Weber 5000 User manual

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Please use this number in registering your warranty
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GENESIS®5000 Series
LP Gas Barbecue
Owner’s Manual
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These
instructions must be left with the owner
and the owner should keep them for
future use.
WARNING: Follow all leak check
procedures carefully in this manual prior
to barbecue operation. Do this even if
barbecue was dealer assembled.
WARNING: Do not try to light this
appliance without reading "Lighting"
instructions section of this manual.
THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, immediately call
your gas supplier or your fire
department.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
1. Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
2. An LP tank not connected for use shall
not be stored in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance.
8601901 6/96
National Association PROPANE GAS
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DANGER 
Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s
Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing
damage to property.
WARNINGS 
■Do not store a spare or disconnected LP tank under or near this barbecue.
■Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please carefully follow the assembly instructions in this manual.
■After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for
gas leaks and burner obstructions before using. See instructions in this manual for correct
procedures.
■Do not operate the Weber Gas Barbecue if there is a gas leak present.
■Do not use a flame to check for gas leaks.
■Combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of your
Weber Gas Barbecue.
■Do not put a barbecue cover or anything flammable on or in the storage area under the barbecue.
■Your Weber Gas Barbecue should never be used by children.
■You should exercise reasonable care when operating your Weber Gas Barbecue. It will be hot during
cooking or cleaning, and should never be left unattended.
■Should the burners go out during operation, turn all gas valves off. Open the lid and wait five minutes
before attempting to relight, using the lighting instructions.
■Do not use charcoal or lava rock in your Weber Gas Barbecue.
■Never lean over open grill or place hands or fingers on the front edge of the cooking box.
■Should a grease fire occur, turn off all burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.
■Do not enlarge valve orifices or burner ports when cleaning the valves or burners.
■The Weber Gas Barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.
■LP gas is not natural gas. The conversion or attempted use of natural gas in an LP unit or LP gas in a
natural gas unit is dangerous and will void your warranty.
■Do not attempt to disconnect any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
■Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when operating barbecue.
LP GAS UNITS ONLY:
■Use the regulator that is supplied with your Weber Gas Barbecue.
■Do not attempt to disconnect the gas regulator or any gas fitting while your barbecue is in operation.
■A dented or rusty LP tank may be hazardous and should be checked by your liquid propane supplier.
Do not use an LP tank with a damaged valve.
■Although your LP tank may appear to be empty, gas may still be present, and the tank should be
transported and stored accordingly.
■If you see, smell or hear the hiss of escaping gas from the LP tank:
1. Get away from LP tank.
2. Do not attempt to correct the problem yourself.
3. Call your fire department.

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Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby
warrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER of
this Weber Gas Barbecue that it will be free of
defects in material and workmanship from the
date of purchase as follows:
Aluminum Castings, 10 years,
Cooking Grates, 3 years,
Stainless Steel Flavorizer Bars, 5 years,
All Remaining Parts, 5 years,
when assembled and operated in accordance
with the printed instructions accompanying it.
Weber may require reasonable proof of your
date of purchase. THEREFORE, YOU
SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR
INVOICE.
This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the
repair or replacement of parts which prove
defective under normal use and service and
which on examination shall indicate, to
Weber's satisfaction, they are defective. Before
returning any parts, contact Weber-Stephen
Products Co. Customer Service Center. If
Weber confirms the defect and approves the
claim, Weber will elect to replace such parts
without charge. If you are required to return
defective parts, transportation charges must be
prepaid. Weber will return parts to the
purchaser, freight or postage prepaid.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any
failures or operating difficulties due to accident,
abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication,
vandalism, improper installation or improper
maintenance or service, or failure to perform
normal and routine maintenance, including but
not limited to damage caused by insects within
the burner tubes, as set out in this owner's
manual.
Deterioration or damage due to severe
weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes,
earthquakes or tornadoes, discoloration due to
exposure to chemicals either directly or in the
atmosphere, is not covered by this Limited
Warranty.
There are no other express warrants except as
set forth herein and any applicable implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness are
limited in duration to the period of coverage of
this express written Limited Warranty. Some
states do not allow limitation on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so this limitation may
not apply to you.
Weber is not liable for any special, indirect or
consequential damages. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so this limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
Weber does not authorize any person or
company to assume for it any other obligation
or liability in connection with the sale,
installation, use, removal, return, or
replacement of its equipment; and no such
representations are binding on Weber.
This Warranty applies only to products sold at
retail.
WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO.
Customer Service Center
250 South Hicks Road
Palatine, IL 60067-6241
[phone]
LP Tank
The LP tank manufacturer is responsible for the
materials, workmanship and performance of the tank.
If the tank has a defect, malfunctions, or you have a
question regarding the tank, call the tank manufac-
turer's customer service center. The phone number is
on the warning decal which is permanently attached
to the tank. If the tank manufacturer has not resolved
the issue to your satisfaction, then call Weber-
Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center.
WARRANTY

