General Instructions - Weber Q 300 Owner's Manual

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COOKING
WARNING: Do not move the Weber
when operating or while barbecue is hot.
You can adjust the burners as desired. The control settings: High (H),
Medium (M), Low (L), or Off (O) are described in your Weber
cookbook uses these notations to describe the settings of the INSIDE and
OUTSIDE burners. For example, to sear steaks, you would set both burners
at H (high). Then to complete cooking, you would set OUTSIDE burner at M
(medium). Refer to your Weber ®
or log onto our website at www.weber.com
Low Direct
Chicken Pieces,
Low Direct
Sausages
Chicken Pieces,
Sausages
High Direct
High Direct
Steak and items
Steak and items
that need searing
that need searing
Indirect
Indirect
Small chickens
Small chickens
Preheat
Preheat
Note: The temperature inside your cooking box for the fi rst few uses, while
surfaces are still very refl ective, may be hotter than those shown in your
cookbook. Cooking conditions. Such as wind and weather, may require the
adjustment of the burner controls to obtain the correct cooking temperatures.

General Instructions

General Instructions
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Inside Outside
Inside Outside
Low Low
Low
Medium Medium
Medium Medium
Off Medium
Off Medium
High High
High
Preheating - Your Weber
It operates at an economical low BTU rate. To preheat: after lighting, close
lid and turn both burners to high (H). Preheating to between 500° and 550°
F (260° and 290° C) will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on conditions
such as air temperature and wind. After preheating, adjust control knobs to
Medium or Low, or to between 350 and 450º F (177 and 232º C)
Drippings and grease - Excess drippings and grease will accumulate in the
catch pan under the cookbox. Disposable foil drip pans are available that fi t
the catch pan.
WARNING: Check the drip pan for grease build-up
before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a
grease fi re in the catch pan.
Cleaning
WARNING: Turn your Weber
Low
cool before cleaning.
For availability of replacement cooking grate contact the Customer Service
Representative in your region using the contact information on our web site.
Log onto www.weber.com
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 Bottom tray - Remove excess grease, then wash with warm
soapy water, then rinse
Cooking grate - Clean with a suitable brass bristle brush. As needed,
remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse with water.
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.
Inside cooking Box - Brush any debris off of burner tubes. DO NOT
ENLARGE BURNER PORTS (OPENINGS). Wash inside of cooking box 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 fl akes.
Swing-up work tables - Wash with a soft cloth and a soap and water
solution.
High
Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene. Rinse
well after cleaning.
Swing-up work tables are not to be used as cutting boards.
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gas barbecue is an energy-effi cient appliance.
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