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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
COOKING
WARNING: Do not move the Weber
®
gas barbecue
when operating or while barbecue is hot.
You can adjust the FRONT 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 and BACK burners. For example, to sear steaks,
you would set all burners at H (high). Then to complete cooking, you would
set FRONT and BACK at M (medium). Refer to your Weber
®
cookbook for
detailed cooking instructions.
Note: The temperature inside your cooking box for the fi rst few uses, while
surfaces are still very refl ective, 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.
Preheating -
Your Weber
®
gas barbecue is an energy-effi cient appliance. It
operates at an economical low BTU rate. To preheat: after lighting, close lid
and turn all burners to high (HH). Preheating to between 500° and 550° F
(260° and 290° C) will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on conditions such
as air temperature and wind.
Drippings and grease -
The Flavorizer
®
bars are designed to “smoke”
the correct amount of drippings for fl avorful cooking. Excess drippings and
grease will accumulate in the catch pan under the slide out bottom tray.
Disposable foil drip pans are available that fi t the catch pan.
WARNING: Check the bottom tray for grease build-up
before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a
grease fi re in the slide out bottom tray.
CLEANING
WARNING: Turn your Weber
®
gas barbecue OFF and
wait for it to cool before cleaning.
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.
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.
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 area using the
contact information on our web site. Log onto www.weber.com
®
.
Slide out Bottom tray
- Remove excess grease, then wash with warm
soapy water, then rinse.
Catch pan
- Disposable foil trays are available, or you can line the catch pan
with aluminum foil. To clean the catch pan, wash with warm soapy water,
then rinse.
Thermometer
- Wipe with warm soapy water; clean with plastic scrub ball.
Inside cooking module
- Brush any debris off of burner tubes.
DO NOT
ENLARGE BURNER PORTS (OPENINGS)
. Wash inside of cooking box with
warm soapy water and a water rinse.
Inside Lid
- While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towel to prevent grease
build-up. Flaking built-up grease resembles paint fl akes.
Stainless steel surfaces
-
Preserve Your Stainless Steel -
Your grill or its
cabinet, lid, control panel and shelves may be made from stainless steel. In
order to keep the stainless steel looking its best is easy. Simply clean it with
soap and water, rinse with clean water and wipe dry. A non-metallic brush
can be used for stubborn stains.
IMPORTANT: Do not use wire brushes or abrasive
cleaners on the stainless steel surfaces of your grill, as
this will leave scratches.
IMPORTANT: Do no use cleaners that contain chlorine
bleach on the stainless steel surface of your grill.
IMPORTANT: When cleaning surfaces, be sure to rub/
wipe in the direction of the grain to preserve the look of
your 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.
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