weber 1000N Flame Red BBQ Grill Owner’s Manual

weber 1000N Flame Red BBQ Grill

Product Information

This product is a gas barbecue designed for outdoor use. It comes with important safety information that users must read and follow to ensure their safety and prevent property damage. The product is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles or boats. It should only be used in well-ventilated areas and should not be used in garages, buildings, tents, or any other enclosed spaces. The barbecue should be kept at least 61 cm (24 inches) away from combustible materials and the cooking area should be clear of flammable vapours and liquids. The appliance must be kept away from flammable materials during use.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Register your gas barbecue by scanning the provided QR code. This will unlock special content to enhance your barbecuing experience.
2. Read the instructions for use carefully before connecting the appliance to its gas container.
3. Ensure that all parts are in place and assemble the barbecue properly according to the provided assembly instructions.
4. Do not modify the appliance or attempt to use natural gas in a LP gas unit or LP gas in a natural gas unit, as this is unsafe and will void your warranty.
5. Do not install the barbecue in or connect it to the consumer piping or gas supply system of a boat or caravan.
6. Remove all packaging materials and protective film before operating the barbecue.
7. Use the barbecue only in well-ventilated areas outdoors. Do not use it in garages, buildings, tents, or any other enclosed spaces.
8. Avoid using the barbecue within 61 cm (24 inches) of combustible materials, including the top, bottom, back, and sides of the appliance.
9. Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapours and liquids, such as petrol and alcohol.
10. Avoid using or storing flammable materials near the appliance during use.
11. Avoid spraying aerosols in the vicinity of the barbecue while it is in operation.

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Important Safety Information

DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION statements are used throughout this Owner’s Manual to emphasise critical and important information. Read and follow these statements to help ensure safety and prevent property damage. The statements are defined below.
DANGER : Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

USE OUTDOORS ONLY.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions must be left with the consumer.
NOTICE TO CONSUMER: Retain these instructions for future reference.

DANGER

If you smell gas:

• Shut off gas to the appliance.
• Extinguish any open flame.
• Open lid.
• If odour continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or the emergency fire services.

WARNING

• Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapours in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• A cylinder not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Important: Read these instructions for use carefully. Familiarize yourself with the appliance before connecting it to its gas container. Keep these instructions for future reference.

Installation and Assembly

• DANGER: This barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles or boats.

• WARNING: Do not use this barbecue unless all parts are in place and the barbecue was properly assembled according to the assembly instructions.

• WARNING: Do not build this model of barbecue in any built-in or slide-in construction.

• WARNING: Do not modify this appliance. LP gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in a LP gas unit or LP gas in a natural gas unit is unsafe and will void your warranty.

• WARNING: Do not install in, or connect to the consumer piping or gas supply system of a boat or caravan.

• WARNING: Do not route the ten-foot hose under a deck.
  The hose must be visible.

• Remove all packaging materials and protective film before operating your barbecue.

WE RECOMMEND THAT THE INSTALLATION OF THIS NATURAL GAS BARBECUE BE PERFORMED BY A PROFESSIONAL.

• Confirm that the branch supply line from the house to the barbecue is properly installed before using the barbecue.
• The installation of the barbecue must conform with the requirements of AS/NZS 5601 and the local authority – gas or electricity, etc.
• Any parts sealed by the manufacturer must not be altered by the user.

Operation
ONLY USE IN WELL-VENTILATED AREAS. CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD–USING THIS APPLIANCE IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE MAY CAUSE DEATH. DO NOT USE IN CARAVANS, TENTS, MARINE CRAFT, CARS, MOBILE HOMES OR SIMILAR LOCATIONS.

