Weber 42097 Gas Grill User Manual
Contents
1. D 1 Lighting D 3 Manual Lighting D 4 Lighting the Side Burner D 5 Lighting the Smoker D 7 Troubleshooting D 9 Side Burner Troubleshooting D 10 Maintenance E 1 Replacing Main Burners E 2 Crossover Ignition System Operations E 4 A 4 Weber Stephen Products Co Weber hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber gas grill that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase as follows when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it 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 replaceme2. gas grill have been factory tested We do however recommend that you leak check all gas connections before operating your Summit gas grill Remove control panel Part required Phillips Screwdriver Remove the burner control knobs 1 The screws 2 need to be removed from the control panel 3 before the control panel is removed from the grill Put your fingers under the front edge of the control panel and lift off Completely remove the control panel 4 from the cooking box assembly exposing the valves burners igniter and manifold Remove the Front Panel by sliding the panel up and out of the slots C 4 Gas Instructions Check for gas leaks DANGER Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks Sparks or open flames will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property WARNING You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting Note All factory made connections have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks The burners have been flame tested As a safety precaution however you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber gas barbecue Shipping and handling may loosen or damage a gas fitting WARNING Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue was dealer or store assembled You will need a soap and water solution and a
3. 1 2 2 3 4 5 7 6 D 5 Operating Instructions Side Burner Lighting Instructions DANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the side burner or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the side burner does not light may result in an explosive flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death Lighting only the side burner 1 Open the side burner lid 2 Check that the side burner valve is turned OFF Push each knob down and turn clockwise to ensure they are in the off position and all main burner control valves are OFF push down and turn clockwise 3 Turn the LP tank valve on turn counter lockwise 4 Push down and turn the side burner control valve to START HI 5 Push igniter button and hold until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking CAUTION Side burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day 2 4 1 2 1 WARNING If the side burner does not light 1 Turn OFF the side burner control valve 2 Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match Lighting the side burner if the main burners are lit 1 Open the side burner lid 2 Push down and turn the side burner control to START HI 3 Push igniter button and hold until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking CAUTION Side burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day WARNING If the side burner does not light 1 Tur
4. Completely remove both partially started bolts from top rear frame rail ATTENTION Reinstall both bolts through rear panel and into rear frame rail B e 5 a 1 2 2 1 2 2 ATTENTION Remove packing tape holding the gas line and bracket 1 When installing cookbox route the gas line and bracket 1 inside the frame rails 2 B f 1 2 3 b 6 B g 7 1 2 1 2 c B h 8 b a Matchlight Holder B i 9 1 2 3 a b B j a b a b 10 B 1 1 2 a b 1 11 B407_NG c NOTE Igniter Wire 1 is located up under right side of control panel B 2 c d 1 2 CAUTION Hold burner cap 1 down while pushing side burner ignition wire 2 on B 3 a b 13 12 B 4 14 15 B 5 16 17 B 6 C 1 Gas Instructions Install Gas Supply General Specifications for Piping Note Contact your local municipality for building codes regulating outdoor gas barbecue installations In absence of Local Codes you must confirm to the latest edition of ANSI Z223 1 WE RECOMMEND THAT THIS INSTALLATION BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL Some of the following are general requirements taken from ANISI Z223 1 latest edition for complete specifications I This barbecue is designed to operate at 7 inches of water column pressure 2526 psi I A manual shut off valve must be installed outdoors immed
5. Bezel 4 Warm Up Basket 5 Smoker Box 6 Left Flavorizer Bar Assembly 7 Smoker Box Chip Grate 8 Cookbox Assembly Hardware 9 1 4 20 Hex Nut 10 Electrode Assembly 11 Electrode Assembly 12 Crossover Tube 13 Smoker Burner Tube 14 Left Burner Tube 15 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch Screw 16 Manifold 17 Negative Ignition Switch Wire 18 Positiver Ignition Switch Wire 19 Three Output Ignition Module 20 Ignition Switch Button Assembly 21 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch Black Screw 22 Small Burner Control Knob 23 Large Burner Control Knob 24 Control Panel 25 Front Panel 26 Left Work Surface 27 Left Trim Piece 28 1 4 20 x 1 inch Black Bolt 29 Nylon Washer 30 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch Black Bolt 31 Left Swing Up Table 32 Front Frame Rail 33 Caster Frame Assembly 34 Door Bushing 35 Bottom Shelf 36 Mounting Clip 37 Caster 38 Left Door 39 10 16 x 3 4 Screw w Washer 40 Plastic Plug 41 Door Stop 42 Right Door 43 Hair Pin Cotter 44 Lid Assembly 45 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 inch Bolt 46 12 inch Cooking Grate 47 Right Flavorizer Bar Assembly 48 Warming Rack 49 Cookbox Assembly 50 Electrode Assembly 51 Right Burner Tube 52 Battery Shield Assembly 53 Manifold Assembly 54 Main Gas Line 55 Hose 56 Side Burner Igniter Wire 57 Bottom Tray 58 Summit Catch Pan Holder 59 Summit Catch Pan 60 Summit Drip Pan 61 Side Burner Grate 62 Rear Frame Rail 63 Side Burner Cap 64 Side Burner Ring 65 Side Burner
