GENESIS® 1000 LX
Natural Gas Barbecue
Owner’s Manual

Serial Number
Please use this number in registering your warranty and any correspondence with the factory.

1000 LX Genesis Natural Gas Barbecue

WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if barbecue was dealer assembled.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER : These instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WARNING: Do not try to light this appliance without reading “Lighting” instructions section of this manual.
THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY.

FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3.  Open lid.
4.  If odor continues, immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.

DANGER
Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.
WARNINGS

Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under or near this barbecue.
Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual.
After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before using. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures.
Do not operate the Weber Gas Barbecue if there is a gas leak present.
Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of your Weber Gas Barbecue.
Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue.
Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by children.
You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Weber Gas Barbecue. It will be hot during cooking or cleaning, and should never be left unattended.
Should the burners go out during operation, turn all gas valves off. Open the lid and wait five minutes before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions.
Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your Weber Gas Barbecue.
Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box.
Should a grease fire occur, turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.
Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners.
The Weber Gas Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
LP gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in an LP unit or LP gas in a natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.
Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.
LP GAS UNITS ONLY:
Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber Gas Barbecue.
Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
A dented or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier.
Do not use an LP tank with a damaged valve.
Although your LP tank may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the tank should be transported and stored accordingly.
**** If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the LP tank:

1. Get away from LP tank.
2.  Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3. Call your fire department.

WARRANTY

Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Barbecue that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase as follows:
Aluminum Castings, 10 years, Recycled Work Surfaces, 10 years Cooking Grates and Flavorizer Bars, 3 years, All Remaining Parts, 5 years, when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it.
Weber may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase.
THEREFORE, YOU SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR INVOICE.
This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement of parts which prove defective under normal use and service and which on  examination shall indicate, to Weber’s satisfaction,they are defective. Before returning any parts, contact Weber-Stephen Products Co. Customer Service Center. If Weber confirms the defect and approves the claim, Weber will elect to replace such parts without charge. If you are required to return defective parts, transportation charges must be prepaid. Weber will return parts to the purchaser, freight or postage prepaid.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to accident, abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication, vandalism, improper installation or improper maintenance or service, or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance, including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes, as set out in this owner’s manual.
Deterioration or damage due to severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes or tornadoes, discoloration due to exposure to chemicals either directly or in the atmosphere, is not covered by this Limited Warranty.
There are no other express warrants except as set forth herein and any applicable implied warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited in duration to the period of coverage of this express written Limited Warranty. Some states do not allow limitation on how long an  implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may not apply to you.
Weber is not liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
Weber does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation or liability in connection with the sale, installation, use, removal, return, or replacement of its equipment; and no such representations are binding on Weber.
This Warranty applies only to products sold at retail.
WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO.
Customer Service Center
250 South Hicks Road
Palatine, IL 60067-6241
800-446-1071

PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

© 1997 Weber. Weber, , Genesis, Flavorizer and Crossover are registered U.S. trademarks; Perma-Mount, Gas Catcher, FlameCheck, Steam-N-Chips, Spider Stopper, and Warm-Up are U.S. trademarks of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels  Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6266. U.S.A. Genesis Gas Barbecues are covered under the following patent nos.: U.S.A. #4,677,964; 4,727,853;

4,777,927; #4,829,978; #4,860,724; #4,941,817; #4,966,125; #5,070,776;

D293,067; #D316,355; Canada: Rd 1987 Reg. #58,034; #1,279,540; #1,283,586;

1,300,994; #1,300,995. Printed in the U.S.A.

FEATURES:
a) Convenient tables and racks.
b) Heavy gauge porcelain-on-steel lid seals in heat.
c) Rapid read thermometer for precision cooking measures grill temperature, and can be removed and inserted into the food.
d) Heavy gauge steel Flavorizer Bars distribute heat within the grill. Flavorizer Bars heat just the right amount of drippings for flavoring, letting excess fat drip past to help prevent flare-ups.
e) Weber Warm-Up Basket for additional cooking or warming space.
f) Separate burners for temperature control.
g) Crossover Ignition System with Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber.
h) Catch pan catches excess grease.
i) Locking casters for additional portability.

General Instructions

Your Weber Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. With the Weber Gas Barbecue you can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. The closed lid and Flavorizer Bars produce that “outdoor” flavor in the food.
The Weber Gas Barbecue is portable so you can easily change its location in your yard or on your patio. Portability means you can take your Weber Gas Barbecue with you if you move.
The natural gas supply is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel.

