Weber 38008 Gas Grill User Manual
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1. SUMMIT D The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased 26 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 A WARNING 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 flow control feature will activate limiting the flow of gas from the LP cylinder If this should occur turn OFF the LP cylinder valve and burner control knobs Then start over ADANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas is still flowing 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 grill Failure to do so may result in an explosive flare up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 4 Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise AWARNING Do not lean over the open grill 5 Push rotisserie burner control knob down and turn to START HI Continue to hold the control knob down Continue to the next lighting step 6 Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking 7 Continue to hold the control knob down until twenty 20 seconds after the burner has ignit2. Do not lean over the open grill while lighting 8 Push smoker burner control knob down and turn to START HI 9 Check that the burner is lit by looking down through the cooking grate ADANGER If the smoker burner does not light turn the burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again 10 Close smoker cover after wood starts to smolder and turn control knob to low OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SUMMIT C D The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ROTISSERIE ASSEMBLY SUMMIT D 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 motor Slide the motor onto the motor bracket 3 Put the spit forks on the rotisserie shaft Slide a spit fork from each side onto the shaft so that the tines are facing each other Reverse forks to each other so that one fork screw is on top 1 and one is on the bottom 2 as shown in illustration Screw in the split fork screws to hold the forks in place 4 Insert the rotisserie shaft in the motor Insert the pointed
3. A CAUTION Side burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day A WARNING If the side burner does not light 1 Turn OFF the side burner control valve 2 Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING WITH IGNITER SUMMIT B C D The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased MANUAL LIGHTING SUMMIT B C D The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 finer 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 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 wood chips and chunks to find the smoke flavor that best suits your taste To use the smoker As a starting point soak wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes before using Wet wood will produce more smoke flavor Place a handful of wood chips or a few larger chunks in the bottom of the smoker body 1 As you gain experience in smoking increase or decrease the amount of wood to suit
4. Black Wire c White Tab with Black Wire d Solid White Wire Blue Tab with Black Wire Yellow Tab with Black Wire White Tab with Black Wire Solid White Wire Solid Blue Wire Grounding Wire MAINTENANCE 9 Disconnect the Thermocouple from the IR Burner valve 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 11 Pull manifold assembly out from the manifold frame MAINTENANCE 12 Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly to separate the Crossover tube a from the burners b 13 Remove the Crossover tube 14 Pull the selected burner s tube s from manifold frame and replace with a new burner tube 15 To reinstall the manifold assembly reverse steps 7 through 14 A CAUTION The burner openings 1 must be positioned properly over the valve orifices 2 Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place A WARNING After reinstalling the gas lines they should be leak checked with a soap and water solution before using the grill See Check for gas leaks 36 MAINTENANCE CROSSOVER IGNITION SYSTEM OPERATIONS If the Crossover ignition system fails to ignite the LEFT burner in a burner set light the LEFT burner with a match If the LEFT burner lights with a match then check the Crossover ign
5. a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue A Improper assembly may be dangerous Please follow the assembly instructions carefully A 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 A Do not operate the Weber gas barbecue if there is a gas leak present A Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks A Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of your Weber gas barbecue A Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue A 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 A 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 A 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 A Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your Weber gas barbecue A Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box A Should a grease fire occur turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out A Do
6. end of the rotisserie shaft into the motor 5 Set the rotisserie shaft onto rotisserie support block Place the handle 1 end of rotisserie onto the support notch OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 24 USING THE ROTISSERIE e To reduce the risk of electric shock keep extension cord connection dry and off the ground Note Before using your rotisserie measure your food at the widest point e A short power cord is supplied to reduce the risk of If it exceeds 9 1 2 241 8mm it is too large to fit the rotisserie If it is too tripping over the cord Extension cords may be used large food can be prepared using a roast holder and the Indirect Cooking but caution must be taken to prevent tripping over Method th d IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS C cora a e In absence of local codes the rotisserie motor must AWARNINGS be grounded electrically in accordance with the Read all instructions before using your rotisserie This rotisserie is for outdoor use only Remove motor and store in a dry place when not in use Do not touch hot surfaces Use barbecue mitts This rotisserie is not for use by children To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse cord plugs or motor in water or other liquids Unplug the motor from outlet when not in use or before cleaning Do not use rotisserie for other than intended use Make sure motor is off before placing it on the motor National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223 1 NFPA 54 or CAN
