mAINTeNANce
CLEANING
mWARNING: 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.
mCAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers), cleaners that contain citrus products, or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces.
mCAUTION: 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.
mCAUTION: 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.
mCAUTION: 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
mIMPORTANT: Do not use a wire brush or abrasive cleaners on the stainless steel surfaces of your grill as this will cause scratches.
mIMPORTANT: 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 .
mDANGER
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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