Home

Weber Gas Burner Owner's Manual

1. IGNITER Heat Zones 1 2 3 amp Smoker TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source 16 MANUALLY LIGHTING THE Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card located inside of right hand access door of grill EACH HEAT ZONE OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY Note Always light the LEFT burner first The RIGHT burner ignites from the LEFT burner Crossover Ignition System Note The Crossover Ignition System ignites the left burner with a spark from the igniter electrode inside the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber The spark is generated by a battery ignition ANWARNING 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 Vieluxe authorized replacement hose Contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE 1 Open the lid A DANGER Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light may result in an explosive flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 2 Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise 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
2. 2 S ZA Note It will be easier to install the catch pan holder by View from front of the Cooking Box removing the catch pan from the holder Hook the tabs of the catch pan holder into the slots of the bottom tray Mounting Tabs of bottom tray Slide the bottom tray into the mounting slots under the INSTALL CATCH PAN bottom of the cooking box with the handle of the catch You will need Catch Pan pan toward you Take the catch by its handle and slide it into the catch ACAUTION Do not line the bottom tray with pan holder under the bottom tray aluminum foil It can cause grease fires by trapping the grease and not allowing grease to flow into the catch pan Vieluxe 56 inch Vieluxe 56 inch 10 ACCESSING AND REMOVING LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER Open access door and pull locking pin up and out of inner locking hole Swing tank out until locking pin drops into outer locking hole This will hold the tank mounting mechanism in place while the LP cylinder is being changed lift locking pin FILL 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
3. 400 201 450 232 500 260 550 288 43 METRIC EQUIVALENTS U S Metric 1 cup 250 milliliters 1tablespoon 20 milliliters 1 teaspoon 5 milliliters COOKING GUIDE FOR POULTRY BONELESS BREASTS TURKEY PATTIES amp TURKEY TENDERLOIN STEAKS Indirect Medium Heat Place on cooking grate Cook for the time given in the chart turning once halfway through cooking time APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME THICKNESS MEDIUM WELL DONE TYPE OF POULTRY WEIGHT 160 F 71 170 F 77 C Chicken breasts skinned and boned 4 5 oz ea 10 12 min Turkey patties ground raw turkey in 10 12 min Turkey tenderloin steaks 4 6 oz ea 10 12 min POULTRY PIECES AND WHOLE BIRDS Indirect Medium Heat For chicken and turkey pieces remove skin if desired Place bone side down in center of the cooking grate Cook for the time given in the chart During the last 10 minutes of cooking time brush with sauce if desired Place whole chicken or turkey breast side up in center of the cooking grate Cook for the time given in the chart or till thermometer registers 180 F 82 APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME THICKNESS MEDIUM WELL DONE TYPE OF POULTRY WEIGHT 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C Broiler fryer chicken whole 3 4 Ibs 1 1 hrs Chicken breast halves thighs and drumsticks 2 2 Ibs total 50 60 min Cornish game hens whole 1 1 lbs ea 45 60 min Turkey unstuffed whole 6 8 lbs 14 2 hr
4. A AAWARNINGS Do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or near this barbecue Improper assembly may be dangerous Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual After a period of storage and or nonuse the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before use See instructions in this manual for correct procedures Do not operate the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue if there is a gas leak present Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of your Vieluxe gas barbecue Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue Your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue should never be used by children Accessible parts of the barbecue may be very hot Keep young children away while it is in use You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Vieluxe gas barbecue It will be hot during cooking or cleaning and should never be left unattended or moved while in operation Should the burners go out while in operation turn all gas valves off Open the lid and wait five minutes before attempting to relight using the lighting instructions Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box Should a grease fire occur turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire
5. The power cord should be plugged directly into a properly grounded three prong receptacle If use of an extension cord is required be sure that it is a minimum 16 AWG 3 wire well insulated cord marked for OUTDOOR USE ONLY and properly grounded When using an 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 Use only outdoors do not expose to rain To reduce the risk of electric shock keep extension cord connection dry and off the ground A short power cord is supplied to reduce the risk of tripping over the cord Extension cords may be used but caution must be taken to prevent tripping over the cord In absence of local codes the rotisserie motor must be grounded electrically in accordance with the National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22 1 25 Note Before using your Vieluxe Rotisserie measure your food at widest point If it exceeds 9 1 2 it is too large to fit the rotisserie If it is too large food can be prepared in roast holder using indirect cooking method Vieluxe 56 inch w Rotisserie USING THE VIELUXE ROTISSERIE A WARNING Set up rotisserie with food before lig
6. great time at your own party HINTS AND TIPS FOR COOKING ENTIRE MEALS ON YOUR BARBECUE Plan a time schedule for cooking Working backward from a planned serving time decide when each food should be cooked so that foods with the longest cooking time can be started first That way everything will be ready at the same time 39 For convenience some menu items can be partially made in advance even cooked in advance for easy reheating on the barbecue Sometimes foods are cooked at different temperatures If so a little logic will determine that vegetables can be cooked at a lower temperature if cooking time is increased or a bread can be heated at a higher temperature for a shorter time Cook the meat or entree at the specified recipe temperature making adjustments with vegetables side dishes and breads if necessary FOOD HANDLING SAFETY Wash hands thoroughly with hot soapy water before starting any meal preparation and after handling fresh meat fish and poultry Never place cooked food on the same platter that the raw food was placed on Keep hot food hot and cold foods cold Do not leave hot foods out of refrigeration for more than two hours Do not defrost meat at room temperature or ona countertop COOKING GUIDE FOR BEEF STEAKS Sear Direct High Heat Grill Indirect Medium Heat Cook steaks for the time given in the chart or till desired doneness turning once halfway through cooking time For seari
7. 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 11 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 Note The liquid propane cylinder manufacturer is responsible for the materials workmanship and performance of the cylinder If the cylinder has a defect malfunctions or you have a question regarding the cylinder call the cylinder manufacturer s customer service center The phone number is on the warning decal which is permanently attached to the cylinder If the cylinder manufacturer has not resolved the issue to your satisfaction then contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE To fill take the liquid propane cylinder and filler adapter to an RV center or look up gas propane in the phone book for other sources of liquid propane gas A WARNING We recommend that your liquid propane cylinder be filled at an authorized liquid propane gas dealer by a qualified attendant who fills the tank by weight IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS Tell your liquid propane dealer that this is a new liquid propane cylinder The air must be removed from a new liquid propane cylinder before the initial filling
8. VIELUXE 1 Open the lid 2 Remove Rotisserie Cover by tilting the bottom of the cover towards you as you lift it off of the Rotisserie Burner ADANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecues burners or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue 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 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 A DANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas 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 Vieluxe 56 inch 4 Turn on the gas supply 27 A WARNING Do not lean over the open barbecue 5 Push Rotisserie burner control knob
