Page 1
This Owner's Manual is provided and hosted by Appliance Factory Parts. Weber PERFORMER CHARCOAL (PRIOR TO 2000) Owner's Manual Shop genuine replacement parts for Weber PERFORMER CHARCOAL (PRIOR TO 2000) Find Your Weber Grill Parts - Select From 2037 Models -------- Manual continues below --------...
Page 2
PERFORMER ™ Owner’s Manual THIS BARBECUE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These WARNING: Do not try to light this instructions must be left with the owner appliance without reading "Lighting" and the owner should keep them for instructions section of this manual.
Do not use gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. Use a commercially prepared firestarter, such as Weber FireStarters, and make sure that, if using lighter fluid, any fluid that may have drained through the bottom vents is removed before lighting the charcoal.
THEREFORE, YOU apply to you. SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR Weber is not liable for any special, indirect or INVOICE AND RETURN THE WEBER consequential damages. Some states do not LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or IMMEDIATELY.
Page 6
The Ranch, Smokey Mountain Cooker, Performer, Touch-N-Go, CharBin, Perma-Mount, Gas Catcher, Spider Stopper, Steam-N-Chips, Warm-Up, FlameCheck, Corn-N-Tater and Grill Out! are U.S. trademarks of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6266. Sidekick is a registered U.S. trademark of Bemis Manufacturing Co.
Easily sweep out ashes with the One-Touch ® Cleaning System. g) Removable storage tray is a great place to store Weber FireStarters, barbecue mitts, and c) Patented Dual-Purpose Thermometer monitors the condiments. cooking temperature inside the grill, and can also be used as a probe to quickly check the doneness of h) CharBin™...
General Instructions Operating area Your Weber Performer Grill is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. You can grill, barbecue, roast and WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with well-ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, indoor kitchen appliances.
Page 9
While we give much attention to our products, unfortunately an occasional error may occur. If a part is missing, do not go back to the store. Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to receive immediate assistance. Have your owner’s manual available for reference.
Page 10
The following items will be found in the bottom carton. Storage tray Wheel frame Two bottom connectors Bowl panel Front panel Charcoal grate Leg frame Hinged cooking grate Two wheels Top frame assembly Axle...
Page 11
Place one end of the axle on the block of wood (or other protected surface). Tap on one hubcap. Put one wheel on the axle, WEBER side toward the hubcap. Slide the axle through the frame. Add the other Four aluminum washers wheel, WEBER side out.
Page 12
Step 2 Step 3 Remove protective packaging Assemble the frame Protective cardboard inserts must be removed from the You will need: top frame assembly, wheel frame bowl before assembly. Figure 2. DO NOT assembly and leg frame. FORCEFULLY REMOVE THE INSERTS. Note - Work on soft surface (grass, or carton inserts) to a) Remove cardboard insert from ash catcher ring.
Place front panel along inside edge of frame assembly Turn over partial frame assembly. with Weber logo on the side closest to the wheel Place washer on bolt, insert through frame, and screw frame and facing out. Slip washers on bolts, insert into bottom connector.
Page 14
Step 6 Step 7 Install CharBin lid handle Install bowl assembly You will need: CharBin lid handle, two 5/8 inch screws You will need: bowl assembly, four 1 3/4 inch bolts, and a Phillips screwdriver. eight nylon washers, four aluminum washers, four acorn nuts, 7/16 wrench and pliers.
Page 15
Step 8 Add bowl panel, tool holders and CharBin Note: Before sliding the CharBin into place check that the Cooking grate holder is sitting loosely on the frame Storage Container brace and is conforming to the frame brace. You will need: bowl panel, three tool holders and Figure 9 (a).
Page 16
Step 9 Step 10 Install ash catcher, storage tray & bottom rack Add grates, Char-Basket Fuel Holders and lid You will need: ash catcher, storage tray and bottom You will need: charcoal grate, Char-Baskets, hinged rack. cooking grate and lid. Align handle and prongs of ash catcher with their Place charcoal grate on bottom supports in bowl.
4. Wipe out with paper towels. Wash with a mild detergent and water. Rinse well with clear water and wipe dry. 4) Position Char-Baskets in center of charcoal grate. 5) Light charcoal with Weber FireStarters or another commercially prepared fire starter.
“flaps” of the hinged cooking grate directly above the For additional information and cooking times, consult baskets. This is for safety reasons so the user can avoid the Weber Owner's Guide. reaching directly over burning coals. A few wood chunks or a handful of cooking woodchips may be added to hot coals for a mild smoke flavor in your foods.
Parts can be ordered directly from Weber-Stephen Palatine, IL 60067-6241 Products Company by phone or mail. (800) 446-1071 Note - Do not return parts to Weber-Stephen Products Co. without first contacting the Customer Service Center by phone or mail. Returning the part may not be necessary.
Page 21
INAL HANKS hank you for choosing a Weber Barbecue. Our family here at Weber has worked hard to produce the highest quality products for your satisfaction. While we give much attention to our products, an occasional error may occur. Our knowledgeable Customer Service staff is prepared to help you with any problems with parts or assembly.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the PERFORMER 2000 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers