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LATINUM–B
Gas Grill
Owners Guide
ƽ DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flames.
3. Open lid
Natural Gas
4. If odor continues, keep away from the
appliance and immediately call your gas
supplier or your fire department.
Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or
death, or damage to property.
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ƽ WARNING
1. Do not store spare liquid propane
cylinder within 10 feet (3m) of this
appliance.
2. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors within 25
feet (8m) of this appliance.
ƽ WARNING: Follow all leak-check proce-
dures carefully in this manual prior to
barbecue operation. Do this even if the
barbecue was dealer-assembled.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER:These instruc-
tions must be left with the owner and the
owner should keep them for future use.
THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
YOU MUST READ THIS OWNERS GUIDE
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL
ƽ WARNING: Do not try to light this appli-
ance without reading the “Lighting” In-
structions section of this manual
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Warranty
Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby warrants There are no other express warrants except as set forth
to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of this Weber Gas Grill herein and any applicable implied warranties of mer-
that it will be free of defects in material and workman- chantability and fitness are limited in duration to the
ship from the date of purchase as follows:
period of coverage of this express written Limited
Warranty. Some regions 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 conse-
quential damages. Some regions 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 connec-
tion with the sale, installation, use, removal, return, or
replacement of its equipment; and no such representa-
tions are binding on Weber.
Aluminum Castings, lifetime, 1 year paint
Porcelain Hood Section, 25 years
Stainless Steel Side Table, 25 years
Burners, 10 years
Igniter, 3 years
Cooking Grates, 7 years no rust through
Flavorizer Bars, 5 years no rust through
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 that 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 the Customer
service representative in your region using the contact
information sheet provided with your manual. 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 Warranty applies only to products sold at retail.
WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO.
Customer Service Center
250 South Hicks Road
Palatine, IL 60067-6241
USA
This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or
operating difficulties due to accident, abuse, misuse,
alteration, misapplication, vandalism, improper installa-
tion 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 condi-
tions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes or torna-
does, discoloration due to exposure to chemicals either
directly or in the atmosphere, is not covered by this
Limited Warranty.
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Contents
Danger & Warnings ....................................................................... A-2
Warranty........................................................................................ A-3
General Instructions ...................................................................... A-5
Exploded View............................................................................... A-6
Parts List ....................................................................................... A-10
Assembly Instructions ................................................................... B-1
Installing Work Surfaces & Gas Connection Guidelines ............... C-1
Operating ...................................................................................... D-1
Lighting.......................................................................................... D-1
Manual Lighting ............................................................................. D-2
Lighting the side burner................................................................. D-3
Cooking ......................................................................................... D-4
Storage and/or Nouse ................................................................... D-4
Cleaning ........................................................................................ D-4
Annual Maintenance ..................................................................... D-8
General Maintenance .................................................................... D-9
Replacing Main Burners................................................................ D-10
Crossover Ignition System Operations .......................................... D-11
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. D-12
Side Burner Troubleshooting ......................................................... D-13
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Storage
General Instructions
•
The gas must be turned OFF at the natural gas
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.
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
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.
ƽ WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a
well-ventilated area. Do not use in a garage,
building, breezeway or any other enclosed area.
ƽ WARNING: Never use your Weber Gas Barbecue
under an unprotected combustible roof or over-
hang.
ƽ WARNING:Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not
intended to be installed in or on recreational
vehicles and/or boats.
ƽ WARNING: Do not use combustible materials
within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides
of the grill.
ƽ WARNING:The entire cooking box gets hot
when in use. Do not leave unattended.
ƽ WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord and
the fuel supply hose away from any heated sur-
face.
•
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.
ƽ WARNING: Keep the cooking area clear of
flammable vapors and liquids, such as gasoline,
alcohol, etc., and combustible materials.
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•
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.
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).
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 Standards CAN/
CGA-B149.1 (Installation Code for Natural Gas
Burning Appliances and Equipment).
•
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).
