Weber Genesis Silver B Grill
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1. 29 Annual Maintenance 30 General Maintenance 31 Replacing Main Burners 31 Crossover Ignition System Operations 33 Troubleshooting oooooooo 34 General Instructions Your Weber Gas Barbecue is a stationary 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 natural gas supply is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel e 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 fthere are local codes that apply to 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 This Weber Gas Barbecue is designed for natural piped in city gas only Do not use Liquid Propane LP bottled gas The valves and orifices are for natural gas only Do not use with charcoal fuel e 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 For Installation in2. Anchoring base plates are facing in Do not fully tighten these bolts Figure 2 Step 4 Add Wrap around Frame Panel Fully tighten the 1 4 20 bolts in the frame assembly that You will need wrap around frame panel and a wrench you only started in Step Continue Frame Assembly Place wrap around frame panel in place Figure 2 2 1 The cut out tabs should fit between the washer and the frame as shown 2 The square cut out holes fit around the white plugs in the frame as shown Tighten Bolts with wrench Turn the frame over and continue with assembly Figure 2 2 Figure 2 1 15 Step 5 Measure and drill holes You will need Completed frame assembly base panel tape measure and pencil ACAUTION Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of the barbecue Do not locate under overhead combustible construction Note With the lid open the depth of the barbecue is 28 inches front to back Set the completed frame assembly in position on your deck concrete pad or patio for anchoring Measure the distance from the outside of the base plate to the outside of the other base plate lt should be 26 1 2 across Figure 3 Note If the measurement is not 26 1 2 across adjust the legs as necessary so that the measurement is 26 1 2 Figure 3 Place the base panel in between the legs to insure fit Figure 4 Once the fit is established remove the base
3. Accessible locking shut off Indoor shut off Figure 3 AWARNING Turn off the natural gas supply at the source before working on the post Prepare the post so that it will be approximately 2 inches above the pad or ground Inspect the gas supply line at the post for any sign of deterioration or corrosion A CAUTION If you are in doubt as to the condition of an existing natural gas supply line you should contact a professional or your local gas utility before attempting any assembly A CAUTION Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of the barbecue Do not locate under overhead combustible construction Recommended concrete pad requirements We recommend a pad a minimum of 40 inches left to right 20 inches front to back and 4 inches deep 1 85 cubic feet Figure 4 Note Cubic feet is determined by multiplying length times width times depth and dividing by 1728 Figure 4 If you use a concrete bag mix use the mix for maximum strength An average 80 pound bag of concrete mix will make approximately 2 3 of a cubic foot of concrete Note Follow the concrete bag mix manufacturers recommendations concerning pad preparation gravel sana etc Figure 5 Crushed stone Concrete pad sand or gravel GIA RNA LR NL ENA K Y fo e SPM AD nt e Nutz CTA MD 96 C500 C 00 c 5 c509 Doo 00 o 99 Se oo o o o o c o o 909 O o o 9S SS oc c LIZ oy o Figur
4. General Specifications for Piping American National Standards Institute ANSI Recommendations for gas supply installations Connections m This barbecue is designed to operate at 7 inches of water column pressure 2526 psi B A manual shut off valve must be installed outdoors immediately ahead of any connections or change in pipe material An additional manual shut off valve indoors should be installed in the branch fuel line in an accessible location near the supply line The point of tie into the branch line should be carefully selected to avoid a drip leg or be downstream of a valve controlling another appliance E Pipe compound should be used which is resistant to action of natural gas when connections are made E The outdoor connector must be firmly attached to rigid permanent construction Gas line piping Wi If the length of line required does not exceed 50 feet use a 5 8 O D tube One size larger should be used for lengths greater than 50 feet Steel New standard weight Schedule 40 steel pipe with malleable iron fittings Indoor and above ground piping can be steel or copper Copper New copper tubing type K or L Copper tubing must meet requirements of ASTM B88 latest edition Use flared fittings Metallic ball sleeve compression fittings must not be used Copper tube joints may be soldered or brazed with material having a melting point in excess of 1 000 F 11 Outside undergro
