Weber SUMMIT 450 LP, SUMMIT 425 LP, 261001, BLACK Owner’s Manual

SUMMIT M425& 450

LP Gas Barbecues

Operating Guide

Summit 425 LP

Serial Number

WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures

carefully in this manual prior to barbecue

operation. Do this even if 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 "Lighting" instructions

section of this manual.

Summit 450 LP

Serial Number

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FOR YOUR SAFETY

1. Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

2. An LP tank not connected for use shall

not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

FORYOUR SAFETY 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.

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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 a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.

Do not store a spare ordisconnected LP tank under or near this barbecue.

Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully

follow the assembly instructions in this manual. After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber

Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before using. See instructions in

this manual for correct procedures.

Do not operate the Weber Gas Barbecue if there is a

gas leak present.

Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks. Combustible materials should never be within

24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of your Weber Gas Barbecue.

• Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue.

• Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used

by children.

• You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Weber Gas Barbecue. tt will be hot during cooking

or cleaning, and should never be left unattended.

• Should the burners go out during 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.

LP gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted

use of natural gas in an LP unit or LP gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.

Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your

barbecue is in operation.

Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when

operating barbecue. This barbecue is for residential use only.

LP GAS UNITS ONLY:

• Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber Gas Barbecue.

• Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.

• A dented or rusty LPtank may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier. Do

not use an LP tank with a damaged valve.

• Although your LP tank may appear to be empty, gas

may still be present, and the tank should be

transported and stored accordingly.

• If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the LP tank:

1. Get away from LP tank.

2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.

3. Call yourfire department.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings 2 Warranty 4

A Word of Thanks 4 Standards and Codes Information 5

Operating Area 5 Storage 5

*REFER TO YOUR STEP-BY-STEP SECTION AT

THIS TIME

Lighting 6

Crossover Ignition System 6

To Extinguish 6

Manual Lighting 7

To Extinguish 7 Cooking 8 Storage 8 Cleaning 8

Steam-N-Chips Smoker Maintenance

Spider Stopper Guards

Inspection and Cleaning of the

Spider Stopper Guards

Main Burner Flame Pattern Main Burner Cleaning Procedure

Replacing the Main Burners Crossover Ignition System Operations

Troubleshooting

Exploded Views and Replacement Parts Lists

Summit 425 LP Summit 450 LP

Patents and Trademarks

10-12

11 11 11

16-19

16-17 18-19

WARRANTY

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

Aluminum Castings, 25 years,

Cooking Grates and Flavorizer Bars, 7 years,

All Remaining Parts, 5 years,

when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it. Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase. THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES

SLIP OR INVOICE. This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of parts which prove defective under normal use and

service and which on examination shall indicate, to Weber's satisfaction, they are defective. Before returning any parts, contact 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, 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, acid rain,

discoloration due to exposure to chemicals either directly or in the atmosphere, is not covered by this Limited Warranty. There are no other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of merchantability

and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.

Weber is not liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Weber does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale, installation, use, removal, return, or replacement of its equipment; and no such representations are binding on Weber.

This Warranty applies only to products sold at retail.

A WORD OF THANKS

Thank you for choosing a Weber Barbecue. Our family here at Weber has worked hard to produce the highest quality products for your satisfaction. While we give much attention to our products, an occasional

error may occur. Our knowledgeable Customer Service staff is prepared to help you with any problems with parts or assembly. Call our toll free number. For quicker service, please have your owner's manual and

serial number available for reference. We also welcome any comments or suggestions you might have regarding our products. We wish you the best in outdoor cooking enjoyment.

Weber-Stephen Products Company Customer Service Center

200 E. Daniels Road

Palatine, IL 60067-6266

(888) 33-SUMMIT (888-337-8664)

STANDARDS AND CODES INFORMATION

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.

Liquid Propane (LP) gas supply is easy to use and gives

you more cooking control than charcoal fuel.

• These instructions will give you the minimum

requirements for operating and maintaining 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. tf there are no

local codes, you must conform to the latest edition of

the National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z 223.1.

• The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber Gas

Barbecue must be used. This regulator is set for 10.5 inches of water column (pressure).

• This Weber Gas Barbecue is designed for use with

liquid propane (LP) gas only. Do not use with natural (piped in city) gas. The valves, orifices, hose and regulator are for LP gas only.

• Do not use with charcoal fuel.

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 Standard CAN/CGA-B149.2 (Installation Code for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment).

Operating area

WARNING: Onlv use this barbecue outdoors in a well

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

• Never use your Weber Gas Barbecue under an

unprotected combustible roof or overhang.

• Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not intended to be

installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.

• The entire cooking box gets hot when in use. Do not leave unattended.

• Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surface.

• Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors and

liquids, such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and

combustible materials.

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

Storage

• The gas must be turned off at the LP tank when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use.

• When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors, the gas supply must be DISCONNECTED and the LP

tank stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

• LP tanks must be stored outdoors in a well-ventilated area out of reach of children. Disconnected LP tanks

must not be stored in a building, garage or any other

enclosed area.

• When the LP tank is not disconnected from the Weber Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP tank

must be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

• The Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas

leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes before using. (See Maintenance Section)

• Check that the areas under the control panel and the

bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct

the flow of combustion or ventilation air.

• The Spider Stopper Guards should also be checked for any obstructions. Refer to Maintenance Section.

REFER TO YOUR STEP-BY-

STEP GUIDE AT THIS TIME

FOR BARBECUE ASSEMBLY

WARNING: Make sure your barbecue is set up properly and leak checked before attempting

to operate.

• Keep this grill away from combustible materials when in use at a minimum of 24 inches of the top, bottom,

back or sides.

LIGHTING

EACH HEAT ZONE OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY. Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel.

High Medium Low Off

Crossover Ignition System

DANGER

Failure to open lid while igniting the

barbecue, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow

the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light,

may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

Note - The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Left burner of each heat zone with a spark from the igniter

electrode inside the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber. You generate the energy for the spark by pushing the

Crossover Ignition Button until it clicks.

WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the

barbecue. Contact your dealer. WARNING:The storage space under the cooking

module is intended for storage of nonflammable items only.

Crossover Ignition System

1) Open the lid. Figure 1.

2) Check that the fuel scale reads more than "E". Note - E = empty; F = full.

3) Make sure all burner control knobs are OFF. (Push

each burner control knob down and turn clockwise.)

WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in the

OFF position before turning on the LP tank valve. If they are not in the OFF position, when you turn on

the LP tank valve, the excess flow control will activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP tank. If

this should occur, turn OFF the LP tank valve and burner control knobs and start over.

DANGER

When the excess flow control is activated,

a small amount of gas is still flowing to the

burners. After turning OFF the tank and burner control knobs, wait at least 5 minutes

for the gas to clear before attempting to light the barbecue. Failure to do so may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

4) Turn the tank on by turning the tank valve

counterclockwise.

WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue. Keep your face and body at least one foot away from the

matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue.

Select Heat Zone.

Push LEFT burner control knob down and turn to

6) START/HI.

Figure 1

Push the Crossover Ignition Button several times, so it clicks each time.

Check that the burner is lit by looking through the

matchlight hole above the burner control knob.

WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the LEFT burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let

the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match.

9) After the LEFT burner is lit you can turn on the RIGHT burner.

Note - Always light the LEFT burner firsL The RIGHT burner ignites from the LEFT burner.

TO EXTINGUISH

Turn gas supply OFF at the source, then push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF.

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