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Serial Number

Please use this number in registering your warranty and
any correspondence with the factory.

Owner’s Manual

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

THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions
must be left with the owner and the owner
should keep them for future use.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, immediately call your

gas supplier or your fire department.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.

2. An LP tank not connected for use shall

not be stored in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.

WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures
carefully in this manual prior to barbecue
operation. Do this even if barbecue was
dealer assembled.

National

Association

PROPANEGAS

98640

12/97

GENESIS

1000 LX Series

LP Gas Barbecue

Summary of Contents for 1000 LX Series

Page 1: ...Y If you smell gas 1 Shut off gas to the appliance 2 Extinguish any open flame 3 Open lid 4 If odor continues immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department FOR YOUR SAFETY 1 Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance 2 An LP tank not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other applian...

Page 2: ...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 burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners The Weber Ga...

Page 3: ...nual 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...

Page 4: ...ademarks of Weber Stephen Products Co 200 East Daniels Road Palatine IL 60067 6266 U S A Genesis Gas Barbecues are covered under the following patent nos U S A 4 677 964 4 727 853 4 777 927 4 829 978 4 860 724 4 941 817 4 966 125 5 070 776 D293 067 D316 355 Canada Rd 1987 Reg 58 034 1 279 540 1 283 586 1 300 994 1 300 995 Printed in the U S A 4 PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS ...

Page 5: ...for additional cooking or warming space f Separate burners for temperature control g Crossover Ignition System with Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber h Fuel scale indicates LP gas supply i Catch pan catches excess grease j Locking casters for additional portability IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES Your Weber Gas Barbecue is equipped with a new and improved LP tank connection that has additional safety features T...

Page 6: ...d the LP tank must be free and clear from debris 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 Standard CAN CGA B149 2 Installation Code for Propane Burning Appliances and Equipment...

Page 7: ...n to check for gas leaks See Step Check for gas leaks Note The hardware size of nuts bolts and screws is given For example 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolt means a bolt 1 4 inch in diameter with 20 threads to the inch 2 inches long On a small screw for example 6 32 x 1 2 inch screw means a number 6 screw with 32 threads to the inch 1 2 inch long While we give much attention to our products unfortunately an oc...

Page 8: ...od Axle Two accessory trays Warming rack Warm Up Basket Five long Flavorizer Bars Eight short Flavorizer Bars Tank panel assembly Front panel Catch pan holder Catch pan Two drip pans Manifold bracket Thermometer Two wheels Fuel scale assembly Two casters Spacer bracket 8 W E B E R W E B E R W E B E R W E B E R ...

Page 9: ... machine screws actual size Two Phillips screws washers Check contents of hardware packs Three burner control knobs Three tool holders Five tubing plugs two are spares Swing table end bracket Two hinge pins hardware size 1 4 x 1 1 2 inch clevis pin actual size Five 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolts actual size 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 inch bolt actual size Six 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch bolts actual size 1 4 20 hex nut actual s...

Page 10: ...wheel WEBER side out Tap on the hubcap Figure 1 Step 3 Assemble frame You will need left frame right frame two 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch bolts two nylon washers and a 7 16 inch wrench Note Work on carpeted area on grass or one of the boxes to protect the finish during frame assembly Lay the leg pieces as shown so the leg tabs point up Figure 2 Slip the two frame pieces together with the tabs inside Figure...

Page 11: ...ide The fuel scale decal should face away as shown Figure 3 The leg tabs must be on the inside of the frames Add the washers to the bolts insert in the holes as shown and tighten with the wrench Figure 3 Step 5 Complete frame assembly You will need partial frame assembly two frame connectors four 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolts four nylon washers and a 7 16 inch wrench Hold one frame connector between the l...

Page 12: ...two plastic buttons Turn frame assembly right side up Align the panel with the holes in the frame and insert the plastic buttons through the front panel and frame Figure 6 Step 6 Insert casters You will need frame assembly and two casters Push the casters firmly into the inserts in the ends of the caster legs Figure 5 ...