5. SSMS plate 7 prilled hole Figure 9 ANWARNING Whichever method used the base must be bolted down anchored at a minimum of four anchoring points two per side prior to barbecue assembly One anchor in each corner of the base plate Figure 10 Figure 10 18 Step 7 Add cooking box You will need frame assembly cooking box assembly spacer bracket 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolt nylon washer 1 4 20 keps nut pliers and a 7 16 inch wrench Set the cooking box in the frame so the burner tubes are under the frame brace Figure 13 Note Be careful when sliding the burner tubes through the side frame Burner tubes Frame brace Figure 11 Slide the cooking box to the left within the frame Put nylon washer on bolt Insert the bolt through the frame and cooking box with the head of the bolt outside the frame Figure 14 Add the keps nut Tighten by holding the bolt with pliers while you tighten the nut with the 7 16 inch wrench Figure 12 19 Your Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly has been factory assembled pressure and flame tested As a safety precaution we recommend you check the burner alignment a Are the ends of the burners under the washers at the left rear and left front of the cooking box The screws are only guides Do not tighten Figure 15 a b Are the wing nuts under the burner assembly hand tight Do not tighten with pliers Figure 15 b If you answered
6. and eight plastic buttons From the inside of the frame assembly set the left side panel in place between the side frame legs Notice that there are two sets of holes in each side panel Align the holes in the side panel to match the holes in the left side frame legs Push in the four plastic buttons Figure 24 a Repeat with the right side panel Left side panel Right side panel Figure 22 Step 16 Install Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates You will need five long Flavorizer Bars eight short Flavorizer Bars and two cooking grates Set the long Flavorizer Bars side to side in the lower position then set the short Flavorizer Bars front to back in the upper position in the cooking box Figure 25 Figure 23 The open U of the cooking grates goes down Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking box Figure 26 Figure 24 Step 17 Install the bottom tray You will need bottom tray catch pan holder catch pan and one drip pan Sa Finger grip on front Front side of catch edge of bottom tray pan holder Figure 25 Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the hole in the bottom tray Figure 28 The front of the catch pan holder must be on the same side as the finger grip of the bottom tray Finger grip Figure 26 Slide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails under the cooking box with finger grip toward you Figure 29 A CAUTION Do not line bottom tray with a
7. arill bit for arilling the hole for the lag shield 7 Mount plate Lag shield Drilled hole Figure 7 17 Method 3 Concrete A 3 8 inch machine screw anchor using a 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 inch machine screw and a flat washer Figure 8 Note Use a 3 4 inch diameter concrete drill bit for drilling the hole for the screw base The machine screw anchor requires a setting tool 3 8 16 x 1 1 2 machine screw d mei inch flat washer _ Mount plate 3 8 inch screw anchor L Drilled hole Figure 8 Typical installation of the base for an existing concrete patio new pad or wood deck continued Method 4 Wood deck After assembling the base according to the assembly instructions position the base assembly on your deck for anchoring ACAUTION Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of the barbecue Do not locate under overhead combustible construction A CAUTION For a deck installation it is recommended to anchor one screw into a joist Note With the lid open the depth of the barbecue is 28 inches front to back Anchor the base to the deck We recommend using a minimum of a 3 8 inch x 1 1 2 inch lag bolt with a 3 8 inch flat washer Figure 9 Note Use a 3 16 inch drill bit for drilling a pilot hole for a 3 8 inch lag bolt 3 8 inch x 1 1 2 inch lag bolt mod inch flat washer
8. burner tubes before using See Sections General and Annual Maintenance Check that the areas under the control panel and the bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air The Spider Stopper Guards should also be checked for any obstructions See Section Annual Maintenance Keep the appliance area clear and free from combustible materials gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids Periodic Cleaning A CAUTION Turn your Weber 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 Replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars are available through your retailer or the Weber Stephen Customer Service Center Outside surfaces Use a warm soapy water solution A CAUTION Do not use oven cleaner abrasive cleansers kitchen cleansers cleaners that contain citrus products or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces Bottom tray Remove excess grease and then wash with warm soapy water Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates Clean with a suitable brass bristle brush As needed remove from grill and wash with warm soapy 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 Thermometer Wipe with warm soapy water clean with plastic scrub ball Do not put in dis
9. inspect the Weber Spider Stopper Guards at least once a year See section Annual Maintenance Also inspect and clean the Spider Stopper Guards 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 31 Main Burner Flame Pattern The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture The correct flame pattern is shown in Figure 6 Tips occasionally yellowish Burner inside cooking box Light blue Flames Dark blue Figure 6 If the flames do not appear to be uniform the length of the burner tube follow the burner cleaning procedures Main Burner Cleaning Procedure Turn off the gas supply Remove the manifold See Section Replacing the main burners Look inside each burner with a flashlight Figure 7 Clean the inside of the burners with a wire a straightened out coat hanger will work Figure 8 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 fu
