Gas Grill Maintenance - Weber Genesis Maintenance Manual

It's also important to know when burners just need to have a good cleaning and when they need to be replaced. The burners in
this photo are both in perfectly fine shape to work properly.
Only when burners are cracking, splitting apart or the portholes are so clogged they cannot be re-opened with a good cleaning
should they be replaced. The burners on most Weber models carry a ten year warranty, so we expect them to last about that long,
provided they are cleaned as needed.
Particularly when the weather is mild (and even sometimes when it's not...), many of us are firing up our Weber gas grills
almost every day of the week. And with all that action going on, it can be easy to forget some of the most important parts of
grilling: cleaning and maintenance.
I know it sounds crazy, but I consider all my Weber grills to be part of the family. Needless to say, taking great care of them is
high on my list of cooking priorities. You see, over time the performance of your grill can diminish if has not been maintained
properly. Low temperatures, uneven heat, and food sticking to grates are all possible side effects of poor grill cleaning and
conditioning. Luckily, a simple monthly maintenance plan is an easy and inexpensive way to keep your beloved Weber gas grills
in tip-top shape.
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Wipe the outside of the grill lid with a paper towel and cleaner (glass cleaner for porcelain-coated lids and stainless steel
cleaner for stainless steel lids). If your grill is stainless steel, you'll get the best results by buffing with the grain, not against,
using a microfiber towel.
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Clean side tables with a microfiber towel and stainless steel cleaner. Again, make sure to buff with the grain. If your tables are
made of theromset plastic, use a mild dish detergent and warm water instead.
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Cleaning a cook box may seem tricky, but it's actually extremely simple and can have a big impact on the way your grill
performs. When your grill is completely cool, carefully remove your cooking grates and Flavorizer bars. Then, using a stainless
steel grill brush, brush all excess grease and debris from inside the cook box into the bottom tray. From here, it will be easy to
discard.
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It's a good practice to burn off any food residue left on your grill by turning all your burners to high for 15 minutes before
grilling. When your grill reaches these high temperatures, food debris will turn to ash, and will then be easy to brush off using a
stainless steel bristle brush.
And that's it. Pretty simple, really. Just follow these five steps and your grill will be cooking strong for many years to come.
Piezo Igniter
If you can light the grill with a match you may have an ignition switch problem. Check your igniter switch. Is it making a
clicking noise? If the igniter does not click, it is not aligned correctly with the gray rocker switch. To align it, remove the control
panel (consult your owner's manual for instructions). Once the control panel is removed, check the position of the igniter. It
should be tightly secured with the lock nut in the smaller hole of the keyhole frame. If the igniter has clips on the sides, rather
than a lock nut, make sure it is completely "snapped" into place. If the igniter is aligned properly, make sure the control panel is
not loose. There should be two fasteners holding the panel in place.
Next, check to see if the igniter wires are loose. The white and black wires should be secured at both ends. Then check the
position of the metal tab protruding from the cookbox where the white wire attaches. This tab must be 45 degrees away from the

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