Maintenance

CLEANING

mWARNING: Turn your Weber® gas barbecue off and wait for it to cool before cleaning.

mCAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer® bars or cooking grates in a self-cleaning oven.

Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution to clean, then rinse with water..

mCAUTION: 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 grease tray - Remove excess grease, wash with warm soapy water, then rinse..

mCAUTION: Do not line the slide out grease tray with aluminum foil.

Flavorizer® bars and cooking grates - Clean with a suitable stainless steel bristle brush.. As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse with water..

For availability of replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer® bars contact the

Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our website. Log onto www.weber.com®.

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..

Thermometer - Wipe with warm soapy water; clean with plastic scrub ball..

Cookbox - Brush any debris off of burner tubes.. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS (OPENINGS).. Wash inside of cookbox 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 flakes..

Stainless steel surfaces - Wash with a soft cloth and a soap and water solution.. Be careful to scrub with the grain direction of the stainless steel..

Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene. Rinse well after cleaning.

Preserve your stainless steel - Your grill or its cabinet, lid, and control panel may be made from stainless steel.. To keep the stainless steel looking its best is a simple matter.. Clean it with soap and water, rinse with clear water and wipe dry.. For stubborn particles, the use of a non-metallic brush can be used..

mIMPORTANT: Do not use a wire brush or abrasive cleaners on the stainless steel surfaces of your grill as this will cause scratches.

mIMPORTANT: When cleaning surfaces be sure to rub/wipe in the direction of the grain to preserve the look of your stainless steel. ◆

WEBER® SPIDER/INSECT SCREENS

Your Weber® gas barbecue, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is a target for spiders and other insects.. They can nest in the venturi section (1) of the burner tubes.. This blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the combustion air opening.. This could result in a fire in and around the combustion air openings, under the control panel, causing serious damage to your barbecue..

The burner tube combustion air opening is fitted with a stainless steel screen (2) to prevent spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes through the combustion air openings..

We recommend that you inspect the Spider/Insect screens at least once a year. (Refer to “ANNUAL MAINTENANCE”) Also inspect and clean the the Spider/Insect screens if any of the following symptoms should ever occur:

A)The smell of gas in conjunction with the burner flames appearing yellow and lazy..

B)Barbecue does not reach temperature..

C)Barbecue heats unevenly..

D)One or more of the burners do not ignite..

mDANGER

Failure to correct the above mentioned symptoms may result in a fire, which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and cause damage to property. ◆

BURNER TUBE CLEANING

Turn off the gas supply..

Remove the manifold (Refer to “REPLACING MAIN BURNERS”).. Look inside each burner with a flashlight..

Clean the inside of the burners with a wire (a straightened-out coat hanger will work).. Check and clean the air shutter opening at the ends of the burners.. Check and clean the valve orifices at the base of the valves.. Use a steel bristle brush to clean outside of burners.. This is to make sure all the burner ports are fully open..

mCAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning. ◆