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bEFORE USING THE GRILL
COOKING
To preheat the grill: Turn on the Weber
®
electric
barbecue according to the cooking Instructions in this
owners’ manual. Close the lid and turn the Temperature
Controller to High. Preheat the grill for 15 minutes
(Q140) or 20 minutes (Q240); longer preheating time
will depend on conditions such as air temperature and
wind.
Note: Wind and weather may require adjustment of
the Temperature Control Knob to obtain the correct
cooking temperature.
Drippings and grease: Excess drippings and grease
will collect in the grease catch pan (located on the
underside of the grill). Disposable Weber
®
drip pans are
available that fit the grease catch pan.
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WARNING: Check the grease catch
pan and the removable bowl liner
for grease build-up before each use.
Remove excess grease to avoid a
fire in the bottom of the grill.
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WARNING: Do not move the Weber
®
electric grill when operating or while
the grill is hot.
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This appliance is Rated for
120 volts - 50/60Hz,
Output: 1500W
2) Open Lid.
3) Make sure the Temperature Controller is turned
OFF. (Turn control knob counterclockwise to ensure
that it is in the OFF position.)
4) Plug in power cord into a protected outlet.
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The appliance should be supplied
through a grounded GFI outlet, 15
amp minimum.
5) Preheat the grill. Turn control knob to HIGH
(clockwise). The red light indicates that power is on
and the heating element is heating up.
6) Close lid. Preheat time will take approximately 15
minutes (Q140) or 20 minutes (Q240), when grilling
in a 72˚F air temperature. Colder temperatures
and/or wind can cause longer preheating times.
To cook at a lower grill temperature: Preheat
as previously stated. Turn the control knob
counterclockwise to desired setting. Start cooking.
Reference the cooking charts at end of Owner’s
Guide for approximate grilling times and settings
for the cuts of meats listed. (adjust for conditions).
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WARNING: When red light is off,
heating element may still be hot.
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WARNING: Completely unwind
power cord. Keep cord clear of
cookbox.
1) Plug Temperature Controller into grill.
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Always plug Temperature Controller
fully into grill before plugging power
cord into outlet.
A - OFF
B - LOW
C - MEDIUM
D - HIGH
CATCH PAN AND DISPOSABLE DRIP PAN
Your grill was built with a grease collection system. Check the catch pan and
disposable drip pan for grease build-up each time you use your grill.
Remove excess grease with a plastic spatula; see illustration. When necessary, wash
the catch pan and drip pan with a soap and water solution, then rinse with clean
water. Replace the disposable drip pan as needed.
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WARNING: Check the catch pan and disposable drip pan
for grease build-up before each use. Remove excess
grease to avoid a grease fire. A grease fire can cause
serious bodily injury or damage to property.
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CAUTION: Do not line the catch pan with aluminum foil.
(Q240)
- Make sure that disposable drip pan
(a)
rests flat on catch pan
(b)
. A bent
drip pan may interfere with removal of catch pan.
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