6. activating Replace battery with a like brand battery You should hear the igniter sparking If the Crossover ignition system still fails to light contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual Replace Igniter Batteries Parts required 1 AA alkaline battery per igniter Unscrew igniter button from top of control panel Remove igniter button and contact spring Remove old battery and replace with a new AA alkaline battery Positive end 1 of battery faces up as shown in illustration Replace spring contact 2 and screw igniter button 3 back down 1 2
7. disconnect Push male fitting of the hose into the quick disconnect and maintain pressure 1 Slide the collar closed 2 If it does not engage or lock repeat procedure b To connect gas hose at the Grill Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect Push male fitting of the grill connection into the quick disconnect and maintain pressure 1 Slide the collar closed 2 If it does not engage or lock repeat procedure Gas will not flow unless the quick disconnect is properly engaged Check for Gas Leaks DANGER Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks Sparks or open flames will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property WARNING You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting WARNING Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue was dealer or store assembled Turn on gas supply 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 WARNING Do not ignite burners when leak checking C 3 Gas Instructions 1 2 3 2 4 WARNING The gas connections of your Summit
8. 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 1890 Roselle Road Suite 308 Schaumburg IL 60195 USA Warranty Aluminum Castings lifetime 1 year paint Stainless Steel Hood Section 25 years Burners 10 years Igniter 3 years Cooking Grates 7 years Flavorizer Bars 5 year no rust through Thermoplastic Thermoset Parts 10 years Excluding fading All Remaining Parts 5 years A 5 General Instructions Your Weber gas barbecue is a portable outdoor cooking appliance With the Weber gas barbecue you can grill barbecue roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances The closed lid and Flavorizer bars produce that outdoor flavor in the food The Weber gas barbecue is portable so you can easily change its location in your yard or on your patio Portability means you can take your Weber gas barbecue with
9. using the contact information sheet provided with your manual 1 Open the lid DANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the grill or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the grill does not light may result in an explosive flare up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 2 Open smoker box lid 3 Fill smoker with water soaked wood chunks or chips 4 Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF Push control knob down and turn clockwise to ensure that it is in the OFF position 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 WARNING Do not lean over the open grill while lighting 8 Push smoker burner control knob down and turn to START HI 9 Check that the burner is lit by looking down through the cooking grate DANGER 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 10 Close smoker cover after wood starts to smolder and turn control knob to low The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased To Extinguish Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source D 9 Main amp Smoker Burner Troubleshooting Problem Check Cure Burn
10. you if you move The natural gas supply is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Weber gas barbecue Please read the instructions carefully before using your Weber gas barbecue Improper assembly can be dangerous Not for use by children If 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 NFPA54 This Weber gas barbecue is designed for natural piped in city gas only Do not use liquid propane LP bottled gas The valves orifices and hose are for natural 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 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 Standards CAN CGA B149 1 Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code Storage I The gas must be turned OFF at the natural gas supply when the Weber gas barbecue is not in use I When the Weber gas barbecue is stored indoors the gas supply