9. Your liquid propane cylinder dealer is equipped to do this The liquid propane cylinder must be installed transported and stored in an upright position and should not be dropped or handled roughly Never store or transport the liquid propane cylinder where temperatures can reach 125 Fahrenheit too hot to hold by hand for example do not leave the liquid propane cylinder in a car on a hot day For full instructions on safe handling of liquid propane cylinders see page 13 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 IMPORTANT LP CYLINDER INFORMATION Failure to follow these DANGER statements exactly may result in a fire causing death or serious injury ADANGER AANEVER STORE A SPARE LP CYLINDER UNDER OR NEAR THIS BARBECUE A NEVER FILL THE TANK BEYOND 80 FULL YOUR VIELUXE GAS GRILL IS EQUIPPED WITH A CYLINDER SUPPLY SYSTEM DESIGNED FOR VAPOR WITHDRAWAL ANWARNING ONLY USE THIS GRILL OUTDOORS IN AWELL VENTILATED AREA DO NOT USE IN A GARAGE BUILDING BREEZEWAY OR ANY OTHER ENCLOSED AREA 12 THE LP CYLINDER SUPPLIED WITH YOUR BARBECUE IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPD OVER FILLING PREVENTION DEVICE AND A QCC1 OR TYPE 1 CGA810 CYLINDER CONNECTION THE CYLINDER CONNECTION IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE BARBECUE CONNECTION This is a secondary device to prevent the over filling of
10. barbecue connection Air must be removed from a new LP cylinder before the initial filling Your LP dealer is equipped to do this 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 leave the LP cylinder in a car on a hot day Note A refill will last about 8 10 hours of cooking time at normal use The fuel scale will indicate the propane supply so you can refill before running out You do not have to run out before you refill 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 e ACAUTION 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 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 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 DOT 4BA240 B 2
11. cooking grate will require more cooking time than just a few foods Foods cooked in containers such as baked beans will require more time if cooked in a deep casserole rather than a shallow baking pan Cooking times in charts and recipes for meat poultry and fish have been tested with the foods at refrigerator temperature Trim excess fat from steaks chops and roasts leaving no more than a scant 1 4 inch of fat Less fat makes cleanup easier and is a virtual guarantee against unwanted flare ups Foods placed on cooking grate directly above burners may require turning or moving to a less hot area Most foods should be placed in center of cooking grate The handy Vieluxe Thermometer is an instant read thermometer It lets you keep tabs on the cooking temperature inside the barbecue Use tongs rather than a fork for turning and handling meats to avoid losing natural juices Use two spatulas for handling large whole fish 38 If an unwanted flare up should occur turn all burners to OFF and move food to another area of cooking grate Any flames will quickly subside After flames subside relight the grill NEVER USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH FLAMES ON A GAS BARBECUE Some foods such as a casserole or thin fish fillets will require a container for cooking 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 fre
12. flare ups Best results will be obtained by placing meat or poultry in a roast holder or small rack inside the drip pan This will allow heat to circulate underneath the food and keep it from sitting in its own juice If you want to make a gravy or sauce with drippings from a roast chicken or turkey you will need to use a foil drip pan to catch flavorful drippings during cooking Position a foil or metal pan in center of the cooking grate Place meat in a roast holder inside the foil drip pan If you do not need drippings for a gravy or sauce you do not need to use a foil drip pan for most foods Because of the special design of the Flavorizer Bars and burners excess fat flows directly through the funnel shaped bottom tray into the grease catch pan 37 COOKING TIPS amp HELPFUL HINTS Always preheat the barbecue before cooking Set all burners on HIGH heat and close lid heat until thermometer reaches 555 F Sear meats and cook with the lid down for perfectly cooked food every time Cooking 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 less cooking time in extremely hot weather Cooking times in charts and recipes are approximate Times can vary because of the weather or the amount size and shape of the food being cooked In general small pieces of meat will require more cooking time per pound than large pieces of meat Foods on a crowded
13. is out Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners The Vieluxe Gas Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis Liquid propane gas is not natural gas The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a liquid propane unit or liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation Use heat resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue Combustion by products produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm LIQUID PROPANE GAS UNITS ONLY Use the regulator that is supplied with your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation A dented or rusty liquid propane cylinder may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier Do not use a liquid propane cylinder with a damaged valve Although your liquid propane cylinder may appear to be empty gas may still be present and the cylinder should be transported and stored accordingly If you see smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the liquid propane cylinder gt BP bbb Move away from liquid propane cylinder 2 Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself 3 Call your fire department TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY GENE
14. method Preheat the barbecue before grilling Preheat the barbecue by lighting both burners in each Heat Zone using the summary lighting instructions located inside of the right hand access door Turn both burners in each Heat Zone to High HH and preheat until barbecue thermometer reaches 550 F This is the recomended broiling temperature After preheating food is placed on the area of the cooking grates between the lit burners on the left and right being used for cooking INDIRECT METHOD Food is placed on the area of the cooking grates between the lit burners on the left and right being used for cooking Heat Zones 6 burner When using the Indirect Method burners are set on Medium M or Low L depending on the desired cooking temperature Adjust as necessary 36 All cooking is done with the lid down to provide uniform evenly circulated heat With the lid closed and the center burner turned to OFF the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue cooks much like a convection oven The heat circulates inside the barbecue so turning the food is not necessary The thermometer in the lid indicates the cooking temperature inside the barbecue All preheating and cooking is done with the lid down No peeking heat is lost every time you lift the lid Each recipe in your book includes the grilling method and heat setting to use on your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue The charts in this manual will be a helpful easy refer
15. min 2 Ibs 50 50 min SEAFOOD Indirect Medium Heat Thaw fish if frozen LOBSTER TAILS Place meaty side up on cooking grate Cook for the time given in the chart or till meat becomes opaque SHRIMP Place shelled and deveined shrimp on heavy foil or in a Vieluxe drip pan Cook for the time given in the chart or till shrimp turn pink APPROXIMATE TYPE WEIGHT COOKING TIME Lobster tails 5 02 5 6 min 10 oz 10 12 min Shrimp large 1 Ib 4 5 min 45 COOKING GUIDE FOR VEGETABLES COOKING DIRECTIONS FOIL PACKET Indirect Medium Heat Cut an 18 inch square of heavy foil Place vegetables in center of the foil Season to taste with salt and pepper and dot with margarine or butter Add 1 tablespoon water Bring up 2 opposite edges of foil leaving a little space for expansion of steam tightly seal top then seal each end Place foil packet on cooking grate Cook Indirect for the time given in the chart turning packet over once halfway through cooking time Timings below are for crisp tender vegetables If you prefer more tender vegetables allow longer cooking times APPROXIMATE VEGETABLES AMOUNT COOKING TIME Beans green and wax whole 30 30 35 min Broccoli flowerets 1 cup 15 18 min Brussels sprouts 1 cups 18 20 min Carrots cut into inch slices 1 cups 15 20 min Cauliflower flowerets 2 cups 20 25 min Corn on the cob foil wrapped 4 medium ears 25 35 min Eggplant cut int
