Safety Information - Weber Summit Series Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

Failure to follow the DANGERS,
WARNINGS, and CAUTIONS contained
in this owner's guide may result in
serious bodily injury or death, or may
result in a fire or an explosion causing
damage to property.
DANGER:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
m Only use the grill outdoors in a well-
ventilated area. Do not use in a garage,
building, breezeway, tent, any other
enclosed area, or beneath overhead
combustible construction.
m The grill is not intended for and should
never be used as a heater.
m Keep the cooking area clear of
flammable vapors and liquids
such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and
combustible materials.
m Always open the lid before lighting the
gas burner, either manually or with
the igniter. Lid must remain open until
charcoal is fully ignited.
m Should a grease fire occur, turn off the
burner and leave lid closed until fire
is out.
m The grill should never be used by
children. Accessible parts of the grill
may be very hot. Keep children and pets
away while the grill is in use.
m Do not attempt to disconnect the gas
cylinder while the grill is in operation.
m Should the burner go out while the
grill is in operation, turn the gas valve
off. Open the lid and wait five minutes
before attempting to relight.
m Do not operate the grill if there is a gas
leak present.
m Do not use a flame to check for
gas leaks.
m Do not put a grill cover or anything
flammable on, or in the storage
area under the grill, while grill is in
operation or is hot.
m If you see, smell, or hear the hiss
of gas escaping from the liquid
propane cylinder:
1. Move away from liquid
propane cylinder.
2. Do not attempt to correct the
problem yourself.
3. Call your fire department.
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m Liquid propane gas is not natural gas.
The conversion or attempted use of
natural gas in a liquid propane gas
unit or liquid propane gas in a natural
gas unit is dangerous and will void
your warranty.
m Do not enlarge burner ports when
cleaning the burner.
m Do not store an extra (spare) or
disconnected liquid propane cylinder
under or near the grill.
WARNING:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
m The grill should never be left
unattended or moved while
in operation.
m After a period of storage and/or nonuse,
the grill should be checked for gas
leaks and burner obstructions before
use. See instructions in this owner's
guide for correct procedures.
m Do not use the grill unless all
parts are in place. Grill must be
properly assembled according to the
assembly instructions.
m Do not build this model of grill in any
built-in or slide-in construction.
m Never lean over an open grill while
igniting or cooking.
m Use heat-resistant barbecue
mitts or gloves at all times when
operating the grill.
m Use proper tools, with long, heat-
resistant handles.
m Do not place hands or fingers on the
front edge of the bowl while the grill is
hot or the lid is open.
m Use the pressure regulator that is
supplied with the grill.
m Keep any electrical supply cord and
the fuel supply hose away from any
heated surfaces.
m 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 grill.
m Always put charcoal on top of the fuel
grate. Do not put charcoal directly in the
bottom of the bowl or on the diffuser
plate.
m The grill should be thoroughly cleaned
on a regular basis.
m Never dump hot charcoal where it might
be stepped on or be a fire hazard. Never
dump ashes or charcoal before they are
fully extinguished.
m When cooking, the grill must be on a
level, stable surface in an area clear of
combustible material.
m Lining the bowl with aluminum foil will
obstruct the air flow. Instead, use a drip
pan to catch drippings from meat when
cooking using the indirect method.
m Grill brushes should be checked for
loose bristles and excessive wear on
a regular basis. Replace brush if any
loose bristles are found on cooking
grate or brush. Weber recommends
purchasing a new stainless steel bristle
grill brush at the beginning of every
spring.
m Do not wear clothing with loose flowing
sleeves while lighting or using the grill.
m Never touch the cooking or fuel grate,
ashes, charcoal, or the grill to see if
they are hot.
m This Weber grill is not intended to be
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installed in or on recreational vehicles
and/or boats.
m Do not use lighter fluid, gasoline,
alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids to
ignite or reignite charcoal.
CAUTION:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
m Do not remove ashes until all charcoal
is completely burned out and fully
extinguished and grill is cool.
m Do not store grill until ashes and
charcoal are fully extinguished.
m The grill is not intended for
commercial use.
m Do not use water to control flare-ups or
to extinguish charcoal.
m Do not use grill in high winds.
m Extinguish charcoal when finished
cooking. To extinguish, close bowl vent,
lid and Rapidfire lid damper.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65:
m WARNING: Combustion byproducts
produced when using this product
contain chemicals known to the state
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
m WARNING: Handling the brass material
on this product exposes you to lead,
a chemical known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling this product.