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Hair Pin Cotter
Hinge Pin
Left Endcap
Shroud
1/4-20 x 1 1/2 inch bolt
Handle lock
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Thermometer
Right Endcap
Cooking Grate (Large)
Burner Control Knobs
Control Panel
Igniter Button
Control Panel Hardware
Crossover Tube
Front and Back Burners
Center Burner
Manifold Hardware
Manifold Support Bracket
Igniter
Handle
Warm-Up™ Basket
Warming Rack
Smoker Assembly
Cooking Grate (Small)
Flavorizer® Bars
Cooking Box
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1/4-20 keps nut
Slide Out Bottom Tray
Catch Pan Holder
Left Work Surface
Catch Pan
Igniter Bracket
Manifold, Hose and regulator (assembled)
Spider Stopper Guards
Right Work Surface
Back Panel
Plastic Buttons
Rear Frame
Tool Holders
Frame Connector
Hose
Drip Pans
1/4 - 20 x 2 inch Bolt
Frame Connector
Front Panel
1/4 -20 x 1/2 inch Bolt
Front Frame
Casters
Wheels
Hubcap
Bottom Shelf
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®
of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL, 60067-6266, U.S.A. This product is covered by
one or more United States patents and patents in other nations globally. Printed in the U.S.A.
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Remove Packaging from Grill
Remove Grill from Lower Packaging
Remove all tape from packaging. Remove bottom rack
from top of packaging. Remove outer box. Pull out
bottom tray from cooking box. Remove packaging
material from bottom tray, catch pan holder, catch pan,
and drip pan.
ƽ WARNING: Lifting the barbecue from the lower
packaging requires at least two people.
With two people: lift straight up and over lower packag-
ing and cardboard support.
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You will need:
1/2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1/2 inch bolts) - 4
Phillips screwdriver
7/16 open-end or an adjustable wrench
Nylon Washers - 4
Left Work Surface - 1
Flavorizer Bars - 5
Cooking Grates - 2
Right Work Surface - 1
Smoker Box - 1
Bottom Shelf - 1
12 Foot Hose - 1
Slide Out Buttom Tray - 1
Catch pan holder - 1
Catch Pan - 1
Disposable Drip Pans - 2
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Assembly Instructions
Install the slide out bottom tray
Slide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails under the
You will need: the slide out bottom tray(1), catch pan
holder(2), catch pan and one disposable drip pan.
cooking box with finger grip toward you(1).
ƽ WARNING: Do not line bottom tray with alumi-
num foil. It can cause grease fires by trapping the
grease and not allowing grease to flow into the
catch pan.
(1)
(2)
Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into the hole in
the slide out bottom tray. The front of the catch pan
holder must be on the same side as the finger
grip(1) of the bottom tray.
(1)
Put the disposable drip pan into the catch pan.
Slide the catch pan into the catch pan holder with its
finger grip towards you(1).
(1)
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Install Flavorizer® Bars and Cooking Grates
Installing the Warm-Up™ Basket
You will need: five Flavorizer Bars and two cooking
You will need: Warm-Up Basket
grates.
Insert one end of the Weber Warm-Up Basket into the
hole at the right side of the inside of the lid, and the
other end into the slot at the left side of the lid.
Place the Flavorizer Bars side by side in the cooking
box.
Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking
box with the rounded sides up.
Installing the warming rack
You will need: warming rack.
Set the warming rack into the slots at the rear of the
cooking box.
Installing Smoker Box
Place Smoker box on the flavorizer Bars between the
cooking grate and the inside of the cooking box. The
lid should open toward the cooking grates.
Install the bottom shelf
You will need: Bottom shelf.
Set the bottom shelf in place between the two frame
connectors underneath the cooking box.
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Installing Work Surfaces &
Gas Connection Guidelines
Install Left Work Surface
Install Gas Supply
You will need left work surface, two 1/2 inch bolts, two
nylon washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench.
Insert the left work surface tabs in the slots in the
frame(1). Slip washers on the bolts and insert the bolts
as shown(2). Tighten
General Specifications for Piping
Note - Contact your local municipality for building
codes regulating outdoor gas barbecue installa-
tions. In absence of Local Codes, you must con-
firm to the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1. WE REC-
OMMEND THAT THIS INSTALLATION BE DONE BY
A PROFESSIONAL.