10. other end into the i slot in the left end of the lid Figure 36 a Set the warming rack into the slots at the rear of the cooking box Figure 36 b Raise the left end up and slide left hooks into the left side frame slots Figure 35 Set the work surface onto the left side rails Figure 36 c Make sure that the tabs on the side of the table are to the right next to the cooking box Left side Insert the thermometer into its holder Figure 36 d frame slots Push the right trim piece into the frame as shown 36 e making sure that the tabs on the underside of the trim piece are snapped into the slots in the frame 36 f Right side frame Left hooks Figure 33 Figure 34 27 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel 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 Crossover Ignition System Note The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Front burner with a spark from the igniter electrode inside the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber You generate the energy for the spark by pushing the Crossover Ignition Button until it clicks AWARNING Check gas supply line before each use of barbecue for nicks or cracking If the gas supply line is found to be damaged in
11. panel and mark the holes ACAUTION A minimum of 2 bolts are required on each side You are now ready to anchor the base Figure 4 16 Step 6 Typical installation of the base for an existing concrete patio new pad or wood deck A CAUTION Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of the barbecue Do not locate under overhead combustible construction Note With the lid open the depth of the barbecue is 28 inches front to back For anchoring we recommend use of one of the following methods AWARNING Whichever method used the base must be bolted down anchored at a minimum of four anchoring points two per side prior to barbecue assembly One anchor in each corner of the base plate Figure 5 Figure 5 Typical installation of the base for an existing concrete patio new pad or wood deck continued Method 1 Concrete A strike anchor a minimum size of 3 8 inch x 3 1 2 inches long with a 3 8 inch flat washer and 3 8 inch nut Figure 6 Note Use a 3 8 inch diameter concrete drill bit for drilling the hole for the strike anchor Leu Strike anchor P d 3 8 inch nut y inch flat washer L Es NN EUM plate r Drilled hole Figure 6 Method 2 Concrete A concrete lag bolt a minimum of 3 8 inch x 2 1 2 inches long with a 3 8 inch diameter long lag shield and a 3 8 inch flat washer Figure 7 Note Use a 5 8 inch concrete
12. Canada These instructions while generally accecptable 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 Standards CAN CGA B149 1 Installation Code for Natural Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment Storage The gas must be turned OFF at the natural gas supply when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use Operating area 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 ANWARNING Never use your Weber Gas Barbecue under an unprotected combustible roof or overhang ANWARNING Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and or boats AWARNING 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 AWARNING Keep any electrical supply cord away from any heated surface AAWARNING Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors and liquids such as gasoline alcohol etc and combustible materials Gas supply testing Disconnect your Weber Gas Barbecue when the gas supply is being tested at high pressures This appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressu
13. GENESIS SILVER B Gas Grill mA ADANGER If you smell gas Natural 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 AWARNING Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within 25 feet 8m of this appliance AAWARNING Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation Do this even if barbecue was dealer assembled NOTICE TO INSTALLER These instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE AAWARNING Do not try to light this appliance without reading Lighting instructions section of this manual BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL National PROPANE GAS Association 55159 0200 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 AWARNINGS A Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under or near this barbecue A Improper assembly may be dangerous Please carefully follow the assembly instructions
14. Igniter lock nut Frame brace Small part of keyhole in frame brace Figure 17 21 Step 12 Purge air from gas lines You will need one burner control knob A DANGER Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while purging This can cause fire explosion or serious bodily injury It is necessary to bleed the air out of newly installed gas lines Turn gas supply ON at the source Put on the front burner control knob Push the front burner control Knob down and turn to HI When you start to smell gas turn front burner control knob to OFF Figure 20 Figure 18 Step 13 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 This will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property AWARNING 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 you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting AWARNING Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue was dealer or store assembled You will need soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it To perform
