Weber 500 LP, 98567 Cooking, Storage and/or Nonuse, Periodic Cleaning, Drippings and grease

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Cooking

mWARNING: Do not move the Weber Gas Barbecue when operating or 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 burners. For example, to sear steaks you would use (HH) (all burners at high). Then to complete cooking you would use (MM) (FRONT at medium, and BACK at medium). See your Weber cookbook for detailed cooking instructions.

Note: The temperatures 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 may require the adjustment of the burner controls to attain the correct cooking temperatures.

mCAUTION: 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 5 minutes before relighting.

Preheating

Your Weber Gas Barbecue is an energy efficient appliance. It operates at a low B.T.U. rate for economy. 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 temperature and wind.

Drippings and grease

The Flavorizer Bars are designed to "smoke" the right amount of drippings for flavorful cooking. Excess drippings and grease accumulate in the catch pan under the bottom tray. Disposable foil liners are available that fit the catch pan.

mWARNING: Check the bottom tray for grease build- up before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the bottom tray.

Storage and/or Nonuse

The gas must be turned off at the LP tank when the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use.

When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors, the gas supply must be DISCONNECTED and the LP tank stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

LP tanks must be stored outdoors in a well- ventilated area out of reach of children. Disconnected LP tanks must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.

Storage and/or Nonuse continued

When the LP tank is not disconnected from the Weber Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP tank must be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space.

The Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes before using. (See Sections "General and Annual Maintenance.")

Check that the areas under the control panel and the 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 Section "Annual Maintenance.")

Periodic 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. Replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars are available through your retailer or the Weber-Stephen Products Service Center.

Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution.

mCAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers), cleaners that contain citrus products or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces.

Bottom tray - Remove excess grease and then wash with warm soapy water.

Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates- Clean with a suitable brass bristle brush. As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy 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.

Thermometer - Wipe with warm soapy water, clean with plastic scrub ball. Do not put in dishwasher or submerge in water.

Inside cooking box - Brush any debris off of burners tubes. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS (OPENINGS). Wash inside of cooking box with warm soapy water.

Inside Lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towel to prevent flaking due to grease build-up.

Molded table - Use any household cleaners on the table

surface. DO NOT USE CLEANERS THAT CONTAIN ACID, MINERAL SPIRITS OR XYLENE. Rinse well after cleaning.

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Contents Spirit 500 Series LP GAS Units only MDANGER MWARNINGSWarranty Patents and Trademarks Contents Operating area For Installation in CanadaGeneral Instructions StorageStep AssemblyCheck package contents REB Check contents of hardware packs Assemble top frame Assemble wheel frameAdd front panel Continue frame assemblyInstall tubing plugs Add cooking box Install tank panel assembly and frame connector Install manifold bracketInstall igniter Add fuel scale assemblyFill LP tank MCAUTION Do not remove adjustment wing nut from tank scaleSet LP fuel scale Connect LP tank Check that all burner valves are offCheck for gas leaks MWARNING Do not ignite burners when leak checkingCooking box with finger grip toward you. Figure Install Flavorizer Bars and Cooking GratesInstall the bottom tray Slide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails underAdd tool holders, control panel and burner control knobs Install LidComplete accessory installation To Extinguish LightingManual Lighting Storage and/or Nonuse Periodic CleaningCooking Storage and/or NonuseRemoval of the LP tank Connecting the filled LP tankRefilling the LP tank Mix soap and water Open the tank valve. Figure DOT 4BA240 Safe handling tips for LP GasMWARNING Do not ignite burners while leak checking Annual MaintenanceInspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards Weber Spider Stopper Guards General MaintenanceMain Burner Cleaning Procedure MCAUTION Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaningTo reinstall the burners, reverse steps c through g Crossover Ignition System Operations MCAUTION Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil Burner does not light, or flame is low in High position11-12 Parts List Page Page Final Word Thanks