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Cooking
The Weber Gas Barbecue should not be moved
when operating or hot.
You can adjust the LEFT and RIGHT burners as
desired. The control settings High (H), Medium (M), Low
(L), or Off (O) are described in your Weber cookbook.
The cookbook uses these notations to describe the
settings of the LEFT and RIGHT burners.
Note: Cooking conditions may require the adjustment
of the burner controls.
If burners go out during cooking, turn off all burners
and wait 5 minutes before relighting.
CAUTION: Check the bottom tray for grease build-
up before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid
a grease fire in the bottom tray.
Using the Cast Iron Griddle
WARNINGS:
Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves
when handling or cooking on the griddle.
Do not wear clothing with loose flowing sleeves
while using the griddle.
Do not remove the griddle until it is cold.
Use caution when cooking foods with high fat
content, such as chops, bacon or sausage.
Follow all safety instructions provided with your
barbecue.
Do not drop cast iron griddle, it will break.
Prior to storing, grease very lightly with solid
vegetable oil or vegetable cooking spray, then
wipe dry with a paper towel. Store in a dry place.
First Time Use
Wash thoroughly with a mild dishwashing liquid to
remove the wax coating used for protection in shipping.
Rinse with hot water and dry completely with a soft cloth
or paper towel. NEVER ALLOW TO DRAIN DRY, OR
WASH IN A DISHWASHER. You must season the
griddle before first use to prevent rust and keep foods
from sticking.
Seasoning The Griddle
Spread a thin coating of solid vegetable oil over entire
surface of the cast iron griddle with a paper towel. Be
certain the entire surface, including all corners, has
been coated thoroughly. (Do not use salted fat such as
margarine or butter.)
Season the cast iron griddle in your oven. Put griddle on
top oven rack. Place aluminum foil on lower oven rack
to catch any drippings. Bake in a moderate oven for 1
1
⁄
2
hours. If you are not planning to use the oven for
several hours — you can turn oven off after seasoning
and leave griddle in oven to cool to room temperature.
Note: If oven is to be used immediately after seasoning
use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves to remove
griddle from oven while HOT. Place griddle on a heat-
resistant surface and allow it to cool to room
temperature.
Important Note: To prevent rusting the cast iron
griddle should be reseasoned frequently. If rust
occurs, clean with a steel wool scouring pad, rinse
with hot water and dry. Coat with a solid vegetable
oil or a vegetable cooking spray and heat in grill or
oven as indicated above.
Using the Cooking Grates
To preheat, after lighting, turn both burners to high (HH).
Preheating will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on
conditions such as air temperature and wind.
See your Weber cookbook for detailed cooking
instructions.
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.
High
Medium
Low
Off