16. the instructions for Lighting The Smoker Burner on page 20 Summary lighting instructions are printed on card inside of the right hand After wood starts to smolder turn control knob to low Smoke will start in approximately 10 minutes and last as long as 45 minutes If you require more smoke flavor refill the smoker with wood chips and or chunks Keep the lid of the barbecue closed while cooking 19 Note After refilling smoker smoke will take about 10 to 15 minutes to start again The Vieluxe Smoker may be used to enhance any of the meat poultry and fish recipes in the gas barbecue cookbook Cook with the lid down according to the times indicated in charts or recipes A DANGER Do not use any flammable fluid in the Vieluxe Smoker to ignite the wood This will cause serious bodily injury Cleaning the Vieluxe Smoker Before each use empty the Vieluxe Smoker of ash to allow proper air flow Note Smoking will leave a smoke residue on the surface of the smoker This residue cannot be removed and will not affect the function of the Vieluxe Smoker To a lesser degree a smoke residue will accumulate on the inside of your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue This residue need not be removed and will not adversely affect the function of your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card located inside of right hand access door of grill ANWARNING Check hose before each u
17. til Thermometer reaches 550 Clean thoroughly See Cleaning Section Clean bottom tray Clean burners See Maintenance Section Turn off burner control knobs and the LP cylinder Replace with a spare LP cylinder and resume cooking ANWARNING The spare or disconnected LP cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area out of the reach of children The spare or disconnected LP cylinder must never be stored under or near your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue Too reset the excess flow safety device turn all burner control knobs and the 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 Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE 56 SIDE BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Before attempting any troubleshooting steps all gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position Cure Turn supply on Straighten hose Clean if necessary Problem Check Side burner does not light Is gas supply off Flame is low in HIGH position Is fuel hose bent or kinked Flame is very yellow in conjunction with Inspect burner ring slots for the smell of gas obstructions Inspect burner base for OR obstructions Burner makes popping noi
18. 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 HI START HI START OFF 0 LOW LOW IGNITER FRONT 6 REAR ise SIDEBURNER SIDEBURNER Push Down to Turn Push Down to Turn TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source 34 COOKING METHODS NOTE If barbecue looses heat while cooking refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual You can adjust the LEFT and RIGHT burners as desired The control settings High H Medium M Low L or Off O are described in your cookbook The cookbook uses these notations to describe the settings of the LEFT and RIGHT burners Note Cooking conditions may require the adjustment of the burner controls If burners go out during cooking turn off all burners and wait 5 minutes before relighting ANWARNING 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 the barbecue before grilling is important Light your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue according to the instructions in this Owner s Manual or the Summary lighting instructions located inside of the right hand access door Turn both burners in each Heat Zone to High HH and preheat until barbecue thermometer reaches 550 F This is the recomended broiling temperature DIRECT M
19. with water after checking for leaks 48 A WARNING Make sure all burner control knobs are in the OFF position including the side burner smoker and rotisserie Turn on gas supply by turning the tank valve handwheel counterclockwise 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 AWARNING Do not ignite burners while checking for leaks Check a Valves on left side valve to manifold connections b Valves on right side valve to manifold connections c Gas lines to manifold connections Vieluxe 44 inch b 2 BA 7 S IL RA lt N SP GENERAL MAINTENANCE Check for gas leaks continued ANWARNING If there is a leak at valve to manifold connections a b or gas line to manifold connection c turn OFF the gas and retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution If a leak persists after retightening the fitting turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE Contact your dealer Vieluxe 56 inch 49 a Hose to regulator connection b Regulator to tank connection ANWARNING If there is a leak at hose to regulator connection a or regulator to hose b turn OFF the gas Do not operate the barbecue Contact your dealer When leak checks are complete turn g
20. 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 The LP cylinder and connections supplied with your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue have been designed and tested to meet government American Gas Association and Underwriters Laboratories requirements Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Vieluxe satisfy the above requirements Check to be sure other 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 If you have questions about spare LP cylinders contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE All LP tank supply systems must include a collar to protect the cylinder valve The LP cylinder must be a 20 Ib size 18 1 4 inches high 12 1 4 inches in diameter The LP cylinder must be constructed and marked in accordance with the specifications for LP gas cylinders of the U S Department of Transportation D O T A WARNING You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting See Check for Gas Leaks on page 47 14 LIGHTING THE HEAT ZONE Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card located inside of right hand access door of grill EACH HEAT ZONE OPERATES INDEPENDENTLY Note Always light the LEFT burner first The RIGHT burner ignites from the LEFT burner of each
21. Do not use oven cleaner abrasive cleansers 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 You can line the catch pan with aluminum foil To clean the catch pan wash with warm soapy water then rinse Thermometer Wipe with 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 Plastic 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 Do not use oven cleaner to clean the control panel HEAT ZONE TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame in conjunction with the smell of gas Burner does not light or flame is low in HIGH position Experiencing flare ups A CAUTION Do no
22. EENS GENERAL MAINTENANCE SPIDER INSECT SCREENS MAIN BURNER FLAME PATTERN REPLACING MAIN BURNERS GENERAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE REPLACING MAIN BURNERS CONT CROSSOVER IGNITION SYSTEM OPERATIONS GENERAL MAINTENANCE STORAGE CLEANING TROUBLESHOOTING SIDE BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING ROTISSERIE BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING PATENTS amp TRADEMARKS 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 Double Walled Stainless Steel Hood with Stainless Steel End Caps Ltd Lifetime Double Walled Stainless Steel Doors Brushed Stainless Steel Side Work Surface Infrared Rear Rotisserie Burner SR18 Smoker Burner Porcelain Enameled Cast Iron Side Burner Grate SR18 Stainless Steel Primary Burners Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Flavorizer Bars 25 Year Limited Heavy Duty 3 8 Welded Rod Stainless Steel Cooking Grates Battery Powered Weather Sealed Continuous Spark Igniter 10 Year Limited Infinite Brass Control Valves with Heavy Duty Control Knobs When assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase THEREFORE YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES RECEIPT OR INVOICE This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of parts that prove defective
23. ETHOD When using your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue for the recipes in you cook book the Direct Method is used only for preheating and searing foods Grilling is completed by the Indirect Method When meat juices fall from the food onto the specially designed Flavorizer Bars it flares and creates the smoke that gives foods an irresistible barbecued flavor and sears in the natural juices 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 flaring Preheat the barbecue before grilling Preheat the barbecue by lighting both burners in each Heat Zone using the summary lighting instructions located inside of the tank right hand access door Turn both burners in each Heat Zone to High HH and preheat until barbecue thermometer reaches 550 F This is the recomended broiling temperature TIPS ON SEARING DIRECT METHOD Food is placed on the area of the cooking grates directly over the burners being used for searing Heat Zones 4 burner Place the meat the preheated cooking grate Close lid and sear first side of steaks over High Heat allowing 2 minutes for 1 inch thick steaks and 4 minutes for 11 5 and 2 inch thick steaks Then turn steaks and grill Indirect over Medium Heat turning once halfway through grilling time See chart on page 40 for steak t
