CLEANING
m WARNING: Turn your Weber
cool before cleaning.
Outside surfaces — Use a warm soapy water solution to clean, then rinse with water .
m CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers
(kitchen cleansers), cleaners that contain citrus products, or
abrasive cleaning pads on grill or cart surfaces.
Slide-out grease tray — Remove excess grease, wash with warm soapy water, then
rinse .
m CAUTION: Do not line the slide-out grease tray with
aluminum foil.
Flavorizer
bars and cooking grates — Clean with a suitable stainless steel bristle
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brush . As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse with
water .
m 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.
m CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer
grates in a self-cleaning oven.
For availability of replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer
Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on
our website. Log onto www.weber.com.
Catch pan — Check the catch pan for grease build-up each time you use your grill .
Remove excess grease with a plastic scraper . Wash the catch pan with warm, soapy
water and rinse with water . Disposable Weber
catch pan .
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 build-up .
Flaking built-up grease resembles paint flakes .
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 non-metallic brush can be used .
m IMPORTANT: Do not use a wire brush or abrasive cleaners
on the stainless steel surfaces of your grill as this will cause
scratches.
m IMPORTANT: When cleaning surfaces be sure to rub/wipe
in the direction of the grain to preserve the look of your
stainless steel.
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MAINTENANCE
gas grill off and wait for it to
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bars or cooking
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bars, contact the
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drip pans are available that fit the
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WEBER
SPIDER/INSECT SCREENS
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Your Weber
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gas grill, 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 grill .
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) Grill does not reach temperature .
C) Grill heats unevenly .
D) One or more of the burners do not ignite .
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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m DANGER
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