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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
CLEANING
ƽ WARNING: Turn your Weber
®
gas barbecue OFF and
wait for it to cool before cleaning.
ƽ CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer
®
bars or
cooking grates in a self-cleaning oven.
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
®
Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution to clean, then rinse with
water.
ƽ CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers
(kitchen cleansers) cleaners that contain citrus
products, or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or
cart surfaces.
If burners go out during cooking, open lid, turn off all burners and wait
fi ve minutes before relighting.
Preheating - Your Weber
®
gas barbecue is an energy-effi cient appliance. It
operates at an economical low BTU rate. To preheat: after lighting, close lid
and turn all burners to high (HH). Preheating to between 500° and 550° F
(260° and 290° C) will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on conditions such as
air temperature and wind.
Drippings and grease - The Flavorizer
®
bars are designed to “smoke” the
correct amount of drippings for fl avorful cooking. Excess drippings and grease
will accumulate in the catch pan under the slide out bottom tray. Disposable
foil drip pans are available that fi t the catch pan.
ƽ WARNING: Check the bottom tray for grease build-up
before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a
grease fi re in the slide out bottom tray.
Slide out Bottom tray - Remove excess grease, then wash with warm soapy
water, then rinse
Flavorizer
®
bars and Cooking grates - Clean with a suitable brass bristle
brush. As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water, then
rinse with water.
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.
Inside cooking module - Brush any debris off of burner tubes. DO NOT
ENLARGE BURNER PORTS (OPENINGS). Wash inside of cooking box with
warm soapy water and a water rinse.
Inside Lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towel to prevent grease
build-up. Flaking built-up grease resembles paint fl akes.
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.
Thermoset surfaces - Wash with a soft cloth and a soap and water solution.
Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene. Rinse
well after cleaning.
Thermoset work surfaces are not to be used as cutting boards.
Preserve Your Stainless Steel
Your grill or its cabinet, lid, control panel and shelves may be made from
stainless steel. To keep 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, the use of anon-metallic brush can be used.
ƽ IMPORTANT: Do not use a wire brush or abrasive
cleaners on the stainless steel surfaces of your grill as
this will cause scratches.
ƽ IMPORTANT: When cleaning surfaces be sure to rub/
wipe in the direction of the grain to preserve the look of
your stainless steel.