24. NING Do not lean over the open barbecue 1 Push Rotisserie burner control knob down and turn to HI START Continue to hold the control knob down Continue to the next lighting step Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking 9 Continue to hold the control knob down until ten seconds after the burner has ignited Check that the burner is lit by looking for the Rotisserie burner to glow red Check that the burner is lit by looking for the rotisserie burner to glow red A WARNING If the side burner 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 HI START OFF LOW H ROTISSERIE Push Down to Turn 30 TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source LIGHTING THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE BURNERS Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card located inside of right hand access door of grill 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 Vieluxe authorized replacement hose Contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE ANDANGER Both side burner valves must be in the off position before opening the side burner cover If the valves a
25. Note Remove all packaging materials from the barbecue the front back sides inside the barbecue cart and the bottom shipping platform Once the packaging material is removed carefully roll the barbecue off the shipping platform and lock the casters Cooking grate Vieluxe 44 inch 2 Vieluxe 56 inch 2 Catch pan Warming Rack Liquid Propane Cylinder REMOVE PACKAGED CONTENTS Flavorizer bars Vieluxe 44 inch Assemblies 2 Single 1 Vieluxe 56 inch Single Assemblies 3 Single 2 cc Vieluxe Smoker 1 n QS Catch Pan Holder 0 uc o CONTINUE TO REMOVE PACKAGED CONTENTS Rotisserie Motor Bracket Rotisserie Motor Rotisserie Split Fork 4 Rotisserie Shaft Assembly INSTALL FLAVORIZER BARS Vieluxe 44 inch You will need 2 Flavorizer Bar Assemblies amp 1 Single Flavorizer Bar Set the Flavorizer Bar Assemblies and Single Flavorizer bars front to back over the burners in the slots of the Flavorizer Bar cooking grill support Note Follow order of placement as shown in illustration Starting from the Left place a Flavorizer Bar Assembly Single Flavorizer Bar then Flavorizer Bar Assembly Flavorizer Bar cooking grill support Flavorizer Bar Vieluxe 44 inch INSTALL FLAVORIZER BARS CONT Vieluxe 56 inch You will need 3 Flavorizer Bar Assemblies amp 2 Single Flavorizer Bar Set the Flav
26. RAL INSTRUCTIONS ASSEMBLY REMOVE PACKAGED CONTENTS INSTALL FLAVORIZER BARS CONTINUE TO REMOVE PACKAGED CONTENTS INSTALL SMOKER INSTALL FLAVORIZER BARS CONT INSTALL WARMING RACK ADD COOKING GRATES INSTALL CATCH PAN FILL LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER ACCESSING AND REMOVING LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL IN YOUR TANK IMPORTANT LP CYLINDER INFORMATION SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LIQUID PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS CONNECT FILLED LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER LIGHTING THE HEAT ZONES MANUALLY LIGHTING THE HEAT ZONES USING THE VIELUXE SMOKER LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER MANUALLY LIGHTING THE SMOKER BURNER ROTISSERIE ASSEMBLY USING THE VIELUXE ROTISSERIE USING THE VIELUXE ROTISSERIE OPERATING COOKING LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER MANUALLY LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER LIGHTING THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE BURNERS 27 29 31 MANUALLY LIGHTING THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE BURNERS COOKING METHODS COOKING TIPS amp HELPFUL HINTS COOKING GUIDE FOR BEEF COOKING GUIDE FOR PORK COOKING GUIDE FOR LAMB COOKING GUIDE FOR GROUND MEATS COOKING GUIDE FOR POULTRY 35 38 Oq dugnooo ooocsm l COOKING GUIDE FOR FISH amp SEAFOOD COOKING GUIDE FOR VEGETABLES GENERAL MAINTENANCE CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS GENERAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS CONTINUED REINSTALL BURNER CONTROL KNOBS amp IGNITER WIRES REINSTALL CONTROL PANEL INSPECTION AND CLEANING OF THE SPIDER INSECT SCR
27. VIEL U X VIELUXE LP Gas Barbecue Liquid Propane Gas If you smell gas Shut off gas to the appliance Extinguish any open flames Open lid 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 Vieluxe 44 inch ANWARNING 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 procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation Do this even if barbecue was dealer assembled AWARNING Follow all leak check m NOTICE TO INSTALLER These Vieluxe 56 inch 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 ANWARNING Do not try to light this appliance without reading Lighting YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL instructions section of this manual 60695 02 05 01 ANDANGER 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 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
28. amages Some regions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you Weber does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale installation use removal return or replacement of its equipment and no such representations are binding on Weber This Warranty applies only to products sold at retail WEBER STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO Customer Service Center 1890 Roselle Road Suite 308 Schuamburg IL 60195 For replacement parts or service contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoor cooking appliance With the Vieluxe 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 Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is portable so you can easily change its location in your yard or on your patio Portability means you can take your Vieluxe 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 Vieluxe Gas Barbecue Please read the instructions carefully before using your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue Improper assembly can be
29. as supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water Vieluxe 44 inch REINSTALL CONTROL PANEL You will need control panel 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 holes on both the control panel and control panel brackets Tighten screws Vieluxe 44 inch Front edge of control panel Screws Control Panel Control Panel Bracket Front edge of control panel Screws Control Panel REINSTALL BURNER CONTROL KNOBS amp IGNITER WIRES You will need 4 large control knobs 4 small control knobs Place corresponding control knobs down through the bezels and onto valve stems From underside of control panel replace the two wires of each igniter Vieluxe 44 inch You will need 6 large control knobs 4 small control knobs Place corresponding control knobs down through the bezels and onto valve stems From underside of control panel replace the two wires of each igniter Vieluxe 56 inch GENERAL MAINTENANCE Spider Insect screens Your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue as well as any outdoor gas appliance is a target for spiders and other insects They can nest in the venturi section Venturi 1 of the burner tubes This blocks the normal gas flow and can cause the gas to flow back o
30. dangerous Not for use by children e If there are local codes that apply to portable gas grills you will have to conform to them If there are no local codes you must conform to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223 1 The pressure regulator supplied with the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue must be used This regulator is set for 10 5 inches of water column pressure Replacement parts can be ordered by contacting Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE This Vieluxe 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 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 The gas must be turned OFF at the LP cylinder when the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is not in use When the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is stored indoors
31. down and turn to HI START 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 ten seconds after the burner has ignited Check that the burner is lit by looking for the Rotisserie burner to glow red Check that the burner is lit by looking for the rotisserie burner to glow red A WARNING If the side burner 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 HI START OFF 6 d IGNITER 5 Rotisserie amp Sideburners ROTISSERIE Push Down to Turn 28 TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source MANUALLY LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER Manual Rotisserie Burner Lighting Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card located inside of right hand access door of grill 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 Vieluxe authorized replacement hose Contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE sheet provided with your manual 1 Open the lid 2 Remove Rotisserie Cover by tilting the bottom of the cover t
32. e cylinder valve 1 clockwise or to the right Hand tighten only Note This is a new type of connection It 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 GAS LEAK 13 SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LIQUID PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS 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 LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas You should be aware of this odor LP gas is heavier than air Leaking LP gas may collect in low areas and prevent dispersion 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 e AAWARNING 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 e AAWARNING If you exchange your LP cylinder make sure you get a similar tank in return Your LP cylinder is equipped with a quick closing coupling or type 1 valve and an OPD Over filling Prevention Device Other LP cylinders may not be compatible with your
