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  • Page 1

     DANGER If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 2. Extinguish any open fl ames. 3. Open lid 4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fi re department. Leaking gas may cause a fi re or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death, or damage to property .  W ARN[...]

  • Page 2

    2 DANGERS AND W ARNINGS  DANGER Failure to follow the Dangers, W arnings and Cautions contained in this Owner ’ s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fi re or an explosion causing damage to property .  W ARNINGS  Do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue.  Improp[...]

  • Page 3

    3 W ARRANTY Weber-Stephen Products Co. (W eber) 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: when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it. Weber may require reasonable proof of your dat[...]

  • Page 4

    4 GENERAL INSTRUC TIONS Y our 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 diffi cult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. The closed lid and Flavorizer ® Bars produce that “outdoor” fl avor in the food. The Weber ® gas bar[...]

  • Page 5

    5 GENERAL INSTRUC TIONS CLEANING  W ARNING: T urn 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 area using[...]

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    6 GAS INSTRUC TIONS IMPORT ANT LP CYLINDER INF ORMA TION Failure to follow these DANGER statements exactly may result in a fi re causing death or serious injury . LEAK CHECK PREP ARA TION CHECK THA T ALL BURNER V AL VES ARE OFF V alves are shipped in the OFF position, but you should check to be sure that they are turned OFF . Check by pushing down[...]

  • Page 7

    7 GAS INSTRUC TIONS Note: This connection tightens clockwise and will not allow gas to fl ow unless the connection is tight. The connection requires tightening by hand only .  W ARNING: Do not use a wrench to tighten the connection. Using a wrench could damage the regulator coupling and could cause a leak. 5) Mix soap and water . 6) T urn on th[...]

  • Page 8

    8 GAS INSTRUC TIONS Put your fi ngers under the front edge of the control panel and lift of f. Completely remove the control panel (4) from the cooking box assembly exposing the valves, burners, igniter , and manifold. Remove the Front Panel by sliding the panel up and out of the slots. (4) (2) CHECK F OR GAS LEAKS  DANGER Do not use an open ?[...]

  • Page 9

    9 (8) (2) (4) (6) (7) (1) (3) GAS INSTRUC TIONS (5) (3) (2) (1) (4) Check: 1) Hose connection. 2) Gas line to manifold connections.  W ARNING: If there is a leak at connection (1, or 2), retighten the fi tting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution. If a leak persists after re-tightening the fi tting, turn OFF the gas[...]

  • Page 10

    10 GAS INSTRUC TIONS REINST ALL CONTROL P ANEL Parts required: control panel, screws, and burner control knobs. Place the control panel back onto the control panel brackets on either side of the front of the cooking box. Line up screws with screw holes on both the control panel and control panel brackets. T ighten screws. Reinstall burner control k[...]

  • Page 11

    11 GAS INSTRUC TIONS REFILLING THE LIQUID PROP ANE CYLINDER We recommend that you refi ll the LP cylinder before it is completely empty . Removal of the LP cylinder 1) Close cylinder valve (turn clockwise). 2) Unscrew regulator coupling by turning counterclockwise, by hand only . 3) Loosen cylinder lock wing nut and turn cylinder lock up out of th[...]

  • Page 12

    12 GAS INSTRUC TIONS DOT 4BA240 00/05 (1) (2) • T reat “empty” LP cylinders with the same care as when full. Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still may be gas pressure in the cylinder . Always close the cylinder valve before disconnecting.  CAUTION: When transporting the LP cylinder make sure the plastic dust cover is in plac[...]

  • Page 13

    13 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS GRILLING METHODS NOTE: If grill looses heat while cooking refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual. Y ou can adjust the Left and Right burners in each burner set as desired. The control settings are High (H), Medium (M), Low (L), or Off (O). If burners go out during cooking, turn off all burners and wait 5 min[...]

  • Page 14

    14 INDIREC T COOKING The Indirect Method is similar to roasting, but with the added benefi ts of that grilled texture, fl avor , and appearance you can’t get from an oven. T o set up for Indirect cooking, gas burners are lit on either side of the food but not directly beneath it. Heat rises, refl ects of f the lid and inside surfaces of the gr[...]

  • Page 15

    15 1 3 6 4,5,8 7 2 2 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS LIGHTING Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel.  DANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecue’ s burners, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive fl ame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or [...]

  • Page 16

    16 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS  DANGER When the “excess gas fl ow control” feature is activated, a small amount of gas is still fl owing to the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder 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 fl ame-up, which can c[...]

  • Page 17

    17  DANGER When the “excess gas fl ow control” feature is activated, a small amount of gas is still fl owing to the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder 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 fl ame-up, which can cause s[...]

  • Page 18

    18 SIDE BURNER LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS  DANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the side burner , or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the side burner does not light, may result in an explosive fl ame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death. Lighting only the side burner . 1) Open the side burner lid. 2) Check tha[...]

  • Page 19

    19 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS MANU ALL Y LIGHTING SIDE BURNER  DANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the side burner , or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the side burner does not light, may result in an explosive fl ame- up which can cause serious bodily injury or death. Lighting only the side burner . 1) Open the side [...]