11. 15 minutes depending on conditions such as air temperature and wind Drippings and grease The Flavorizer bars are designed to smoke the correct amount of drippings for flavorful cooking Excess drippings and grease will accumulate in the catch pan under the slide out bottom tray Disposable foil drip pans are available that fit the catch pan WARNING Check the bottom tray for grease build up before each use Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the slide out bottom tray Cleaning WARNING Turn your Weber gas barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning CAUTION Do not clean your Flavorizer bars or cooking grates in a self cleaning oven For availability of replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer bars contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual Outside surfaces Use a warm soapy water solution to clean then rinse with water CAUTION 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 Disposable foil trays are available or you can line the catch p
12. Control Knob 66 Side Burner 67 Wheel Frame Assembly 68 Hubcap 69 Wheel 70 Right Trim Piece 71 Cylinder Glides 72 Right Swing Up Table 73 Back Panel 74 Door Plug A 9 Parts List Side Burner 1 Lid 1 Cookbox 1 Left Frame Assembly 1 Right Frame Assembly 1 Side Table 2 Bottom Shelf 1 Rear Panel 1 Left Door 1 Right Door 1 Warming Rack 1 Warm Up Rack 1 Front Frame Rail 1 Rear Frame Rail 1 A 10 Hose 1 Catch Pan Holder 1 Catch Pan 1 Disposable Drip Pans 2 Wrench 1 7 16 inch Wrench 1 Flavorizor Bars 2 Sets Smoker 1 Stainless Steel Cooking Grates 2 Bottom Tray 1 Parts List 1 2 inch Bolts 1 4 x 20 x 1 2 inch Bolt 8 Plastic Washer 1 Hinge Pin 2 Hair Pin Cotter 2 1 1 4 inch Bolts 1 4 x 20 x 1 1 4 inch Bolt 2 Nut Hex 1 4 x 20 Blk Zinc 2 Wing Nut 10 24 2 Nylon Washer 10 B a 1 Ba402_NG a a b c 1 2 3 3 CAUTION Before proceeding to the next step check that frame rail 2 is on the side with the swing tables 3 The tab on frame rail 2 must be facing toward the wheels Place corregated from each side of the Cookbox under the Caster and Wheel Frame Assembly to level the frames for Frame Rail Assembly B b 2 b a ATTENTION Only start these bolts Do not tighten yet B c 3 B d b c a 1 2 4 ATTENTION
13. WARNING Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation Do this even if the barbecue was dealer assembled NOTICE TO INSTALLER These instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY WARNING 1 Do not store spare liquid propane cylinder within 10 feet 3m of this appliance 2 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors within 25 feet 8m of this appliance DANGER If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to the appliance 2 Extinguish any open flames 3 Open lid 4 If odor continues keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death or damage to property YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL Natural Gas Grill Owners Guide WARNING Do not try to light this appliance without reading the Lighting Instructions section of this manual 42097 US 01 29 03 NG S U M M I T 42097 A407_NG d Ba402_NG a B407_NG c C407_NG c D407_NG d E401 b A 2 Dangers amp Warnings DANGER 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 WARNINGS Do not store a spare or
14. an 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 Do not put in dishwasher or submerge in water Inside cooking module Brush any debris off of burner tubes DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS OPENINGS Wash inside of cooking box with warm soapy water and a water rinse Inside Lid While lid is warm wipe inside with paper towel to prevent grease build up Flaking built up grease resembles paint flakes Stainless steel surfaces Wash with a soft cloth and a soap and water solution Be careful to scrub with the grain direction of the stainless steel Thermoset surfaces Wash with a soft cloth and a soap and water solution Do not use cleaners that contain acid mineral spirits or xylene Rinse well after cleaning Thermoset work surfaces are not to be used as cutting boards General Instructions A 7 Exploded View 48 1 2 Summit Silver C NG 012903 8 15 16 17 19 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 37 42 43 44 45 53 57 58 59 61 68 69 70 71 47 25 46 4 9 12 18 20 21 22 28 36 38 55 14 11 62 72 51 50 52 54 3 39 40 6 63 24 64 65 66 67 60 10 5 7 49 74 41 56 23 13 73 A 8 Exploded View List 1 Hinge Pin 2 Thermometer Hardware 3 Thermometer
15. conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy 2 Barbecue does not reach temperature 3 Barbecue heats unevenly 4 One or more of the burners do not ignite DANGER Failure to correct the above mentioned symptoms may result in a fire which can cause serious bodily injury or death and cause damage to property Annual Maintenance Inspection and cleaning of the Spider Insect screens To inspect the spider insect screens remove the control panel If there is dust or dirt on the screens remove the burners for cleaning the screens Brush the spider inspect screens lightly with a soft bristle brush i e an old toothbrush CAUTION Do not clean the spider insect screens with hard or sharp tools Do not dislodge the spider insect screens or enlarge the screen openings Lightly tap the burner to get debris and dirt out of the burner tube Once the spider insect screens and burners are clean replace the burners If the spider insect screen becomes damaged or cannot be cleaned call Weber Stephen Products Customer Service for replacement parts E401 b E 2 Maintenance Replacing Main Burners 1 Your Summit gas grill must be OFF and cool 2 Turn gas OFF at source 3 Disconnect regulator 4 Remove cooking grates 5 Remove Smoker box 6 Remove Flavorizer bars 7 To remove control panel refer to Remove the control panel under Check for Gas Leaks 8 Disconnect all ignition wires fro