33. e 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 The temperature of your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue may run hotter than normal for the first few uses until the reflective surfaces become dull COOKING TIPS amp HELPFUL HINTS COOKING FOR A CROWD Select menu items that can be completely or partially prepared in advance salads relishes condiments casseroles breads cookies cakes and pies Barbecue all American favorites such as burgers chicken pieces or quarters hot dogs or sausages great tasting and easy And don t forget your favorite barbecue sauce Plan a serving dish and utensils for each food and have those items out labeled and ready Set the table for guests or assemble a buffet table Heavy duty paper plates come in many attractive colors and patterns and will save dishwashing later Rented beverage coolers and extra tables may be added conveniences to consider Make a list of every food item you will be serving so that nothing will be forgotten Make a time schedule for cooking foods on the barbecue plus any supplementary indoor cooking Working backward from a planned serving time decide when to start cooking each food so that everything is ready to serve at the right time Best yet let everyone lend a hand and have a
34. e is found to be damaged in any way do not use the barbecue Replace using only Vieluxe authorized replacement hose Contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE 1 Open the lid Rotisserie Burner Cover ADANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecues burners or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue 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 Smoker Lighting 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 Rotisserie Burner Cover A DANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas 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
35. each Heat Zone ANWARNING Do not lean over open barbecue while manually lighting SEM LEFT RIGHT p Push Down to Turn Push Down to Turn OFF OFF MED MED e FONE TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source 18 USING THE VIELUXE SMOKER The Vieluxe 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 Vieluxe 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 Vieluxe 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 your taste Note Always grill with the lid closed to allow the smoke to fully penetrate the food 1 Place wood in here Light the smoker burner by following
36. ence FOODS TO BE COOKED AT A MODERATE TEMPERATURE 350 375 F 177 191 Whole roasts whole or cut up poultry seared meats whole fish fish steaks or thick fillets vegetables casseroles and breads are cooked with the burners set at MEDIUM Cook according to time indicated in chart or recipe Foods can be cooked to the exact degree of doneness by checking the internal temperature of meats with the thermometer FOODS TO BE COOKED AT A LOW TEMPERATURE 300 325 149 163 C High fat foods such as sausages ribs whole or cut up duckling or delicate foods such as thin fish fillets are cooked with the burners set at LOW Cook according to times indicated in charts or recipes Slower cooking at low temperatures virtually eliminates unwanted flare ups when cooking foods with a high fat content and ensures that delicate foods will not be overcooked COOKING METHODS INDIRECT METHOD Cont You can use a variety of burner configurations to cook using the Indirect Method By cooking Indirect you want the burner burners directly under the food to be turned OFF The illustration below shows several examples using a six or four burner unit USING A DRIP PAN Whenever a long cooking time is indicated for foods with an excessive amount of fat place meat or poultry inside a drip pan on top of the cooking grate to avoid unwanted
37. flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 22 Note Cover the rotisserie burner with Rotisserie Control panel Burner Cover when not in use st WRIGHT 5 Turn on the gas supply 6 Put a 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 ANWARNING Do not lean over the open barbecue while lighting Push Smoker burner control knob down and turn to HI START 9 Check that the burner is lit by looking down through the cooking grate ANDANGER 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 SMOKER Push Down to Turn 9 Close Smoker Cover after wood starts to smolder and turn control knob to low TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source 23 ROTISSERIE ASSEMBLY You will need Rotisserie Motor Bracket 1 Rotisserie Motor 1 Rotisserie Shaft 1 and Spit forks 2 1 Install the motor bracket Attach the motor bracket onto the left side of the cook box by mounting the bracket key holes over the welded bolts on the cooking box bracket keyholes welded bolts Push the bracket down to lock into position 2 Attach the motor Slide the motor on
38. for the time given in the chart or till thermometer registers the desired internal temperature APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME RARE MEDIUM WELL DONE CUT WEIGHT 140 F 60 C 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C Leg of lamb 4 Ibs 45 55 min 55 65 min 65 75 min butterflied Leg roast Boneless rolled 5 7 Ibs 1 2 hrs 2 3 hrs 3 3 hrs Whole 5 7 Ibs 1 2 hrs 2 2 hrs 2 2 2 hrs 42 COOKING GUIDE FOR GROUND MEATS PATTIES AND SAUSAGES Indirect Medium Heat Place patties and sausages on the cooking grate Cook for the time given in the chart or till desired doneness turning once halfway through cooking time APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME MEDIUM WELL DONE CUT THICKNESS 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C Patties Lean ground beef lamb and pork in 9 10 min 11 12 min Sausage Fresh bratwurst Italian and Polish 18 25 min COOKING TIP For safety sake the U S D A recommends cooking any ground meat or ground poultry mixtures such as burgers or meat loaves till medium 160 F 71 C The center of patties and meat loaf should not be pink and the juices should run clear When checking the temperature of meat loaf wait till near the end of the cooking time before inserting the meat thermometer Insert the thermometer near center of loaf INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES Fahrenheit F Celsius C 140 60 150 160 170 180 VIELUXE GRILL TEMPERATURES Fahrenheit F Celsius C 325 163 350 177 375 191
39. h can cause serious bodily injury or death Note Cover the rotisserie burner with Rotisserie Burner Cover when not in use 5 Turn on the gas supply 20 Vieluxe 56 inch Smoker Lighting Rotisserie Burner Cover Rotisserie Burner Cover AX WARNING Do not lean over the open barbecue while lighting 6 Push Smoker burner control knob down and turn to HI START 7 Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking Check that the burner is lit by looking through the cooking grate ANDANGER 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 21 Control panel LEFT RIGHT e ROTISSERIE SMOKER 1 IGNITER Heat Zones 1 2 3 amp Smoker LOW SMOKER Push Down to Turn 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 Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card Smoker Lighting located inside of right hand access door of grill ANWARNING Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks cracking abrasions or cuts If the hos
40. heat zone Crossover Ignition System Note The Crossover Ignition System ignites the left burner with a spark from the igniter electrode inside the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber The spark is generated by battery ignition 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 Vieluxe authorized replacement hose Contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE 1 Open the lid ANDANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecues burners or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light may result in an explosive flare up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 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 A DANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas still flowing to the burners After turning OFF the cylinder and b
41. hting rotisserie burner OPERATING 1 Remove rotisserie shaft from barbecue Remove one spit fork 2 Push the rotisserie shaft through the approximate center of the food 3 Slide the spit fork onto the shaft Insert the tines of both spit forks into the food The food should be centered on the shaft Tighten the spit fork screws 68 4 Place the motor the bracket slide to lock see 2 Attach the motor on page 24 5 Insert the pointed end of the rotisserie shaft into the motor Place the handle end of the rotisserie onto the support rollers see 4 Insert the Rotisserie Shaft in the Motor on page 24 6 The rotisserie shaft should rotate so that the heavy side of the meat or poultry rotates down to the bottom Large cuts may require the removal of the cooking grates and warming rack to allow full rotation of the shaft Remount the food if necessary for better balance 7 Insert the pointed end of the rotisserie shaft into the motor Set the rotisserie shaft with food on the cooking box 9 Turn the motor on COOKING Meats or poultry should be brought to room temperature before cooking 30 to 60 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 26 B Fo
