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MAINTENANCE
WEBER
®
SPIDER/INSECT SCREENS
Your Weber
®
gas barbecue, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is a target for spiders
and other insects . They can nest in the venturi section (1) of the burner tubes . This
blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the combustion air
opening . This could result in a fire in and around the combustion air openings, under the
control panel, causing serious damage to your barbecue .
The burner tube combustion air opening is fitted with a stainless steel screen (2)
to prevent spiders and other insects from accessing the burner tubes through the
combustion air openings .
We recommend that you inspect the Spider/Insect screens at least once a year (Refer
to “ANNUAL MAINTENANCE”). Also inspect and clean the Spider/Insect screens if any
of the following symptoms should ever occur:
A) The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy .
B) Barbecue does not reach temperature .
C) Barbecue heats unevenly .
D) One or more of the burners do not ignite .
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DANGER
Failure to correct the above mentioned symptoms may result in
a fire, which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and cause
damage to property.
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BURNER TUBE CLEANING
Turn off the gas supply .
Remove the manifold (Refer to “REPLACING MAIN BURNERS”) .
Look inside each burner with a torch .
Clean the inside of the burners with a wire (a straightened-out coat hanger will work) .
Check and clean the air shutter opening at the ends of the burners . Check and clean
the valve orifices at the base of the valves . Use a steel bristle brush to clean outside of
burners . This is to make sure all the burner ports are fully open .
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CAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning.
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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.
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 grease tray - Remove excess grease, then wash with warm soapy water, then
rinse .
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CAUTION: Do not line the slide-out grease tray with aluminium
foil.
Flavorizer
®
bars and cooking grates - Clean with a suitable stainless steel bristle
brush . As needed, remove from barbecue and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse
with water .
For availability of replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer
®
bars contact the
Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our
website. Log onto www.weber.com.
Catch pan - Disposable foil trays are available, or you can line the catch pan with
aluminium foil . To clean the catch pan, wash with warm soapy water, then rinse .
Thermometer - Wipe with warm soapy water; clean with plastic scrub ball .
Inside cooking module - Brush any debris off burner tubes . DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER
PORTS (OPENINGS) . Wash inside of cooking box with warm soapy water and rinse with
water .
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 . Be
careful to scrub with the grain direction of the stainless steel .
Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene. Rinse well after
cleaning.
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