16. control the flames Because of the special design of the Flavorizer bars and burners excess fats are directed through the funnel shaped bottom tray into the grease catch pan The most important thing to know about grilling is which cooking method to use for a specific food Direct or Indirect The difference is simple place the food directly over the fire or arrange the fire on either side of it Using the right method is the shortest route to great results and the best way to ensure doneness safety Direct cooking The Direct Method similar to broiling means the food is cooked directly over the heat source For even cooking food should be turned once halfway through the grilling time Use the Direct method for foods that take less than 25 minutes to cook steaks chops kabobs sausages vegetables and more Direct cooking is also necessary to sear meats Searing creates that wonderful crisp caramelized texture where the food hits the grate It also adds great color and flavor to the entire surface Steaks chops chicken breasts and larger cuts of meat all benefit from searing To sear meats place them over Direct High heat for 2 to 5 minutes per side Smaller pieces require less searing time Usually after searing you finish cooking the food at a lower temperature You can finish cooking fast cooking foods by the Direct method use the Indirect method for longer cooking foods To set up your gas grill for Direct cooking preh
17. 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 Weber 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 Weber 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 Weber gas barbecue Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue 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 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 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 Weber 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 is out Do not enlarge valve orifices or burne
18. e gas supply piping system during any pressure 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 3 5 kPa A 6 Grilling Methods NOTE If grill looses heat while cooking refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual WARNING Do not move the Weber gas barbecue when operating or while barbecue is hot You can adjust the Left and Right burners in each burner set as desired The control settings are High H Medium M Low L or Off O Note The temperature inside your cooking box for the first few uses while surfaces are still very reflective may be hotter than those shown in your cookbook Cooking conditions Such as wind and weather may require the adjustment of the burner controls to obtain the correct cooking temperatures If burners go out during cooking open lid turn off all burners and wait five minutes before relighting Preheating Your Weber gas barbecue is an energy efficient appliance It operates at an economical low BTU rate To preheat after lighting close lid and turn all burners to high HH Preheating to between 500 and 550 F 260 and 290 C will take 10 to
19. e lid of the grill closed while cooking 1 Note After refilling smoker smoke will take about 10 to 15 minutes to start again The smoker may be used to enhance any of the meat poultry and fish recipes in the gas grill cookbook Cook with the lid down according to the times indicated in charts or recipes DANGER Do not use any flammable fluid in the smoker to ignite the wood This will cause serious bodily injury Cleaning the smoker Before each use empty the 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 smoker To a lesser degree a smoke residue will accumulate on the inside of your gas grill This residue need not be removed and will not adversely affect the function of your gas grill D 7 Operating Instructions 4 4 1 7 2 3 9 6 8 5 Lighting the Smoker Burner WARNING Check hose before each use of grill for nicks cracking abrasions or cuts If the hose is found to be damaged in any way do not use the grill Replace using only Weber authorized replacement hose Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual 1 Open the grill lid DANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the grill or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the grill does not light ma
20. eat the grill with all burners on High Place food on the cooking grate and then adjust all burners to the temperature noted in the recipe Close the lid of the grill and lift it only to turn food or to test for doneness at the end of the recommended cooking time D407_NG d D 2 Operating Instructions Indirect cooking The Indirect Method is similar to roasting but with the added benefits of that grilled texture flavor and appearance you can t get from an oven To set up for Indirect cooking gas burners are lit on either side of the food but not directly beneath it Heat rises reflects off the lid and inside surfaces of the grill and circulates to slowly cook the food evenly on all sides much like a convection oven so there s no need to turn the food Use the Indirect method for foods that require 25 minutes or more of grilling time or that are so delicate that direct exposure to the flame would dry them out or scorch them Examples include roasts ribs whole chickens turkeys and other large cuts of meat as well as delicate fish fillets To set up your gas grill for Indirect cooking preheat the grill with all burners on High Then adjust the burners on each side of the food to the temperature noted in the recipe and turn off the burner s directly below the food For best results place roasts poultry or large cuts of meat on a roasting rack set inside a disposable heavy gauge foil pan For longer cooking times add wate
