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Cooking
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WARNING: Do not move the Weber Gas Barbe-
cue 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 burn-
ers. 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
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.
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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 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 15
minutes depending on conditions such as air tempera-
ture 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.
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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.
Storage and/or Nonuse
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The gas must be turned off at the liquid propane
cylinder when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use.
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When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors,
the gas supply must be DISCONNECTED and the LP
cylinder stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space.
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LP cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well -
ventilated area out of reach of children. Disconnected
LP cylinder must not be stored in a building, garage or
any other enclosed area.
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When the LP cylinder is not disconnected from the
Weber Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP tank must
be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space.
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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.”)
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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.
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The Spider Stopper ™ Guards should also be
checked for any obstructions. (See Section: “Annual
Maintenance.”)
Cleaning
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WARNING: Turn your Weber Gas Barbecue OFF
and wait for it to cool before cleaning.
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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.
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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 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. 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.
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.
