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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.

1100 LP 

Gas Barbecue

Serial Number

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

Owner’s Manual

National

Association

PROPANEGAS

®

98652      10/97

Summary of Contents for 1100 LP

Page 1: ...mediately 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...

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 G...

Page 3: ...rioration 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 of cover...

Page 4: ...gistered U S trademarks Perma Mount Gas Catcher FlameCheck Steam N Chips Spider Stopper and Warm Up are U S trademarks of Weber Stephen Products Co 200 East Daniels Road Palatine IL 60067 6266 U S A Weber Printed in the U S A 4 PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS ...

Page 5: ...arm Up Basket 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 saf...

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: ...Work table Swing table assembly Left hand slide bar assembly Two Accessory trays Axle 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 8 ...

Page 9: ...3 4 inch machine screws Two 10 24 hex nuts Two Phillips screws washers Two wheels Fuel scale assembly Two casters 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 9 W E...

Page 10: ...tep 3 Assemble top 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 2 a Slip washers on bolts insert bolts as sh...

Page 11: ...wn 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 Dimples to the inside Fuel scale decal 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 leg and wh...

Page 12: ...p Align the panel with the holes in the frame and insert the plastic buttons through the front panel and frame Figure 6 View from rear of barbecue Plastic buttons 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 Figure 5 ...

Page 13: ...ou answered NO the burners are misaligned Contact Weber Stephen Customer Service Do not use barbecue Guide screw a b c Wing nuts View from behind cooking box Figure 9 Figure 7 Step 8 Add cooking box You will need frame assembly cooking box assembly 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolt 1 4 inch nylon washer 1 4 20 keps nut pliers and a 7 16 inch wrench Uncoil the hose Set the cooking box in the frame so the burner...

Page 14: ...nstall 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 Figure 11 Figure 12 Cross brace Tank panel tabs Slots in frame brace Frame brace Slide tank panel up until notch at bottom of panel fits over the cross brace Insert one bolt with washer throug...

Page 15: ...niter 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 the igniter lock nut and slide the igniter into the small part of the keyhole Figure 14 c Tighten the igniter lock nu...

Page 16: ...tank call 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 to an RV center or look up gas propane in the phone book for other sources of LP gas WARNING We recom...

Page 17: ...or 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 the tank and regulator Regulator vent hole should be at 3 6 or 9 o clock It should not be pointed up Figure 18 c Figure 18 Turn so regulator vent does not collect water Hose Tank lock wing nut Quick disconnect engaged Valve handwheel close ...

Page 18: ...are complete turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap and water solution and watching for bubbles If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak Note Since some leak test solutions including soap and water may be slightly corrosive all connections should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks WARNING Do...

Page 19: ...the upper position in the cooking box Figure 21 Figure 21 Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking box Figure 22 Figure 22 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 box with finger grip t...

Page 20: ...hillips 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 holes in the inserts in the frame brace Insert screws and tighten with a Phillips screwdri...

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 CAUTION To keep the barbecue stationary the tabs on the locking casters should be in the down position 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 ...

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 1 Open the lid Figure 1 ...

Page 24: ...R 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 1 3 8 4 6 2 5 7 Figure 2 Manual Lighting 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: ...h as air temperature and wind Drippings and grease The Flavorizer Bars are designed to smoke the right amount of drippings for flavorful cooking Excess drippings and grease accumulate in the catch pan under the bottom tray Disposable foil liners are available that fit the catch pan WARNING Check the bottom tray for grease build up before each use Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the ...

Page 26: ...e or cart surfaces Bottom tray Remove excess grease and then wash with warm soapy water Flavorizer Bars Clean with a suitable brass bristle brush As needed remove from grill and wash with warm soapy 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 Thermometer Wipe with warm soapy water clean with ...

Page 27: ...uld be reseasoned frequently If rust occurs clean with a steel wool scouring pad rinse with hot water and dry Coat with a solid vegetable shortening or a vegetable cooking spray and heat in grill or oven as indicated above Maintenance Clean grates by turning on the barbecue burner control knobs to HHH and wipe debris off with stiff bristled wire brush This should be done every time you use the bar...

Page 28: ...ROPER 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 Figure 4 DANGER Do not us...

Page 29: ...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 malfunctions or you have a question regarding the tank call 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...

Page 30: ...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 a damaged valve may be ...

Page 31: ... or 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 seri...

Page 32: ...ain burners Look inside each burner with a flashlight Figure 12 The Weber Spider Stopper Guard is factory installed It fits tightly around the air shutter section of the burner tube and the valve thereby preventing spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes through the air shutter openings Figure 10 We recommend that you inspect the Weber Spider Stopper Guards at least once a year See Se...

Page 33: ... Figure 19 Check fit around valve Valve orifice Burner opening Check fit around burner Figure 14 d Unlatch the Spider Stopper Guards and remove Figure 14 a b i Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards Slightly rotate the Spider Stopper Guards so that the seams are in line with the Venturi fins There should be no gaps in the seams or in the fit around the burners and valves Figure 19 CAUTION If the Spid...

Page 34: ...eck that both the white and black ignition wires are attached properly Figure 20 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 Figur...

Page 35: ... Bars 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 res...

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Page 37: ...ce Center by phone or mail Returning the part may not be necessary 40 Hair pin cotters 2 41 Hinge pins 2 42 Thermometer 43 1 4 20 keps nut 44 Cooking box 45 Burner control knobs 3 46 Control panel 47 Igniter button 48 Phillips screws washers 2 49 Crossover tube 50 Front and back burners 2 51 Center burner 52 1 4 20 stainless steel wing nuts 2 53 Spider Stopper Guards 3 54 Manifold assembly 55 Mani...

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Page 40: ...e 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 Cente...

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