OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Lighting

Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel.

DANGER

Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

Crossover Ignition System

Note - The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Front burner with a spark from the igniter electrode inside the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber. You generate the energy for the spark by pushing the Crossover Ignition button until it clicks.

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

Crossover Ignition System

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1)Open the lid. Figure 1.

2)Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF. (Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise.)

3)Turn the gas supply valve on.

4)Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START/HI.

WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue. Keep your face and body at least one foot away from the matchlight hole when lighting the barbecue.

5) Push down the FlameCheck button and hold down.

Note - Gas is supplied to the burner only when the FlameCheck button is depressed.

6)Push the Crossover Ignition button several times, so it clicks each time.

Observe if front burner has ignited by looking through matchlight hole. If the burner is lit, continue to hold the FlameCheck button down for about 8 seconds. When the button is released the burner will stay lit.

WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the Front burner control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match.

7)After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other burners.

Note - The FRONT burner must be on at all times when operating the other burners. The FlameCheck Safety System monitors the Front burner. For your safety, the FlameCheck valve will shut off the gas to the burners if the front burner should inadvertently go out during cooking.

To Extinguish

Turn gas supply OFF at the source, then push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to OFF.

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