Weber Grill owner manual Operating Instructions, Lighting, Periodic Cleaning

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Lighting

WARNING: Open lid lid before lighting. Ash catcher must be in place when lighting and any time during use. If using a liquid fire starter, check the ash catcher for any accumulation of starter fluid before lighting charcoal. If fluid is present DO NOT LIGHT. Wipe out any fluid and replace ash catcher before lighting.

1)Open lid.

2)Clear bowl of ashes by moving the control rod side to side. Figure 1.

Control rod

Figure 1

3)Open bottom bowl vents. Figure 2.

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Figure 2

4)Position Char-Baskets in center of charcoal grate.

5)Light charcoal with Weber FireStarters or another commercially prepared fire starter.

Periodic Cleaning

CAUTION: Be sure barbecue is cool before cleaning.

To remove ashes from the bowl, move control rod side to side so damper blades sweep ashes through the vents. Figure 3.

Control rod

Figure 3

TO CLEAN KETTLE:

■While lid is warm, wipe the inside with a paper towel to prevent grease buildup.

■For outer surfaces, wash with a warm soapy water solution and rinse with clear water.

For a more thorough cleaning (to be done once a year):

1.Remove ashes.

2.Remove the grates and Char-Baskets.

3.Clean the porcelain finish with with a spray-on type oven cleaner. Spray surfaces heavily with the oven cleaner and leave on long enough to soften accumulated grease.

4.Wipe out with paper towels. Wash with a mild detergent and water. Rinse well with clear water and wipe dry.

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