• DANGER: Only use the barbecue outdoors in a well- ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway, tent, any other enclosed area, or beneath overhead combustible construction.
• DANGER: Do not use the barbecue in any vehicle or in any storage or cargo area of any vehicle. This includes, but is not limited to, cars, trucks, station wagons, mini-vans, sport utility vehicles, recreational vehicles, and boats.
• DANGER: Do not use the barbecue within 61 cm (24 inches) of combustible materials. This includes the top, bottom, back and sides of the barbecue.
• DANGER: Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapours and liquids such as petrol, alcohol, etc., and combustible materials.
• DANGER: This appliance must be kept away from flammable materials during use. Do not use or store flammable materials in or near this appliance. Do not spray aerosols in the vicinity of this appliance while it is in operation.
• DANGER: Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on, or in the storage area under the barbecue while it is in operation or is hot.
• DANGER: Should a grease fire occur, turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.
• WARNING: Accessible parts may be very hot. Keep young children away.
• WARNING: The use of alcohol, prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, or illegal drugs may impair the consumer’s ability to properly and safely assemble, move, store, or operate the barbecue.
• WARNING: Never leave the barbecue unattended during pre-heating or use. Exercise caution when using this barbecue. The entire cookbox gets hot when in use.
• WARNING: Do not move the appliance during use.
• WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
• WARNING: Do not place articles on or against this appliance.
• CAUTION: This product has been safety-tested and is only certified for use in a specific country. Refer to country designation located on outside of box.
• This natural gas barbecue is factory built to operate using natural gas only. Never attempt to operate your barbecue on gases other than the type specified on the barbecue rating plates.

Storage and/or Nonuse

• WARNING: After a period of storage and/or nonuse, the barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before use.
• Storage of the barbecue indoors is permissible only if the grill is disconnected from the gas supply.

FEATURES OF THIS BARBECUE
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Serial Numbe r
Write your barbecue’s serial number in the box above for future reference. The serial number is on the barbecue’s data label.

GETTING STARTED

Considerations for Locating your Barbecue
Any enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with one of the following:

• An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one permanent opening at ground level and no overhead cover (A).
• Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and no more than two walls (B).
• Within a partial enclosure that includes an overhead cover and more than two walls, the following shall apply (C):
  • at least 25% of the total wall area is completely open; and
  • at least 30% of the remaining wall area is open and unrestricted.
• In the case of balconies, at least 20% of the total of the side, back and front wall areas shall be and remain open and unrestricted.

Important Information about Natural Gas & Gas Connections
What is Natural Gas?
Natural gas (NG) is a combustible, gaseous mixture of simple hydrocarbon compounds, usually found in deep underground reservoirs formed by porous rock. It is a fossil fuel composed almost entirely of methane. Natural gas is delivered by your local utility through an underground pipeline system.

General Specifications

• The installation of the barbecue must conform with the  requirements of AS/NZS 5601 and the local authority – gas or electricity, etc.
• Gas inlet connection – ½” BSP thread.
• Refer to data plate on barbecue for gas type, consumption, pressures and injector sizing details.
• Use only a 1.0 kPa natural gas regulator.
• Use only AGA approved hose assemblies.
• The dust cover (plastic plug supplied with your barbecue) help keep the open end of the bayonet fitting clean while disconnected.

Hose and Regulator Requirements

• If the hose becomes worn or damaged, contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our website.

Pressure Testing the Gas Supply

• To set nominal test point pressure of 1.0 kPa, turn three main burners to the start/high position. Adjust the regulator outlet pressure to 1.0 kPa.

IMPORTANT: This appliance shall only be used in an above ground open-air situation with natural ventilation, without stagnant areas, where gas leakage and products of combustion are rapidly dispersed by wind and natural convection.

Hose Connection
Connect the Hose to the Gas Supply
A bayonet fitting connects your barbecue to the gas supply. Gas will not flow unless the bayonet fitting is properly engaged.

• Check that all burner control knobs are in the off position. Check by pushing in and turning knobs clockwise (A).
• Push male fitting of the hose into the socket, aligning plug groove with notch in socket (B).
• Maintain pressure while turning plug 1/4 turn clockwise (C). If fitting does not engage or lock, repeat procedure. Proceed to ”CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS”.

To disconnect, turn the male bayonet fitting anticlockwise and pull out (This automatically shuts off gas.)
The natural gas hose should be installed by a professional. We recommend that the hose-to-gas manifold connection be leak tested, following guidelines in this Owner’s Guide, prior to barbecue operation.

Note: Do not turn on gas source until you have performed a leak check. Refer to “CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS.”