Page 13: ...bly has been factory assembled pressure and flame tested As a safety precaution we recommend you check the burner alignment a Do the valves fit into the ends of the burners Figure 9 a b Are the ends of the burners under the washers at the left rear and left front of the cooking box The screws are only guides Do not tighten Figure 9 b c Are the wing nuts under the burner assembly hand tight Do not ...

Page 14: ...slightly and hook the tab of the bracket onto the frame brace Figure 10 Step 10 Install tank panel assembly You will need tank panel assembly 1 4 20 x 1 1 4 inch bolt 1 4 20 hex nut nylon washer and a 7 16 inch wrench Insert the tank panel tabs into the slots in the frame brace Figure 11 Slide tank panel up until notch at bottom of panel fits over the cross brace Insert one bolt with washer throug...

Page 15: ...the left side of the wheel frame Add washers then wing nuts and tighten Figure 13 Step 12 Install igniter Note The igniter wires are already attached to the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber and the igniter This was done to factory test the ignition system The igniter lock nut is on the igniter Insert the top of the igniter up through the large part of the keyhole in the frame brace Figure 14 b Loosen ...

Page 16: ... the tank manufacturer s customer service center The phone number is on the warning decal which is permanently attached to the tank If the tank manufacturer has not resolved the issue to your satisfaction then call Weber Stephen Products Co Customer Service Center To fill take the LP tank and filler adapter to an RV center or look up gas propane in the phone book for other sources of LP gas WARNIN...

Page 17: ...Figure 16 Route the hose so it will not interfere with the scale indicator rod The hose and regulator are connected in the following manner Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect on the tank valve Push the male fitting of the regulator into the quick disconnect and maintain pressure Slide the collar closed Figure 18 a Figure 18 b shows the quick disconnect engaged and various components of ...

Page 18: ...ous bodily injury or death and damage to property Check a Hose to manifold connection Figure 20 a b Regulator to tank connection Figure 20 b WARNING If there is a leak at connection a retighten 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 BARBECUE Contact Weber Stephen Customer Ser...

Page 19: ...ing grates onto the ledges in the cooking box Figure 22 Step 19 Install the bottom tray You will need bottom tray catch pan holder catch pan and one drip pan Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the hole in the bottom tray Figure 24 The front of the catch pan holder must be on the same side as the finger grip of the bottom tray Slide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails under the cooking ...

Page 20: ...rol panel and burner control knobs You will need three tool holders control panel two Phillips screws washers a Phillips screwdriver and three burner control knobs Hook the tool holders over the frame rail Figure 27 Set the control panel in place over both frame braces Hold the Crossover Ignition button up while setting the control panel in place Line up the holes in the control panel with the hol...

Page 21: ...is in any way cracked or damaged do not use swing table Call our Customer Service Center to order a new part WARNING The load limit for the swing table is 30 pounds Figure 29 c View from rear of barbecue Hinge rod b a Step 22 Install swing table You will need swing table end bracket two 10 24 hex nuts two 10 24 x 1 3 4 inch machine screws slide bar assembly swing table four nylon washers screwdriv...

Page 22: ...plugs into the ends of the frame To fully seat the plugs you may have to tap them lightly with a hammer Figure 32 f Figure 32 a b c d e f Position slide bar assembly on the outside of the caster frame Put a nylon washer on each 1 3 4 inch screw insert screws through frame and slide bar assembly and add nylon washers and hex nuts Tighten nuts using a screwdriver and pliers Figure 30 Figure 30 View ...

Page 23: ...gy for the spark by pushing the Crossover Ignition Button until it clicks 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 manifold assembly Order from Weber Stephen Products Co Customer Service Center or authorized dealer 4 Turn the tank on by tu...

Page 24: ...urner control knob clockwise to OFF DANGER Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue 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 DANGER When the excess flow control is activated a small amount of gas is still flowing to the burners After turning OFF the tank and burner con...

Page 25: ...a self cleaning oven Replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars are available through your retailer or the Weber Stephen Customer Service Center Outside surfaces Use a warm soapy water solution CAUTION Do not use oven cleaner abrasive cleansers kitchen cleansers cleaners that contain citrus products or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces Bottom tray Remove excess grease and the...

Page 26: ...ight IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS WARNING If you exchange your LP tank make sure you get a similar tank in return Your LP tank is equipped with a quick disconnect valve and an OPD Overfilling Prevention Device Other LP tanks are not compatible with your barbecue connection Connecting the filled LP tank WARNING Make sure that the LP tank valve is closed Close by turning clockwise DANGER Do not use...

Page 27: ...atching for bubbles If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak If leak does not stop turn off the gas and contact Weber Stephen Customer Service Do not use the barbecue g When leak checks are complete turn gas supply OFF and rinse connections with water LP Tank The LP tank manufacturer is responsible for the materials workmanship and performance of the tank If the tank has a defect malfu...

Page 28: ...rmal use The fuel scale will indicate the propane supply so you can refill before running out You do not have to run out before you refill Treat empty LP tanks with the same care as when full Even when the LP tank is empty of liquid there still may be gas pressure in the cylinder Always close the tank valve before disconnecting Do not use a damaged LP tank Dented or rusty LP tanks or LP tanks with...

Page 29: ...r authorized dealer Inspect the burners for correct flame pattern Clean if necessary following the procedures outlined in the General Maintenance section of this manual Check all gas fittings for 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 This will result in a fire or explosion which can cause seriou...

Page 30: ...he air shutter openings Figure 9 We recommend that you inspect the Weber Spider Stopper Guards at least once a year See Section Annual Maintenance Also inspect and clean the Spider Stopper Guards if any of the following symptoms should ever occur 1 The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy 2 Barbecue does not reach temperature 3 Barbecue heats unevenly 4 One ...

Page 31: ... cooking box Wing nuts Figure 15 g Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly to separate the crossover tube from the burners Figure 17 Remove the burners from the cooking box Guide screw Figure 16 Crossover tube Figure 17 Figure 14 d Unlatch the Spider Stopper Guards and remove Figure 14 Figure 18 Valve Burner a b h To reinstall the burners reverse steps c through g CAUTION The burner openings m...

Page 32: ...a soap and water solution before using the barbecue See Step Check for gas leaks Check that the Crossover Ignition button pushes the igniter button down and returns to the up position Check to see if the igniter is loose in the frame Tighten if necessary See Step Install igniter for correct procedure If the Crossover Ignition System still fails to light contact Weber Stephen Customer Service Cross...

Page 33: ...ars heavily coated with burned on grease Is the bottom tray dirty and not allowing grease to flow into catch pan Are burners clean The lid is porcelain on steel not paint It cannot peel What you are seeing is baked on grease that has turned to carbon and is flaking off THIS IS NOT A DEFECT Check adjustment of fuel scale Cure Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guards See Section Annual Maintenance To reset...

Page 34: ...E B E R W EBER 1 2 3 6 7 8 11 9 10 14 15 23 24 16 29 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 65 66 57 61 62 67 55 53 52 51 50 49 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 63 64 56 54 30 25 39 40 48 12 13 17 18 22 5 4 28 27 26 34 21 10 15 19 20 10 ...

Page 35: ... stainless steel wing nuts 2 54 Spider Stopper Guards 3 55 Manifold assembly 56 Manifold bracket 57 Igniter 58 Igniter lock nut 59 Gas catcher ignition chamber 60 Igniter wire black 61 Igniter wire white 62 Right frame 63 Fuel scale 64 1 4 20 wing nuts 2 65 Filler adapter 66 LP tank 67 Control panel inserts 2 WARNING Use only Weber factory authorized parts The use of any part that is not factory a...

Page 36: ...ble Customer Service staff is prepared to help you with any problems with parts or assembly Call our toll free number 1 800 446 1071 For quicker service please have your owner s manual available for reference We also welcome any comments or suggestions you might have regarding our products We wish your family the best in outdoor cooking enjoyment Weber Stephen Products Company Customer Service Cen...

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