Weber 55553 Owner's Manual
Weber 55553 Owner's Manual

Weber 55553 Owner's Manual

Lp gas grill

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OU MUST READ THIS
BEFORE OPERATING YOUR GAS GRILL
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flames.
3. Open lid
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.
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.
WARNING: Follow all leak-check
procedures carefully in this manual prior to
barbecue operation. Do this even if the
barbecue was dealer-assembled.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions
must be left with the owner and the owner
should keep them for future use.
THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
WARNING: Do not try to light this
appliance without reading the "Lighting"
Instructions section of this manual
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LP Gas Grill Owner's Guide
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A302_LP.b
Ba301.a
B302_LP.a
C302_LP.b
D300_LP.a
E201.c
55553
55553 US 10/15/03
LP
US English

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  • Page 1 WARNING: Do not try to light this appliance without reading the “Lighting” Instructions section of this manual G E N E S I S LP Gas Grill Owner’s Guide ’ WNER UIDE A302_LP.b Ba301.a B302_LP.a C302_LP.b D300_LP.a E201.c ® 55553 55553 US 10/15/03 US English...
  • Page 2: Danger & Warnings

    Should the burners go out while in 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 Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Danger & Warnings ...A-2 Warranty ...A-4 General Instructions ...A-5 Cooking ...A-6 Cleaning ...A-6 Exploded View ...A-7 Parts List ...A-9 Unpacking ...A-10 Assembly Instructions ...B-a Gas Instructions ...C-1 Leak Checking ...C-3 Refilling the LP Cylinder ...C-4 Safe handling tips for LP Gas ...C-5 Operating ...D-1...
  • Page 4: Warranty

    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...
  • Page 5: General Instructions

    National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z 223.1/NFPA54. • The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber barbecue must be used. This regulator is set for 10.5 inches of water column (pressure).
  • Page 6: Cooking

    Cooking WARNING: Do not move the Weber 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 ®...
  • Page 7: Exploded View

    Exploded View ® Silver-C LP 082603 Genesis...
  • Page 8: Exploded View List

    Hinge Pin Left Endcap Shroud Handle Warm-Up ™ Basket Warming Rack Cooking Grates ® Flavorizer Bars Cooking Box 1/4-20 keps nut Slide Out Bottom Tray Work Surface Catch Pan Holder Left Rear Trim Assembly Arm 1/4 - 14 x 5/8 inch bolt Left Trim Piece Left Front Trim Assembly Arm 1/4 - 20 x 2 1/4 inch bolt...
  • Page 9: Parts List

    Cooking Box Assembly - 1 Caster Frame - 1 Wheel Frame - 1 Bottom Rack - 1 Condiment basket - 1 Left Trim Assembly - 1 Swing Up Table - 1 Side Table - 1 Right Trim Assembly - 1 Parts List Side Burner - 1 ®...
  • Page 10: Unpacking

    Unpacking A-10...
  • Page 11 • Arrow sticker to the front. • Push down firmly until Bottom Rack Lock, "locks" under the rail. Ba301.a...
  • Page 12 • Push down firmly on both sides to ensure bottom rack is locked under the rails. WARNING: Do not go to next step if bottom rack is not locked in place...
  • Page 13 • Install bolts at indicated locations. Use supplied tool to tighten. Finish tightening bolt with metal wrench provided or a 7/16” wrench.
  • Page 14 B302_LP.b...
  • Page 20: Gas Instructions

    DANGER NEVER store a spare LP Cylinder under or near this barbecue. NEVER fill the tank beyond 80% full. Your Weber ® gas grill is equipped with a cylinder supply system designed for vapor withdrawal. WARNING: Only use this grill outdoors in a well- ventilated area.
  • Page 21 You will need: LP cylinder, a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it. 1) Turn the LP cylinder so the opening of the valve is either to the front, side or rear of the Weber barbecue. Lift and hook the cylinder onto the fuel gauge.
  • Page 22: Leak Checking

    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.
  • Page 23: Refilling The Liquid Propane Cylinder

    Check: 1) Hose to manifold connection. WARNING: If there is a leak at connection (1), re- tighten the fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution. If a leak persists after re-tightening the fitting, turn OFF the gas.
  • Page 24: Liquid Propane Cylinder Requirements

    American Gas Association, and Underwriters Laboratories requirements. Liquid Propane Cylinder requirements • Replacement LP cylinders supplied by Weber satisfy the above requirements. Check to be sure other cylin- ders have a D.O.T. certification(1), and date tested(2) is within five years.
  • Page 25: Operating Instructions

    If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber rized replacement hose. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual.
  • Page 26: Manual Lighting

    Manual Lighting 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. 1) Open the lid.
  • Page 27: Lighting The Side Burner

    The side burner has a separate ignition system from the main cooking box. DANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the side burner, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the side burner does not light, may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    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. Troubleshooting Check Inspect Weber ® Insect / Spider screens for possible instructions. (Blockage of holes.)
  • Page 29: Side Burner Troubleshooting

    1/8 to 3/16 inch from tip of electrode to burner. Spark should be a white/blue color, not yellow. Check Is gas supply off? Is the fuel hose bent or kinked? Inspect the Weber ® Insect / Spider screen for possible obstructions. (lockage of holes.)
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Lightly tap the burner to get debris and dirt out of the burner tube. Once the spider/insect screens and burners are clean replace the burners. If the spider/insect screen becomes damaged or cannot be cleaned, call Weber-Stephen Products Customer Service for replacement parts. Main Burner Flame Pattern The Weber ®...
  • Page 31: Replacing Main Burners

    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.

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