• These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Weber Gas Barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully before using your Weber Gas Barbecue. Improper assembly can be dangerous.
•  Not for use by children.
•  If there are local codes that apply to portable gas grills, you will have to conform to them. If there are no local codes, you must conform to the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z 223.1.
•  This Weber Gas Barbecue is designed for natural (piped in city) gas only. Do not use Liquid Propane (LP) bottled gas.The valves, orifices and hose are for natural gas only.
•  Do not use with charcoal fuel.
• Check that the area under the control panel and the bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.

For Installation in Canada
These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not necessarily comply with the Canadian Installation codes, particularly with piping above and below ground. In Canada the installation of this appliance must comply with local codes and/or Standard CAN/CGA-B149.1 (Installation Code for Natural Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment).

Storage

• The gas must be turned OFF at the natural gas supply when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use.
• When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors, the gas supply must be disconnected.

Operating area
WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway or any other enclosed area.

• Never use your Weber Gas Barbecue under an unprotected combustible roof or overhang.
• Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.
•  Do not use combustible materials within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of the grill.
• The entire cooking box gets hot when in use. Do not leave unattended.
•  Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply hose away from any heated surface.
• Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors and liquids, such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and combustible materials.

Gas supply testing

• Disconnect your Weber Gas Barbecue when the gas supply is being tested at high pressures. This appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
• Turn off your Weber Gas Barbecue when the gas supply is being tested at low pressures. This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at the pressure equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

Assembly

Tools needed

Supplies needed
You will need a soap and water solution to check for gas leaks. (See Step “Check for gas leaks.”)
Note – The hardware size of nuts, bolts and screws is given. For example “1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt” means a bolt 1/4 inch in diameter with 20 threads to the inch, 2 inches long. On a small screw for example, “6-32 x 1/2 inch screw” means a number 6 screw, with 32 threads to the inch, 1/2 inch long.
While we give much attention to our products, unfortunately an occasional error may occur. If a part is missing, do not go back to the store. Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to receive immediate assistance. Have your owner’s manual and serial number of the barbecue available for reference.
Step 1
Check package contents

Step 2
Assemble wheels
You will need: axle, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels, wheel frame, hammer and a block of wood. Place one end of the axle on the block of wood (or other protected surface). Tap on one hubcap.
Put one wheel on the axle, WEBER side toward the hubcap. Slide the axle through the frame. Add the other wheel, WEBER side out. Tap on the hubcap. Figure 1.

Step 3
Assemble frame
You will need: left frame, right frame, two 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, two nylon washers and a 7/16 inch wrench.
Note – Work on carpeted area (on grass or one of the boxes) to protect the finish during frame assembly.
Lay the leg pieces as shown so the leg tabs point up. Figure 2.
Slip the two frame pieces together with the tabs inside.
Figure 2 (a). Slip washers on bolts, insert bolts as shown and tighten. Figure 2 (b). (If you try to insert a bolt and there are no holes, you have the left frame turned the wrong way. Turn the left frame around.)

Step 4
Continue frame assembly
You will need: caster frame, wheel frame, four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch wrench.
Place the caster frame onto the tabs of the left frame with the dimple to the inside. Figure 3. Place the wheel frame onto the tabs of the right frame with the dimple to the inside. Figure 3.
The leg tabs must be on the inside of the frames.
Add the washers to the bolts, insert in the holes as shown and tighten with the wrench. Figure 3.

Step 5
Complete frame assembly
You will need: partial frame assembly, two frame connectors, four 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch wrench.
Hold one frame connector between the caster and wheel frame. Add the nylon washer to the bolt. Put the bolt through the frame and screw into frame connector. Tighten.
Repeat procedure with the other frame connector. Figure 4.

Step 6
Insert casters
You will need: frame assembly and two casters.
Push the casters firmly into the inserts in the ends of the caster legs. Figure 5.

Step 7
Add front panel
You will need: front panel and two plastic buttons.
Turn frame assembly right side up.
Align the panel with the holes in the frame and insert the plastic buttons through the front panel and frame. Figure 6.

Step 8
Add cooking box
You will need: frame assembly, cooking box assembly, 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt, nylon washer, 1/4-20 keps nut, pliers and a 7/16 inch wrench.
Set the cooking box in the frame so the burner tubes are under the frame brace. Figure 7.