15. Liquid Propane gas is not natural gas The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in an 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 LP 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 tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier Do not use an liquid propane tank with a damaged valve A Although your liquid propane tank may appear to be empty gas may still be present and the cylinder should be transported and stored accordingly A f 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 Aluminum Castings lifetime 1 year paint Porcelain Hood Section 25 years Burners 10 years Igniter 3 years Cooking Grates 3 years no rust through Flavorizer Bars 1 year
16. YES to a and b the burners are correctly aligned If you answered NO the burners are misaligned Contact Weber Stephen Customer Service Do not use barbecue Guide screw View from behind cooking box Figure 13 Wing nuts Step 8 Connect barbecue gas supply line to the natural gas supply Note We recommend that the connection between the barbecue gas supply line and the natural gas supply be flare to flare A 3 8 inch flare fitting has been included with the barbecue gas supply line of your gas barbecue The fitting is loosely connected for shipping and should be removed before installation You will need barbecue gas supply line 3 8 inch flare fitting 3 4 inch and 11 16 inch wrenches AWARNING This barbecue is NOT portable It must be bolted down at all times when it is connected to a natural gas supply Unscrew the 3 8 inch flare fitting from the barbecue gas supply line Apply pipe sealant to the threads of the pipe fitting Screw the pipe fitting end of the 3 8 inch flare fitting into the natural gas supply pipe Tighten with an 11 16 inch wrench Figure 16 a Attach the flare nut on the barbecue gas supply line to the flare fitting end of the 3 8 inch flare fitting Tighten with a 3 4 inch wrench Figure 16 a Attach the flare nut at the other end of the barbecue gas supply line to the manifold fitting Tighten with a 3 4 inch wrench Figure 16 b Apply pipe sealant here a Natural Ga
17. als either directly or in the atmosphere is not covered by this Limited Warranty There are no other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so this limitation may not apply to you Weber is not liable for any special indirect or consequential damages Some 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 250 South Hicks Road Palatine IL 60067 6241 USA CONTENTS De T UE 2 NSAI TIM ee ceto SE EE MES 3 General lNStructionss ect er ae e 5 EXDIOUGCOIEVIGWIS A EA eS 6 Parts EIsp A AAEN N E AS ee Page MRE ER DULL DEIN 9 Assembly Instructions 14 Operating renn cn eld eek cp M Ae 27 LINO SR PERO 27 Manual Lighting se pacas cis s 28 COOKING A iei S LA oe ET 29 After a Period of Nonuse 29 Periodic Cleaning
18. any way do not use the barbecue Replace using only Weber authorized replacement gas supply line Order from Weber Stephen Products Co Customer Service Center Crossover Ignition System Figure 1 27 Open the lid Figure 1 Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise 3 AWARNING Do not lean over open barbecue Keep your face and body at least one foot away from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue 4 Turn gas supply valve on Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START HI Push the Crossover Ignition Button several times so it clicks each time Check that the burner is lit by looking through the matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box AWARNING If the burner does not light turn the Front 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 7 After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other burners Note Always light the FRONT burner first The other burners ignite from the FRONT burner To Extinguish Turn gas supply OFF at the source then push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF Manual Lighting AWARNING If the burner does not light turn the Front burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let A DANGER the gas clear before you try again or try to light with Failure to open lid while igniting t
19. e 5 Earth A CAUTION Allow fresh concrete to cure completely before attempting to anchor the barbecue to the concrete 13 Step 2 Assemble the frame You will need left frame right frame two nylon washers two 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch bolts and a 7 16 inch wrench Note Work on carpeted area on grass or on one of the boxes to protect the finish during frame assembly Put the frame pieces so the leg tabs are up Put the right frame to your right and left frame to your left Figure 1 Slip the two frame halves together with the tabs inside until the tabs of the right frame are inside the left frame and the holes align Figure 1 a Slip washers over bolts insert and tighten bolts If you try to insert a bolt and there are no holes you have the left frame turned the wrong way Turn the left frame around Figure 1 b Figure 1 Step 3 Continue frame assembly You will need frame assembly two side frames four 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch bolts four nylon washers and a 7 16 inch wrench Assemble one side frame onto the leg tabs of the right frame and the second side frame onto the leg tabs of the left frame Make sure the anchoring base plates are facing in toward each other The tabs must be on the inside of the frames when the joints are closed Add washers then bolts Do not fully tighten these bolts You will tighten them once the base is anchored Figure 2 a Turn frame assembly right side up
