8 | WARNINGS |
If you have questions or need advice regarding your grill or its safe operation contact the Customer Service Representative in your area. Use the contact information on our web site. Log onto www.weber.com®.
With the Weber® electric barbecue you can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. The closed lid produces that “outdoor” flavour in the food. Electricity is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel.
•These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Weber® electric barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully before using your Weber® electric barbecue. Improper assembly can be dangerous.
•Not for use by children.
•This Weber® electric barbecue is not intended for commercial use.
•Do not leave the Weber® electric barbecue unattended when it is in use.
•Any parts sealed by the manufacturer must not be altered by the user.
•Any modification of the appliance may be dangerous.
•Visually inspect cord, plug and Temperature Controller for damage and wear before operation.
•When heating the grill for the first time, it may give off a slight burning odor. The grill is burning off excess lubricants found on the heating element. This does not affect the safety of your grill.
•To prevent fire or electric shock, always use a certified electrician should new circuits or outlets be required.
•Improperly grounded outlets could cause electrical shock.
•The use of an extension cord is not recommended. If you must use an extension cord, use the shortest length extension cord possible. Do not connect 2 or more extension cords together. Keep connections off the ground and dry. Do not let cord hang over edge of table top where it can be tripped over or pulled by children. Only use extension cord labeled for outdoor use.
•Cover grill or store in weather protected area when not in use.
•Clean the grate and cookbox between uses.
STORAGE AND/OR
•During periods of
OPERATING
WARNING: Your Weber® electric barbecue must not be used upon any combustible surface such as dry grass, shrubs, etc.
WARNING: Your Weber® electric barbecue is not intended for installation in or on recreational vehicles, SUVs and/or boats.
WARNING: Do not use the barbecue within 60 cm (24 in) of combustible materials from the back or sides of the grill. Do not use under any combustible construction. WARNING: The entire cooking box gets hot when in use. Do not leave unattended.
WARNING: Keep any electrical power cord away from any heated surface. WARNING: Keep the cooking area clear of inflammable vapours and liquids such as petrol, kerosene, alcohol, etc., and other combustible materials.
WARNING: When cooking, the appliance must be on a level, stable surface in an area clear of combustible material. WARNING: Keep cord clear of cookbox.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING
WARNING: turn your Weber® electric barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning.
For availability of replacement cooking grate, contact the Customer Service Representative in your area, using the contact information on our web site. Log onto
www.weber.com®.
Temperature Controller with power cord - Use a warm soapy water solution and and a damp rag. Wipe and completely dry off before using.
WARNING: To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse any part of this appliance in water or any other liquid.
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 the barbecue.
CAUTION: Do not clean grill with metal scrubbing pads. Pieces can break off from the pad and short electrical parts.
Cooking Grate - Clean with a suitable brass bristle brush. As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse with water.
Grease Catch Pan - Disposable foil trays are available, or you can line the grease catch pan with aluminium foil. To clean the catch pan, wash it with warm soapy water, then rinse.
Clean Grease Catch pan regularly.
Inside cooking box - see MAINTENANCE.
Inside Lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towels to prevent grease
Removable Bowl Liner - Remove excess grease, wash with warm soapy water and then rinse.
Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirit or xylene. Rinse well after cleaning.
Clean Removable Bowl Liner regularly.
COOKING
To operate the grill: Refer to the cooking instructions in this owners’ manual.
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 (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.
WARNING: Check the grease catch pan and the removable bowl liner for grease
WARNING: Do not move the Weber® electric grill when operating or while the grill is hot.
