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Considerations for Locating your Barbecue Any enclosure in which the appliance is used shall comply with one of the following: • An enclosure with walls on all sides, but at least one permanent opening at ground level and no overhead cover (A). •...
AS/NZS 5601. • Avoid kinking the hose. • Replacement regulator and hose assemblies must be as specified by Weber-Stephen Products LLC. IMPORTANT: We recommend that you replace Inspect the Hose the gas hose assembly on your gas barbecue Routine inspection of the hose is necessary.
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1) Place cylinder on the ground inside the cylinder enclosure. 2) Turn the LPG cylinder so the opening of the valve is facing the front of the WEBER gas barbecue (A). Inspect the LPG Cylinder 1) Confirm that the cylinder valve is fully closed. Close by turning valve clockwise.
Leak Checking What is a Leak Check? Once the LPG cylinder is properly installed, it is necessary to perform a leak check. A leak check is a reliable way to verify that gas is not escaping after you connect the cylinder.
Igniting the Main Burners Using the Top-Down Infrared Burner Using the One-Handed Ignition to Ignite the Main The top-down infrared burner directs blazing high Burners heat onto the top of meat, searing the surface evenly and creating an edge-toedge caramelised crust with Each control knob operates an individual burner, and each juicy insides.
CAUTION: Inspect power lead before each use. If lead is damaged, do not use. Contact the Customer Service team in your area using the contact information on our web site. Visit weber.com. WARNING: Use heat-resistant barbecuing mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.
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PERFORMANCE BARBECUING The high performance barbecuing system sets the standard in the world of gas barbecuing, and lands Weber in a class of its own. This powerful barbecuing system is based on over 65 years of barbecuing experience, culinary expertise, and most importantly, the wants and needs of the people who matter most –...
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Place the Frame in the center of the cookbox for the widest range of heat control (A). The Spacer included with your barbecue is used only when cooking with the WEBER CRAFTED Outdoor Kitchen Collection (B). Look for these and other accessories on weber.com.
The Flame - Direct or Indirect HIGH HIGH DIRECT HEAT INDIRECT HEAT SETUP SETUP Use the direct method for small, tender pieces of food that take less than 20 Use the indirect method for larger cuts of meat that require 20 minutes or more minutes to cook, such as: hamburgers, steaks, chops, kebabs, boneless chicken of barbecuing time, or for foods so delicate that direct exposure to heat would pieces, fish fillets, shellfish and sliced vegetables.
Real Smoke Flavour Using the Smoker Box The smoker box can be used with wood chips. WEBER brand wood chips are and available in several varieties to find the smoke flavour that best suits your taste. 1) Place wood chips in the smoker box (A). Close the lid.
The outside of your barbecue may include stainless from the top down. A thorough cleaning is recommended steel, porcelain-enamelled, and plastic surfaces. WEBER at least twice a year. Consistent use may require quarterly recommends the following methods based on the cleanings.
Then, push the body of the the hinge bracket to slide the door up and down, then hinge until it snaps into the bracket. retighten the screws (3). REPLACEMENT PARTS To obtain replacement parts, contact the local retailer in your area or log onto weber.com.
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MAIN BURNER(S) or INFRARED BROILER WILL NOT IGNITE SYMPTOM • Main burners or infrared broiler do(es) not ignite when following the electronic ignition instructions in the “Operation” section of this owner's manual. CAUSE SOLUTION There is a problem with gas flow. If any burner does not ignite, the first step is to determine if there is gas flowing to the burner(s).
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WARNING: Do not attempt to make any repair to gas carrying, gas burning, ignition components or structural components without contacting Weber Customer Service. CAUTION: The burner tube openings must be positioned properly over the valve orifices.
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Do Not Return Product to the Store. We Can Help. If you have questions about the assembly, use, or maintenance of your grill or need replacement parts, please contact Weber Customer Service. The serial number and model number can be found on the cover of your owner’s manual and will be necessary for all service calls.
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