Some of the following are general requirements taken
from ANISI Z223.1 latest edition for complete specifi-
cations.
(2)
(1)
■ 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 horizon-
tally, 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.
Check that all burner valves are off
You will need: burner control knobs.
Valves are shipped in the OFF position, but you should
check to be sure that they are turned OFF. 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. If they do turn continue
turning them clockwise until they stop, then they are
off. Proceed to the next step.
ƽ WARNING: Do not route the 12 foot hose under
a deck.The hose must be visible.
Gas supply
Inside wall
Outside wall
Shut off
Quick Disconnect
Locking shut off
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Gas Line Piping
Check for gas leaks
■ If the length of the 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 thick-
ness 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.
ƽ 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. Sparks or open flames will
result in a fire or explosion which can
cause serious bodily injury or death and
damage to property.
ƽ 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 however,
you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using
your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling
may loosen or damage a gas fitting.
ƽ 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.
■ Plastic tubing is suitable only for outdoor, under-
ground 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
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(1). Slide
the collar closed(2). If it does not engage or lock,
repeat procedure. Gas will not flow unless the quick
disconnect is properly engaged.
ƽ 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.
(1)
(2)
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.
ƽ WARNING: Do not ignite burners when leak
checking.
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Remove the control panel
Check:
(1) Unscrew the two phillips screws, located on the
right edge of the control panel.
(2) Take off the burner control knobs.
1) Hose to manifold connection.
ƽ WARNING: If there is a leak a connection(1),
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 OPERATETHE BARBECUE.
Contact the Customer Service Representative in
your region using the contact information sheet
provided with your manual.
(2)
2) Valves to manifold connection
3) Hose to quick disconnect connection
ƽ WARNING: If there is a leak at connections(2)
or(3) turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE
BARBECUE. Contact the Customer Service Repre-
sentative in your region using the contact informa-
tion sheet provided with your manual.
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF
at the source and rinse connections with water.
(1)
(3) Lift off the control panel.
(1)
(2)
(3)
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Reinstall control panel (after checking for gas
leaks)
Install Right Work Surface
You will need right work surface, two 1/2 inch bolts,
two nylon washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable
wrench.
Insert the right work surface tabs in the slots In the
frame(1). Slip washers on the bolts and insert the bolts
as shown(2). Tighten
(1) Set the control panel in place over both sides of
the frame. Hold the crossover ignition button up
while setting the control panel in place.
(2) Line up the control panel with the white plastic
plugs in the frame brace. Insert screws and tighten
with a Phillips screwdriver until snug. Do not
overtighten.
(2)
(3) Push each of the burner control knobs onto their
valve.
(1)
(4) Reinstall Side Burner cover.
(1)
(3)
(2)
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Operating
1) Open the lid.
Lighting
2) Make sure all burner control knobs are turned
OFF. (Push each burner control knob down and turn
clockwise to ensure that they are in the off position.)
3) Turn the gas supply valve on.
ƽ WARNING: Do not lean over the open barbecue.
Keep your face and body at least one foot away
from the matchlight hole when lighting the
barbecue.
Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel.
ƽ DANGER
Failure to open the lid while igniting the
barbecue’s burners, 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.
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.You
should see flame.
ƽ 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 burner or burners.
Note - Always light the FRONT burner first. The other
burner or burners ignite from the FRONT burner.
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.
ƽ 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. Contact the
Customer Service Representative in your region
using the contact information sheet provided with
your manual.
To Extinguish
Push down and turn each burner control knob
clockwise to the OFF position.Turn gas supply
OFF at the source.
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5
3
6
4
*The grill illustrated may have slight differences than
the model purchased.
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ƽ 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.
Manual Lighting
ƽ DANGER
Failure to open lid while igniting the
barbecue’s burners, 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
7) After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the
other burner or burners.
Note - Always light the FRONT burner first. The other
burner or burners ignite from the FRONT burner.
serious bodily injury or death.