• WARNING: It may be hazardous to attempt to fit other types of gas containers.

• IMPORTANT: We recommend that you replace the gas hose assembly on your gas barbecue every five years. Some countries may have requirements that the gas hose be replaced within less than five years, in which case that country’s requirement would take precedence.
  For replacement hose, regulator, and valve assemblies, contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site.
  Log on to weber.com.

• This appliance is not suitable for installation or  connection to a reticulated gas supply.

Installing the Safety Tether to Barbecue and Structure
Installation Location
A safety tether is attached to the barbecue as means of protecting the gas supply fitting. The safety tether bracket must be installed adjacent to and no more than 50 mm (2 inches) from gas supply bayonet fitting. The barbecue must be positioned at least 61 cm (24 inches) from the gas supply and any combustible surfaces. Avoid excessive tension and force to the gas supply hose fitting when moving the barbecue.

Installing the Mounting Bracket & Tether

1. The safety tether mounting bracket must
   be securely attached to rigid, permanent construction (A). Fasteners used to mount bracket should be suitable for type of construction material. Use concrete anchors for masonry construction.

2. Connect the spring hook on the end of the safety tether to mounting bracket (B).

Natural Gas Connection

NG Burner Valve Orifice Sizes & Consumption Data

OPERATION

What is a Leak Check?
Once the hose is properly connected, it is necessary to perform a leak check. A leak check is a reliable way to verify that gas is not escaping after you connect the hose to the gas supply.
Weber recommends performing a thorough leak check after assembly, as well as annually. The following fittings should be tested:

• Where the gas hose connects to the gas supply.
• Where the gas hose connects to the regulator.
• Where the regulator connects to the valve.

Checking for Gas Leaks

1. Wet fittings shown (A) with a soap and water solution, using a spray bottle, brush or rag. You can make your own soap and water solution by mixing 20% liquid soap with 80% water; or, you can purchase leak check solution in the plumbing section of any hardware store.
2. If bubbles appear there is a leak:
3. If the leak is at the bayonet fitting (B), turn off the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our website.
4. If the leak is at any fittings indicated in illustration (C), turn off the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our website.
5. If bubbles do not appear, leak checking is complete. Turn gas supply valve off and rinse connections with water.

NOTE: Since some leak test solutions, including soap and water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks.

Additional Leak Check Precautions
The following fittings should be tested for gas leaks each time a connection is made to the gas supply:
Where the gas hose connects to the gas supply (B). Follow the instructions for “Checking for Gas Leaks”.

Disconnect the Hose from the Gas Supply

• Turn plug anti-clockwise and pull out. This automatically  shuts off the gas.

Igniting the Barbecue
Using the Ignition System to Ignite the Main Burner
The ignition system ignites the burner with a spark from the igniter electrode. You generate the energy for the spark by pushing the igniter button. You will hear the igniter ticking.

1. Open the barbecue lid (A).
2. Check that the burner control knobs are in the off position. Check by pushing in and turning knobs clockwise (B).
3. Confirm that gas supply is connected.
4. Push the main burner control knob in and turn it anti-clockwise to the start/high position (C).
5. Push the red igniter button several times, so it clicks each time (D).
   • Push and hold the electronic igniter button (E). You will hear it ticking.
6. Check that the burner is lit by looking through the cooking grills. You should see a flame.
7. If the burner does not ignite, turn burner control knob to the off position and wait five minutes to allow the gas to clear before attempting to light the burner again.

Should the burner fail to ignite using the ignition system, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section. There you will find instructions on igniting the barbecue with a match to help determine the exact problem.

Preheating the Barbecue
Preheating the barbecue is critical to successful barbecuing. Preheating helps to prevent food from sticking to the grills and gets the grills hot enough to sear properly. It also burns off residue of a previously cooked meal.

1. Open the barbecue lid.
2. Ignite your barbecue according to the ignition instructions in this Owner’s Manual.
3. Close lid.
4. Preheat the barbecue with the burners on the start/high position for 10 to 15 minutes or until thermometer registers 260° C (500° F) (C).
5. After preheating on high is complete, you may adjust the burner control knob to your desired setting for barbecuing.

To Extinguish Burners

1. Push the burner control knob in and then turn clockwise all the way to the off position.
2. Turn gas supply off.

WARNING: Open lid during ignition.
WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue while igniting or cooking.
WARNING: If ignition does not occur within five seconds, turn the burner control knob to the off position. Wait five minutes to allow accumulated gas to dissipate, and then repeat the lighting procedure.
DANGER: Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks.
DANGER: Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion.
DANGER: Do not operate the barbecue if there is a gas leak present.
DANGER: If you see, smell, or hear the hiss of gas escaping from the cylinder:

1. Move away from cylinder.
2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3. Call the emergency fire services.

Using the + Burner
This feature is only available on select models.
The + burner provides the versatility of searing food at a high temperature when combined with the main burner, or low and slow cooking when using the
+ burner alone.

SEARING

1. Open the lid and ignite both burners including the + burner (A). Begin with igniting the main burner first.
   IMPORTANT: Always ignite the main burner first. The + burner ignites from the main burner. Refer to IGNITING THE BARBECUE.

2. Preheat the barbecue with the lid closed and with all burners on the high position for 10 to 15 minutes or until thermometer registers 500° F (260° C).

3. After preheating, leave the + burner control knob and the main burner control knob in the high position. The + burner works in tandem with the main burner (B).

4. Place food directly over the + burner and close lid. Refer to the cooking instructions provided in the Australian and New Zealand User Guide for your barbecue.

LOW AND SLOW

1. Open the lid and ignite both burners including the + burner. Begin with igniting the main burner first.
   IMPORTANT: Always ignite the main burner first. The + burner ignites from the main burner. Refer to IGNITING THE BARBECUE.

2. Preheat the barbecue with the lid closed and with all burners on the high position for 10 to 15 minutes or until thermometer registers 500° F (260° C).

3. After preheating, leave only the + burner control knob in the high position and turn the main burner control knob off.

4. Refer to the cooking instructions provided in the Australian and New Zealand User Guide for your barbecue.

Note: Always cook with the lid closed to achieve maximum heat and to avoid flare-ups.

To Extinguish Burner(s)

1. Push burner control knob(s) in and then turn clockwise all the way to the off position.
2. Turn gas supply off.

WARRANTY

Thank you for purchasing a WEBER product. Weber-Stephen Products LLC, 1415 S. Roselle Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067 (“WEBER”) prides itself on delivering a safe, durable, and reliable product.
This is WEBER’s Voluntary Warranty provided to you at no extra charge. It contains the information you will need to have your WEBER product repaired in the unlikely event of a failure or defect.
Pursuant to the Australia Consumer Law, the Owner has several rights in case the product is defective. Those rights include that the product is fit for purpose, acceptable in appearance and finish, free from defects and is safe and durable. These and other statutory rights remain unaffected by this warranty provision. In fact, this warranty grants additional rights to the Owner that are independent from statutory warranty provisions.

WEBER’S VOLUNTARY WARRANTY
WEBER warrants, to the purchaser of the WEBER product (or in the case of a gift or promotional situation, the person for whom it was purchased as a gift or promotional item), that the WEBER product is free from defects in material and workmanship for the period(s) of time specified below when assembled and operated in accordance with the accompanying Owner’s Manual. (Note: If you lose or misplace your WEBER Owner’s Manual, a replacement is available online at www.weber.com, or such country-specific website to which Owner may be redirected.) Under normal, private single family home or apartment use and maintenance, WEBER agrees within the framework of this warranty to repair or replace defective parts within the applicable time periods, limitations, and exclusions listed below. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY APPLICABLE LAW,

THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF GIFTS AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AS NOTED ABOVE.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
The benefits given under this Limited Warranty are in addition to other rights and remedies you have under the Australian Consumer Law in relation to this WEBER gas barbecue.