42. iming When using the Direct Method for searing the burner control knobs may be turned to different temperatures depending upon whether the food being seared is low or moderate in fat content Foods with high fat content such as duck and sausage are not seared but instead are cooked by the Indirect Method Foods should be placed over Heat Zones on the cooking grate Close lid and sear When searing is completed adjust burners for Indirect Cooking as instructed in next section describing indirect cooking Wi If foods such as burgers contain more fat than you thought and unwanted or excess flaring results simply turn the burner burners directly under food to OFF until flaring subsides Then reignite barbecue burner burners to MEDIUM MM or LOW LL to complete searing If uncertain about which temperature to use for searing remember the leaner the meat the higher the heat HH or the fattier the meat the lower the heat MM Searing time is included in cooking times indicated on page 40 COOKING METHODS INDIRECT METHOD Use the Indirect Method to complete cooking foods after searing and for grilling roasts whole or cut up poultry whole fish fish steaks or fillets vegetables breads and desserts All foods that are high in fat such as sausage ribs or duck should be cooked entirely by the Indirect Method The Vieluxe Gas Barbecue must always be preheated before grilling using the indirect
43. lade steak in 10 12 min 12 14 min Chops Loin rib 34 1 in 25 30 min 30 35 min ROASTS Indirect Medium Heat Place meat fat side up in center of cooking grate Cook Indirect for time given in chart or till thermometer registers desired internal temperature APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME THICKNESS MEDIUM WELL DONE CUT WEIGHT 140 F 60 160 71 170 77 Ham fully cooked Slice 1 in 12 min Boneless portion 3 4 Ibs 50 min 1 hr 4 6 Ibs 1 2 hrs Smoked picnic 5 8 Ibs 1 2 hrs Whole ham bone 10 12 Ibs 2 2 hrs Loin roast 3 4 Ibs 1 2 hrs 2 3 hrs Crown rib roast 4 6 Ibs 134 2 hrs 2 3 hrs Ribs Country style ribs 3 4 Ibs 1 1 hrs Loin back ribs or spareribs 3 4 Ibs 1 1 hrs Tenderloin 34 1 Ib 25 35 min 30 45 min Loin roast boneless 3 6 Ibs 1 1 hrs 1 2 hrs 41 COOKING GUIDE FOR LAMB CHOPS Indirect Medium Heat Place chops on the cooking grate Cook for the time given in the chart or till desired doneness turning once halfway through cooking time APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME RARE MEDIUM WELL DONE CUT THICKNESS 140 F 60 C 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C Loin 1 in 7 9 min 10 13 min 14 17 min Shoulder 1 in 8 10 min 11 14 min 15 18 min and sirloin 1 in 13 16 min 17 19 min 20 22 min ROASTS Indirect Medium Heat Place meat fat side up in center of the cooking grate Cook Indirect
44. llow lighting instructions for rotisserie burner on next page Set Rotisserie Burner based on outside air temperature B Place food within area of burner lf you wish to save drippings for gravy place a drip pan in the center on top of the Flavorizer Bars before positioning the rotisserie and food in the barbecue 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 All cooking is done with the lid down Smoker can be used in conjunction with rotisserie for more smoke flavor see Using the Vieluxe Smoker on page 19 Note When using the rotisserie burner the barbeque thermometer will not reflect the cooking temperature inside of the cooking box LIGHTING THE ROTISSERIE BURNER sats Rotisserie Burner Lighting Summary lighting instructions are printed on a card located inside of right hand access door of grill ANWARNING 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 Vieluxe authorized replacement hose Contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866
45. nd burners are clean replace the burners If the spider insect screen becomes damaged or cannot be cleaned call Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE GENERAL MAINTENANCE Replacing Main Burners Main Burner Flame Pattern 1 Your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue must be OFF and The Vieluxe Gas Barbecue burners have been factory cool set for the correct air and gas mixture The correct 2 Turn OFF gas at source flame pattern is shown 1 Burner tube 3 Disconnect regulator 2 Tips occasionally flicker yellow 4 Remove cooking grates 3 Light blue 4 Remove Flavorizer bars 5 To remove control panel refer to Remove the control panel under Check for Gas Leaks on 1 page 49 1 6 Remove the manifold Remove bolts from 2 manifold brackets Pull manifold out from burner 3 tubes leaving flexible connections right side 4 place 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 torch 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 brass bristle brush to clean outside of burners This is to make sure all the burner ports are fully o
46. ng allow 2 minutes for 1 inch thick steaks and 4 minutes for 11 2 and 2 inch thick steaks Turn steaks and finish cooking Indirect over Medium heat turning once halfway through remaining cooking time The cooking times in the chart include searing APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME RARE MEDIUM WELL DONE CUT THICKNESS 140 F 60 C 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C Porterhouse ribeye 1 in 6 7 min 7 9 min 9 11 min rib sirloin T Bone 1 in 10 12 min 12 15 min 15 19 min tenderloin amp top loin 2 in 15 17 min 17 19 min 19 22 min ROASTS Indirect Medium Heat Place meat fat side up in center of cooking grate Cook Indirect for time given in chart or till thermometer registers desired internal temperature APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME RARE MEDIUM WELL DONE CUT WEIGHT 140 F 60 160 71 170 77 Brisket fresh 5 6 Ibs 2 3 hrs Rib eye roast 4 6 Ibs 1 17 hrs 1 2 hrs 2 2 hrs Standing rib roast 4 6 Ibs 1 2 hrs 214 234 hrs 234 3 A hrs Sirloin tip roast 4 6 Ibs 1 2 hrs 2 2 hrs 21 3 hrs boneless Tenderloin roast Half 2 3 Ibs 45 60 min Whole 4 5 Ibs 50 min 1 hrs 40 COOKING GUIDE FOR PORK CHOPS AND STEAKS Indirect Medium Heat Place chops on cooking grate Cook for the time given in the chart or till desired doneness turning once halfway through cooking time APPROXIMATE COOKING TIME MEDIUM WELL DONE CUT THICKNESS 160 F 71 C 170 F 77 C B
47. o 1 inch slices 1 small 20 25 min Kohlrabi cut into julienne strips 1 cups 25 30 min Mushrooms whole or sliced 1 cups 8 12 min Peppers sweet red green or yellow 17 cups 15 20 min cut into 1 inch strips Potatoes foil wrapped 4 medium 50 60 min Yellow summer squash 1 cups 6 10 min cut into 1 inch cubes Zucchini cut into inch slices 17 cups 6 10 min GRILLED FRESH VEGETABLES INDIRECT MEDIUM HEAT An abundance of fresh vegetables can be cooked on the grill from asparagus to zucchini allowing you to add great variety to your outdoor meals First brush the prepared vegetables with cooking oil or a bottled vinaigrette salad dressing Then place them right on the cooking grate and let them share the heat with the meat Turn them once and before long they ll be crisp tender and ready to eat ASPARAGUS Wash and scrape off scales Snap off and discard the woody stems Arrange spears crosswise on the cooking grate cook 5 to 7 minutes GREEN ONIONS Arrange crosswise on cooking grate Cook about 3 minutes MUSHROOMS Thread onto skewer Cook 7 to 9 minutes ONION Cut into 34 inch slices Thread slices crosswise onto skewer Cook 10 to 12 minutes TOMATOES Halve tomatoes crosswise Cook 5 to 6 minutes Do not turn ZUCCHINI Halve lengthwise Cook 7 to 9 minutes 46 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Check for gas leaks WARNING The gas connections of your Vieluxew Gas Barbecue have been factory tested We do ho
48. oll free at 1 866 VIELUXE STORAGE The gas must be turned off at the LP cylinder when the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is not in use When the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is stored indoors the gas supply must be DISCONNECTED and the LP cylinder stored outdoors in a well ventilated space 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 When the LP cylinder is not disconnected from the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue the appliance and LP tank must be kept outdoors in a well ventilated space The Vieluxe Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes before using See General Maintenance 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 ventilation air The Spider Insect screens should also be checked for any obstructions Refer to General Maintenance section 55 CLEANING ANWARNING Turn your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning A 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 Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE Outside surfaces Use a warm soapy water solution to clean then rinse with water A CAUTION
