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DANGER

If you smell gas:
1.  Shut off gas to the appliance.
2.  Extinguish any open fl ames.
3. Open lid
4.  If odor continues, keep away from the

appliance and immediately call your gas
supplier or your fi re department.

Leaking gas may cause a fi re or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or
death, or damage to property.

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

fl ammable liquids or vapors within 25
feet (8m) of this appliance.

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: Do not try to light this
appliance without reading the "Lighting"
Instructions section of this manual.

YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE

BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL

38026 US 10/02/04

US ENGLISH

SUMMIT

GAS GRILL

#38026

LP Gas Grill Owner’s Guide

Summary of Contents for Summit 38026

Page 1: ... or other flammable liquids or vapors within 25 feet 8m of this appliance 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 Do not tr...

Page 2: ...ing box Should a grease fire occur turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner 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 uni...

Page 3: ...u 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 For...

Page 4: ...Installation codes particularly with piping above and below ground In Canada the installation of this appliance must comply with local codes and or Standard CAN CGA B149 2 Installation Code for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment 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 g...

Page 5: ...et 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 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...

Page 6: ...ated area Do not use in a garage building breezeway or any other enclosed area CONNECTING THE LIQUID PROPANE CYLINDER WARNING Make sure that the LP cylinder valve is closed Close by turning valve clockwise 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 flames will result in a fire or explosion which ...

Page 7: ...ck on and recheck with the soap and water solution If leak does not stop Contact the Customer Service at 1 800 446 1071 or locate the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com Do not use the barbecue 8 When leak checking is complete turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS WARNING ...

Page 8: ... 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 rag or brush to apply ...

Page 9: ... and rinse connections with water Check 1 Hose connection 2 Gas line to manifold connections 3 I R Burner gas line connection WARNING If there is a leak at connection 1 2 or 3 retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution If a leak persists after re tightening the fitting turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL Contact the Customer Service Representative ...

Page 10: ...rner control knobs 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 a Blue Tab with Black Wire b Yellow Tab with Black Wire c White Tab with Black Wire d Solid White Wire e Solid Blue Wire f Grounding Wire b a c d e f Gold D4 a b a Yellow Tab with Black Wire b White Tab with Blac...

Page 11: ...of the valve CHECKING THE FUEL LEVEL IN YOUR TANK Check the fuel level by viewing the color indicator level line on the side of the tank scale 1 Empty 2 Medium 3 Full 2 1 3 1 2 3 SAFE HANDLING TIPS FOR LIQUID PROPANE GAS CYLINDERS Liquid Propane LP gas is a petroleum product as are gasoline and natural gas LP gas is a gas at regular temperatures and pressures Under moderate pressure inside a cylin...

Page 12: ... joint where the hose connects to the LP cylinder must be leak tested each time the LP cylinder is reconnected For example test each time the LP cylinder is refilled Be sure the regulator is mounted with the small vent hole pointed downward so that it will not collect water This vent should be free of dirt grease bugs etc The gas connections supplied with your Weber gas barbecue have been designed...

Page 13: ...d 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...

Page 14: ...tudes 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 temperat...

Page 15: ...s 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 area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com 1 Open the lid 2 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...

Page 16: ...lit you can turn on the RIGHT burner adjacent to it The RIGHT burner lights from the LEFT burner MANUAL LIGHTING 1 6 2 4 5 7 2 3 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 1 Open the lid 2 Make sure all burner...

Page 17: ...e source The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased 3 Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise 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 b...

Page 18: ...CAUTION Side burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day 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 butto...

Page 19: ...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 the lid of the grill closed while cooking Note After refilling sm...

Page 20: ...e turned OFF Push control knob down and turn clockwise to ensure that it is in the OFF position WARNING The burner control knobs must be in the OFF position before turning on the liquid propane cylinder tank valve If they are not in the OFF position when you turn on the LP cylinder valve the excess gas flow control feature will activate limiting the flow of gas from the LP cylinder If this should ...

Page 21: ...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 area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com 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 explosiv...

Page 22: ...p which can cause serious bodily injury or death 5 Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise 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 C...

Page 23: ...e motor bracket 3 Put the spit forks on the rotisserie shaft Slide a spit fork from each side onto the shaft so that the tines are facing each other Reverse forks to each other so that one fork screw is on top 1 and one is on the bottom 2 as shown in illustration Screw in the split fork screws to hold the forks in place 4 Insert the rotisserie shaft in the motor Insert the pointed end of the rotis...

Page 24: ...of local codes the rotisserie motor must be grounded electrically in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z 223 1 NFPA 54 or CAN CGA B149 1 WARNING Setup up the rotisserie with food before lighting rotisserie burner OPERATING 1 Remove rotisserie shaft from grill Remove one spit fork 2 Push the rotisserie shaft through the center of the food 3 Slide the spit fork onto the shaft Insert th...

Page 25: ...ION The Rotisserie Burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day 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 a Weber authorized replacement hose Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www web...

Page 26: ...ING Do not lean over the open grill 5 Push rotisserie burner control knob down and turn to START HI Continue to hold the control knob down Continue to the next lighting step 6 Push and hold down the Igniter button until burner ignites You will hear the igniter sparking 7 Continue to hold the control knob down until twenty 20 seconds after the burner has ignited 8 Check that the burner is lit by lo...

Page 27: ... a bright sunny day 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 a Weber authorized replacement hose Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com 1 Open the lid 2 Remove the warming rack and the co...

Page 28: ...holder and lit match by right side of rotisserie burner WARNING Do not lean over the open grill 7 Push rotisserie burner control knob down and turn to HI START Continue to hold the control knob down Continue to the next lighting step 8 Continue to hold the control knob down until twenty 20 seconds after the burner has ignited 9 Check that the burner is lit by looking for the rotisserie burner to g...

Page 29: ...inked Straighten fuel hose Does the Left burner light with a match 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 All burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes for preheating Are the cooking grates and Flavorizer bars heavily coated w...

Page 30: ... device turn all burner control knobs and the cylinder valve OFF Disconnect the regulator from the cylinder Turn burner control knobs to HIGH Wait at least 1 minute Turn burner control knobs OFF Reconnect the regulator to the cylinder Turn cylinder valve on slowly Refer to Lighting Instructions Flame is low in HIGH position Is the fuel hose bent or kinked Straighten hose Push button ignition does ...

Page 31: ...niter button module Reseat burner ring Burners do not light or Burner hsa asmall flickering flame The excess flow safety device which is part of the barbecue to cylinder connection may have activated To reset the excess flow safety device turn all burner control knobs and the cylinder valve OFF Disconnect the regulator from the cylinder Turn burner control knobs to HIGH Wait at least 1 minute Turn...

Page 32: ...r 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 MAINTENANCE 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 scr...

Page 33: ...he 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 MAINTENANCE REPLACE 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 pa...

Page 34: ...rmocouple from the IR Burner valve a a b b 10 Remove screws from the manifold assembly a Locate the screws on both sides of the manifold frame b Remove the screws from manifold frame 11 Pull manifold assembly out from the manifold frame ...

Page 35: ...replace with a new burner tube 15 To reinstall the manifold assembly reverse steps 7 through 14 CAUTION The burner openings 1 must be positioned properly over the valve orifices 2 Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place 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 2 1 MAINTENANCE ...

Page 36: ...ear the igniter sparking If the Crossover ignition system still fails to light contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site Log onto www weber com 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...

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