Slide the cooking box to the left within the frame. Put the washer on the bolt. Take the spacer bracket and hold it up to the frame making sure both tabs fit underneath the frame cross piece. Figure 8 (a). Insert the bolt through the center hole in the spacer bracket, frame and cooking box with the head of the bolt outside the spacer bracket. Figure 8 (b). Add keps nut. Figure 8. Tighten by holding the bolt with pliers while you tighten the nut with a wrench.

Your Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly has been factory assembled, pressure and flame tested. As a safety precaution we recommend you check the burner alignment:
a) Do the valves fit into the ends of the burners? Figure 9 (a).
b) Are the ends of the burners under the washers at the left rear and left front of the cooking box? The screws are only guides. Do not tighten. Figure 9 (b).
c) Are the wing nuts under the burner assembly hand tight? Do not tighten with pliers. Figure 9 (c).
If you answered YES to a, b and c, the burners are correctly aligned. If you answered NO, the burners are misaligned. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Do not use barbecue.

Step 9
Install manifold bracket
You will need: manifold bracket
Hook the bracket onto the manifold at the center burner valve. Place your hand underneath the bracket. Lift the manifold, bracket and cooking box slightly and hook the tab of the bracket onto the frame brace. Figure 10.

Step 10
Install igniter
Note – The igniter wires are already attached to the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber and the igniter. This was done to factory test the ignition system.
The igniter lock nut is on the igniter.
Insert the top of the igniter up through the large part of the keyhole in the frame brace. Figure 11 (b). Loosen the igniter lock nut and slide the igniter into the small part of the keyhole. Figure 11 (c). Tighten the igniter lock nut. Figure 11.
Note – If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.

Step 11
Install gas supply
General Specifications for Piping
Note – Contact your local municipality for building codes regulating outdoor gas barbecue installations.
In absence of Local Codes, you must conform to the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1. WE RECOMMEND THAT THIS INSTALLATION BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL.
Some of the following are general requirements taken from ANSI Z223.1, for gas supply installations. Refer to ANSI Z223.1 latest edition for complete specifications.

• This barbecue is designed to operate at 7 inches of water column pressure (.2526 psi).
• A manual shut-off valve must be installed outdoors, immediately ahead of the quick disconnect.
• An additional manual shut-off valve indoors should be installed in the branch fuel line in an accessible location near the supply line.
•  The quick disconnect connects to a 3/8 inch NPT thread from the gas source. The quick disconnect fitting is a hand-operated device that automatically shuts OFF the flow of gas from the source when the barbecue is disconnected.
• The quick disconnect fitting can be installed horizontally, or pointing downward. Installing the fitting with the open end pointing upward can result in collecting water and debris.
•  The dust covers (supplied plastic plugs) help keep the open ends of the quick disconnect fitting clean while disconnected.
•  Pipe compound should be used which is resistant to the action of natural gas when connections are made.
• The outdoor connector must be firmly attached to rigid, permanent construction.

WARNING: Do not route the 12 foot hose under a deck. The hose must be visible.

Typical natural gas supply installation. Figure 12.

Gas line piping

• If the length of line required does not exceed 50 feet, use a 5/8″ O.D. tube. One size larger should be used for lengths greater than 50 feet.
• Gas piping may be copper tubing, type K or L; polyethylene plastic tube, with a minimum wall thickness of .062 inch; or standard weight (schedule 40) steel or wrought iron pipe.
• Copper tubing must be tin-lined if the gas contains more than 0.3 grams of hydrogen sulfide per 100 cubic feet of gas.
• Plastic tubing is suitable only for outdoor, underground use.
• Gas piping in contact with earth, or any other material which may corrode the piping, must be protected against corrosion in an approved manner.
•  Underground piping must have a minimum of 18″ cover.

Test connections
All connections and joints must be thoroughly tested for leaks in accordance with local codes and all listed procedures in the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1.
DANGER
Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for gas leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and damage to property.
Step 12
Check that all burner valves are off You will need: one burner control knob.
Valves are shipped in the OFF position, but you should check to be sure. Put the knob on each valve. Check by pushing down and turning clockwise. If they do not turn they are off, proceed to the next step.Figure 13.

Step 13
Connect flexible hose to manifold You will need: the 12 foot natural gas supply hose and a 3/4 inch wrench.
Thread fitting end of hose onto manifold. Figure 14 (a).
Tighten with wrench.