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY
To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important (but it is not required) that you register your WEBER product online at www.weber.com, or such country-specific website to which Owner may be redirected. Please also retain your original sales receipt and/or invoice. Registering your WEBER product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and WEBER in case we need to contact you.
The above warranty only applies if the Owner takes reasonable care of the WEBER product by following all assembly instructions, usage instructions, and preventative maintenance as outlined in the accompanying Owner’s Manual, unless the Owner can prove that the defect or failure is independent of non- compliance with the above mentioned obligations. If you live in a coastal area, or have your product located near a pool, maintenance includes regular washing and rinsing of the exterior surfaces as outlined in the accompanying Owner’s Manual.

WARRANTY HANDLING / EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY
If you believe that you have a part which is covered by this Warranty, please contact WEBER Customer Service using the contact information on our website (www.weber.com, or such country-specific website to which Owner may be redirected). WEBER will, upon investigation, repair or replace (at its option) a defective part that is covered by this Warranty. In the event that repair or replacement are not possible, WEBER may choose (at its option) to replace the barbecue in question with a new barbecue of equal or greater value. WEBER may ask you to return parts for inspection, shipping charges to be pre-paid.
This WARRANTY lapses if there are damages, deteriorations, discolorations, and/or rust for which WEBER is not responsible caused by:

• Abuse, misuse, alteration, modification, misapplication, vandalism, neglect, improper assembly or installation, and failure to properly perform normal and routine maintenance;
• Insects (such as spiders) and rodents (such as squirrels), including but not limited to damage to burner tubes and/or gas hoses;
• Exposure to salt air and/or chlorine sources such as swimming pools and hot tubs/spas;
• Severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis or surges, tornadoes or severe storms.

The use and/or installation of parts on your WEBER product that are not genuine WEBER parts will void this Warranty, and any damages that result hereby are not covered by this Warranty. Any conversion of a gas barbecue not authorized by WEBER and performed by a WEBER authorized service technician will void this Warranty.

PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIODS
Cookbox:
5 years, no rust through/burn through
(2 years paint, excluding fading or discoloration)

Lid assembly:
5 years, no rust through/burn through
(2 years paint, excluding fading or discoloration)

Stainless steel burner tubes:
5 years, no rust through/burn through

Porcelain-enameled cast iron cooking grills:
5 years, no rust through/burn through

Plastic components:
5 years, excluding fading or discoloration

All remaining parts:
2 years

DISCLAIMERS
APART FROM THE WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, THERE ARE EXPLICITLY NO FURTHER WARRANTY OR VOLUNTARY DECLARATIONS OF LIABILITY GIVEN HERE WHICH GO BEYOND THE STATUTORY LIABILITY APPLYING TO WEBER. THE PRESENT WARRANTY STATEMENT ALSO DOES NOT LIMIT OR EXCLUDE SITUATIONS OR CLAIMS WHERE WEBER HAS MANDATORY LIABILITY AS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE.
NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIODS OF THIS WARRANTY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, INCLUDING A DEALER OR RETAILER, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT (SUCH AS ANY “EXTENDED WARRANTIES”), SHALL BIND WEBER. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THIS WARRANTY IS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PART OR PRODUCT.
IN NO EVENT UNDER THIS VOLUNTARY WARRANTY SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND BE GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE WEBER PRODUCT SOLD.
YOU ASSUME THE RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND/OR TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE MISUSE OR ABUSE OF THE PRODUCT OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY WEBER IN THE ACCOMPANYING OWNER’S MANUAL.
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES REPLACED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE WARRANTED ONLY FOR THE BALANCE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED ORIGINAL WARRANTY PERIOD(S).
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO PRIVATE SINGLE FAMILY HOME
OR APARTMENT USE ONLY AND DOES NOT APPLY TO WEBER BarbecueS USED IN COMMERCIAL, COMMUNAL OR MULTI-UNIT SETTINGS SUCH AS RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, RESORTS, OR RENTAL PROPERTIES.
WEBER MAY FROM TIME TO TIME CHANGE THE DESIGN OF ITS PRODUCTS. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL
BE CONSTRUED AS OBLIGATING WEBER TO INCORPORATE SUCH DESIGN CHANGES INTO PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS, NOR SHALL SUCH CHANGES BE CONSTRUED AS AN ADMISSION THAT PREVIOUS DESIGNS WERE DEFECTIVE.
Weber-Stephen Products (Aust) Pty Ltd.
Level 1, 142-144 Fullarton Road
ROSE PARK SA 5067 AUSTRALIA
+61 8 8221 6111
WEBER New Zealand ULC
86 East Highbrook Drive
East Tamaki, Auckland 2013 NEW ZEALAND
+64 9 279 7133

