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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
G E N E S I S
Natural Gas Grill Owners Guide
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A208_NG.e
Ba202.d
B204_NG.c
C204_NG.c
D204_NG.b
E201.c
55279
55279 05/02/02
Cast Iron NG
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 Natural Gas Grill Owners Guide WNERS UIDE A208_NG.e Ba202.d B204_NG.c C204_NG.c D204_NG.b E201.c ® 55279 55279 05/02/02 Cast Iron NG US English...
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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 Cast Iron Cooking Care Instructions ... Exploded View ...A-8 Parts List ...A-10 Unpacking ...A-11 Assembly Instructions ...B-a Gas Instructions ...C-1 Leak Checking ...C-3 Operating ...D-1 Lighting ...D-1 Manual Lighting ...D-2... -
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: For Installation In Canada
Portability ® means you can take your Weber gas barbecue with you if you move. The natural gas supply is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel. -
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 cookbook. -
Page 7: Cast Iron Cooking Grates Care Instructions
Cast Iron Cooking Grates Care Instructions WARNING: Follow all safety instructions provided with your barbecue. Do not drop cast iron grates, they will break. First Time Use - Wash thoroughly with a mild dishwashing liquid to remove the wax coating used for protection in shipping. -
Page 8: Exploded View
Exploded View ® Genesis Silver-C NG 100201... -
Page 9: Exploded View List
Hinge Pin Left Endcap Shroud Handle ™ Warm-Up Basket Warming Rack Cast Iron 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 10: Parts List
Cooking Box Assembly - 1 Caster Frame - 1 Wheel Frame - 1 Bottom Rack - 1 Left Trim Assembly - 1 Swing Up Table - 1 Side Table - 1 Right Trim Assembly - 1 Catch-Pan Holder - 1 Parts List Side Burner - 1 Flavorizer... -
Page 11: Unpacking
Unpacking A-11... - Page 12 • Arrow sticker to the front. • Push down firmly until Bottom Rack Lock, "locks" under the rail. Ba202.d...
- Page 13 • 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 14 • Install bolts at indicated locations. Use supplied tool to tighten. Finish tightening bolt with metal wrench provided or a 7/16” wrench.
- Page 15 B204_NG.c...
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Page 22: Install Gas Supply
Install Gas Supply General Specifications for Piping Note - Contact your local municipality for building codes regulating outdoor gas barbecue installations. In absence of Local Codes, you must confirm to the latest edition of ANSI Z223.1. WE RECOMMEND THAT THIS INSTALLATION BE DONE BY A PROFESSIONAL. Some of the following are general requirements taken from ANISI Z223.1 latest edition for complete specifications. - Page 23 Check that all burner valves are off Valves are shipped in the OFF position, but you should check to be sure that they are turned OFF. Check by pushing down and turning clockwise. If they do not turn, they are off. Proceed to the next step. If they do turn continue turning them clockwise until they stop, then they are off.
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Page 24: Check For Gas Leaks
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 barbecue. Shipping and handling may loosen or damage a gas fitting. -
Page 25: Operating Instructions
WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized 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 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. -
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 obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) -
Page 29: Side Burner Troubleshooting
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 Screens 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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