Helpful Hints; Food Safety Tips - Weber Go-Anywhere Owner's Manual

 Never touch the cooking or charcoal grates, ashes, charcoal or
the barbecue to see if they are hot.
 Do not use water to control flare-ups or to extinguish charcoal,
as it may damage the porcelain finish. Slightly close bottom air
vents (dampers) and place lid on bowl.
 Extinguish coals when finished cooking. Close all vents
(dampers) after putting lid on bowl.
 Barbecue mitts should always be worn while cooking, adjusting
air vents (dampers), adding charcoal and handling the
thermometer or lid.
 Use proper barbecue tools, with long, heat-resistant handles.
 Some models may include the Tuck-Away™ lid holder feature.
The Tuck-Away™ lid holder is used to store the lid while
checking on or turning your food. Do not use the Tuck-Away™
lid holder as a handle to lift or move the grill. For those models
without the Tuck-Away™ feature, use the hook on the inside of
the lid to hang the lid on the side of the barbecue bowl. Do not
place a hot lid on carpeting or grass. Do not hang the lid on the
bowl handle.
 Never dump hot coals where they might be stepped on or be
a fire hazard. Never dump ashes or coals before they are fully
extinguished. Do not store barbecue until ashes and coals are
fully extinguished.
 Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapor and liquids,
such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and combustible material.

FOOD SAFETY TIPS

• Do not defrost meat, fish, or poultry at room temperature.
Defrost in the refrigerator.
• Wash your hands thoroughly with hot, soapy water before
starting any meal preparation and after handling fresh meat,
fish, and poultry.
• Never place cooked food on the same plate the raw food was
on.
• Wash all plates and cooking utensils which have come into
contact with raw meats or fish with hot, soapy water, then
rinse.
EASY STEPS TO BARBECUING GREATNESS
Follow these tips and you won't go wrong. And neither will your
dinner.
• Direct, indirect, or a little of both? Read the recipe and look for
the instructions for setting up your barbecue. There are two
methods of cooking in a Weber
See the following pages for specific instructions.
• Don't try to save time by placing food on a barbecue that's
not quite ready. Let charcoal burn until it has a light grey ash
coating (keep the vents open so the fire does not go out).
• A light coating of oil will help brown your food evenly and keep
it from sticking to the cooking grate. Always brush or spray oil
on your food, not the cooking grate.
• Make sure the food fits on the barbecue with the lid down. At
least 2.5 cm clearance between the food and the lid is ideal.
SAFETY INFORmATION

HELPFUL HINTS

barbecue—direct and indirect.
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 Handle and store hot electric starters carefully.
 Keep electrical wires and cords away from the hot surfaces of
the barbecue and away from high traffic areas.
 The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may
impair the consumer's ability to properly assemble or safely
operate the barbecue.
 This Weber barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on
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recreational vehicles and/or boats.
 This barbecue is not intended for and should never be used as
a heater.
 CAUTION
 CAUTION! Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting!
Use only firelighters complying to EN 1860-3.
 Lining the bowl with aluminum foil will obstruct the air flow.
Instead, use a drip pan to catch drippings from meat when
cooking by the indirect method.
 Using sharp objects to clean the cooking grate or remove
ashes will damage the finish.
 Using abrasive cleaners on the cooking grates or the barbecue
itself will damage the finish.
 The barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
• Use a spatula and tongs but leave the fork. You've probably
seen people poking their meat with one, but it causes juices
and flavor to escape and that can dry out your food.
• Resist the urge to open the lid to check on your dinner every
couple of minutes. Every time you lift the lid heat escapes,
which means it will take longer to get dinner on the table.
• When removing the barbecue lid during cooking, lift to the side,
rather than straight up. Lifting straight up may create suction,
drawing ashes up onto your food.
• You will control flare-ups, reduce cooking time, and get
altogether better results if you barbecue with the lid down.
• Unless the recipe calls for it, turn your food over only once.
• Resist the urge to use a spatula to press down on foods such
as burgers. You'll squeeze out all that wonderful flavor.
EASY BARBECUE mAINTENANCE
Add years to the life of your Weber
thorough cleaning once a year.
IT'S EASY TO DO:
• Make sure the barbecue is cool and coals are totally
extinguished.
• Remove the cooking and charcoal grates.
• Remove ashes.
• Wash your barbecue with a mild detergent and water. Rinse
well with clear water and wipe dry.
• It is not necessary to wash the cooking grate after each use.
Simply loosen residue with a bristle barbecue brush or
crumpled aluminium foil, then wipe off with paper towels.
barbecue by giving it a
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