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MAINTENANCE
8. Reinstall the burn pot and pellet slide. Be sure to reinstall the two
screws that secure the pellet slide to the top of the burn pot.
9. Reinstall the glow plug shuttle through the rear of the barbecue and
secure it in place with the screw.
NOTE: Visually inspect that the tip of the glow plug is installed properly
through the pellet grate located at the bottom of the cookbox. If it is not
through the pellet grate, you must remove the glow plug assembly again to
adjust and reinstall it.
10. Reconnect the glow plug shuttle wires to the back of the glow plug
shuttle.
11. Reinstall the rear access panel located at the rear of the barbecue
by securing four screws.
12. Reinstall the heat baffle, FLAVORIZER bars, and cooking grates
inside the cookbox.
Cleaning the Exterior of the Barbecue
The outside of your barbecue may include stainless steel, porcelain
enamel, and plastic surfaces. WEBER recommends the following methods
based on the surface type.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces
Clean stainless steel using a non-toxic, non-abrasive stainless steel
cleaner or polish designed for use on outdoor products and barbecues.
Use a soft, lint-free cloth to clean in the direction of the grain of the
stainless steel. Do not use paper towels.
CAUTION: Do not risk scratching your stainless steel with abrasive pastes.
Pastes do not clean or polish. They will change the colour of the metal by
removing the top chromium oxide film coating.
Cleaning Painted, Porcelain-Enamelled Surfaces,
Plastic and Rubberised Components
Clean painted, porcelain-enamelled and plastic components with warm
soapy water and a soft, lint-free cloth. After wiping down the surfaces,
lightly rinse and dry thoroughly.
Cleaning the Outside of Barbecues that are in
Unique Environments
If your barbecue is subject to a particularly harsh environment, you will
want to clean the outside more often. Acid rain, pool chemicals, and salt
water can cause surface rusting to appear. Wipe down the outside of your
barbecue with warm soapy water. Follow up with a light rinse and thorough
drying. Additionally, you may want to apply a non-abrasive stainless steel
cleaner weekly to prevent surface rust. Use only as directed.
Cleaning the Temperature Probes
The temperature probes included should be cleaned after every use to
ensure safe cooking practices. However, the temperature probes should
never be submerged in any type of liquid because it could damage them.
WEBER recommends gently wiping the temperature probes clean with
warm soapy water and a soft cloth or paper towel.
Cleaning the Barbecue Light
WEBER recommends cleaning your interior barbecue light after 20 cooking
sessions or 20 hours. Using warm soapy water and a non-abrasive cloth, gently
scrub the outside lens of the barbecue light. Next, using the included barbecue
scraper, carefully pry the outside lens from the barbecue light housing.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE A SCREWDRIVER OR ANY METAL TOOLS TO PRY THE
LENS FROM THE HOUSING. IT COULD CRACK AND BREAK THE LENS.
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With the barbecue light lens removed, gently wipe any dirt or dust from the
inside of the lens using a non-abrasive cloth. Once the lens is cleaned and
thoroughly dried, carefully reinstall it to the barbecue light housing.
NOTE: Periodically wipe the lens with a damp cloth to keep the interior barbecue
light illuminating brightly.
Wear Gloves
Always wear heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when using your WEBER
SMOKEFIRE barbecue. Vents, handles, ash and grease system, and cookbox
will all get hot during the barbecuing process and can cause severe burns. Be
sure to keep your hands and forearms protected.
Preheat Your Barbecue
Preheating your barbecue with the lid closed prepares the cooking grates and
internal cookbox temperature for barbecuing. The heat loosens any bits and
pieces of food hanging onto the cooking grates, making it easy to clean them
off with a barbecue brush or wood scraper. Preheating your barbecue also
ensures the cooking grates are hot enough to sear properly and also helps
prevent food from sticking to them.
CAUTION: When using a stainless steel bristle barbecue brush, be sure to check
for loose bristles. Replace the brush if any loose bristles are found on the
cooking grate or brush.
Put A Lid On It
It is important to remember to always cook with your barbecue lid closed.
This will keep your internal cookbox temperature where you want it to be and
thoroughly cook your food.
Mix It Up
There are many varieties of WEBER SMOKEFIRE ALL NATURAL HARDWOOD
PELLETS like Hickory, Apple, Cherry, and more. You can experiment by mixing
different flavours of pellets. Explore the possibilities.
Cook Time and Temperature
If you are barbecuing in a colder climate or in windy conditions, the cooking
times could be longer. These conditions will lower the barbecue's temperature,
so always monitor your barbecue and use food temperature probes to ensure
safe food temperatures. Remember to keep the barbecue lid closed as much as
possible during cooking so the heat and smoke do not escape.
m WARNING! Always unplug the barbecue from a power source and
wait for the barbecue to completely cool before performing any
maintenance or cleaning.
m WARNING! Never spray the barbecue with a steady water
stream such as from a garden hose or power washer. Electronic
components could become damaged.
m WARNING! Over time, rough surfaces can form on the heat baffle,
FLAVORIZER BARS, heat diffuser, and cooking grates. Wearing
protective gloves is recommended when handling these parts.
m WARNING! Do not clean the heat baffle, FLAVORIZER BARS, heat
diffuser, or cooking grates in a sink, dishwasher, or self-cleaning
oven.
m WARNING! Do not place any barbecue parts onto the side table as
they may scratch the stainless steel.
m WARNING! Do not use any of the following to clean your barbecue:
• Abrasive stainless steel polishes or pastes
• Cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene
• Oven cleaner
• Abrasive cleansers or pads
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