49. orizer Bar Assemblies and Single Flavorizer bars front to back over the burners in the slots of the Flavorizer Bar cooking grill support Note Follow order of placement as shown in illustration Starting from the Left place a Flavorizer Bar Assembly Single Flavorizer Bar Flavorizer Bar Assembly Single Flavorizer Bar then Flavorizer Bar Assembly Flavorizer Bar cooking grill support Flavorizer Bar Assembly v Single Assembly Assembly Vieluxe 56 inch INSTALL SMOKER You will need smoker box and smoker flues Set the smoker box into the left side of the cooking box next to the Flavorizer Bars Then insert smoker flues with tabs into the cut out of smoker box The Flues need to lay flat on top of the Flavorizer Bars Note For directions on how to use the smoker see Page 19 ADD COOKING GRATES INSTALL WARMING RACK Vieluxe 44 inch You will need 2 cooking grates You will need Warming Rack The cross rail of the cooking grate goes down Set the Install the Warming Rack into the slots at the right and cooking grates in place next to each other left side of the cook box Vieluxe 44 inch Vieluxe 56 inch You will need 3 cooking grates The cross rail of the cooking grate goes down Set the cooking grates in place next to each other Vieluxe 56 inch INSTALL BOTTOM TRAY You will need Bottom tray and catch pan holder Z
50. owards you as you lift it off of the Rotisserie Burner ADANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecues burners or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue 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 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 A DANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas 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 Vieluxe 56 inch 4 Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve Counterclockwise 29 5 Put a match in the match holder and strike the match 6 Hold match holder and lit match by right side of rotisserie burner ANWAR
51. pen A CAUTION Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning Burner Tubes Manifold Bracket 52 GENERAL MAINTENANCE Replacing Main Burners cont 7 Slide the burner assembly from each Heat Zone The left and right burners are connected by the Crossover tube Crossover Tube 8 Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly to Biirnar Tubes Manifold separate the crossover tube 1 from the burners Bracket Remove the burner tubes from cook box separate here 53 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 9 To reinstall the burners reverse steps 3 through 8 A CAUTION The burner openings 1 must be positioned properly over the valve orifices 2 Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place ANWARNING After reinstalling the gas lines they should be leaked checked with soap and water solution before using the barbecue See Step Check for gas leaks 54 Crossover Ignition System Operations If the Crossover Ignition System fails to ignite the Left burner in a heat zone light the Left burner with a match If the Left burner lights with a match then check the Crossover Ignition System e Check that both ignition wires are attached properly e Check that the Crossover Ignition button is activating e Replace battery with a like brand e You should hear the igniter sparking If the Crossover Ignition System still fails to light Contact Customer Service t
52. r valve on slowly Refer to lighting instructions Replace battery in igniter button module Reseat burner ring PATENTS amp TRADEMARKS 2000 Weber Stephen Products Co Flavorizer and Crossover are registered U S trademarks Vieluxe Gas Catcher and Spider Insect screen are trademarks of Weber Stephen Products Co 200 East Daniels Road Palatine IL 60067 6266 U S A 59
53. re not in the OFF position gas will flow to the burners This condition can cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious bodily injury or death 1 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 A DANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas 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 2 Squeeze the work surface cover handle and slide the work surface cover to the right or fully open before attempting to light the Front or Rear side burner 3 Turn on the gas supply Side Burner Lighting Vieluxe 44 inch Vieluxe 56 inch HI START HI START OFF OFF 5 LOW LOW IGNITER FRONT 4 REAR faeries SIDEBURNER SIDEBURNER Push Down to Turn Push Do
54. s 10 12 Ibs 2 3 hrs 14 18 Ibs 3 4 hrs Turkey breasts whole 4 6 Ibs 1 2 hrs 6 8 Ibs 2 3 hrs Be sure to fully defrost turkey before cooking Defrost turkey in the refrigerator and allow 24 hours for every 5 Ibs Vieluxe Tip To check doneness insert Thermometer in thickest part of inside thigh where thigh joins body of chicken or turkey Thigh meat will feel tender and juices will run clear when 44 COOKING GUIDE FOR FISH amp SEAFOOD FISH FILLETS AND STEAKS Indirect Medium Heat Place on cooking grate Cook for the time given in the chart turning once halfway through cooking time APPROXIMATE TYPE THICKNESS COOKING TIME Fish fillets Y in 3 5 min 12 1 in 6 10 min Fish steaks 1 154 in 10 12 min WHOLE FISH Indirect Medium Heat Thaw fish if frozen UNSTUFFED FISH Place fish in center of the lightly greased cooking grate Cook Indirect for the time given in the chart or till fish flakes when tested with a fork STUFFED FISH Lightly spoon stuffing into fish cavity Place fish on piece of lightly greased heavy foil or ina lightly greased foil pan Place in center of cooking grate Cook Indirect for the time given in the chart or till fish flakes when tested with a fork and stuffing is heated through 165 F 74 APPROXIMATE TYPE WEIGHT COOKING TIME Whole unstuffed 1 Ib 20 25 min 1 2 Ibs 25 30 min 2 4 Ibs 30 50 min 4 4 Ibs 50 60 min Whole stuffed 9 10 oz 12 15
55. se in conjunction with the smell of gas Push button ignition does not work Does burner light with a match Burner flame very large and yellow Is burner ring properly installed SIDE BURNER EXPLODED VIEW Burner Cap Burner Ring If match lights burner check igniter see pg 54 Reseat burner ring Lug Burner Head Igniter Electrode Burner Base Burner Orifice Burner assembly consists of Burner Cap Burner Ring Burner Head and Burner Base 57 ROTISSERIE BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Before attempting any troubleshooting steps all gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position Problem Burner does not light Burner does not light or burner has a small flickering flame Burner does not light Check Did you hold the burner control knob down and hold down for 10 seconds until after burner ignited The excess flow safety device which is part of the barbecue to cylinder connection may have activated Is the igniter sparking 58 Cure Try to relight burner by holding burner control knob down and continue holding down until 10 seconds after burner has ignited Too reset the excess flow safety device turn all burner control knobs and the 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 cylinde
56. se 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 Vieluxe authorized replacement hose Contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE 1 Open the barbecue lid ANDANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecues burners or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue 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 A DANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas 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 whic
57. t line the bottom tray with aluminum foil Burner flame pattern is erratic Flame is low when burner is on HIGH Flames do not run the whole length of the burner tube Barbecue seems to lose heat when cooking in cold weather temperatures 50 F or colder The liquid propane in the cylinder turns to vapor too slowly to supply the burners with gas This is due to the air temperature cooling the LP cylinder which slows the vaporization process Burners do not light or Burners have a small flickering flame in the HIGH position or Barbecue temperature only reaches 250 to 300 in the HIGH position Check Inspect Spider Insect Screens for possible obstructions Blockage of holes Is LP fuel low or empty Is fuel hose bent or kinked Does the Left burner light with a match Are you preheating barbecue in the prescribed manner Are the cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars heavily coated with burned on grease Is the bottom tray dirty and not allowing grease to flow into catch pan Are burners clean Is there frost ice on the outside of the LP cylinder The excess flow safety device which is part of the barbecue to cylinder connection may have activated Cure Clean Spider Insect Screens and inspect burners See Maintenance Section Refill LP tank Straighten fuel hose If you can light the Left burner with a match then check the Crossover Ignition System pg 54 All burners on high
