Weber SUMMIT KAMADO E6 Owner's Manual

Do not discard. This owner’s guide contains important product dangers, warnings, and cautions. For assembly instructions, refer to the assembly guide. Do not use the barbecue indoors!

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SAFETY

Failure to follow the DANGERS, WARNINGS, and CAUTIONS contained in this owner’s guide may result in serious bodily injury or death, or may result in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.

DANGER:

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

mOnly use the grill outdoors in a wellventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway, tent, any other enclosed area, or beneath overhead combustible construction.

mThe grill is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.

mKeep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors and liquids such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and combustible materials.

m Do not use gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. If using charcoal starter fluid (not recommended), remove any fluid that

may have drained through the bowl vents before lighting the charcoal.

m Do not add charcoal starter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal. Cap starter fluid after use, and place a safe distance away from the grill.

mShould a grease fire occur, leave grill lid closed until fire is out.

mThe grill should never be used by children. Accessible parts of the grill may be very hot. Keep children and pets away while the grill is in use.

mDo not put a grill cover or anything flammable on, or in the storage area under the grill, while grill is in operation or is hot.

WARNING:

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

mThe grill should never be left unattended or moved while in operation.

mDo not use the grill unless all parts are in place. Grill must be properly assembled according to the assembly instructions.

Improper assembly may be dangerous.

mDo not build this model of grill in any builtin or slide-in construction.

m Never use grill without the ash catcher installed.

mNever lean over an open grill while igniting or cooking.

mUse heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves at all times when operating the grill.

mUse proper tools, with long, heat-resistant handles.

m Exercise caution when operating your grill. It will be hot during cooking or cleaning, and should never be left unattended.

m This grill will become very hot, do not move it during operation.

mDo not place hands or fingers on the front edge of the bowl while the grill is hot or the lid is open.

mThe 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.

mAlways put charcoal on top of the fuel grate. Do not put charcoal directly in the bottom of the bowl or on the diffuser plate.

mThe grill should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.

mNever dump hot charcoal where it might be stepped on or be a fire hazard. Never dump ashes or charcoal before they are fully extinguished.

mWhen cooking, the grill must be on a level, stable surface in an area clear of combustible material.

mGrill brushes should be checked for loose bristles and excessive wear on a regular basis. Replace brush if any loose bristles are found on cooking grate or brush.

WEBER recommends purchasing a new stainless steel bristle grill brush at the beginning of every spring.

mDo not wear clothing with loose flowing sleeves while lighting or using the grill.

mNever touch the cooking or fuel grate, diffuser plate, ashes, charcoal, or the grill to see if they are hot.

mThis WEBER grill is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.

mDo not use lighter fluid, gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids to ignite or reignite charcoal.

m WARNING! Do not use the grill in a confined and/or habitable space e.g. houses, tents, caravans, motor homes, boats. Danger of carbon monoxide poisoning fatality.

CAUTION:

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

mDo not remove ashes until all charcoal is completely burned out and fully extinguished and grill is cool.

m Lining the bowl with aluminum foil will obstruct the air flow. Instead, use a drip pan to catch drippings from meat when cooking using the indirect method or smoking.

mDo not store grill until ashes and charcoal are fully extinguished.

mThe grill is not intended for commercial use.

mDo not use water to control flare-ups or to extinguish charcoal.

m Do not use grill in high winds.

mExtinguish charcoal when finished cooking. To extinguish, close bowl vent, lid and RAPIDFIRE lid damper.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65

mWARNING: 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.

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 Voluntary 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. In the European Union, for example, this would be a two-year statutory warranty starting on the date of the handover of the product. These and other statutory rights remain unaffected by this warranty provision. In fact, this warranty grants additional rights to the Owner that are independent from statutory warranty provisions.

WEBER’S VOLUNTARY 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), 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. (Note: If you lose or misplace your WEBER Owner’s Manual, a replacement is available online at www.weber.com, or such country-specific website to which Owner may be redirected.) Under normal, private single family home or apartment use and maintenance, WEBER agrees within the

framework of this warranty to repair or replace defective parts within the applicable time periods, 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.

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, or such country-specific website to which Owner may be redirected. 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.

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 countryspecific 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.

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 and rodents;

•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.