PRODUCT CARE

Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning the Inside of the Barbecue
Over time, the performance of your barbecue can diminish if it has not been maintained properly. Low temperatures, uneven heat, and food sticking to cooking grills are all signs that cleaning and maintenance are overdue.
A thorough cleaning is recommended when the barbecue is going to be stored, or at least twice a year. Consistent use may require quarterly cleanings. When your barbecue is off and cool, start by cleaning the inside, from the top down.

Cleaning the Lid
From time to time you may notice “paint-like” flakes on the inside of the lid. During use, grease and smoke vapors slowly change into carbon and deposit on the inside of your lid. These deposits will eventually peel, and looks very similar to paint. These deposits are non-toxic, but the flakes could fall onto your food if you do not clean the lid regularly.

1. Brush the carbonized grease from the inside of the lid  with a stainless steel bristle barbecue brush (A). To minimize further build-up, the inside of the lid can be wiped with a paper towel after barbecuing while the barbecue is still warm (not hot).

Cleaning the Cooking Grills
If you have been cleaning your cooking grills before every cook, as recommended, the debris on your grills should be minimal.

• With grills installed, brush the debris off your cooking grills with a stainless steel bristle barbecue brush (B).

Cleaning the Burner
Two areas on the burner that are key to optimum performance are the ports (small openings running along the length of the burner) and the spider/insect screens on the ends of the burner. Keeping these areas clean is essential for safe operation.

Cleaning the Burner Ports

1. Take the cooking grills out and set aside.
2. Use a clean stainless steel bristle barbecue brush to clean the outside of the burners by brushing across the top of the burner ports (C). Do not brush lengthwise. along the tube, as this will only brush debris from one port to another.
3. When cleaning the burner, avoid damaging the ignition electrode by carefully brushing around it.

Cleaning the Spider Screens

• Locate the end of the burner behind the control panel where it meets the valve.
• Remove the screw from the top of the rain shield, then remove the rain shield from the burner tube (on select models only) (D).
• Clean the spider/insect screen on the burner using a soft bristle brush (E).
• Reinstall the rain shield over the end of the burner tube and secure with screw.

DANGER: Do not line the slide-out catch pan or cookbox with aluminum foil.
DANGER: Check the slide-out catch pan for grease build-up before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire.
WARNING: Use caution when removing slide-out catch pan and disposing of hot grease.
WARNING: Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.
WARNING: Barbecue brushes should be checked for loose bristles and excessive wear on a regular basis. Replace brush if any loose bristles are found on cooking grills or brush. WEBER recommends purchasing a new stainless steel bristle barbecue brush at the beginning of every spring.
WARNING: Keep ventilation openings around cylinder clear and free of debris.

Cleaning the Cookbox
Look inside the cookbox for any grease accumulation or leftover food particles. Excessive accumulation can cause a fire.

• Take the cooking grills out and set aside.
• Use a plastic scraper to scrape debris off the sides and bottom of the barbecue into the opening in bottom of the cookbox (F). This opening leads debris into the slide-out catch pan.
• Some models come with a heat deflector which sits in the bottom of the bowl. This can be cleaned using a plastic scraper or can be easily removed and washed with hot soapy water. After cleaning the heat deflector, make sure it is properly seated over the opening in the bottom of the cookbox.

Cleaning the Grease Management System
The grease management system consists of a slide-out catch pan and a disposable drip tray (G). These components were designed to be easily removed, cleaned, and replaced; an essential step every time you prepare to barbecue.

Cleaning the Outside of the Barbecue
The outside of your barbecue may include stainless
steel, painted aluminium, and plastic surfaces. WEBER recommends the following methods based on the surface type.

Cleaning Painted Aluminium Surfaces and Plastic Components
Clean painted aluminium and plastic components with warm soapy water, and paper towels or cloth. After wiping down the surfaces, rinse and dry thoroughly.