21. ected by using these methods please contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual D 10 Problem Check Cure Side Burner does not light Flame is low in HIGH position Push button ignition does not work Is gas supply off Turn supply on Is the fuel hose bent or kinked Straighten hose Does burner light with a match If match lights burner checkigniter see below Side Burner maintenance WARNING All gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position Make sure wire is connected between igniter and electrode Check that igniter lock nut is tight Note If the igniter works loose carefully tighten the igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers Adjust igniter electrode to burner Gap should be 1 8 to 3 16 inch from tip of electrode to burner Spark should be a white blue color not yellow 1 Igniter Wire 2 Venturi Burner 3 1 8 to 3 16 inch gap between electrode and burner Side Burner Troubleshooting 3 Side Burner Grate Side Burner Cap Side Burner Ring amp Head Igniter Electrode Control Knob 2 1 E 1 Maintenance 1 1 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 1 Burner tube 2 Tips occasionally flicker yellow 3 Light blue 4 Dark blue If the flames d
22. ers burn with a yellow or orange flame in conjunction with the smell of gas Inspect Weber Insect Spider Screens for possible obstructions Blockage of holes Clean Weber Insect Spider Screens See Section Annual Maintenance Burner does not light or flame is low in HIGH position Is fuel hose bent or kinked Does the Left burner light with a match Straighten fuel hose If you can light the Left burner with a match then check the Crossover ignition system Experiencing flare ups CAUTION Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil 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 All burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes for preheating Clean thoroughly See Section Cleaning Clean bottom tray Burner flame pattern is erratic Flame is low when burner is on HIGH Flames do not run the whole length of the burner tube Are burners clean Clean burners See Section Maintenance Inside of lid appears to be peeling Resembles paint peeling The lid is porcelain on steel not paint It cannot peel What you are seeking is baked on grease that has turned to carbon and is flaking off THIS IS NOT A DEFECT Clean thoroughly See Section Cleaning If problems cannot be corr
23. f 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 A 3 Contents Danger amp Warnings A 2 Warranty A 4 General Instructions A 5 Grilling Methods A 6 Cleaning A 6 Exploded View A 7 Parts List A 9 Assembly Instructions B a Gas Instructions C 1 Leak Checking C 4 Operating D 1 Grilling Methods
24. iately ahead of the quick disconnect I An additional manual shut off valve indoors should be installed in the branch fuel line in an accessible location near the supply line I The quick disconnect connects to a 3 8 inch NPT thread from the gas source The quick disconnect fitting is a hand operated device that automatically shuts OFF the flow of gas from the source when the barbecue is disconnected I The quick disconnect fitting can be installed horizontally or pointing downward Installing the fitting with the open end pointing upward can result in collecting water and debris I The dust covers supplied plastic plugs help keep the open ends of the quick disconnect fitting clean while disconnected I Pipe compound should be used which is resistant to the action of natural gas when connections are made I The outdoor connector must be firmly attached to rigid permanent construction WARNING Do not route the 12 foot hose under a deck The hose must be visible Gas Line Piping I If the length of the 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 I Gas piping may be copper tubing type K or L polyethylene plastic tube with a minimum wall thickness of 062 inch or standard weight schedule 40 steel or wrought iron pipe I Copper tubing must be tin lined if the gas contains more than 0 3 grams of hydrogen sulfide per 100 cubic feet of gas I Plastic tubing is
25. m the Ignition Module 9 Remove screws from the manifold assembly a Locate the screws on both sides of the manifold frame b Remove the screws from manifold frame 10 Pull manifold assembly out from the manifold frame a a b b a Blue Tab with Black Wire b Yellow Tab with Black Wire c White Tab with Black Wire d Solid White Wire c b a d E 3 Maintenance a b b 11 Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly to separate the Crossover tube a from the burners b 12 Remove the Crossover tube 13 Pull the selected burner s tube s from manifold frame and replace with a new burner tube 14 To reinstall the manifold assembly reverse steps 7 through 13 CAUTION The burner openings 1 must be positioned properly over the valve orifices 2 Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place 2 1 WARNING After reinstalling the gas lines they should be leak checked with a soap and water solution before using the grill See Check for gas leaks E 4 Maintenance Crossover Ignition System Operations If the Crossover ignition system fails to ignite the LEFT burner in a burner set light the LEFT burner with a match If the LEFT burner lights with a match then check the Crossover ignition system Check that both ignition wires 1 2 are attached properly Check that the Crossover ignition button is