Step 14
Check for gas leaks

DANGER
Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to property.
WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.
Note – All factory made connections have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks. The burners have been flame tested. As a safety precaution you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting.
WARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue was dealer or store assembled.
You will need: a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it.
To perform leak checks: Slide back the collar of the quick disconnect. Push male fitting of the hose into the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure. Figure 15 (a). Slide the collar closed. Figure 15 (b). If it does not engage or lock, repeat procedure. Gas will not flow unless the quick disconnect is properly engaged.

Turn on gas supply.
Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak.
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.
WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak checking.
Check:
a) Hose to manifold connection. Figure 16 (a).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connection (a), retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution.
If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service.
b) Valves to manifold connections. Figure 16 (b).
c) Hose to quick disconnect connection. Figure 16 (c).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connections (b) or (c),  turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service.
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water.

Step 15
Install Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates You will need: five long Flavorizer Bars, eight short Flavorizer Bars and two cooking grates.
Set the long Flavorizer Bars side to side in the lower position, then set the short Flavorizer Bars front to back in the upper position in the cooking box. Figure 17.

The open “U” of the cooking grates goes down. Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking box. Figure 18.

Step 16
Install the bottom tray
You will need: bottom tray, catch pan holder, catch pan and one drip pan.

Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the hole in the bottom tray. Figure 20. The front of the catch pan holder must be on the same side as the finger grip of the bottom tray.

Slide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails under the cooking box with finger grip toward you. Figure 21.
CAUTION: Do not line bottom tray with aluminum foil. It can cause grease fires by trapping the grease and not allowing grease to flow into the catch pan.

Put the foil drip pan into the catch pan.
Slide the catch pan into the catch pan holder with its finger grip towards you.
Step 17
Install Lid
You will need: lid, two hinge pins and two hair pin cotters.
Set the lid in place. Align the hinges at the rear of the barbecue. Insert hinge pins from the outside. Insert hair pin cotters into the small holes in the hinge pins. Figure 22.

Step 18
Add tool holders, control panel and burner control knobs
You will need: three tool holders, control panel, two Phillips screws/washers, a Phillips screwdriver, and three burner control knobs.
Hook the tool holders over the frame rail. Figure 23. Set the control panel in place over both frame braces. (Hold the Crossover Ignition button up while setting the control panel in place.) Line up the holes in the control panel with the holes in the inserts in the frame brace. Insert screws and tighten with a Phillips screwdriver until snug. Do not overtighten. Figure 23 (a).
Push on the burner control knobs. Figure 23 (b).

Step 19
Install swing table
You will need: swing table end bracket, two 10-24 hex nuts, two 10-24 x 1 3/4 inch machine screws, slide bar assembly, swing table, four nylon washers, screwdriver and pliers.
Allow the slide bar to hang down. Push the support rod into the lower support bracket. Figure 24 (a). Swing the rod up so you can slide the rod all the way inside the locking tab. Figure 24 (b). The rod should swing freely inside the locking tab. Figure 24 (c).

Insert one end of the hinge rod into the hole in the frame. Figure 25 (a).
Insert the other end into the hole in the swing table end bracket. Figure 25 (b). Hold the end bracket at an angle so the lower tab is inside the frame tube. Push the bracket into the frame. Check to see that the lower tab of the bracket is hooked in the slot in the frame. Figure 25 (c).
To fully seat the bracket, you may have to tap it lightly with a hammer.

WARNING: If swing table end bracket is in any way cracked or damaged, do not use swing table. Call our Customer Service Center to order a new part.
WARNING: The load limit for the swing table is 30 pounds.

Position slide bar assembly on the outside of the caster frame. Put a nylon washer on each 1 3/4 inch screw, insert screws through frame and slide bar assembly and add nylon washers and hex nuts. Tighten nuts using a screwdriver and pliers. Figure 26.

To lower table: Pull support rod up to disengage slide lock, and lower table. To raise table, lift table up and engage slide in locked position. Figure 27.

Step 20
Complete accessory installation
You will need: Warm-Up Basket, warming rack, work table, accessory rack, three tubing plugs, thermometer and a hammer.
Insert one end of the Weber Warm-Up Basket into the hole in the right end of the lid and the other end into the slot in the left end of the lid. Figure 28 (a).
Set the warming rack into the slots at the rear of the cooking box. Figure 28 (b).
Set the work table onto the left side rails. Figure 28 (c).
Set the accessory rack in place between the two frame connectors. Figure 28 (d).
Insert the thermometer into its holder. Figure 28 (e).
Insert the tubing plugs into the ends of the frame. To fully seat the plugs, you may have to tap them lightly with a hammer. Figure 28 (f).