20. e or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property Wet the fitting with a soap and water solution Any bubbles that form or grow indicate a leak If bubbles occur shut off gas tighten the fitting and retest AWARNING If a leak persists after tightening the fitting turn gas off at the supply DO NOT OPERATE YOUR BARBECUE Contact Weber Stephen Customer Service Typical natural gas supply installation to a concrete patio or pad View from behind barbecue Outside Accessible locking shut off Indoor shut off li Inside Figure 1 Gas supply A CAUTION Follow General Specifications for Piping in this manual We recommend that this installation be done by a professional ACAUTION Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of the barbecue Do not locate under overhead combustible construction Typical natural gas supply installation to a wood deck Outside Accessible locking shut off Indoor shut off Gas supply Figure 2 ACAUTION Follow General Specifications for Piping in this manual We recommend that this installation be done by a professional ACAUTION Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top bottom back or sides of the barbecue Do not locate under overhead combustible construction 12 Typical natural gas supply installation over an existing post Outside
21. he a match barbecue or not waiting 5 minutes to 7 After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other allow the gas to clear if the barbecue burners does not light may result in an explosive Note Always light the FRONT burner first The other flame up which can cause serious bodily burners ignite from the FRONT burner injury or death To Extinguish 1 Open the lid Figure 2 2 Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF Turn gas supply OFF at the source then push down Push each burner control knob down and turn and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF clockwise 3 Turn gas supply valve on 4 Strike a match and put the flame into the matchlight hole in the front of the cooking box Manual Lighting Figure 2 A WARNING Do not lean over open barbecue Keep your face and body at least one foot away from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue 5 Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START HI 6 Check that the burner is lit by looking through the matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box 28 Cooking You can adjust the FRONT CENTER and BACK burners as desired The control settings High H Medium M Low L or Off O are described in your Weber cookbook The cookbook uses these notations to describe the settings of the FRONT CENTER and BACK burners For example to sear steaks you would use HHH all burners at high Then to complete cooking you
22. hwasher or submerge in water Inside cooking box Brush any debris off of burners tubes DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS OPENINGS Wash inside of cooking box with warm soapy water Inside Lid While lid is warm wipe inside with paper towel to prevent flaking due to grease build up Work tables and accessory trays Use any household cleaners on these surfaces except those that contain acid mineral spirits or Xylene Rinse well after cleaning Plastic work surfaces are not to be used as cutting boards Annual Maintenance After a period of nonuse we recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures for your safety AWARNING Check gas supply line before each use of barbecue for nicks or cracking If the gas supply line is found to be damaged in any way do not use the barbecue Replace using only Weber authorized replacement gas supply line Order from Weber Stephen Products Co Customer Service Center ACAUTION If the barbecue gas supply line is damaged in any way or leaking do not use the barbecue E Inspect the burners for correct flame pattern Clean if necessary following the procedures outlined in the General Maintenance section of this manual B Check all gas fittings for 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 This will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injur
23. in this manual A After a period of storage and or nonuse the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before using See instructions in this manual for correct procedures 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 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
24. leak checks Turn ON gas supply at the source Figure 21 Gas supply shut off at the house 0 Figure 19 AAWARNING Do not ignite burners while 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 Note Since some leak test solutions including soap and water may be slightly corrosive all connections should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks Check a Gas supply line to manifold connection Figure 22 a AWARNING If there is a leak at connection a 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 Weber Stephen Customer Service b Valves to manifold connections Figure 22 b c Barbecue gas supply line to natural gas supply connection Figure 22 c AWARNING If there is a leak at connections b or c turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE Contact Weber Stephen Customer Service When leak checks are complete turn gas supply OFF and rinse connections with water Figure 20 Step 14 Add base panel You will need Base panel Put the right side in and down tilt and set the left side in place Figure 23 Base panel Figure 21 23 Step 15 Install side panels You will need two side panels