26. must be disconnected I The Weber gas barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes before using See Sections General Maintenance and Annual Maintenance I 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 I The Spider Insect Screens should also be checked for any obstructions See Section Annual Maintenance Operating WARNING Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well ventilated area Do not use in a garage building breezeway or any other enclosed area WARNING Your Weber gas barbecue shall not be used under an unprotected combustible roof or overhang WARNING Your Weber gas barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and or boats WARNING Do not use the barbecue within 24 inches of combustible materials top bottom back or sides of the grill WARNING The entire cooking box gets hot when in use Do not leave unattended WARNING Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surface WARNING 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 th
27. n OFF the side burner control valve 2 Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match D 6 Operating Instructions Using the Smoker The smoker uses presoaked wood chips For best results with faster cooking foods like steaks burgers and chops etc we recommend using finer wood chips because they ignite and create smoke faster For longer cooking foods such as roasts chicken and turkeys etc we recommend using larger wood chunks because they ignite slowly and provide smoke for a longer period of time As you gain experience in using your smoker we encourage you to experiment with different combinations of wood chips and chunks to find the smoke flavor that best suits your taste To use the smoker As a starting point soak wood chips in water for at least 30 minutes before using Wet wood will produce more smoke flavor Place a handful of wood chips or a few larger chunks in the bottom of the smoker body 1 As you gain experience in smoking increase or decrease the amount of wood to suit your taste Note Always grill with the lid closed to allow the smoke to fully penetrate the food Light the smoker burner by following the instructions for Lighting The Smoker Burner 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 th
28. nt 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 information 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 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
29. o not appear to be uniform throughout the burner tube follow the burner cleaning procedures Main Burner Cleaning Procedure Turn off the gas supply Remove the manifold Look inside each burner with a flashlight Clean the inside of the burners with a wire a straightened out coat hanger will work Check and clean the air shutter opening at the ends of the burners Check and clean the valve orifices at the base of the valves Use a Steel bristle brush to clean outside of burners This is to make sure all the burner ports are fully open CAUTION Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning 2 3 4 1 Weber Spider Insect screens Your Weber gas barbecue as well as any outdoor gas appliance is a target for spiders and other insects They can nest in the venturi section 1 of the burner tubes This blocks the normal gas flow and can cause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter This could result in a fire in and around the air shutters under the control panel causing serious damage to your barbecue The burner tube air shutter is fitted with a stainless steel screen 1 to prevent spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes through the air shutter openings We recommend that you inspect the Spider Insect screens at least once a year See Section Annual Maintenance Also inspect and clean the the Spider Insect screens if any of the following symptoms should ever occur 1 The smell of gas in
30. pan for grease build up before each use Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the bottom tray Preheating the grill before grilling is important Light your Summit gas grill according to the instructions in this Owner s Manual Turn both burners in each burner set to High HH close the lid and preheat grill with the lid down until grill thermometer reaches 550 F This is the recommended broiling temperature Preheating Preheating the grill before grilling is very important Light your Summit gas grill according to the instructions in your Owner s Manual Close the lid and wait until the thermometer in your lid reaches 500 550 F 260 288 C This will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes depending on outside temperatures Covered cooking All grilling is done with the lid down to provide uniform evenly circulated heat With the lid closed the Summit gas grill cooks much like a convection oven The thermometer in the lid indicates the cooking temperature inside the grill All preheating and grilling is done with the lid down No peeking heat is lost every time you lift the lid Flavorizer system When meat juices drip from the food onto the specially angled Flavorizer bars they create smoke that gives foods an irresistible barbecued flavor Thanks to the unique design of the burners Flavorizer bars and the flexible temperature controls uncontrolled flare ups are virtually eliminated because YOU
