Maintenance; Cleaning; Weber ® Spider/Insect Screens; Burner Tube Cleaning - Weber Summit S-460 Owner's Manual

CLEANING

m WARNING: Turn your Weber
before cleaning.
Outside surfaces — Use a warm soapy water solution to clean, then rinse with water.
m CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers (kitchen
cleansers), cleaners that contain citrus products, or abrasive
cleaning pads on grill or cart surfaces.
Slide-out grease tray — Remove excess grease, wash with warm soapy water, then
rinse.
m CAUTION: Do not line the slide-out grease tray with aluminum
foil.
Flavorizer bars and cooking grates — Clean with a suitable stainless steel bristle
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brush. As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse with
water.
m CAUTION: 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 grates or brush. Weber
recommends purchasing a new stainless steel grill brush at
the beginning of every spring.
m CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer
in a self-cleaning oven.
For availability of replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer
Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our
website. Log onto www.weber.com.
Catch pan — Check the catch pan for grease build-up each time you use your grill.
Remove excess grease with a plastic scraper. Wash the catch pan with warm, soapy
water and rinse with water. Disposable Weber
catch pan.
Thermometer — Wipe with warm soapy water; clean with plastic scrub ball.
Cookbox — Brush any debris off of burner tubes. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS
(OPENINGS). Wash inside of cookbox with warm soapy water and a water rinse.
Inside lid — While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towel to prevent grease build-up.
Flaking built-up grease resembles paint flakes.
Stainless steel surfaces — Wash with a soft cloth and a soap and water solution. Be
careful to scrub with the grain direction of the stainless steel.
Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits, or xylene. Rinse well after
cleaning.
Preserve your stainless steel — Your grill or its cabinet, lid, and control panel may
be made from stainless steel. Keeping the stainless steel looking its best is a simple
matter. Clean it with soap and water, rinse with clear water, and wipe dry. For stubborn
particles, a non-metallic brush can be used.
m IMPORTANT: Do not use a wire brush or abrasive cleaners
on the stainless steel surfaces of your grill as this will cause
scratches.
m IMPORTANT: When cleaning surfaces be sure to rub/wipe in
the direction of the grain to preserve the look of your stainless
steel.
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MAINTENANCE

gas grill off and wait for it to cool
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bars or cooking grates
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bars, contact the
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drip pans are available that fit the
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WEBER SPIDER/INSECT SCREENS
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Your Weber gas grill, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is a target for spiders and
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other insects. They can nest in the venturi section (1) of the burner tubes. This blocks
the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the combustion air
opening. This could result in a fire in and around the combustion air openings, under the
control panel, causing serious damage to your grill.
The burner tube combustion air opening is fitted with a stainless steel screen (2) to
prevent spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes through the combustion
air openings.
We recommend that you inspect the spider/insect screens at least once a year. (Refer
to "ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.") Also inspect and clean the the spider/insect screens if
any of the following symptoms should ever occur:
A) Gas is smelled in conjunction with burner flames that appear yellow and lazy.
B) Grill does not reach temperature.
C) Grill heats unevenly.
D) One or more of the burners do not ignite.
m DANGER
Failure to correct the above mentioned symptoms may result in
a fire, which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and cause
damage to property.
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BURNER TUBE CLEANING

A) Turn off the gas supply.
B) Remove the manifold. (Refer to "REPLACING MAIN BURNERS.")
C) Look inside each burner with a flashlight.
D) Clean the inside of the burners with a wire (a straightened-out coat hanger will also
work). Check and clean the air shutter opening at the ends of the burners. Check
and clean the valve orifices at the base of the valves. Use a steel bristle brush to
clean outside of burners. This is to make sure all the burner ports are fully open.
m CAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning.
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