7. factory set for the correct air and gas mixture The correct flame pattern is shown 1 Burner tube 2 Tips occasionally flicker yellow 3 Light blue 4 Dark blue If the flames do not appear to be uniform throughout the burner tube follow the burner cleaning procedures MAIN BURNER CLEANING PROCEDURE Turn off the gas supply Remove the manifold Look inside each burner with a flashlight Clean the inside of the burners with a wire a straightened out coat hanger will work Check and clean the air shutter opening at the ends of the burners Check and clean the valve orifices at the base of the valves Use a Steel bristle brush to clean outside of burners This is to make sure all the burner ports are fully open A CAUTION Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning REPLACE MAIN BURNERS Your Summit gas grill must be OFF and cool Turn gas OFF at source Disconnect regulator Remove cooking grates Remove Smoker box Remove Flavorizer bars To remove control panel refer to Remove the control panel under Check for Gas Leaks 8 Disconnect all ignition wires from the Ignition Module BO Ol BON 1 2 3 4 a Yellow Tab with Black Wire b White Tab with Black Wire a Yellow Tab with Black Wire b White Tab with Black Wire c Solid White Wire d Grounding Wire a Blue Tab with Black Wire b Yellow Tab with
8. for the spark by pushing the electronic ignition button A 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 Replace using only Weber authorized replacement hose Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com 1 Open the lid 2 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 A WARNING 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 flow control feature will activate limiting the flow of gas from the LP cylinder If this should occur turn OFF the LP cylinder valve and burner control knobs Then start over MAIN BURNER LIGHTING The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased 1 6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A DANGER MAIN BURNER LIGHTING When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas is still flowing 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 flame up which can cause serious bodily injur
9. gas to clear if the grill does not light may result in an explosive flare up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 2 Open smoker box lid 3 Fill smoker with water soaked wood chunks or chips 4 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 The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased 22 A WARNING 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 flow control feature will activate limiting the flow of gas from the LP cylinder If this should occur turn OFF the LP cylinder valve and burner control knobs Then start over ADANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas is still flowing 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 grill Failure to do so may result in an explosive flare up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 5 Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise 6 Puta match in the match holder and strike the match 7 Insert match holder and lit match down through cooking grates and Flavorizer bars to ignite smoker burner AWARNING
10. grilling is important Light your Summit gas grill according to the instructions in this Owner s Manual Turn both burners in each burner set to High HH close the lid and preheat grill with the lid down until grill thermometer reaches 550 F 260 288 C This is the recommended broiling temperature This will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes depending on outside temperatures Covered cooking All grilling is done with the lid down to provide uniform evenly circulated heat With the lid closed the Summit gas grill cooks much like a convection oven The thermometer in the lid indicates the cooking temperature inside the grill All preheating and grilling is done with the lid down No peeking heat is lost every time you lift the lid Flavorizer system When meat juices drip from the food onto the specially angled Flavorizer bars they create smoke that gives foods an irresistible barbecued flavor Thanks to the unique design of the burners Flavorizer bars and the flexible temperature controls uncontrolled flare ups are virtually eliminated because YOU control the flames Because of the special design of the Flavorizer bars and burners excess fats are directed through the funnel shaped bottom tray into the grease catch pan The most important thing to know about grilling is which cooking method to use for a specific food Direct or Indirect The difference is simple place the food directly over the fire or arran
11. not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners A The Weber gas barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis A 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 A Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation A Use heat resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue A Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces A Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm A Do not use this barbecue unless all parts are in place The unit must be properly assembled according to the instructions outlined in the Assembly Instruction section of the Owner s Guide LIQUID PROPANE GAS UNITS ONLY A Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber gas barbecue A Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation A 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 A Although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty gas may still be present and the cylinder should be trans
12. 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 NFPA 54 or CAN CGA B149 1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code 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 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 The areas around the LP cylinder must be free and clear from debris Replacement pressure regulators and hose assemblies must be those specified by the outdoor cooking gas appliance manufacturer 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 STORAGE AND OR NONUSE e The gas must be turned off at the liquid propane cylinder when the Weber gas barbe
13. your taste Note Always grill with the lid closed to allow the smoke to fully penetrate the food Light the smoker burner by following the instructions for Lighting The Smoker Cleaning the smoker SUMMIT C D Burner After wood starts to smolder turn control knob to low Before each use empty the smoker of ash to allow proper air flow Smoke will start in approximately 10 minutes and last as long as 45 minutes Note Smoking will leave a smoke residue on the surface of the smoker If you require more smoke flavor refill the smoker with wood chips and or This residue cannot be removed and will not affect the function of the chunks Keep the lid of the grill closed while cooking smoker To a lesser degree a smoke residue will accumulate on the inside Note After refilling smoker smoke will take about 10 to 15 minutes to start of your gas grill This residue need not be removed and will not adversely again affect the function of your gas grill The smoker may be used to enhance any of the meat poultry and fish recipes in the gas grill cookbook Cook with the lid down according to the times indicated in charts or recipes ADANGER Do not use any flammable fluid in the smoker to ignite the wood This will cause serious bodily injury 20 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER SUMMIT C D A WARNING Check hose before each use of grill for nicks cracking abrasions or cuts If the hose is found