31. r ports when cleaning the valves or burners The Weber 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 Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces Combustion byproducts produced when using this product contain chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Do not use this barbecue unless all parts are in place The unit must be properly assembled according to the instructions outlined in the Assembly Instruction section of the Owner s Guide LIQUID PROPANE GAS UNITS ONLY Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber 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 o
32. r to the foil pan to keep drippings from burning The drippings can be used to make gravies or sauces Grilling Tips amp Helpful Hints Always preheat the grill before cooking Set all burners on HIGH heat and close lid heat for 10 minutes or until thermometer registers 500 550 F 260 288 C Sear meats and cook with the lid down for perfectly grilled food every time Grilling times in recipes are based on 70 F 20 C weather and little or no wind Allow more cooking time on cold or windy days or at higher altitudes Allow less cooking time in extremely hot weather Grilling times in charts and recipes are approximate Times can vary because of the weather or the amount size and shape of the food being grilled The temperature of your Summit gas grill may run hotter than normal for the first few uses Grilling conditions may require the adjustment of the burner controls to attain the correct cooking temperatures In general large pieces of meat will require more cooking time per pound than small pieces of meat Foods on a crowded cooking grate will require more cooking time than just a few foods Foods grilled in containers such as baked beans will require more time if grilled in a deep casserole rather than a shallow baking pan 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 unwan
33. rag or brush to apply it Make sure side burner is OFF Remove valve control knob and screws Remove porcelain top To perform leak checks Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect Push male fitting of the hose into the quick disconnect and maintain pressure 1 Slide the collar closed 2 If it does not engage or lock repeat procedure Gas will not flow unless the quick disconnect is properly engaged Turn on gas supply 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 WARNING Do not ignite burners when leak checking Check 1 Quick disconnect hose to grill connection 2 Side burner hose to manifold connection 3 Side burner hose to side burner connection 4 Hose to quick disconnect connection gas supply 5 Valve to manifold connection WARNING If there is a leak at connections 1 2 3 4 or 5 turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual When leak checks are complete turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water 6 Gas line to manifold connections WARNING If there is a leak at connection 6 retighten
34. s with a spark from the igniter electrode inside the Gas Catcher ignition chamber You generate the energy for the spark by pushing the electronic ignition button WARNING Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks cracking abrasions or cuts If the hose is found to be damaged in any way do not use the barbecue Replace using only Weber authorized replacement hose Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual 1 Open the lid 2 Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise to ensure that they are in the off position 3 Turn the gas supply valve on WARNING Do not lean over the open grill while lighting 4 Select the burner set you want to operate 5 Push LEFT burner control knob down and turn to START HI in selected burner set 6 Push igniter button and hold until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparker 7 Check that the burner is lit by looking through the cooking grates You should see a flame WARNING If the burner does not light turn the LEFT burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match 8 After the LEFT burner is lit you can turn on the RIGHT burner adjacent to it The RIGHT burner lights from the LEFT burner To Extinguish Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise
35. suitable only for outdoor underground use I Gas piping in contact with earth or any other material which may corrode the piping must be protected against corrosion in an approved manner I Underground piping must have a minimum of 18 cover Test Connections All connections and joints must be thoroughly tested for leaks in accordance with local codes and all listed procedures in the latest edition of ANSI Z223 1 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 fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property Gas supply Shut off Locking shut off Inside wall Outside wall Quick disconnect 3 8 Pipe nipple 1 2 Pipe nipple Do Not Use This is a typical installation of a Weber natural gas barbecue Local codes may require different installations C407_NG c Check that all burner valves are off Valves are shipped in the OFF position but you should check to be sure that they are turned OFF Check by pushing down and turning clockwise If they do not turn they are off Proceed to the next step If they do turn continue turning them clockwise until they stop then they are off Proceed to the next step C 2 Gas Instructions 1 1 2 2 a b Connect Gas Supply a To connect gas hose at the supply Slide back the collar of the quick
36. ted flare ups Foods placed on the cooking grate directly above burners may require turning or moving to a less hot area Use tongs rather than a fork for turning and handling meats to avoid losing natural juices Use two spatulas for handling large whole fish If an unwanted flare up should occur turn all burners to OFF and move food to another area of the cooking grate Any flames will quickly subside After flames subside relight the grill NEVER USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH FLAMES ON A GAS GRILL Some foods such as a casserole or thin fish fillets will require a container for grilling Disposable foil pans are very convenient but any metal pan with ovenproof handles can also be used Always be sure the bottom tray and grease catch pan are clean and free from debris Do not line the funnel shaped bottom tray with foil This could prevent the grease from flowing into the grease catch pan Using a timer will help to alert you when well done is about to become over done D 3 Operating Instructions Lighting Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel DANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecue s burners or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light may result in an explosive flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death Crossover Ignition System Note The Crossover ignition system ignites the set of left burner
37. 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 GRILL Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual 6 5 3 4 1 2 C 5 Gas Instructions Reinstall control panel Parts required control panel screws and burner control knobs Place the control panel back onto the control panel brackets on either side of the front of the cooking box Line up screws with screw holes on both the control panel and control panel brackets Tighten screws Reinstall burner control knobs amp igniter wires if necessary Place corresponding control knobs down onto the valve stems From the underside of the control panel replace the two wires 1 2 of each igniter 1 2 a Blue Tab with Black Wire b Yellow Tab with Black Wire c White Tab with Black Wire d Solid White Wire c b a d D 1 Operating Instructions Grilling Methods NOTE If grill looses heat while cooking refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual You can adjust the Left and Right burners in each burner set as desired The control settings are High H Medium M Low L or Off O If burners go out during cooking turn off all burners and wait 5 minutes before relighting WARNING Check the bottom tray and catch
38. to the OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased 1 2 2 3 6 4 5 8 7 D 4 Operating Instructions Manual Lighting DANGER Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue s burners or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light may result in an explosive flame up which can cause serious bodily injury or death 1 Open the lid 2 Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise to ensure they are in the off position 3 Turn the gas supply valve on 4 Put match in the match holder and strike match WARNING Do not lean over open barbecue 5 Push LEFT burner control knob down and turn to START HI 6 Insert match holder and lit match down through cooking grates and Flavorizor bars to ignite LEFT burner in each selected burner set To Extinguish Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to the OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased WARNING If the burner does not light turn the LEFT burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match 7 After LEFT burner is lit you can turn on the RIGHT burner adjacent to it The RIGHT burner lights from the LEFT burner
39. y 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 5 Turn on the gas supply WARNING Do not lean over the open grill while lighting 6 Push smoker burner control knob down and turn to START HI 7 Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking 8 Check that the burner is lit by looking through the cooking grate DANGER 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 To Extinguish Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF position Turn gas supply OFF at the source The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased D 8 Operating Instructions 4 4 1 5 7 9 2 3 10 8 Manually Lighting the Smoker Burner WARNING Check hose before each use of grill for nicks cracking abrasions or cuts If the hose is found to be damaged in any way do not use the grill Replace using only Weber authorized replacement hose Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region
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