CAUTION: To keep the barbecue stationary, the tabs on the locking casters should be in the down position.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Lighting
Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel.
DANGER
Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death.
Crossover Ignition System
Note – The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Front burner with a spark from the igniter electrode inside the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber. You generate the energy for the spark by pushing the Crossover Ignition Button until it clicks.
WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized replacement hose. Order from Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer.

1. Open the lid. Figure 1.

2. Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF.
   (Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise.)

3. Turn gas supply valve on.
   WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue. Keep your face and body at least one foot away from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue.

4. Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START / HI.

5.  Push the Crossover Ignition Button several times, so it clicks each time.

6. Check that the burner is lit by looking through the matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box.
   WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the Front burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match.

7. After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other burners.
   Note – Always light the FRONT burner first. The other burners ignite from the FRONT burner.

To Extinguish
Turn gas supply OFF at the source, then push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF.

Manual Lighting
DANGER
Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

1. Open the lid. Figure 2.

2.  Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF.
   (Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise.)

3.  Turn gas supply valve on.

4.  Strike a match and put the flame into the matchlight hole in the front of the cooking box.
   
   WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue. Keep your face and body at least one foot away from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue.

5. Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START / HI.

6. Check that the burner is lit by looking through the matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box.
   WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the Front burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to letthe gas clear before you try again or try to light with amatch.

7.  After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other burners.
   Note – Always light the FRONT burner first. The other burners ignite from the FRONT burner.

To Extinguish
Turn gas supply OFF at the source, then push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF.

Cooking

WARNING: Do not move the Weber Gas Barbecue when operating or hot.

You can adjust the FRONT, CENTER and BACK 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 FRONT, CENTER, and BACK burners. For example, to sear steaks you would use (HHH) (all burners at high).
Then to complete cooking you would use (MOM) (FRONT at medium, CENTER off, and BACK at medium). See your Weber cookbook for detailed cooking instructions.
Note: The temperatures inside your cooking box, for the first few uses, while surfaces are still very reflective, may be hotter than those shown in your cookbook. Cooking conditions may require the adjustment of the burner controls to attain the correct cooking temperatures.
CAUTION: Replace thermometer in lid when not in use. Do not leave thermometer in food while cooking.
If burners go out during cooking, open lid, turn off all burners and wait 5 minutes before relighting.
Preheating
Your Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue is an energy efficient appliance. It operates at a low B.T.U. rate for economy. To preheat, after lighting, close lid and turn all burners to high (HHH). Preheating to between 500° and 550° F (260° and 290° C) will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on conditions such as air temperature and wind.
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.
WARNING: Check the bottom tray for grease buildup before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the bottom tray.

Storage and/or Nonuse

• When storing the Weber Gas Barbecue, make sure that the inside shut off valve and/or locking outdoor shut off valve is secured in the OFF position. When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors, the gas supply MUST BE DISCONNECTED.
•  After a period of storage and/or nonuse the Weber Gas Grill should be checked for gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes before using. (See Sections General and Annual Maintenance.)
•  Check that the areas under the control panel and the bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
• The Spider Stopper Guards should also be checked for any obstructions. (See Section “Annual Maintenance.”)

Periodic Cleaning

WARNING: Turn your Weber Gas Barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer Bars or cooking grates in a self- cleaning oven. Replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars are available through your retailer or the Weber-Stephen Customer Service Center.
Outside surfaces – Use a warm soapy water solution.
CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers) cleaners that contain citrus products or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces.
Bottom tray – Remove excess grease and then wash with warm soapy water.
Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates – Clean with a suitable brass bristle brush. As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water.
Catch pan – Disposable foil trays are available, or you can line the catch pan with aluminum foil. To clean the catch pan, wash with warm soapy water.
Thermometer – Wipe with warm soapy water, clean with plastic scrub ball. Do not put in dishwasher or submerge in water.
Inside cooking box – Brush any debris off of burners tubes.
DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS (OPENINGS). Wash inside of cooking box with warm soapy water. Inside Lid – While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towel to prevent flaking due to grease build-up.

Annual Maintenance

After a period of nonuse we recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures for your safety.
WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized replacement hose. Order from Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer.