14. CGA B149 1 A WARNING Setup up the rotisserie with food before lighting rotisserie burner OPERATING 1 Remove rotisserie shaft from grill Remove one spit fork 2 Push the rotisserie shaft through the center of the food bracket 3 Slide the spit fork onto the shaft Insert the tines of both spit forks into e Do not operate the rotisserie motor with a damaged the food The food should be centered on the shaft Tighten the spit fork rd or plua screws n s ei p ug te th ti tor if it should 4 Place the motor in the bracket slide to lock ono opera e the rotisserie motor If it shou 5 Insert the pointed end of the rotisserie shaft into the motor Place the malfunction handle end of the rotisserie onto the support rollers e The rotisserie motor is equipped with a three prong 6 The rotisserie shaft should rotate so that the heavy side of the meat or roundin wer rd for r protection inst poultry rotates down to the bottom Large cuts may require the removal 2 Pak s 9 ig er cord fo your prolecuonagains of the cooking grates and warming rack to allow full rotation of the shaft shock hazara p g Remount the food if necessary for better balance e The power cord should be plugged directly into a 7 Turn the motor on properly grounded three prong receptacle If use of an extension cord is required be sure that it is a COOKING minimum 16 AWG 3 wire well insulated cord marked for OUTDOOR USE ONLY and properly grounded When using an
15. F position before turning on the liquid propane cylinder valve If they are not in the OFF position when you turn on the LP cylinder valve the excess gas flow control feature will activate limiting the flow of gas from the LP cylinder If this should occur turn OFF the LP tank valve and burner control knobs Then start over The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 7 A DANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas is still flowing 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 flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 3 Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise 4 Put match in the match holder and strike match A WARNING Do not lean over open barbecue 5 Push LEFT burner control knob down and turn to START HI 6 Insert match holder and lit match down through cooking grates and Flavorizor bars to ignite LEFT burner in each selected burner set A 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 7 After LEFT burner is lit you can turn on the RIGHT burner adjacent to it The RIGHT burner lights from the LEFT burner
16. MAIN BURNER LIGHTING The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to the OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source 18 SIDE BURNER LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS A 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 flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death Lighting only the side burner 1 Open the side burner lid 2 Check that the side burner valve is turned OFF Push each knob down and turn clockwise to ensure they are in the off position and all main burner control valves are OFF push down and turn clockwise 3 Turn the gas supply valve on 4 Push down and turn the side burner control valve to START HI 5 Push igniter button and hold until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking A CAUTION Side burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day A WARNING If the side burner does not light 1 Turn OFF the side burner control valve 2 Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match Lighting the side burner if the main burners are lit 1 Open the side burner lid 2 Push down and turn the side burner control to START HI 3 Push igniter button and hold until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking
17. Phillips Screwdriver Remove the burner control knobs 1 The screws 2 need to be removed from the control panel 3 before the control panel is removed from the grill GAS INSTRUCTIONS Put your fingers under the front edge of the control panel and lift off 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 CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS A DANGER Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks Sparks or open flames will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property A WARNING You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting Note All factory made connections have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks The burners have been flame tested As a safety precaution however you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue Shipping and handling may loosen or damage a gas fitting A WARNING Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue was dealer or store assembled You will need a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it Note Since some leak test solutions including soap and water may be slightly corrosive all connections should be rinsed with water after
18. SUMMIT GAS GRILL LP Gas Grill Owner s Guide YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL A 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 A WARNING Do not store spare liquid propane cylinder within 10 feet 3m of this appliance Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within 25 feet 8m of this appliance 38008 Cures A 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 AAWARNING Do not try to light this appliance without reading the Lighting Instructions section of this manual 38008 US 10 02 04 LP US ENGLISH National PROPANE GAS Association DANGERS AND WARNINGS ADANGER 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 AAWARNINGS A Do not store
19. ait to see the entire seconds ceramic surface become alight before counting 20 seconds Is the igniter sparking Replace battery in igniter button module Reseat burner ring Burners do not light or Burner hsa The excess flow safety device which To reset the excess flow safety device asmall flickering flame is part of the barbecue to cylinder turn all burner control knobs and the connection may have activated cylinder valve OFF Disconnect the regulator from the cylinder Turn burner control knobs to HIGH Wait at least 1 minute Turn burner control knobs OFF Reconnect the regulator to the cylinder Turn cylinder valve on slowly Refer to Lighting Instructions If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods please contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com 32 MAINTENANCE WEBER SPIDER INSECT SCREENS 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 1 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 burner tube air shutter is fitted with a stainless steel screen 1 to prevent spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes thro