25. lly open Figure 7 Figure 8 A CAUTION Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning Replacing Main Burners a Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be OFF and cool b c Turn gas OFF at source Remove control panel take off the burner control knobs Remove the screws holding the control panel in place Lift off the control panel d Unlatch the Spider Stopper Guards and remove i To reinstall the burners reverse steps c through 9 Figure 9 ACAUTION The burner openings must be positioned properly over the valve orifices Figure 13 a Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place Figure 13 b a Valve orifice QO Figure 9 Burner valve e Disconnect gas supply line f Remove the manifold bracket and unscrew the two wing nuts that hold the manifold to the cooking box Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of the burners and carefully set it down Figure 10 View from behind cooking box Wing nuts Figure 13 Figure 10 j Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards Slightly rotate g Slide the burner assembly out from under the guide the Spider Stopper Guards so that the seams are in screw and washer in the corners of the cooking box line with the Venturi fins There should be no gaps in the seams or in the fit around the burners and valves Figure 11 Figure 14 Guide screw Figure 11 h Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly to separate the crossover tube from
26. luminum foil It can cause grease fires by trapping the grease and not allowing grease to flow into the catch pan Figure 27 Put the foil drip pan into the catch pan Slide the catch pan into the catch pan holder with its finger grip towards you Step 18 Install Lid You will need lid two hinge pins and two hair pin cotters Set the lid in place Align the hinges at the rear of the barbecue Insert hinge pins from the outside Insert hair pin cotters into the small holes in the hinge pins Figure 30 Hair pin cotter Hinge pin Figure 28 Step 19 Add tool holders control panel and burner control knobs You will need three tool holders control panel two Phillips screws washers a Phillips screwdriver and three burner control knobs Hook the tool holders over the frame rail and snap down into place Figure 31 Set the control panel in place over both frame braces Hold the Crossover Ignition button up while setting the control panel in place Line up the holes in the control panel with the holes in the inserts in the frame brace Insert screws and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver until snug Do not overtighten Figure 31 a Push on the burner control knobs Figure 31 b Insert in frame brace Crossover Ignition Button Control panel push in buttons Tool holders Figure 29 Step 20 Install the condiment basket You will need condiment basket left end trim piece two 1 4 20
27. nations globally Printed in the U S A Screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Hammer 7 16 open end wrench or adjustable wrench Pliers Block of wood Tape Measure Pencil Electric Drill Lid 1 Cooking Box 1 Cooking grates 2 Control panel 1 Left frame 1 Right frame 1 Side frame 2 Left trim piece 1 Right trim piece 1 Work surface 1 Gas supply line with the flare fitting loosely attached for shipping purposes Warming rack 1 Warm up basket 1 Accessory rack 1 Flavorizer bars 5 Side panel 2 j Base panel 1 j Wrap around trim piece 1 Bottom tray 1 Catch pan holder 1 Catch pan 1 pe Ul Disposable drip pans 2 Q Thermometer 1 Condiment basket 1 S AU Hinge pins 1 4 20 x 1 1 2 inch clevis pin 2 2 inch bolts 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolts 1 Manifold support bracket 1 Burner control knobs 3 dr 1 2 inch bolts 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch bolts 8 a Keps nut 1 4 20 keps nut 1 1 4 inch nylon washers 15 Cotter pin 2 Control panel hardware phillips screws washers 2 Plastic button 8 a Notice Before Installation Contact your local municipality for any building codes regulating outdoor barbecue installations In absence of local codes you must conform to the latest edition of ANSI Z223 1 WE RECOMMEND THAT THIS INSTALLATION BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL
28. no rust through Thermoplastic Thermoset Parts 10 years excluding fading All Remaining Parts 5 years when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase THEREFORE YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR INVOICE This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of parts that prove defective under normal use and service and which on examination shall indicate to Weber s satisfaction they are defective Before returning any parts contact the Customer Service representative in your region using the contact infromation sheet provided with your manual 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 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 chemic