The use and/or installation of parts on your WEBER product that are not genuine WEBER parts will void this Warranty, and any damages that result hereby 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

Bowl, lid, and center ring:

10 years, rust through/burn through

ONE-TOUCH cleaning system:

5 years, rust through/burn through

Plastic components:

5 years, excluding fading or discoloration

All remaining parts: 2 years

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 VOLUNTARY 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

2Safety

3Warranty

4Assembly

14Cooking System

15Features

16Before Lighting

Choose a Proper Location to Grill Choose How Much Charcoal to Use The Very First Time You Grill Preparing the Grill for Lighting

17 Lighting Charcoal

Lighting the Charcoal Using a Chimney

Starter

Lighting the Charcoal Using Lighter

Cubes

Lighting the Charcoal Using

CHAR-BASKETS

18 Grilling Methods

Direct Heat

Indirect Heat

Smoking

21Tips and Tricks for Grilling Success

22Maintenance

23Replacement Parts

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m Remove protective film from stainless steel parts before installing.

m Retire la película protectora de las piezas de acero inoxidable antes de la instalación del asador.

m Avant de procéder à l’assemblage, retirez le film protecteur qui recouvre les pièces en acier inoxydable.

Download the free BILT app for 3D step-by-step instructions.

esMX Descargue gratis la app BILT para recibir instrucciones paso a paso en 3D.

frCA Téléchargez l’appli gratuite BILT qui vous expliquera le montage étape par étape en 3D.

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esMX HERRAMIENTAS REQUERIDAS: frCA OUTILS NECESSAIRES:

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m WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE
	SAFETY BOLTS UNTIL LID
	INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
mADVERTENCIA: NO RETIRE
	LOS PERNOS DE SEGURIDAD
	HASTA QUE LA TAPA ESTÉ
	COMPLETAMENTE INSTALADA.
m AVERTISSEMENT : NE RETIREZ
	PAS LES BOULONS DE
	SÉCURITÉ AVANT QUE LE COUVERCLE
	NE SOIT TOTALEMENT INSTALLÉ.

ASSEMBLY

m WARNING: DO NOT LIFT THE LID UNTIL THE SAFETY BOLTS ARE REMOVED.

mADVERTENCIA: NO LEVANTE LA TAPA SIN RETIRAR ANTES LOS PERNOS DE SEGURIDAD.

m AVERTISSEMENT : NE SOULEVEZ PAS LE COUVERCLE AVANT QUE LES BOULONS DE SÉCURITÉ NE SOIENT RETIRÉS.

ARMADO ASSEMBLAGE

Make sure that all parts are assembled and hardware is fully tightened before operating the grill.

esMX Asegúrese de montar todas las partes y de que estas queden bien apretadas antes de usar el asador.

frCA Assurez-vous que toutes les pièces sont assemblées et que toute la visserie est bien serrée avant de mettre le barbecue en marche.

COOKING SYSTEM

Extensive thought was put into how your charcoal grill was designed. WEBER grills are designed so that you never have to worry about flare-ups, hot and cold spots, or burnt food. Expect excellent performance, control, and results every time.

Bowl and Lid

The air-insulated, double-wall bowl and lid retain heat for longer cook times and excellent temperature control. The unique kettle shape of your SUMMIT charcoal grill allows for true convection cooking.

Dampers and Vents

A major component in charcoal grilling is air. The more air allowed into the grill, the hotter the fire will grow (to a point) causing the charcoal to burn much faster. The bowl vent on the bottom of the grill should be open while grilling or in the smoke position while smoking. The top damper is used to control the temperature within the grill; however, should never be completely closed.

Cooking Grate

Made of heavy-duty stainless steel, the cooking grate provides ample area to make all of your favorite meals.

Diffuser Plate

The stainless steel diffuser plate is used to maintain a consistent temperature and to direct heat and smoke around the food. It is always used while smoking. However, it can also be used while cooking indirectly to maximize grilling space.

Fuel Grate

The fuel grate has what it takes to withstand the heat of any charcoal fire. Made of heavyduty steel, this durable grate will not warp or burn through. The grate can be moved to a

higher position in the bowl for grilling and lower position for smoking.

ONE-TOUCH Cleaning System

The stainless steel ONE-TOUCH cleaning system makes cleanup hassle free. As you move the handle back and forth, the three blades in the bowl move ash from the bottom of the grill into the high capacity ash catcher for quick and clean ash removal. These same vents act as a bowl damper, to help bring oxygen up to the fire or to allow you to easily extinguish the fire.