1) Open the lid.
2) Make sure all burner control knobs are turned
OFF. (Push each burner control knob down and
turn clockwise to ensure they are in the off
position.)
3) Turn the gas supply valve on.
4) Strike a match and put the flame into the
matchlight hole in the front of the cooking box.
To Extinguish
Push down and turn each burner control knob
clockwise to the OFF position.Turn gas supply
OFF at the source.
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2
7
3
4,6
5
*The grill illustrated may have slight differences than
the model purchased.
ƽ WARNING: Do not lean over the 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.You
should see a flame.
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I Check that the areas under the control panel and
the slide out bottom tray are free from debris that
might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
I The Spider stopper guards should also be checked
for any obstructions. (See “Maintenance” Section.)
Cooking
ƽ WARNING: Do not move the Weber Gas
Barbecue when operating or while barbecue is hot.
You can adjust the FRONT 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 and BACK
burners. For example, to sear steaks, you would set all
burners at H (high). Then to complete cooking, you
would set FRONT and BACK at M (medium). Refer to
your Weber cookbook for detailed cooking instructions.
Cleaning
ƽ WARNING:Turn your Weber Gas Barbecue OFF
and wait for it to cool before cleaning.
ƽ CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer® Bars or
cooking grates in a self-cleaning oven.
For availability of replacement cooking grates and
Flavorizer Bars contact the Customer Service
Representative in your region using the contact
information sheet provided with your manual.
Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution
to clean, then rinse with water.
ƽ CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive
cleansers (kitchen cleansers) cleaners that contain
citrus products, or abrasive cleaning pads on
barbecue or cart surfaces.
Slide out Bottom tray - Remove excess grease, then
wash with warm soapy water, then rinse
Flavorizer® Bars and Cooking Grates - Clean with a
suitable brass bristle brush. As needed, remove from
grill and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse with
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, then rinse.
Thermometer - Wipe with warm soapy water; clean
with plastic scrub ball. Do not put in dishwasher or
submerge in water.
Inside cooking module - Brush any debris off of
burner tubes. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS
(OPENINGS). Wash inside of cooking box with warm
soapy water and a water rinse.
Inside Lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper
towel to prevent grease build-up. Flaking built-up
grease resembles paint flakes.
Stainless steel surfaces - Wash with a soft cloth and
a soap and water solution.
Note: The temperature 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. Such as wind and weather, may
require the adjustment of the burner controls to obtain
the correct cooking temperatures.
ƽ 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 five minutes before relighting.
Preheating - Your Weber Gas Barbecue is an energy-
efficient appliance. It operates at an economical low
BTU rate. To preheat: after lighting, close lid and turn
all burners to high (HH). 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 correct amount of drippings
for flavorful cooking. Excess drippings and grease will
accumulate in the catch pan under the slide out bottom
tray. Disposable foil drip pans are available that fit the
catch pan.
ƽ WARNING: Check the bottom tray for grease
build-up before each use. Remove excess grease
to avoid a grease fire in the slide out bottom tray.
Plastic surfaces - Wash with a soft cloth and a soap
and water solution.
Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral
spirits or xylene. Rinse well after cleaning.
Storage
I 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.
Plastic work surfaces are not to be used as cutting
boards.
I 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
“Maintenance” Section.)
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Check:
Annual Maintenance
1) Hose-to-manifold connection.
After a period of nonuse, we recommend that you
perform the following maintenance procedures for your
safety.
ƽ WARNING: If there is a leak at the hose-to-
manifold connection(1), retighten the hose 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 the Customer Service Representative in
your region using the contact information sheet
provided with your manual.
ƽ WARNING: Check the hose before each use of
the 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. Contact the
Customer Service Representative in your region
using the contact information sheet provided with
your manual.
I Inspect the burners for correct flame pattern. Clean
if necessary, following the procedures outlined in the
“General Maintenance” section of this manual.
I Check all gas fittings for leaks.
2) Valves-to-manifold connections.
3) The hose-to quick-disconnect connection.
