Cooking
WARNING: Do not move the Weber Gas Barbe- cue 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. The cookbook uses these notations to describe the settings of the FRONT and BACK burn- ers. For example, to sear steaks, you would set all burners at H (high). Then to complete cooking, you would set FRONT and BACK at M (medium). Refer to your Weber cookbook for detailed cooking instructions.
Note: The temperature inside your cooking box for the first few uses, while surfaces are still very reflective, may be hotter than those shown in your cookbook. Cooking conditions. Such as wind and weather, may require the adjustment of the burner controls to obtain the correct cooking temperatures.
CAUTION: Replace thermometer in lid when not in use. Do not leave thermometer in food while cooking.
If burners go out during cooking, open lid, turn off all burners and wait five minutes before relighting. Preheating - Your Weber Gas Barbecue is an energy- efficient appliance. It operates at an economical low BTU rate. To preheat: after lighting, close lid and turn all burners to high (HH). Preheating to between 500° and 550° F (260° and 290° C) will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on conditions such as air tempera- ture and wind.
Drippings and grease - The Flavorizer® Bars are designed to “smoke” the correct amount of drippings for flavorful cooking. Excess drippings and grease will accumulate in the catch pan under the slide out bottom tray. Disposable foil drip pans are available that fit the catch pan.
WARNING: Check the bottom tray for grease
Storage
■When storing the Weber Gas Barbecue, make sure that the inside
MUST BE DISCONNECTED.
■After a period of storage and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Grill should be checked for gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes before using. (See “Maintenance” Section.)
■Check that the areas under the control panel and the slide out bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
■The Spider stopper guards should also be checked for any obstructions. (See “Maintenance” Section.)
Cleaning
WARNING: Turn your Weber Gas Barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning.
CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer® Bars or cooking grates in a
For availability of replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual. Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution to clean, then rinse with water.
CAUTION: 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 Bottom tray - Remove excess grease, then wash with warm soapy water, then rinse Flavorizer® Bars and Cooking Grates - Clean with a suitable brass bristle brush. As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse with water.
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. Do not put in dishwasher or submerge in water.
Inside cooking module - Brush any debris off of burner tubes. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS (OPENINGS). Wash inside of cooking box with warm soapy water and a water rinse.
Inside Lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towel to prevent grease
Stainless steel surfaces - Wash with a soft cloth and a soap and water solution.
Plastic surfaces - Wash with a soft cloth and a soap and water solution.
Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene. Rinse well after cleaning.
Plastic work surfaces are not to be used as cutting boards.