MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
WARNING: Turn your Weber® gas barbecue off and wait for it to cool before cleaning.
Outside surfaces — Use a warm soapy water solution to clean, then rinse with water.
CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers), cleaners that contain citrus products, or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces.
CAUTION: Do not line the
Flavorizer® bars and cooking grates — Clean with a suitable stainless steel bristle brush. As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse with water.
CAUTION: Grill brushes should be checked for loose bristles and excessive wear on a regular basis. Replace brush if any loose bristles are found on cooking grates or brush. Weber recommends purchasing a new stainless steel grill brush at the beginning of every spring.
CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer® bars or cooking grates in a
For availability of replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer® bars, contact the
Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our website. Log onto www.weber.com®.
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, then rinse.
Thermometer — Wipe with warm soapy water; clean with plastic scrub ball.
Cookbox — Brush any debris off of burner tubes. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS (OPENINGS). Wash inside of cookbox with warm soapy water and a water rinse.
Inside lid — While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towel to prevent grease
Stainless steel surfaces — Wash with a soft cloth and a soap and water solution. Be careful to scrub with the grain direction of the stainless steel.
Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits, or xylene. Rinse well after cleaning.
Preserve your stainless steel — Your grill or its cabinet, lid, and control panel may be made from stainless steel. Keeping the stainless steel looking its best is a simple matter. Clean it with soap and water, rinse with clear water, and wipe dry. For stubborn particles, a
IMPORTANT: Do not use a wire brush or abrasive cleaners on the stainless steel surfaces of your grill as this will cause scratches.
IMPORTANT: When cleaning surfaces be sure to rub/wipe in the direction of the grain to preserve the look of your stainless steel. ◆
WEBER® SPIDER/INSECT SCREENS
Your Weber® gas barbecue, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is a target for spiders and other insects. They can nest in the venturi section (1) of the burner tubes. This blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the combustion air opening. This could result in a fire in and around the combustion air openings, under the control panel, causing serious damage to your barbecue.
The burner tube combustion air opening is fitted with a stainless steel screen (2) to prevent spiders and other insects access to the burner tubes through the combustion air openings.
We recommend that you inspect the spider/insect screens at least once a year. (Refer to “ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.”) Also inspect and clean the the spider/insect screens if any of the following symptoms should ever occur:
A)Gas is smelled in conjunction with burner flames that appear yellow and lazy.
B)Barbecue does not reach temperature.
C)Barbecue heats unevenly.
D)One or more of the burners do not ignite.
DANGER
Failure to correct the above mentioned symptoms may result in a fire, which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and cause damage to property. ◆
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