Cleaning the Outside of Barbecues that are in Unique
Environments
If your barbecue is subject to a particularly harsh environment, you will want to clean the outside more often. Acid rain, pool chemicals, and salt water can cause surface rusting to appear. Wipe down the outside of your barbecue with warm soapy water. Follow up with a rinse and thorough drying.

Inspect the Hose
Routine inspection of the hose is necessary.

• Confirm that the barbecue is off and cool.
• Check hose for any signs of cracking, abrasions, or cuts (H). If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue.

WARNING: If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only WEBER authorized replacement hose.

WARNING: Turn your barbecue off and wait for it to cool before thoroughly cleaning.
WARNING: When cleaning the burners, never use a brush that has already been used to clean the cooking grills. Never put sharp objects into the burner port holes.
CAUTION: Do not use any of the following to clean your barbecue: abrasive stainless steel polishes or paints, cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene, oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers), or abrasive cleaning pads.

Proper Burner Flame Pattern
The burner in your barbecue is factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. When the burner is performing correctly, you will see a specific flame pattern. The tips may occasionally flicker yellow (A), with a descending light blue (B) to dark blue flame (C).
WARNING: Blocked and dirty ports can restrict full gas flow, resulting in a fire (D) in and around the gas valves, causing serious damage to your barbecue.

Spider Screens
The combustion air openings of the burners (E) are fitted with stainless steel screens to prevent spiders and other insects from spinning webs and building nests inside the burners. Additionally, dust and debris can accumulate on the outside of the spider/insect screen and obstruct the oxygen flow to the burners.

WARNING: Do not attempt to make any repair to gas carrying, gas burning, ignition components or structural components without contacting Weber-Stephen Products LLC, Customer Service Department.
CAUTION: The burner tube openings must be positioned properly over the valve orifices.

TROUBLESHOOTING

BARBECUE WILL NOT IGNITE
SYMPTOM

•  Burner does not ignite when following the ignition instructions in the “Operation” section of this Owner’s Manual.

CAUSE : SOLUTION

• There is a problem with gas flow.
  • If the barbecue will not ignite, the first step is to determine if there is gas flowing to the burners. To check this, follow the instructions below for “Using a Match to Determine if there is Gas Flow to the Burners.” If match lighting IS NOT successful, follow the instructions for disconnecting and reconnecting the LPG cylinder.
• There is a problem with the ignition system.
  • If the barbecue will not ignite, the first step is to determine if there is gas flowing to the burners. To check this, follow the instructions below for “Using a Match to Determine if there is Gas Flow to the Burners.” If match lighting IS successful, check the condition of the battery (electronic ignition systems only) and check the wire connections of the Ignition System.

Using a Match to Determine if there is Gas Flow to the Burners

• Open the barbecue lid.
• Check that the burner control knob is in the off position. Check by pushing in and turning knobs clockwise.
• Confirm that gas supply is connected.
• Strike a match and put the flame under the matchlight hole (A).
• While holding lit match, push the main burner control knob in and turn it anti-clockwise to the start/high position.
• Check that the burner is lit by looking through the cooking grills.
• If the burner does not ignite within 5 seconds, turn burner control knob to the off position and wait five minutes to allow the gas to clear before attempting to light the burner again.
• If the burner ignites, the problem lies in the ignition system. For piezo igniters, check the wire connections of the Ignition System (B). For electronic ignition systems, check the condition of the battery and check the wire connections of the Ignition System (C).

REPLACEMENT PARTS
To obtain replacement parts, contact the local retailer in your area or log onto weber.com.

Weber-Stephen Products (Aust) Pty Ltd.
Level 1, 142-144 Fullarton Road ROSE PARK SA 5067 AUSTRALIA
+61 8 8425 9400 | weber.com/AU

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86 East Highbrook Drive
East Tamaki, Auckland 2013 NEW ZEALAND
+64 9 279 7133 | weber.com/NZ

CALL CUSTOMER  SERVICE
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References

• Welcome to the World of BBQ | Official Weber® Website
• Welcome to the world of BBQ | Official Weber® Website

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