20. checking for leaks Make sure side burner is OFF To perform leak checks open cylinder valve by turning the cylinder valve hand wheel counterclockwise A WARNING Do not ignite burners when leak checking Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap and water solution and watching for bubbles If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak GAS INSTRUCTIONS Check 1 Hose connection SUMMIT A 2 Gas line to manifold connections A WARNING If there is a leak at connection 1 or 2 retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution If a leak persists after re tightening the fitting turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com 3 Regulator to cylinder connection 4 Hose to regulator connection 5 Valves to manifold connections A WARNING If there is a leak at connections 3 4 or 5 turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com When leak checks are complete turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased Check 1 Hose connection 2 Gas line to manifold connections 3 LR Bur
21. cue is not in use e When the Weber gas barbecue is stored indoors the gas supply must be DISCONNECTED and the LP cylinder stored outdoors in a well ventilated space e LP cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area out of reach of children Disconnected LP cylinder must not be stored in a building garage or any other enclosed area e When the LP cylinder is not disconnected from the Weber gas barbecue the appliance and LP tank must be kept outdoors in a well ventilated space e 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 e 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 ventila tion air e The Spider Insect Screens should also be checked for any obstructions See Section Annual Maintenance OPERATING A WARNING Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well ventilated area Do not use in a garage building breezeway or any other enclosed area A WARNING Your Weber gas barbecue shall not be used under overhead combustible construction A WARNING Your Weber gas barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and or boats A WARNING Do not use the barbecue within 24 inches of combustible materials top bottom back or sides of the grill A WARNING The en
22. directly over the lit burners 1 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INDIRECT COOKING The Indirect Method is similar to roasting but with the added benefits of that grilled texture flavor and appearance you can t get from an oven To set up for Indirect cooking gas burners are lit on either side of the food but not directly beneath it Heat rises reflects off the lid and inside surfaces of the grill and circulates to slowly cook the food evenly on all sides much like a convection oven so there s no need to turn the food Use the Indirect method for foods that require 25 minutes or more of grilling time or that are so delicate that direct exposure to the flame would dry them out or scorch them Examples include roasts ribs whole chickens turkeys and other large cuts of meat as well as delicate fish fillets To set up your gas grill for Indirect cooking preheat the grill with all burners on High Then adjust the burners on each side of the food to the temperature noted in the recipe and turn off the burner s directly below the food For best results place roasts poultry or large cuts of meat on a roasting rack set inside a disposable heavy gauge foil pan For longer cooking times add water to the foil pan to keep drippings from burning The drippings can be used to make gravies or sauces Burner Sets Gburner Indirect Method Food is placed on the area of the cooking grates betw
23. down Tighten the wing nut To Connect the hose to the cylinder 3 Remove the plastic dust cover from the valve 4 Screw the regulator coupling onto the tank valve clockwise or to the right Hand tighten only GAS INSTRUCTIONS Note This connection tightens clockwise and will not allow gas to flow unless the connection is tight The connection requires tightening by hand only A WARNING 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 Turn on the cylinder valve 7 Check for leaks by wetting the fitting with the soap and water solution and watching for bubbles If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak If there is a leak turn off the gas and tighten the fitting Turn the gas back on and recheck with the soap and water solution If leak does not stop Contact the Customer Service at 1 800 446 1071 or locate the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com Do not use the barbecue 8 When leak checking is complete turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS ZA WARNING The gas connections of your Summit gas grill have been factory tested We do however recommend that you leak check all gas connections before operating your Summit gas grill REMOVE CONTROL PANEL Part required
24. eave the LP cylinder in a car on a hot day DOT 4BA240 Note A refill will last about 20 hours of cooking time at normal use The fuel 00 05 scale will indicate the propane supply so you can refill before running out You do not have to run out before you refill e Treat 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 A CAUTION When transporting the LP cylinder make sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the valve This will keep dust and dirt from the threaded portion of the valve e Do not use a damaged LP cylinder Dented or rusty LP cylinders or LP cylinders with a damaged valve may be hazardous and should be replaced with a new one immediately Liquid Propane LP Cylinder s e The joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is reconnected For example test each time the LP cylinder is refilled e Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water This vent should be free of dirt grease bugs etc e The gas connections supplied with your Weber gas barbecue have been designed and tested to meet 100 CSA and ANSI requirements A WARNING Replacement LP tanks must match the regulator connection supplied with this barbecue Liquid Propane Cylinder r
25. ed 8 Check that the burner is lit by looking for the rotisserie burner to glow red A WARNING If the rotisserie burner does not light turn the 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 Note when using the rotisserie with the lid closed only light two of the main burners on each side of the food see Grilling methods Indirect Cooking Check your food periodically to prevent over cooking on the outside Turn off the Rotisserie Burner once the food has browned to the desired color Finish cooking on indirect heat OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SUMMIT D The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn the rotisserie burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUALLY LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER SUMMIT D AATTENTION 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 fill When holding a match to the Rotisserie Burner you will see a flash of flames moving from right to left across the Rotisserie Burner surface the Rotisserie Burner is not lit until the entire ceramic surface is aflame At this point start a count of 20 seconds before releasing the Rotisserie Burner control knob The Rotisserie Burner sur
