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The most recent version of this
Owner’s Manual can be
found online.
The grills illustrated in this Owner’s Manual may vary
slightly from the model purchased.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Welcome to WEBER
Important Safety Information
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Product Features
The
GS4 Grilling System
GENESIS II Features
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Tips and Hints
The Flame - Direct or Indirect
Grilling Do's and Don'ts
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The WEBER Promise
Warranty
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Getting Started
GENESIS II Burner Valve Orifice Sizes
& Consumption Data
Important Information about LP Gas
& Gas Connections
LPG Cylinder Installation &
Leak Checking
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Operation
The Very First Time You Grill
Every Time You Grill
Igniting the Grill
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Product Care
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Troubleshooting
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Grilling Guide
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Replacement Parts
Installation and Assembly
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DANGER: This barbecue is not intended to be
installed in or on recreational vehicles or boats.
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WARNING: Do not use this barbecue unless all
parts are in place and the barbecue was properly
assembled according to the assembly instructions.
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WARNING: Do not build this model of barbecue in any
built-in or slide-in construction.
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WARNING: Do not modify the appliance. LP gas is
not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of
natural gas in an LP gas unit or LP gas in a natural
gas unit is unsafe and will void your warranty.
• Any parts sealed by the manufacturer must not be
altered by the user.
Operation
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DANGER: Only use the barbecue outdoors in a well-
ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building,
breezeway, tent, any other enclosed area, or beneath
an overhead combustible structure.
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DANGER: Do not use the barbecue in any vehicle
or in any storage or cargo area of any vehicle.
This includes, but is not limited to, cars, trucks,
station wagons, mini-vans, sport utility vehicles,
recreational vehicles, and boats.
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DANGER: When in use, combustible materials should
not be within 61 cm (24 inches) of the back or sides of
the barbecue.
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DANGER: Keep the cooking area clear of flammable
vapours and liquids such as petrol, alcohol, etc., and
combustible materials.
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DANGER: This appliance must be kept away from
flammable materials during use.
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DANGER: Do not put a barbecue cover or anything
flammable on, or in the storage area under the
barbecue while it is in operation or is hot.
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DANGER: Should a grease fire occur, turn off all
burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.
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WARNING: Accessible parts may be very hot.
Keep young children away.
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WARNING: The use of alcohol, prescription drugs,
non-prescription drugs, or illegal drugs may impair
the consumer’s ability to properly and safely
assemble, move, store, or operate the barbecue.
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WARNING: Never leave the barbecue unattended
during pre-heating or use. Exercise caution when
using this barbecue. The entire cookbox gets hot
when in use.
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WARNING: Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or
gloves (conforming to EN 407, Contact Heat rating
level 2 or greater) when operating barbecue.
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WARNING: Do not move the appliance during use.
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WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord and the
fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
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CAUTION: This product has been safety-tested and
is only certified for use in a specific country. Refer to
country designation located on outside of box.
• Do not use charcoal, briquettes or lava rock in the
barbecue.
Storage and/or Nonuse
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WARNING: Turn off the gas supply at the gas cylinder
after use.
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WARNING: LPG cylinders must be stored outdoors
out of the reach of children and must not be stored
in a building, garage or any other enclosed space.
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WARNING: After a period of storage and/or nonuse,
the barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and
burner obstructions before use.
• Storage of the barbecue indoors is permissible only if
the LPG cylinder is disconnected and removed from
the barbecue.