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4) Position filled Char-Baskets over burner. Figure 3.
Lighting
Operating Instructions
DANGER
Open lid before lighting. Do not use any
flammable liquids such as starting fluid,
gasoline, alcohol or any form of self-
lighting charcoal at any time, including
when manually lighting. Failure to do so
will cause serious bodily injury or death.
Figure 1
Control rod
Closed
Open
Figure 2
Figure 3
Char-Basket
Fuel Holders
Burner
WARNING: Check hose before each use of
barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts.
If the hose is found to be unserviceable do not
use barbecue. Replace using only Weber factory
authorized replacement parts. Order from Weber-
Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center,
or authorized dealer.
1) Open lid.
2) Clear any ashes from the bowl by moving the control
rod side to side. Figure 1.
CAUTION: Be sure that burner slots are free of any
ash or obstructions before lighting.
3) Open bottom bowl vents. Figure 2.
5) Turn gas supply ON (counterclockwise) at LP tank.
WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue while
lighting.
6) Push igniter button until burner ignites.
CAUTION: Flame may be difficult to see on a bright
day.
CAUTION: Your LP tank connection is equipped
with an excess flow device. If it activates it reduces
the flow of gas to the burner. If this should occur
turn OFF the LP tank and turn the test valve OFF.
Wait 5 minutes for the gas to clear. Then turn ON the
LP tank and slowly turn the test valve ON and try to
ignite again.
WARNING: If burner fails to ignite, turn tank valve
handwheel OFF. Wait five minutes for gas
to clear and follow Manual Lighting Instructions.
7) Turn gas supply OFF after charcoal has started to
burn
(approximately 3-5 min.).
Note - If you are cooking using the Indirect method,
separate your Char-Baskets after turning gas supply OFF.
Wear barbecue mitts and use long-handled tongs.
8) You can begin cooking when briquets have a light
coating of grey ash (approx. 25-30 minutes).