  • Page 20

    20 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS USING THE SMOKER The smoker uses presoaked wood chips. For best results with faster cooking foods like steaks, burgers and chops, etc., we recommend using fi ner wood chips because they ignite and create smoke faster . For longer cooking foods such as roasts, chicken and turkeys, etc., we recommend using larger wood chu[...]

  • Page 21

    21 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER  W ARNING: Check hose before each use of grill for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way , do not use the grill. Replace using only Weber ® authorized replacement hose. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact inf[...]

  • Page 22

    22 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS 5) T urn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise.  W ARNING: Do not lean over the open grill while lighting. 6) Push smoker burner control knob down and turn to ST ART/HI. 7) Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner ignites. Y ou will hear the igniter sparking. 8) Check that the burner[...]

  • Page 23

    23  W ARNING: The burner control knobs must be in the OFF position before turning on the liquid propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder valve, the "excess gas fl ow control" feature will activate, limiting the fl ow of gas from the LP cylinder . If this should occur , turn OF[...]

  • Page 24

    24 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS ROTIS SERIE ASSEMBL Y Parts required: rotisserie motor bracket(1), rotisserie motor(1), rotisserie shaft(1), spit forks(4) and fork screws (4). 1) Install the motor bracket Attach the stainless steel motor bracket to the left side of the cooking box, using the 1/4-20 fasteners and the 1/4-20 Keps nuts. 2) Attach the moto[...]

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    25 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS USING THE ROTIS SERIE Note - Before using your rotisserie, measure your food at the widest point. If it exceeds 9 1/2” (241.8mm), it is too large to fi t the rotisserie. If it is too large, food can be prepared using a roast holder and the Indirect Cooking Method. IMPORT ANT SAFEGU ARDS  W ARNINGS • Read all inst[...]

  • Page 26

    26 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS LIGHTING THE ROTIS SERIE BURNER  A TTENTION: READ BEFORE LIGHTING ROTISSERIE BURNER After a period of non-use, before lighting the Rotisserie Burner , a few seconds must pass for the gas supply line to fi ll. When holding the ignition button you will see a fl ash of fl ames moving from right to left across the Roti[...]

  • Page 27

    27 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS 3) Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF . (Push control knob down and turn clockwise to ensure that it is in the OFF position.)  W ARNING: The burner control knobs must be in the OFF position before turning on the liquid propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the OFF position, when you turn on th[...]

  • Page 28

    28 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS MANU ALL Y LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER  A TTENTION: READ BEFORE LIGHTING ROTISSERIE BURNER After a period of non-use, before lighting the Rotisserie Burner , a few seconds must pass for the gas supply line to fi ll. When holding a match to the Rotisserie Burner you will see a fl ash of fl ames moving from right [...]

  • Page 29

    29 OPERA TING INSTRUC TIONS  W ARNING: The burner control knobs must be in the OFF position before turning on the liquid propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder valve, the "excess gas fl ow control" feature will activate, limiting the fl ow of gas from the LP cylinder . If th[...]

  • Page 30

    30 MAIN AND SMOKER TROUBLESHOO TING PROBLEM CHECK CURE Burners burn with a yellow or orange fl ame, in conjunction with the smell of gas. Inspect Spider / Insect Screens for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Clean Spider / Insect Screens. (See Section “Annual Maintenance”) Burners do not light. -or- Burners have a small fl ickering [...]

  • Page 31

    31 SIDE BURNER TROUBLESHOO TING PROBLEM CHECK CURE Side Burner does not light. Is gas supply off? The excess fl ow safety device, which is part of the barbecue to cylinder connection, may have activated. T urn supply on. T o reset the excess fl ow safety device turn all burner control knobs and the cylinder valve OFF . Disconnect the regulator fr[...]

  • Page 32

    32 PROBLEM CHECK CURE Burner does not light. Did you hold the burner control knob down and hold down for 20 seconds until after burner ignited? T ry to relight burner by holding burner control knob down and continue holding down until 20 seconds after burner has ignited. Did you wait to see the entire ceramic surface become alight before counting 2[...]

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    33 WEBER ® SPIDER /INSEC T SCREENS Y our 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(1) of the burner tubes. This blocks the normal gas fl ow , and can cause the gas to fl ow back out of the combustion air opening. This could result in a fi re in an[...]

  • Page 34

    34 MAIN BURNER FLAME P A TTERN The Weber ® gas barbecue burners have been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct fl ame pattern is shown. 1) Burner tube 2) T ips occasionally fl icker yellow 3) Light blue 4) Dark blue If the fl ames do not appear to be uniform throughout the burner tube, follow the burner cleaning procedur[...]

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    35 MAINTENANCE 9. Disconnect the Thermocouple from the IR Burner valve. (a ) (a (b ) (b ) 10. Remove screws from the manifold assembly: (a) Locate the screws on both sides of the manifold frame. (b) Remove the screws from manifold frame. 1 1. Pull manifold assembly out from the manifold frame. A B B 12. Lift and twist the burner a[...]

  • Page 36

    36 13. Remove the Crossover ® tube. 14. Pull the selected burner(s) tube(s) from manifold frame and replace with a new burner tube. 15. T o reinstall the manifold assembly , reverse steps 7 through 14.  CAUTION: The burner openings (1) must be positioned properly over the valve orifi ces (2). Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in [...]