Maintenance; Cleaning; Weber ® Spider/Insect Screens; Burner Tube Cleaning - Weber 470 Owner's Manual

CLEANING

WARNING: Turn your Weber
it to cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer
grates in a self-cleaning oven.
Outside surfaces — Use a warm soapy water solution to clean, then rinse with water.
CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers
(kitchen cleansers), cleaners that contain citrus products, or
abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces.
Slide-out grease tray — Remove excess grease, wash with warm soapy water, then
rinse.
CAUTION: Do not line the slide-out grease tray with
aluminum foil.
Flavorizer ® bars and cooking grates — Clean with a suitable stainless steel bristle
brush. As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse with
water.
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 — Disposable foil trays are available, or you can line the catch pan with
aluminum foil. To clean the catch pan, wash with warm soapy water, then rinse.
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.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a wire brush or abrasive cleaners
on the stainless steel surfaces of your grill as this will cause
scratches.
IMPORTANT: When cleaning surfaces be sure to rub/wipe
in the direction of the grain to preserve the look of your
stainless steel.

MAINTENANCE

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WEBER SPIDER/INSECT SCREENS
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Your Weber gas barbecue, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is a target for spiders
and 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 barbecue.
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:
B) Barbecue does not reach temperature.
C) Barbecue heats unevenly.
D) One or more of the burners do not ignite.
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.

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.
CAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning.
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