ƽ WARNING: If there is a leak at connections (2) or
(3), turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE
BARBECUE. Contact the Customer Service
Representative in your region using the contact
information sheet provided with your manual.
When leak checks are complete, turn gas supply OFF
at the source and rinse connections with water.
ƽ 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. Sparks or flames will result in a fire
or explosion, which can cause serious
bodily injury or death, and damage to
(1)
property.
ƽ 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 however,
you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using
your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may
have loosened or damaged a gas fitting.
(2)
ƽ 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: Make sure all Burners are in
the off position. Turn on gas supply.
(3)
ƽ 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.
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.”)
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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.
1) Burner tube
2) Tips occasionally flicker yellow
3) Light blue
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 (Venturi(1), air
shutter(2), venturi fin(3) ) of the burner tubes. This
blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to
flow back out of the air shutter. This could result in a
fire in and around the air shutters, under the control
panel, causing serious damage to your barbecue.
4) Dark blue
(1)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
If the flames do not appear to be uniform throughout
the burner tube, follow the burner cleaning procedures.
(2)
(3)
The Weber Spider Stopper™ Guard(1) 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.
Main Burner Cleaning Procedure
Turn off the gas supply. Remove the manifold.
Look inside each burner with a flashlight.
(1)
Clean the inside of the burners with a wire (a
straightened-out coat hanger will work). 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.
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:
CAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when
cleaning.
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.
ƽ DANGER
Failure to correct the above mentioned
symptoms may result in a fire, which can
cause serious bodily injury or death, and
cause damage to property.
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7) Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly, to
separate the crossover tube(1) from the burners.
Remove the burners from the cooking box.
Replacing Main Burners
1) Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be OFF and cool.
2) Turn gas OFF at source.
3) To remove control panel: take off the burner control
knobs. Remove the screws holding the control
panel in place. Lift off the control panel.
4) Unlatch the Spider Stopper™ Guards and remove
them.
(1)
8) To reinstall the burners, reverse 3) through 7).
ƽ CAUTION:The burner openings(1) must be
positioned properly over the valve orifices(2).
Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in
place.
5) Remove the manifold bracket and unscrew the two
wing nuts(1) that hold the manifold to the cooking
box. Pull the manifold and valve assembly out of
the burners and carefully set it down.
(2)
(1)
(1)
6) Slide the burner assembly out from under the
guide screw and washer(1) in the corners of the
cooking box.
(1)
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9) Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards. Slightly
rotate the Spider Stopper Guards so that the
seams are in line with the Venturi fins(1). There
should be no gaps in the seams or in the fit around
the burners(2) and valves(3).
Crossover® Ignition System Operations
If the Crossover Ignition System fails to ignite the Left
burner, light the Left burner with a match. If the Left
burner lights with a match, then check the Crossover
Ignition System.
I Check that both the white(1) and black(2) ignition
wires are attached properly.
(1)
(3)
(1)
(2)
(2)
ƽ CAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not
fit tightly, contact the Customer Service
Representative in your region using the contact
information sheet provided with your manual.
ƽ 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.”)
I Check that the Crossover Ignition button pushes the
igniter (button) down, and returns to the up position.
I 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,
Contact the Customer Service Representative in your
region using the contact information sheet provided
with your manual.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Check
Cure
Burners burn with a yellow or
orange flame, in conjunction with Guards for possible obstructions.
the smell of gas.
Inspect Weber Spider Stopper
Clean Weber Spider Stopper
Guards. (See Section “Annual
Maintenance”)
(Blockage of holes.)
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 All burners on high for 10 to 15
prescribed manner?
minutes for preheating.
Are the cooking grates and
Flavorizer bars heavily coated with
burned-on grease?
Clean thoroughly. (See Section
“Cleaning”)
ƽ CAUTION: Do not line 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
Clean thoroughly. (See Section
paint. It cannot “peel”. What you are “Cleaning”.)
seeing is baked on grease that has
turned to carbon and is flaking off.
THIS IS NOT A DEFECT.
If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact the Customer
Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with
your manual
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