoms may result in a fire, which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and cause damage to property.

the crossover tube(1) from the burners. Remove the burners from the cooking box.

Replacing Main Burners

1) Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be OFF and cool.

2) Turn gas OFF at source.

3) To remove control panel: take off the burner control knobs. Remove the screws holding the control panel in place. Lift off the control panel.

4) Unlatch the Spider Stopper™ Guards and remove them.

5) Remove the manifold bracket and unscrew the two wing nuts(1) that hold the manifold to the cooking box. Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of the burners and carefully set it down.

8) To reinstall the burners, reverse 3) through 7).

 CAUTION: The burner openings(1) must be positioned properly over the valve orifices(2).

Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place.

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9) Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards. Slightly rotate the Spider Stopper Guards so that the seams are in line with the Venturi fins(1). There should be no gaps in the seams or in the fit around the burners(2) and valves(3).

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6) Slide the burner assembly out from under the guide screw and washer(1) in the corners of the cooking box.

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7) Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly, to separate

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 CAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly, contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual.  WARNING: After reinstalling the gas lines, they should be leak checked with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue. (See Step: “Check for gas leaks.”)

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Weber Silver B User Manual

Warranty

Contents

General Instructions

For Installation in Canada

Storage

Operating

Gas Supply Testing

Addendum Sheet