FAILURE TO HEED THESE DANGER, WARNING AND CAUTION STATEMENTS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH, OR A FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO PROPERTY.
m SAFETY SYMBOLS (m) will alert you to important SAFETY information.
m Signal words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION will be used with the m SAFETY SYMBOL.
m DANGER will identify the most serious hazard.
m Please read all safety information contained in this Owner’s Guide before operating this barbecue.
mDANGER
Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Guide may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property.
Do not use indoors! This barbecue is designed for outdoor use only. If used indoors, toxic fumes will accumulate and cause serious bodily injury or death.
Only use this barbecue outdoors in a
Do not use this barbecue under any overhead combustible construction.
Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please follow the assembly instructions in this manual. Do not use barbecue unless all parts are in place. Make sure either the ash catcher is properly attached to the legs underneath the bowl of the barbecue, or the high capacity ash catcher is in place, before lighting the grill.
Do not add charcoal starter fluid or charcoal impregnated with charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal. Cap starter fluid after use, and place a safe distance away from the barbecue.
Do not use gasoline, alcohol or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. If using charcoal starter fluid, remove any fluid that may have drained through the bottom vents before lighting the charcoal.
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You should exercise reasonable care when operating your barbecue. It will be hot during cooking and should never be left unattended during use.
Do not leave infants, children or pets unattended near a hot barbecue.
Do not attempt to move a hot barbecue. Allow the grill to cool before moving.
Do not use this barbecue within five feet of any combustible material. Combustible materials include, but are not limited to wood or treated wood decks, patios and porches.
Do not remove ashes until all charcoal is completely burned out and is fully extinguished and grill is cool.
Always put charcoal in
Do not wear clothing with loose flowing sleeves while lighting or using the barbecue.
Do not use barbecue in high winds.
mWARNING
Keep the barbecue on a secure, level surface at all times, clear of combustible material.
Remove the lid from the barbecue while lighting and getting the charcoal started.
Never touch the cooking or charcoal grates, ashes, charcoal or the barbecue to see if they are hot.
Do not use water to control
Extinguish coals when finished cooking. Close all vents (dampers) after putting lid on bowl.
Barbecue mitts should always be worn while cooking, adjusting air vents (dampers), adding charcoal and handling the thermometer or lid.
Use proper barbecue tools, with long,
Some models may include the
Never dump hot coals where they might be stepped on or be a fire hazard. Never dump ashes or coals before they are fully extinguished. Do not store barbecue until ashes and coals are fully extinguished.
Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapor and liquids, such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and combustible material.
Handle and store hot electric starters carefully.
Keep electrical wires and cords away from the hot surfaces of the barbecue and away from high traffic areas.
The use of alcohol, prescription or
This Weber® barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.
This barbecue is not intended for and should never be used as a heater.
Combustion
mCAUTION
Lining the bowl with aluminum foil will obstruct the air flow. Instead, use a drip pan to catch drippings from meat when cooking by the indirect method.
Using sharp objects to clean the cooking grate or remove ashes will damage the finish.
Using abrasive cleaners on the cooking grates or the barbecue itself will damage the finish.
The barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
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