26. een the lit burners GRIEEING TIPS amp HELPFUL HINTS e Always preheat the grill before cooking Set all burners on HIGH heat and close lid heat for 10 minutes or until thermometer registers 500 550 F 260 288 C e Sear meats and cook with the lid down for perfectly grilled food every time e Grilling times in recipes are based on 70 F 20 C weather and little or no wind Allow more cooking time on cold or windy days or at higher altitudes Allow less cooking time in extremely hot weather e Grilling times in charts and recipes are approximate Times can vary because of the weather or the amount size and shape of the food being grilled e The temperature of your Summit gas grill may run hotter than normal for the first few uses e Grilling conditions may require the adjustment of the burner controls to attain the correct cooking temperatures e In general large pieces of meat will require more cooking time per pound than small pieces of meat Foods on a crowded cooking grate will require more cooking time than just a few foods Foods grilled in containers such as baked beans will require more time if grilled in a deep casserole rather than a shallow baking pan e Trim excess fat from steaks chops and roasts leaving no more than a scant 1 4 inch 6 4mm of fat Less fat makes cleanup easier and is a virtual guarantee against unwanted flare ups Foods placed on the cooking grate directly above burners may require t
27. equirements e Check to be sure cylinders have a D O T certification 1 and date tested 2 is within five years Your LP gas supplier can do this for you e All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve e The LP cylinder must be a 20 lb size approximately 18 1 4 inches high 12 1 4 inches in diameter e The cylinder should be constructed and marked in accordance with the Specifications for LP Gas Cylinders of the U S Department of Transportation D O T or the National Standard of Canada CAN CSA B339 Cylinders Spheres and Tubes or Transportation of Dangerous Goods and Commission as applicable In Canada Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements Note Your retailer can help you match a replacement tank to your barbecue e The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders T C OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GRILLING METHODS NOTE If grill looses heat while cooking refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual You 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 minutes before relighting A WARNING Check the bottom tray and catch pan for grease build up before each use Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the bottom tray Preheating Preheating the grill before
28. extension cord make sure it is not in contact with a hot or sharp surface Outdoor extension cords should be marked with the letters W A and a tag stating Suitable for use with outdoor appliances Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from the rotisserie motor power cord Do not let cord hang over any sharp edge or hot surface Do not expose to rain Meats except poultry and ground meat should be brought to room temperature before cooking 20 to 30 minutes should be adequate for most foods If frozen defrost completely before cooking Tie meat or poultry with a string if necessary to make the shape as uniform as possible before putting it on the spit Remove cooking grates and warming rack to allow food to turn freely Follow lighting instructions for rotisserie burner on next page Set rotisserie burner on Med High based on outside air temperatures Place food within area of burner If you wish to save drippings for gravy place a drip pan directly under the food on top of the Flavorizer bars Food preparation steps are the same for rotisserie cooking as for regular cooking Indicated timing in the cookbook will be the same All cooking is done with the lid closed If foods are too heavy or are irregular shapes they may not rotate well and should be cooked by the Indirect Method without using the rotisserie Smoker can be used in conjunction with rotisserie for more smoke flavor Note When using the ro
29. face will glow red once the burner is fully ignited A CAUTION The Rotisserie Burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day A WARNING 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 a Weber authorized replacement hose Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com 1 Open the lid 2 Remove the warming rack and the cooking grates from the cookbox The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased ADANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the grill or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the grill does not light may result in an explosive flare up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 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 28 A WARNING 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 flow control feature will activate limiting the flow of gas from the LP cylinder If this should occur turn OFF the LP cylinder valve and burner control knobs Then start over ADANGER When the excess gas flow c
30. ge the fire on either side of it Using the right method is the shortest route to great results and the best way to ensure doneness safety DIRECT COOKING The Direct Method similar to broiling means the food is cooked directly over the heat source For even cooking food should be turned once halfway through the grilling time Use the Direct method for foods that take less than 25 minutes to cook steaks chops kabobs sausages vegetables and more Direct cooking is also necessary to sear meats Searing creates that wonderful crisp caramelized texture where the food hits the grate It also adds great color and flavor to the entire surface Steaks chops chicken breasts and larger cuts of meat all benefit from searing To sear meats place them over Direct High heat for 2 to 5 minutes per side Smaller pieces require less searing time Usually after searing you finish cooking the food at a lower temperature You can finish cooking fast cooking foods by the Direct method use the Indirect method for longer cooking foods To set up your gas grill for Direct cooking preheat the grill with all burners on High Place food on the cooking grate and then adjust all burners to the temperature noted in the recipe Close the lid of the grill and lift it only to turn food or to test for doneness at the end of the recommended cooking time 1 2 H H H H Direct Method Food is placed on the area of the cooking grates