58. the gas supply must be disconnected and the LP cylinder stored outdoors in a well ventilated space LP cylinders must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area out of the reach of children Disconnected LP cylinders must not be stored in a building garage or any other enclosed area When the LP cylinder is not disconnected from the Vieluxe Gas Barbecue the appliance and LP cylinder must be kept outdoors in a well ventilated space Operating A WARNING Only use this barbecue outdoors in well ventilated area Do not use in a garage building breezeway or any other enclosed area A WARNING Never use your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue under an unprotected combustible roof or overhang A WARNING Your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and or boats A WARNING Do not use combustible materials within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of the grill A WARNING The entire 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 Vieluxe Gas Barbecue ASSEMBLY SUPPLIES NEEDED You will need a soap and water solution to check for gas leaks See Step Check for gas leaks
59. to 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 and one is on the bottom as shown in illustration Screw in the split fork screws to hold the forks in place fork screw from top fork screw from bottom 4 Insert the Rotisserie Shaft in the Motor Insert the pointed end of the rotisserie shaft into the motor 6 Set the Rotisserie Shaft onto rotisserie support block Place the handle end of rotisserie onto the support rollers Handle USING THE VIELUXE ROTISSERIE AAWARNINGS 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 bracket Do not operate the rotisserie motor with a damaged cord or plug Do not operate the rotisserie motor if it should malfunction The rotisserie motor is equipped with a three prong grounding power cord for your protection against shock hazard
60. under normal use and service and which on examination shall indicate to Weber s satisfaction they are defective Before returning any parts contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE If Weber confirms the defect and approves the claim Weber will elect to replace such parts without charge If you are required to return defective parts transportation charges must be prepaid Weber will return parts to the purchaser freight or postage prepaid This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to accident abuse misuse alteration misapplication vandalism improper installation or improper maintenance or service or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes as set out in this owner s manual Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail hurricanes earthquakes or tornadoes discoloration due to exposure to chemicals either directly or in the atmosphere is not covered by this Limited Warranty There are no other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty Some regions do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so this limitation may not apply to you Weber is not liable for any special indirect or consequential d
61. urner 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 15 S Note Cover the rotisserie burner with Rotisserie Burner Cover when not in use 3 Turn on the gas supply ANWARNING The storage space under the cooking module is intended for storage of nonflammable items only Crossover Ignition System Rotisserie Burner Cover Rotisserie Burner Cover Vieluxe 56 inch 4 Select and light each Heat Zone separately Push LEFT burner control knob down and turn to HI START in each selected Heat Zone A WARNING Do not lean over the open barbecue while lighting 6 Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking Vieluxe 44 burner control panel oO 1 9 9 7 Check that the burner is lit by looking down through the cooking grates 4NDanger 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 After the LEFT burner is lit you can turn on the RIGHT burner EFT RIGHT SMOKER Vieluxe con burner control panel ped LEFT RIGHT Push Down to Turn OFF MED HEAT ZONE LOW HIGH Push Down to Turn
62. urner control knobs must be 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 A DANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas 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 2 Squeeze the work surface cover handle and slide the work surface cover to the right or fully open before attempting to light the Front or Rear side burner 3 Turn on gas supply 33 Manual Side Burner Lighting Manual Side Burner Lighting Vieluxe 56 inch 4 Put a match in the match holder and strike the match 5 Insert match holder and lit match down through side burner grate to desired burner A WARNING Do not lean over the open barbecue while manually lighting 6 Push Side burner control knob down and turn to HI START 1 Check that the burner is lit by looking down through the side burner grate A WARNING If the side burner burner does not light
63. ut of the air shutter Figure 5 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 through the air shutter openings We recommend that you inspect the Spider Insect screens at least once a year Also inspect and clean 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 Barbecue does not reach temperature Barbecue heats unevenly One or more of the burners do not ignite A DANGER Failure to correct these symptoms may result in a fire which can cause serious bodily injury or death and cause damage to property 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 Refer to Maintenance Replacing Main Burners 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 a
64. wever recommend that you leak check all gas connections before operating your Vieluxe Gas Barbecue Remove Control Panel You will need Screwdriver Remove the burner control knobs 1 Remove the wires from the bottom of the igniters 2 The screws 3 need to be removed from the control panel 4 before the control panel is removed from the grill Vieluxe 44 inch Put your fingers under the front edge of the control panel and lift off Vieluxe 44 inch Control Panel Bracket Front edge of control panel Screws Control Panel Control Panel Bracket Front edge of control panel Screws Control Panel GENERAL MAINTENANCE Completely remove the control panel from the cooking box assembly exposing the valves burners igniters and manifold Vieluxe 56 inch 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 This 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 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
65. 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 A DANGER When the excess gas flow control feature is activated a small amount of gas 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 Note Cover the rotisserie burner with Rotisserie 17 HEAT ZONES Burner Cover when not in use 3 Turn on the gas supply ANWARNING The storage space under the cooking module is intended for storage of nonflammable items only Manual Lighting Rotisserie Burner Cover Rotisserie Burner Cover Vieluxe 56 inch 4 Select and light each Heat Zone separately 7 Push LEFT burner control knob down and turn to H high in each Heat Zone 5 Put a match in the match holder and strike the match A DANGER If LEFT burner fails to ignite turn LEFT burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes 6 Insert match holder and lit match down through before attempting to ignite again After the LEFT burner is lit you can turn on the RIGHT burner cooking grates and flavorizer bars to ignite LEFT burner in
66. wn to Turn A WARNING Do not lean over the open barbecue 4 Push Side burner control knob down and turn to HI START 5 Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking 6 Check that the burner is lit by looking down through the Sideburner grate A DANGER If the side burner 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 TO EXTINGUISH Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source 32 MANUALLY LIGHTING THE FRONT AND REAR SIDE BURNERS Summary lighting instructions are printed on card inside right access door of grill ANWARNING 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 Vieluxe authorized replacement hose Contact Customer Service toll free at 1 866 VIELUXE ANDANGER Both side burner valves must be in the off position before opening the side burner cover If the valves are not in the OFF position gas will flow to the burners This condition can cause a fire or explosion resulting in serious bodily injury or death 1 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 b
67. your LP cylinder 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 your filling station to read purging and filling instructions on the LP cylinder before attempting to fill ANWARNING DO NOT EXCHANGE THE LP TANK PROVIDED WITH YOUR BARBECUE UNLESS THE EXCHANGE LP TANK IS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPD OTHERWISE YOU WILL LOSE THE OPD OVER FILLING PREVENTION DEVICE FEATURE IF THERE IS NOT AN LP TANK AVAILABLE FOR EXCHANGE EQUIPPED WITH AN OPD WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU HAVE YOUR LP TANK FILLED AT AN AUTHORIZED LP GAS DEALER BY A QUALIFIED ATTENDANT Raises up while filling then stops when full CONNECT FILLED LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER A WARNING MAKE SURE THAT THE CYLINDER VALVE IS CLOSED CLOSE BY TURNING CLOCKWISE We utilize various LP tank manufacturers Some of the 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 Hook the liquid propane cylinder onto the fuel gauge Loosen the cylinder lock wing nut Swing the cylinder lock down Tighten the wing nut Remove plastic dust cover from the fuel cylinder valve Screw the regulator coupling onto th

Weber Gas Burner Owner's Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents