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Serial Number

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

W
E

GENESIS

3000 LX

Natural Gas Barbecue

Owner’s Manual

98648

10/97

FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

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

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

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.

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.

Summary of Contents for GENESIS 3000 LX

Page 1: ...ons must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use WARNING Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation Do this even if barbecue was dealer assembled 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 FOR YOUR SAFETY If you sme...

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: ... vandalism improper installation or improper maintenance or service or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes as set out in this owner s manual Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail hurricanes earthquakes or tornadoes discoloration due to exposure to chemicals either directly or...

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 PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS 4 ...

Page 5: ...ooking measures grill temperature and can be removed and inserted into the food d Heavy gauge steel Flavorizer Bars distribute heat within the grill Flavorizer Bars heat just the right amount of drippings for flavoring letting excess fat drip past to help prevent flare ups e Weber Warm Up Basket for additional cooking or warming space f Separate burners for temperature control g Side burner for ma...

Page 6: ...ith piping above and below ground In Canada the installation of this appliance must comply with local codes and or Standard CAN CGA B149 1 Installation Code for Natural Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment Storage The gas must be turned OFF at the natural gas supply when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors the gas supply must be disconnected Operating...

Page 7: ... 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 occasional error may occur If a part is missing do not go back to the store Ca...

Page 8: ...ght short Flavorizer Bars Two wheels Two aluminum drip pans Catch pan Axle 8 Right frame Caster frame Two casters Two cooking grates Warming rack Warm Up Basket Thermometer Left hand slide bar assembly Assembly consists of Left hand slide bar Support rod Slide W E B E R W E B E R W E B E R W E B E R ...

Page 9: ... actual size Fifteen 1 4 inch nylon washers actual size 1 4 20 keps nut Two hair pin cotters Swing table end bracket Two Phillips screws washers Catch pan holder Manifold bracket Side burner assembly Burner grate Side burner knob Two side burner locks Note The locks are taped to the inside of the side burner lid Spacer bracket Check contents of hardware packs Three burner control knobs Three tool ...

Page 10: ...ers two 1 4 20 x 1 2 inch bolts and a 7 16 inch wrench Note Work on carpeted area on grass or on one of the boxes to protect the finish during frame assembly Put the frame pieces so the leg tabs are up Put the right frame to your right and left frame to your left Figure 2 Slip the two frame halves together with the tabs inside until the tabs of the right frame are inside the left frame and the hol...

Page 11: ... to your right Add the washers to the bolts insert in the holes as shown and tighten with the wrench Figure 3 Only start the bolt at the wheel frame right joint opposite the front panel Figure 3 Dimples to the inside Only start this bolt Figure 3 Fully tighten this bolt 11 Step 5 Complete frame assembly You will need partial frame assembly two frame connectors four 1 4 20 x 2 inch bolts four nylon...

Page 12: ... side burner lock The U shape cut out of the lock slips down over the bolt Tighten with a wrench Figure 6 a Loosen the right front 1 4 x 20 bolt The side burner lock fits between the front panel and the frame The U shape cut out slips up over the bolt Tighten with a wrench Figure 6 b Figure 6 Step 6 Insert casters You will need frame assembly and two casters Push the casters firmly into the insert...

Page 13: ...t 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 tighten with pliers Figure 9 c If you answered YES to a b and c the burners are correctly aligned If you answered NO the burners are misaligned Contact Weber Stephen Customer Service Do not use your barbecue Guide screw Figure 9 a b c Wing nuts Slide the cooking...

Page 14: ...sistant to the action of natural gas when connections are made The outdoor connector must be firmly attached to rigid permanent construction WARNING Do not route the 12 foot hose under a deck The hose must be visible Gas line piping If the length of line required does not exceed 50 feet use a 5 8 O D tube One size larger should be used for lengths greater than 50 feet Gas piping may be copper tubi...

Page 15: ... the igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers Figure 11 Igniter lock nut Keyhole in frame brace Step 11 Check that all burner valves are off You will need one burner control knob Valves are shipped in the OFF position but you should check to be sure Put the knob on each valve Check by pushing down and turning clockwise If they do not turn they are off proceed to the next step Figure 12...

Page 16: ...rner hose into the quick disconnect and maintain pressure Slide the collar closed Figure 14a Figure 14b shows the quick disconnect engaged Install burner grate Check to be sure the side burner valve is OFF Push side burner control knob down and turn clockwise Figure 14 Figure 14 Step 14 Install manifold bracket You will need manifold bracket Hook the bracket onto the manifold at the center burner ...

Page 17: ... watching for bubbles If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak Male fitting To barbecue Quick disconnect engaged Collar Locking shut off Outside house wall a b WARNING You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting Note All factory made connections have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks The burners have been flame tested As a safety precaution ...

Page 18: ...ion Figure 18 e WARNING If there is a leak at connections b c d or e turn OFF the gas DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE Contact Weber Stephen Customer Service When leak checks are complete turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water Figure 18 a b c d e Step 16 Install Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates You will need five long Flavorizer Bars eight short Flavorizer Bars and two coo...

Page 19: ... Finger grip on front edge of bottom tray Finger grip Front side of catch pan holder Put the foil drip pan into the catch pan Slide the catch pan into the catch pan holder with its finger grip towards you Slide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails under the cooking box with finger grip toward you Figure 23 CAUTION Do not line bottom tray with aluminum foil It can cause grease fires by trapping ...

Page 20: ...the holes in the inserts in the frame brace Insert screws and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver until snug Do not overtighten Figure 25 a Push on the burner control knobs Figure 25 b Figure 25 Tool holders a b Figure 26 View from top View from side Step 20 Secure side burner Stand to the right side of the barbecue Slightly pull back both side burner locks Slide the side burner toward the control...

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 28 c View from rear of barbecue Hinge rod b a Step 21 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: ...gs into the ends of the frame To fully seat the plugs you may have to tap them lightly with a hammer Figure 31 f Figure 31 a d e f b c 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 29 Figure 29 View fro...

Page 23: ...er is lit you can turn on the other burners Note Always light the FRONT burner first The other burners ignite from the FRONT burner To Extinguish Turn gas supply OFF at the source then push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 ...

Page 24: ...matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box WARNING If the burner does not light turn the Front burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match 7 After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other burners Note Always light the FRONT burner first The other burners ignite from the FRONT burner To Extinguish Turn gas supply...

Page 25: ...1 Open the side burner lid 2 Check that the side burner valve is OFF push down and turn clockwise and all main burner control valves are OFF push down and turn clockwise 3 Turn gas supply valve on 4 Push down and turn the side burner control valve to HI 5 Push the side burner igniter button several times so it clicks each time CAUTION Side burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day...

Page 26: ...c Cleaning WARNING Turn your Weber Gas Barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning CAUTION Do not clean your Flavorizer Bars or cooking grates in 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 cleans...

Page 27: ...e 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 serious bodily injury or death and damage to property Figure 5 a b c d e Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards To inspect the Spider Stopper Guards remove the control panel and look to see if they have dust or dirt on...

Page 28: ... through the air shutter openings Figure 7 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 uneve...

Page 29: ...burners reverse steps c through g CAUTION The burner openings must be positioned properly over the valve orifices Figure 15a Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place Figure 15b Figure 15 Valve Burner a b e Remove the manifold bracket and unscrew the two wing nuts that hold the manifold to the cooking box Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of the burners and carefully set it d...

Page 30: ...in the seams or in the fit around the burners and valves Figure 16 Venturi fin Check fit around burner Figure 16 Check fit around valve CAUTION If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly contact Weber Stephen Customer Service WARNING After reinstalling the gas lines they should be leak checked with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue See Step Check for gas leaks Check that the...

Page 31: ...ing grates and Flavorizer 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 Cure Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guards See Section Annual Maintenance Straighten f...

Page 32: ...attempting any troubleshooting steps all gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position Side Burner Maintenance WARNING All gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position Check igniter Remove side burner cover To remove side burner cover remove control knob and screws that hold cover to bottom Figure 18 Make sure wire is connected between igniter and electrode Check tha...

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Page 35: ...ive much attention to our products unfortunately an occasional error may occur If a part is missing do not go back to the store Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1 800 446 1071 to receive immediate assistance Have your owner s manual and serial number of the barbecue available for reference Weber Stephen Products Company Customer Service Center 250 South Hicks Road Palatine IL 60067...

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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