• Inspect the burners for correct flame pattern. Clean if necessary, following the procedures outlined in the “General Maintenance” section of this manual.
•  Check all gas fittings for leaks.

DANGER
Do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks. This will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and damage to property.
WARNING: You should check for gas leaks every time you disconnect and reconnect a gas fitting.
You will need: a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it.
To perform leak checks: Make sure all burners are in the OFF position. Turn on gas supply.
WARNING: Do not ignite burners while leak checking.
Check for leaks by wetting the connections with the soap and water solution and watching for bubbles. If bubbles form or if a bubble grows there is a leak.
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.
Check:
a) Hose to manifold connection. Figure 3 (a).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connection (a), retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution.
If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service.
b) Valves to manifold connections. Figure 3 (b).
c) Hose to quick disconnect connection. Figure 3 (c).
WARNING: If there is a leak at connections (b) or (c), turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE.
Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service.
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF at the source and rinse connections with water.

Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards

To inspect the Spider Stopper Guards, remove the control panel and look to see if they have dust or dirt on their outside surfaces. If they are dirty, brush off the outside surface of the Spider Stopper Guards with a soft bristle brush (an old toothbrush for example). Check that there are no gaps in the Spider Stopper Guards’ seams or in the fit around the burners or valves. (See Section “General Maintenance”.)

General Maintenance

Weber Spider Stopper Guards
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 of the burner tubes. This blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter. Figure 4. This could result in a fire in and around the air shutters, under the control panel, causing serious damage to your barbecue.

The Weber Spider Stopper Guard is factory installed. It fits tightly around the air shutter section of the burner tube and the valve, thereby preventing spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes through the air shutter openings. Figure 5.

We recommend that you inspect the Weber Spider Stopper Guards at least once a year. (See section “Annual Maintenance”.) Also inspect and clean the Spider Stopper Guards if any of the following symptoms should ever occur.

1. The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy.
2. Barbecue does not reach temperature.
3. Barbecue heats unevenly.
4.  One or more of the burners do not ignite.

DANGER
Failure to correct these symptoms may result in a fire which can cause serious bodily injury or death and cause damage to property.
Main Burner Flame Pattern
The Weber Gas Barbecue burners have been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame pattern is shown in Figure 6.

If the flames do not appear to be uniform the length of the burner tube, follow the burner cleaning procedures.
Main Burner Cleaning Procedure
Turn off the gas supply. Remove the manifold. (See Section “Replacing the main burners”.)
Look inside each burner with a flashlight. Figure 7.

Clean the inside of the burners with a wire (a straightened out coat hanger will work). Figure 8. 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 brass bristle brush to clean outside of burners. This is to make sure all the burner ports are fully open.

mCAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning.
Replacing Main Burners
a) Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be OFF and cool.
b) Turn gas OFF at source.
c) Remove control panel: take off the burner control knobs. Remove the screws holding the control panel in place. Lift off the control panel.
d) Unlatch the Spider Stopper Guards and remove. Figure 9.

e) Remove the manifold bracket and unscrew the two wing nuts that hold the manifold to the cooking box. Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of the burners and carefully set it down. Figure 10.

f) Slide the burner assembly out from under the guide screw and washer in the corners of the cooking box. Figure 11.

g) Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly, to separate the crossover tube from the burners. Figure 12. Remove the burners from the cooking box.

h) To reinstall the burners, reverse steps c) through g).
CAUTION: The burner openings must be positioned properly over the valve orifices. Figure 13a.
Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place. Figure 13b.

i) Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards. Slightly rotate the Spider Stopper Guards so that the seams are in line with the Venturi fins. There should be no gaps in the seams or in the fit around the burners and valves. Figure 14.

CAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly, contact Weber- Stephen Customer Service.
WARNING: After reinstalling the gas lines, they should be leak checked with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue. (See Step“Check for gas leaks”.)

Crossover Ignition System Operations
If the Crossover Ignition System fails to ignite the Front burner, light the Front burner with a match. If the Front burner lights with a match, then check the Crossover Ignition System.

• Check that both the white and black ignition wires are attached properly. Figure 15.

• Check that the Crossover Ignition button pushes the igniter (button) down, and returns to the up position.

• Check to see if the igniter is loose in the frame. Tighten if necessary; see Step “Install igniter” for correct procedure.

