Operating Instructions, Lighting

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Lighting

DANGER

Open lid before lighting. Do not use any flammable liquids such as starting fluid, gasoline, alcohol or any form of self-lighting charcoal at any time, including when manually lighting. Failure to do so will cause serious bodily injury or death.

WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be unserviceable do not use barbecue. Replace using only Weber factory authorized replacement parts. Order from Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center, or authorized dealer.

1)Open lid.

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

CAUTION: Be sure that burner slots are free of any ash or obstructions before lighting.

Control rod

Figure 1

3)Open bottom bowl vents. Figure 2.

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Figure 2

4) Position filled Char-Baskets over burner. Figure 3.

Char-Basket

Fuel Holders

Burner

Figure 3

5) Turn gas supply ON (counterclockwise) at LP tank.

WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue while lighting.

6) Push igniter button until burner ignites.

CAUTION: Flame may be difficult to see on a bright day.

CAUTION: Your LP tank connection is equipped with an excess flow device. If it activates it reduces the flow of gas to the burner. If this should occur turn OFF the LP tank and turn the test valve OFF. Wait 5 minutes for the gas to clear. Then turn ON the LP tank and slowly turn the test valve ON and try to ignite again.

WARNING: If burner fails to ignite, turn tank valve handwheel OFF. Wait five minutes for gas to clear and follow Manual Lighting Instructions.

7)Turn gas supply OFF after charcoal has started to burn (approximately 3-5 min.).

Note - If you are cooking using the Indirect method, separate your Char-Baskets after turning gas supply OFF. Wear barbecue mitts and use long-handled tongs.

8)You can begin cooking when briquets have a light coating of grey ash (approx. 25-30 minutes).