The Importance Of Preheating - Weber Genesis Maintenance Manual

Ahhh, summertime. The sun is up. The weather's warm. There truly is nothing quite like a great summer barbecue, and as the
season heats up, so do my Weber grilling classes. Throughout the past couple of weeks, I've been on the road teaching grilling
technique classes at some very exciting events, one in Chicago and another in San Francisco. Both festivals were fantastic and I
can't even tell you how much I enjoy sharing my secrets with Weber fans from all over the country. I really feed off of my
students' passion to become better grillers.
It's funny actually, in every grilling class there is one technique that I am amazed still remains a "secret." Class after class,
barbecue fans tell me that it's the one tip they constantly fail to remember. So, in the interest of helping every griller become a
great one, I'm going to expose the mystery right here and now: preheat your grill.
Okay, okay, I know you were probably expecting something a little more exciting, but it really is that simple. Many times I see
people light their charcoal, electric or gas grills and then immediately throw food on the grates. I cringe every time I see it.
Pre-heating your grill is critical for having success. Without this key step, you are quite literally putting all of your food in
jeopardy. This is true for two reasons. First, since your grill will not reach the optimal cooking temperature, your food will end
up staying on the grill too long. This can easily lead to overcooked and dried out results. Yuck. And second, if you put your food
on a cool or lukewarm surface, you can kiss your tasty, crosshatched steak goodbye. Placing uncooked food on cool grates will
essentially eliminate your chance at creating flavorful sear marks. These marks are where the sugars in your food get
caramelized for that delicious smoky grilled flavor we all love. Not to mention failing to preheat your grill may lead to problems
with your food sticking to the grate. When food can sear and caramelize on a nice hot grate, it will release itself easily and make
flipping a breeze.
So don't forget to preheat your grill for at least 10–15 minutes the next time you fire things up. You've been warned, and if I
happen to catch you skipping this all-important step at one of my classes, you can bet your apron you'll lose your grilling
privileges. Don't test me, folks. When it comes to grilling, I mean business.
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1.My LP gas grill won't get hotter than 250 to 300 F, even with all burners on high. Why?
Since 1995 all regulators (the part that attaches to the gas tank to regulate the flow of gas) have included a safety device that
restricts the flow of gas in the event of a gas leak. This safety device can be inadvertently activated in two ways, putting the grill
into what is commonly called "bypass". The first way for the device to be activated is to leave one or more burner control knobs
in the "ON" position when the LP cylinder valve is opened. The second is not to wait long enough to "start" the grill after
opening the LP cylinder valve. The safety device in the regulator is activated each time that the LP cylinder valve is opened. The
device resets itself when the gas pressure equalizes between the closed burner control valve and the regulator, through the hose.
If a burner control knob is turned on before the gas pressure can equalize, the device will remain in "bypass". The length of time
necessary to wait to "start" the grill after turning on the LP cylinder valve is dependent on the length of the hose and outside air
temperature. It is always good practice to wait a few seconds after opening the LP cylinder valve before turning on the burner
control knob to start the grill.
Keep in mind that the safety device reacts to a gas leak. If a grill is in bypass, the gas connections and hose should be tested for
leaks with a soap and water solution.
If the grill is in bypass, after checking for gas leaks, do the following to get the grill out of bypass:
Cart Based Models
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Close the LP tank valve
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Turn all burner control knobs to the OFF position
Now, start the grill by doing the following:
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Open the grill lid
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Turn the LP tank valve until it is completely open
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Wait several seconds
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Turn the front burner to the HI/Start position
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Press the igniter until the burner is lit.
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Turn remaining burners to High
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Close the lid.
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The grill should preheat to 500-550 degrees in 10-15 minutes
Weber Q 100 and 200 series with an adapter hose and the Q 300 series.
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The Weber Q100, Weber Baby Q, Weber Q200, and Weber Q cannot go into bypass when used as sold.
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When using an adapter hose with the Weber Q/Baby Q grills, the grill CAN go into bypass just like any other LP grill. Follow
these steps to correct it:

THE IMPORTANCE OF PREHEATING