If the Crossover Ignition System still fails to light, See Section “Manual Lighting”, and contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas.| Inspect Weber Spider Stopper
Guards for possible obstructions.
(Blockage of holes.)| Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guards. (See Section “Annual
Maintenance”.)
Burner does not light, or flame is low in HIGH position.| Is fuel hose bent or kinked?| Straighten fuel hose.
Does the Front burner light with a match?| If you can light  the Front burner with a match, then check the Crossover Ignition System.
Experiencing flare-ups:| Are you preheating barbecue in the prescribed manner?| All burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes for preheating.
Are the cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars heavily coated with
burned-on grease?| Clean thoroughly. (See Section “Periodic Cleaning”.)
CAUTION: Do not lin e the bottom tray with aluminum foil.| Is the bottom tray “dirty” and not allowing grease to flow into catch
pan?| Clean bottom tray.
Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flame is low when burner is on HIGH. Flames do not run the whole length of the burner tube.| Are burners clean?| Clean burners. (See Section “General Maintenance”.)
Inside of lid appears to be “peeling.”
(Resembles paint peeling.)| The lid is porcelain-on-steel, not paint. It cannot “peel.” What you are
seeing is baked on grease that has turned to carbon and is flaking off.
THIS IS NOT A DEFECT.| Clean thoroughly. (See Section “Periodic Cleaning”.)

If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact Weber- Stephen Customer Service.

Parts List

All items are single quantities unless otherwise specified.
Parts can be ordered directly from Weber-Stephen Products Company by phone or mail.
Note – Do not return parts to Weber-Stephen Products Co. without first contacting the Customer Service Center by phone or mail. Returning the part may not be necessary.
While we give much attention to our products, unfortunately an occasional error may occur. If a part is missing, do not go back to the store. Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to receive immediate assistance. Have your owner’s manual and serial number of the barbecue available for reference.
Weber-Stephen Products Company
Customer Service Center
250 South Hicks Road
Palatine, IL 60067-6241
800-446-1071

1 Lid (assembly)
2 Lid handle
3 Warm-Up Basket
4 Warming rack
5 Short Flavorizer bars (8)
6 Long Flavorizer bars (5)
7 Cooking grates (2)
8 Work table
9 Tubing plugs (5)
10 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts (5)
11 Spacer bracket
12 Swing table end bracket
13 Left frame
14 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts (6)
15 1/4 inch nylon washers (11)
16 Caster frame
17 Swing table
18 Slide bar assembly
19 10-24 x 1 3/4 inch machine screws (2)
20 10-24 hex nuts
21 Casters (2)
22 Bottom tray
23 Catch pan holder
24 Catch pan
25 Drip pans (2)
26 Accessory trays (2)
27 Frame connectors (2)
28 Wheel hubcaps (2)
29 Wheels (2)| 30 Tool holders (3)
31 Wheel frame
32 Front panel
33 Plastic buttons (2)
34 Axle 30 Tool holders (3)
31 Wheel frame
32 Front panel
33 Plastic buttons (2)
34 Axle 35 Hair pin cotters (2)
36 Hinge pins (2)
37 Thermometer
38 1/4-20 keps nut
39 Cooking box
40 Burner control knobs (3)
41 Control panel
42 Igniter button
43 Phillips screws/washers (2)
44 Crossover tube
45 Front and back burners (2)
46 Center burner
47 1/4-20 stainless steel wing nuts (2)
48 Spider Stopper Guards (3)
49 Manifold assembly
50 Manifold bracket
51 Igniter
52 Igniter lock nut
53 Gas catcher ignition chamber
54 Igniter wire (black)
55 Igniter wire (white)
56 Right frame
57 Hose
58 Control panel inserts (2)
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WARNING: Use only Weber factory authorized parts. The use of any part that is not factory authorized can be dangerous. This will also void your warranty.

A FINAL WORD
OF THANKS

Thank you for choosing a Weber Barbecue.
Our family here at Weber has worked hard to produce the highest quality products for your satisfaction.
While we give much attention to our products, an occasional error may occur. Our knowledgeable Customer Service staff is prepared to help you with any problems with parts or assembly.
Call our toll free number 1-800-446-1071.
For quicker service, please have your owner’s manual available for reference. We also welcome any comments or suggestions you might have regarding our products.
We wish your family the best in outdoor cooking enjoyment.

Weber-Stephen Products Company
Customer Service Center
200 East Daniels Road
Palatine, Illinois 60067-6266

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