31. ifferences than the model purchased TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn the rotisserie burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source MAIN AND SMOKER TROUBLESHOOTING 2 9 PROBLEM CHECK CURE Burners burn with a yellow or orange Inspect Spider Insect Screens for Clean Spider Insect Screens See Section flame in conjunction with the smell of possible obstructions Blockage of Annual Maintenance gas holes Burners do not light or Burners have The excess flow safety device which To reset the excess flow safety device turn a small flickering flame in the HIGH is part of the barbecue to cylinder all burner control knobs and the cylinder position or connection may have activated valve OFF Disconnect the regulator from the Barbecue temperature only reaches cylinder Turn burner control knobs to HIGH 250 to 300 in the HIGH position Wait at least 1 minute Turn burner control knobs OFF Reconnect the regulator to the cylinder Turn cylinder valve on slowly Refer to Lighting Instructions Burner does not light or flame is low Is LP fuel low or empty Refill LP cylinder in HIGH position Is fuel hose bent or kinked Straighten fuel hose Does the Left burner light with a match If you can light the Left burner with a match then check the Crossover ignition system Experiencing flare ups Are you preheating barbecue in the All burners on high for 10 to 15 mi
32. ith warm soapy water clean with plastic scrub ball 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 GAS INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT LP CYLINDER INFORMATION Failure to follow these DANGER statements exactly may result in a fire causing death or serious injury A DANGER A NEVER store a spare LP Cylinder under or near this barbecue A NEVER fill the tank beyond 80 full Your Weber gas grill is equipped for a cylinder supply system designed for vapor withdrawal A WARNING Only use this grill outdoors in a well ventilated area Do not use in a garage building breezeway or any other enclosed area The proper filling methods for the filling of your cylinder are by weight or volume as described in NFPA 58 Please make sure your filling station fills your LP cylinder by weight or volume Ask
33. ition system e Check that both ignition wires 1 2 are attached properly Check that the Crossover ignition button is activating You should hear the igniter sparking If the Crossover ignition system still fails to light contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com REPLACE IGNITER BATTERIES Parts required 1 AA alkaline battery per igniter Unscrew igniter button from top of control panel Remove igniter button and contact spring Remove old battery and replace with a new AA alkaline battery Positive end 1 of battery faces up as shown in illustration Replace spring contact 2 and screw igniter button 3 back down
34. l knobs amp igniter wires if necessary Place corresponding control knobs down onto the valve stems From the underside of the control panel replace the two wires 1 2 of each igniter a Yellow Tab with Black Wire a Yellow Tab with Black Wire b White Tab with Black Wire b White Tab with Black Wire c Solid White Wire d Grounding Wire Gold C4 Gold D4 y Wh I a Blue Tab with Black Wire b Yellow Tab with Black Wire c White Tab with Black Wire d Solid White Wire Blue Tab with Black Wire Yellow Tab with Black Wire White Tab with Black Wire Solid White Wire Solid Blue Wire Grounding Wire nono ou wow ou GAS INSTRUCTIONS REFILLING THE LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER We recommend that you refill 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 the way 4 Lift cylinder off To refill take LP cylinder to a Gas Propane dealer A WARNING We recommend that your LP cylinder be filled at an authorized LP gas dealer by a qualified attendant who fills the cylinder by weight IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS A CAUTION When transporting the LP cylinder make sure the plastic dust cover is in place over the valve Thi
35. l knobs OFF Reconnect the regulator to the cylinder Turn cylinder valve on slowly Refer to Lighting Instructions Flame is low in HIGH position Is the fuel hose bent or kinked Straighten hose Push button ignition does not Does burner light with a match If match lights burner check igniter see below work If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods please contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com SIDE BURNER MAINTENANCE A WARNING All gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position Side Burner Grate Make sure black wire is connected between the igniter and electrode 1 Make sure white wire is connected between the igniter and grounding clip 2 Spark should be a white blue color not yellow Side Burner Cap Side Burner Ring amp Head 1 Igniter Wire Igniter Electrode 2 Ground wire 3 Burner Control Knob ROTISSERIE TROUBLESHOOTING 3 1 PROBLEM CHECK CURE Burner does not light Did you hold the burner control knob Try to relight burner by holding burner down and hold down for 20 seconds until control knob down and continue holding after burner ignited down until 20 seconds after burner has ignited Did you wait to see the entire ceramic When relighting burner by holding burner surface become alight before counting 20 control knob down w
36. low 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 For replacement parts call 1 800 446 1071 www weber com 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 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 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
37. ner gas line connection SUMMIT A WARNING If there is a leak at connection 1 2 or 3 il F retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for aed leaks with soap and water solution ae If a leak persists after re tightening the fitting turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com 4 Side burner hose to manifold connection 5 Side burner hose to side burner connection and sideburner valve to orifice 6 Regulator to cylinder connection 7 Hose to regulator connection 8 Valves to manifold connections A WARNING If there is a leak at connections 4 5 6 7 or 8 turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com When leak checks are complete turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased 10 GAS INSTRUCTIONS REINSTALL CONTROL PANEL 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 Tighten screws Reinstall burner contro
38. nutes for prescribed manner preheating Are the cooking grates and Flavorizer Clean thoroughly See Section Cleaning bars heavily coated with burned on A CAUTION Do not line the bottom _ 9 ease tray with aluminum foil Is the bottom tray dirty and not allowing Clean bottom tray grease to flow into catch pan Burner flame pattern is erratic Flame Are burners clean Clean burners See Section Maintenance is low when burner is on HIGH Flames do not run the whole length of the burner tube Inside of lid appears to be peeling The lid is stainless steel not paint It Clean thoroughly See Section Cleaning Resembles paint peeling cannot peel What you are seeing is baked on grease that has turned to carbon and is flaking off THIS IS NOT A DEFECT If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods please contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com 0 SIDE BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHECK CURE Side Burner does not light Is gas supply off Turn supply on The excess flow safety device To reset the excess flow safety device turn all burner control which is part of the barbecue to knobs and the cylinder valve OFF Disconnect the regulator cylinder connection may have from the cylinder Turn burner control knobs to HIGH Wait at activated least 1 minute Turn burner contro
