bEFORE USING THE GRILL
CATCH PAN AND DISPOSABLE DRIP PAN
Your grill was built with a grease collection system. Check the catch pan and disposable drip pan for grease
Remove excess grease with a plastic spatula; see illustration. When necessary, wash the catch pan and drip pan with a soap and water solution, then rinse with clean water. Replace the disposable drip pan as needed.
m WARNING: Check the catch pan and disposable drip pan for grease
m CAUTION: Do not line the catch pan with aluminum foil.
(Q240) - Make sure that disposable drip pan (a) rests flat on catch pan (b). A bent drip pan may interfere with removal of catch pan.
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cOOKING ON yOUR ELEcTRIc GRILL
COOKING
To preheat the grill: Turn on the Weber® electric barbecue according to the cooking Instructions in this owners’ manual. Close the lid and turn the Temperature Controller to High. Preheat the grill for 15 minutes (Q140) or 20 minutes (Q240); longer preheating time will depend on conditions such as air temperature and wind.
Note: Wind and weather may require adjustment of the Temperature Control Knob to obtain the correct cooking temperature.
Drippings and grease: Excess drippings and grease will collect in the grease catch pan (located on the underside of the grill). Disposable Weber® drip pans are available that fit the grease catch pan.
mWARNING: Check the grease catch pan and the removable bowl liner for grease
mWARNING: Do not move the Weber® electric grill when operating or while the grill is hot.
This appliance is Rated for
120 volts - 50/60Hz,
Output: 1500W
mWARNING: Completely unwind power cord. Keep cord clear of cookbox.
1)Plug Temperature Controller into grill.
mAlways plug Temperature Controller fully into grill before plugging power cord into outlet.
2)Open Lid.
3)Make sure the Temperature Controller is turned OFF. (Turn control knob counterclockwise to ensure that it is in the OFF position.)
4)Plug in power cord into a protected outlet.
mThe appliance should be supplied through a grounded GFI outlet, 15 amp minimum.
5)Preheat the grill. Turn control knob to HIGH (clockwise). The red light indicates that power is on and the heating element is heating up.
6)Close lid. Preheat time will take approximately 15 minutes (Q140) or 20 minutes (Q240), when grilling in a 72˚F air temperature. Colder temperatures and/or wind can cause longer preheating times.
To cook at a lower grill temperature: Preheat as previously stated. Turn the control knob counterclockwise to desired setting. Start cooking. Reference the cooking charts at end of Owner’s Guide for approximate grilling times and settings for the cuts of meats listed. (adjust for conditions).
mWARNING: When red light is off, heating element may still be hot.
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B - LOW
C - MEDIUM
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