29. peeling Resembles paint peeling Check Inspect Weber Spider Stopper Guards for possible obstructions Blockage of holes Is natural gas supply on Does the Front burner light with a match Were natural gas lines purged Air removed 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 The lid is porcelain on steel not paint It cannot peel What you are seeing is baked on grease that has turned to carbon and is flaking off THIS IS NOT A DEFECT Cure Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guards See Section Annual Maintenance Turn on natural gas supply If you can light the Front burner with a match then check the Crossover Ignition System Purge the natural gas lines See Step Purge air from gas lines All burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes for preheating Clean thoroughly See Section Periodic Cleaning Clean bottom tray Clean burners See Section General Maintenance Clean thoroughly See Section Periodic Cleaning If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods please contact Weber Stephen Customer Service 34
30. re complete see steps Add side panels and Add base panel to reinstall Turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water Figure 3 c Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards To inspect the Spider Stopper Guards remove the control panel and look to see if they have dust or dirt on their outside surfaces If they are dirty brush off the outside surface of the Spider Stopper Guards with a soft bristle brush an old toothbrush for example Check that there are no gaps in the Spider Stopper Guards seams or in the fit around the burners or valves See Section General Maintenance General Maintenance Weber Spider Stopper Guards 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 of the burner tubes This blocks the normal gas flow and can cause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter Figure 4 This could result in a fire in and around the air shutters under the control panel causing serious damage to your barbecue Venturi Air shutter Venturi fin Figure 4 The Weber Spider Stopper Guard is factory installed It fits tightly around the air shutter section of the burner tube and the valve thereby preventing spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes through the air shutter openings Figure 5 Weber Spider Stopper Guard Figure 5 We recommend that you
31. re testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa Turn off your Weber Gas Barbecue when the gas supply is being tested at low pressures This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at the pressure equal to or less than 1 2 psig 8 5 kPa OONDOABRWND Hinge pin Left endcap Shroud Handle Warm Up basket Warming rack Cooking grate Flavorizer bar Cooking box 1 4 20 keps nut Slide out bottom tray Catch pan holder 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolt Left trim piece Work surface Left frame Condiment basket 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch bolt 1 4 inch nylon washer Side panel Side frame Accessory rack Base panel Hair pin cotter Thermometer Right endcap Burner control knob Control panel Igniter button Control panel hardware Crossover tube Front and back burners Center burner Spider Stopper Guard Manifold hardware Manifold Manifold support bracket Disposable drip pan Catch pan Igniter Right frame Control panel trim piece Right trim piece Gas supply line Flare fitting Plastic button 1999 Weber Stephen Products Co Weber the amp silhouette and the kettle configuration are registered trademarks of Weber Stephen Products Co 200 East Daniels Road Palatine IL 60067 6266 U S A This product is covered by one or more United States patents and patents in other
32. s Supply Pipe Pipe fitting end of 3 8 inch Flare Fitting Flare fitting end of 3 8 inch Flare Fitting Barbecue gas supply line Figure 14 20 Step 9 Check all valves are off You will need one burner control knob Valves are shipped in the OFF position but you should check to be sure Put the knob on each valve Check by pushing down and turning clockwise If they do not turn they are off Proceed to the next step Figure 17 Figure 15 Step 10 Install manifold bracket You will need manifold bracket Hook the bracket onto the manifold at the center burner valve Figure 18 Place your hand underneath the bracket Lift the bracket manifold and cooking box slightly as a unit and hook onto the frame brace Figure 18 a Frame brace Manifold bracket Figure 16 View from below cooking box Step 11 Install igniter Note The igniter wires are already attached to the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber and the igniter This was done to factory test the ignition system The igniter lock nut is on the igniter Insert the top of the igniter up through the large part of the keyhole in the frame brace Figure 19 b Loosen the igniter lock nut and slide the igniter into the small part of the keyhole Figure 19 c Tighten the igniter lock nut Figure 19 Note If the igniter works loose carefully tighten the igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers Frame brace frame brace
33. the burners Figure 12 Remove the burners from the cooking box Check fit around burner Figure 14 Crossover tube A CAUTION If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly contact Weber Stephen Customer Service k Reconnect gas supply line See Check for gas leaks Figure 12 32 Crossover Ignition System Operations Ifthe Crossover Ignition System fails to ignite the Front burner light the Front burner with a match If the Front burner lights with a match then check the Crossover Ignition System B Check that both the white and black ignition wires are attached properly Figure 15 White wire Black wire Figure 15 B Check that the Crossover Ignition button pushes the igniter button down and returns to the up position E Check to see if the igniter is loose in the frame Tighten if necessary see Step Install igniter for correct procedure If the Crossover Ignition System still fails to light See Section Manual Lighting and contact Weber Stephen Customer Service 33 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 ACAUTION Do not 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 Inside of lid appears to be