39. o may result in an explosive flare up which can cause serious bodily injury or death OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 5 Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise A WARNING Do not lean over the open grill while lighting 6 Push smoker burner control knob down and turn to START HI 7 Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking 8 Check that the burner is lit by looking through the cooking grate ADANGER If the smoker burner does not light turn the 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 Close smoker cover after wood starts to smolder and turn control knob to LOW The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source MANUALLY LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER A WARNING 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 information on our web site Log onto www weber com 1 Open the lid SUMMIT C D ADANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the grill or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the
40. ontrol feature is activated a small amount of gas is still flowing 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 grill Failure to do so may result in an explosive flare up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 4 Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise 5 Puta match in the match holder and strike the match 6 Hold match holder and lit match by right side of rotisserie burner A WARNING Do not lean over the open grill 7 Push rotisserie burner control knob down and turn to HI START Continue to hold the control knob down Continue to the next lighting step 8 Continue to hold the control knob down until twenty 20 seconds after the burner has ignited 9 Check that the burner is lit by looking for the rotisserie burner to glow red A WARNING If the rotisserie burner does not light turn the burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again Note when using the rotisserie with the lid closed only light two of the main burners under the food see_ Grilling methods Indirect Cooking Check your food periodically to prevent over cooking on the outside Turn off the Rotisserie Burner once the food has browned to the desired color Finish cooking on indirect heat OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SUMMIT D The grill illustrated may have slight d
41. ported and stored accordingly A 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 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 when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it Aluminum Castings lifetime Stainless Steel Hood Section Porcelain Hood Section Burners Igniter 1 year paint 25 years 25 years 10 years 3 years Porcelain Enameled Cooking Grates 3 years no rust through Porcelain Enameled Cast Iron Cooking Grates 5 years no rust through Stainless Steel Cooking Grates 7 years no rust through Porcelain Enameled Flavorizer Bars 1 year no rust through Stainless Steel Flavorizer Bars 5 year no rust through 10 years Excluding fading Rotisserie and all related components 1 year All Remaining Parts 5 years Thermoplastic Thermoset Parts Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase THERE FORE 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
42. s 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 A 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 A WARNING Turn your Weber gas barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning A CAUTION Do not clean your Flavorizer bars or cook ing grates in a self cleaning oven For availability of replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer bars contact the Customer Service Outside surfaces Use a warm soapy water solution to clean then rinse with water A CAUTION Do not use oven cleaner abrasive cleans ers 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 w
43. s will keep dust and dirt from the threaded portion of the valve CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL IN YOUR TANK Check the fuel level by viewing the color indicator level line on the side of the tank scale 1 Empty 2 Medium 3 Full SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LIQUID PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS e Liquid Propane LP gas is a petroleum product as are gasoline and natural gas LP gas is a gas at regular temperatures and pressures Under moderate pressure inside a cylinder LP gas is a liquid As the pressure is released the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas e LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas You should be aware of this odor e LP gas is heavier than air Leaking LP gas may collect in low areas and prevent dispersion e To fill take the LP cylinder to an RV center or look up gas propane in the phone book for other sources of LP gas A WARNING We recommend that your LP cylinder be filled at an authorized LP gas dealer by a qualified attendant who fills the tank by weight IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS GAS INSTRUCTIONS e Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before the initial filling Your LP dealer is equipped to do this e The LP cylinder must be installed transported and stored in an upright position LP cylinders should not be dropped or handled roughly e Never store or transport the LP cylinder where temperatures can reach 125 F too hot to hold by hand for example do not l
44. satisfaction they are defective Before returning any parts contact the Customer service representative in your area using the contact information on our website 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 ap plicable implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in dura tion 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 al
45. tire cooking box gets hot when in use Do not leave unattended A WARNING Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surface A WARNING Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors and liquids such as gasoline alcohol etc and combustible materials A WARNING Never store an extra spare LP cylinder under or near the Weber gas barbecue GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS GRILLING METHODS NOTE If grill looses heat while cooking refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual A WARNING Do not move the Weber gas barbecue when operating or while barbecue is hot You 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 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 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 condition