FEATURES
The WEBER SUMMIT KAMADO E6 isn’t just your
typical grill. The top-of-the-line features and	A
innovative design allow you to grill or smoke your	A
innovative design allow you to grill or smoke your
food with convenience and ease.
A Gourmet BBQ System
The GOURMET BBQ SYSTEM cooking grate is the
circular center grate within the hinged cooking
grate. It is removable and can be replaced
with any of the WEBER GOURMET BBQ SYSTEM
inserts (sold separately). For a full product line
of GOURMET BBQ SYSTEM inserts, visit our
website at www.weber.com.
B Stainless Steel Diffuser Plate
This specially designed diffuser plate is used
specifically for smoking food, as well as indirect
cooking.
C Built-In Thermometer
The large, durable, built-in lid thermometer
allows you to easily monitor your grill’s	B	E
temperature. The “smoke” zone on the	B	E
temperature. The “smoke” zone on the
thermometer indicates when the grill has

reached the ideal temperature for smoking.

D High Capacity Ash Catcher

The fully enclosed high capacity ash catcher keeps ashes from blowing around and easily

detaches for quick and clean ash removal.

E Tool Hook Handles

The tool hooks are built right in so you have a convenient place to hang your cooking tools.

F Bowl Vents for Low Temperature
	Grilling
	The new shape of these bowl vents allow the	C	G
	perfect amount of airflow for low temperature
	grilling and smoking. (Not pictured)
G Bottom Wire Rack
	The bottom wire rack (G) supplies additional
	storage.
H RAPIDFIRE Lid Damper
	The hinged RAPIDFIRE lid damper maximizes
	airflow and increases temperature quickly to
	get you up and grilling within 20 minutes. It
	also aids in a quick temperature recovery rate.
I	Easy-Open Lid Hinge
	The lid of your grill was designed with a spring
	hinge to make opening and closing the lid	D	H
	simple and safe. The hinge prevents the lid
	from slamming shut, preventing possible injury
	or damage to the grill. (Not pictured)

BEFORE LIGHTING

Choose a Proper Location to Grill

•Only use this grill outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway, or any other enclosed area.

•Keep the grill on a secure, level surface at all times.

•Do not use the grill within 5 feet (1.5 M) of any combustible material. Combustible materials include, but are not limited to, wood or treated wood decks, patios, and porches.

Choose How Much Charcoal to Use

Choosing charcoal or briquette quantity depends on what you are grilling and the size of your grill. If you are grilling small, tender pieces of food that take less than 20 minutes, refer to the Charcoal Quantity for Direct Heat chart. If you are grilling or smoking larger cuts of meat that require 20 minutes or more of grilling time, or delicate foods, refer to the Charcoal

Quantity for Indirect Heat chart. For more details about the difference between direct and indirect cooking, refer to the GRILLING METHODS section of this manual.

The Very First Time You Grill

It is recommended that the grill be heated up and the fuel kept red hot, with the lid on, for at least 30 minutes prior to cooking for the first time to burn off any manufacturing residue.

Preparing the Grill for Lighting

1.Open the lid.

2.Remove the cooking grate from the grill. For

convenience, hang the cooking grate on the bowl of your grill by its curved handles (A).

3.Remove the charcoal (bottom) grate and clear ashes or chunks of old charcoal from the bottom of the bowl. Charcoal requires oxygen to burn, so be sure that nothing clogs the vents. Using the

ONE-TOUCH cleaning system, move the handle back and forth to move ash from the bottom of the grill into the ash catcher (B).

4.Squeeze the ash catcher handle to release it from the grill (C).

5.Open bowl vent by moving the handle all the way to the right (D) or by moving the handle to the open position (E).

6.Reinstall the charcoal (bottom) grate.

Note: Instructions for using lighter fluid was purposely left out of this owner’s guide. Lighter fluid is messy and can transmit a chemical taste to your food, while lighter cubes (sold separately) do not. If you choose to use lighter fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and NEVER add lighter fluid to a burning fire.

Charcoal Quantity for Direct Heat

Charcoal Briquettes	Lump Charcoal*	WEBER Briquettes

60 briquettes (1½ cups)	3½ cups	40 briquettes (1 cup)

* When measuring charcoal quantities, use the charcoal measuring cup provided with your grill.

Charcoal Quantity for Indirect Heat

	Charcoal Briquettes
Charcoal Briquettes	to add for each additional
for first hour	hour
(per side)	(per side)
30 briquettes (¾ cup)	9 briquettes (¼ cup)
	Lump Charcoal*
Lump Charcoal*	to add for each additional
for first hour	hour
(per side)	(per side)
2 cups	½ cup
	WEBER Briquettes
WEBER Briquettes	to add for each additional
for first hour	hour
(per side)	(per side)
20 briquettes (½ cup)	8 briquettes (¼ cup)

*When measuring charcoal quantities, use the charcoal measuring cup provided with your grill.

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