34. und piping Outside underground piping may be copper tubing type K or L ASTM B88 or polyethylene plastic tube PE3306 Minimum wall thickness 062 meeting ASTM 2513 latest specifications Steel pipe is not recommended for underground use unless it is protected with an approved coating insulated from hose piping and cathodically protected It is recommended that copper tubing be corrosion protected with a satisfactory material such as TC Mastic All buried fittings should be corrosion protected with a satisfactory material such as TC Mastic Underground piping must have a minimum of 10 cover Plastic tubing Plastic tubing is suitable only for outside underground use WI The transition from metallic pipe to plastic pipe should be made outside and at least 10 underground B When compression or crimp type mechanical joints are used with plastic pipe it is advisable to use an internal rigid stiffener in conjunction with the fitting The stiffener should be assembled flush with the end of the tube and extend at least to the outside edge of the compression fitting Testing connections You will need a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it All connections and joints must be thoroughly tested for leaks after gas has been turned into the line 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 gas leaks This will result in a fir
35. would use MOM FRONT at medium CENTER off and BACK at medium See your Weber cookbook for detailed cooking instructions Note The temperatures 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 may require the adjustment of the burner controls to attain the correct cooking temperatures A CAUTION Replace thermometer in lid when not in use Do not leave thermometer in food while cooking If burners go out during cooking open lid turn off all burners and wait 5 minutes before relighting Preheating Your Weber Gas Barbecue is an energy efficient appliance It operates at a low B T U rate for economy To preheat after lighting close lid and turn all burners to high HHH Preheating to between 500 and 550 F 260 and 290 C will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on conditions such as air temperature and wind Drippings and grease The Flavorizer Bars are designed to smoke the right amount of drippings for flavorful cooking Excess drippings and grease accumulate in the catch pan under the bottom tray Disposable foil liners are available that fit the catch pan A CAUTION Check the bottom tray for grease build up before each use Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the bottom tray 29 After a Period of Nonuse B The Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and any obstructions in the
36. x 1 2 inch bolts and two nylon washers Insert one wire end of the condiment basket into the hole in the side frame Figure 32 a Wire end view from below Figure 30 Start the left end trim piece into the frame as shown Figure 32 b Do not push the trim piece all the way and do not add bolts yet While holding the condiment basket in position insert the other wire end of the condiment basket into the left end trim piece AWARNING If the left end trim piece is in any way cracked or damaged do not use the condiment basket Call our Customer Service Center to order a new part 26 Push the trim piece into the frame Check to see that the lower tab of the bracket is hooked in the slot in the frame Figure 33 Slot in frame view from below Figure 31 Add a washer to the bolt and insert it through the hole in the frame and the hole in the trim piece Tighten with a wrench Figure 34 Figure 32 Step 21 Step 22 Install the accessory rack Complete accessory installation You will need accessory rack You will need Warm Up Basket warming rack work surface thermometer right trim piece with tool holder Rest the left end of the accessory rack on the base and a hammer panel Figure 35 a Insert one end of the Weber Warm Up Basket into the t th ht hooks into th ht side f lots Figure ae b PS ACTA RR d OE RU MD M A hole in the right end of the lid and the
37. y 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 To perform leak checks Make sure all burners are in the OFF position Turn on gas supply Refer to the steps Add side panels and Add base panel to remove the panels to expose the gas supply line for leak checking ANWARNING Do not ignite burners while 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 Note Since some leak test solutions including soap and water may be slightly corrosive all connections should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks 30 Check a Gas supply line to manifold connection Figure 3 a AWARNING If there is a leak at connection a 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 Weber Stephen Customer Service b c Valves to manifold connections Figure 3 b Barbecue gas supply line to natural gas supply connection Figure 3 c AWARNING If there is a leak at connections b or c turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE Contact Weber Stephen Customer Service When leak checks a
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