46. tisserie burner grill thermometer will not reflect the temperature inside the cooking box OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER A ATTENTION 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 fill When holding the ignition button you will see a flash of flames moving from right to left across the Rotisserie Burner surface the Rotisserie Burner is not lit until the entire ceramic surface is aflame At this point start a count of 20 seconds before releasing the Rotisserie Burner control knob The Rotisserie Burner surface will glow red once the burner is fully ignited A CAUTION The Rotisserie Burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day A WARNING 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 a Weber authorized replacement hose Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com 1 Open the lid 2 Remove the warming rack and the cooking grates from the cookbox ADANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the grill or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the grill does not light may result in an explosive flare up which can cause serious bodily injury or death
47. 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 information on our web site Log onto www weber com 1 Open the grill lid ADANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the grill or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the grill does not light may result in an explosive flare up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 2 Open smoker box lid 3 Fill smoker with water soaked wood chunks or chips 4 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 A WARNING 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 flow control feature will activate limiting the flow of gas from the LP cylinder If this should occur turn OFF the LP cylinder valve and burner control knobs Then start over The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased ADANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas is still flowing 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 grill Failure to do s
48. ugh the air shutter openings We recommend that you inspect the Spider Insect screens at least once a year See Section Annual Maintenance Also inspect and clean the the Spider Insect screens if any of the following symptoms should ever occur 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 ADANGER 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 ANNUAL MAINTENANCE Inspection and cleaning of the Spider Insect screens To inspect the spider insect screens remove the control panel If there is dust or dirt on the screens remove the burners for cleaning the screens Brush the spider inspect screens lightly with a soft bristle brush i e an old toothbrush A CAUTION Do not clean the spider insect screens with hard or sharp tools Do not dislodge the spider insect screens or enlarge the screen openings Lightly tap the burner to get debris and dirt out of the burner tube Once the spider insect screens and burners are clean replace the burners If the spider insect screen becomes damaged or cannot be cleaned call Weber Stephen Products Customer Service for replacement parts MAINTENANCE MAIN BURNER FLAME PATTERN The Weber gas barbecue burners have been
49. urning or moving to a less hot area Use tongs rather than a fork for turning and handling meats to avoid losing natural juices Use two spatulas for handling large whole fish If an unwanted flare up should occur turn all burners to OFF and move food to another area of the cooking grate Any flames will quickly subside After flames subside relight the grill NEVER USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH FLAMES ON A GAS GRILL Some foods such as a casserole or thin fish fillets will require a container for grilling Disposable foil pans are very convenient but any metal pan with ovenproof handles can also be used Always be sure the bottom tray and grease catch pan are clean and free from debris Do not line the funnel shaped bottom tray with foil This could prevent the grease from flowing into the grease catch pan Using a timer will help to alert you when well done is about to become over done OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel A 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 flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death Crossover Ignition System Note The Crossover ignition system ignites the set of left burners with a spark from the igniter electrode inside the Gas Catcher ignition chamber You generate the energy
50. y or death 3 Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise A WARNING Do not lean over the open barbecue 4 Select the burner set you want to operate 5 Push LEFT burner control knob down and turn to START HI in selected burner set 6 Push igniter button and hold until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking 7 Check that the burner is lit by looking through the cooking grates You should see a flame A 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 o l The grill illustrated may have slight differences than 8 After the LEFT burner is lit you can turn on the RIGHT burner adjacent the model purchased to it The RIGHT burner lights from the LEFT burner TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to the OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source MANUAL LIGHTING MAIN BURNER LIGHTING A 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 flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 1 Open the lid 2 Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF Push each knob down and turn clockwise to ensure they are in the off position A WARNING The burner control knobs must be in the OF
51. your filling station to read purging and filling instructions on the LP cylinder before attempting to fill CHECK THAT ALL BURNER VALVES ARE OFF Valves are shipped in the OFF position but you should check to be sure that they are turned OFF Check by pushing down and turning clockwise If they do not turn they are off Proceed to the next step If they do turn continue turning them clockwise until they stop then they are off Proceed to the next step CONNECTING THE LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER A WARNING Make sure that the LP cylinder valve is closed Close by turning valve clockwise A DANGER Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks Sparks or flames will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property Some LP tanks have differing top collar assembles The top collar is the metal protective ring around the valve One series of tanks mount with the valve facing front The other tanks mount with the valve facing away from the fuel scale These types of tanks are illustrated below You will need LP cylinder a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it 1 Turn the LP cylinder so the opening of the valve is either to the front side or rear of the Weber gas barbecue Lift and hook the cylinder onto the fuel gauge 2 Loosen the cylinder lock wing nut Swing the cylinder lock
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