© 1996 Weber. Weber, , Genesis, Flavorizer and Crossover are
registered U.S. trademarks; Perma-Mount, Gas Catcher,
FlameCheck, Steam-N-Chips, Spider Stopper, and Warm-Up are
U.S. trademarks of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels
Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6266. U.S.A. Genesis Gas Barbecues are
covered under the following patent nos.: U.S.A. #4,677,964;
4,727,853; #4,777,927; #4,829,978; #4,860,724; #4,941,817;
#4,966,125; #5,070,776; #D293,067; #D316,355; Canada: Rd
1987 Reg. #58,034; #1,279,540; #1,283,586; #1,300,994;
#1,300,995. Printed in the U.S.A.
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PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

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Contents
WARNINGS................................................................ 2
Warranty & Patents.................................................. 3-4
General Instructions.................................................... 6
Assembly ............................................................... 7-28
Operating Instructions
Lighting ....................................................... 29-31
Cooking ............................................................ 32
Storage and/or Nonuse .................................... 32
Cleaning ........................................................... 32
Steam-N-Chips Smoker ................................... 33
LP Tank Information.................................... 34-36
Troubleshooting & Maintenance
Troubleshooting .......................................... 37-38
Annual Maintenance ........................................ 39
General Maintenance.................................. 40-42
Parts Listing .............................................................. 45
FEATURES:
a) Convenient tables and racks.
b) Heavy gauge porcelain-on-steel lid seals in heat.
c) Rapid read thermometer for precision cooking.
d) Stainless Steel Flavorizer Bars vaporize just the
right amount of drippings for flavoring.
e) Separate burners for temperature control.
f) Crossover Ignition System with Gas Catcher Ignition
Chamber.
g) Fuel scale indicates LP gas supply.
h) Weber Warm-Up Basket for additional cooking or
warming space.
i) Locking casters for additional portability.
j) FlameCheck Safety System automatically shuts off
gas to the burners if the flame goes out.
k) Steam-N-Chips Smoker lets you add genuine
smoke flavor to any food prepared on this grill.
l) Side burner for making sauces, gravies, etc.,while
main grill is in use.
m) Enclosed storage area.
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IMPORTANT NEW FEATURES:
Your Weber Gas Barbecue is equipped with a new
and improved LP tank connection, that has
additional safety features. They are:
1. The connection of the barbecue to the LP tank can
be made without the use of tools.
2. The new connection will not permit the flow of gas
until a positive gas connection is made.
3. If an accidental fire occurs at the LP tank
connection, the flow of gas is stopped by a
temperature activated shutoff.
4. If the LP supply hose becomes damaged, cut,
punctured, or accidentally fire damaged, the
barbecue connection is equipped with an excess
flow control that will limit the flow of gas if leakage or
a fire occurs.

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General Instructions
Your Weber Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoor
cooking appliance. With the Weber Gas Barbecue you
can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are
difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. The
closed lid and Flavorizer Bars produce that "outdoor"
flavor in the food.
The Weber Gas Barbecue is portable so you can easily
change its location in your yard or on your patio.
Portability means you can take your Weber Gas
Barbecue with you if you move.
Liquid Propane (LP) gas supply 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 Gas
Barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully
before using your Weber Gas Barbecue. Improper
assembly can be dangerous.
■Not for use by children.
■If there are local codes that apply to portable gas
grills, you will have to conform to them. If there are
no local codes, you must conform to the latest
edition of the National Fuel Gas Code: ANSI Z
223.1.
■The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber Gas
Barbecue must be used. This regulator is set for
10.5 inches of water column (pressure).
■This Weber Gas Barbecue is designed for use with
liquid propane (LP) gas only. Do not use with
natural (piped in city) gas. The valves, orifices, hose
and regulator are for LP gas only.
■Do not use with charcoal fuel.
■Check that the area under the control panel and the
bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct
the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
■The area around the LP tank must be free and clear
from debris.
For Installation in Canada
These instructions, while generally acceptable, do not
necessarily comply with the Canadian Installation
codes, particularly with piping above and below ground.
In Canada the installation of this appliance must comply
with local codes and/or Standard CAN/CGA-B149.2
(Installation Code for Propane Burning Appliances and
Equipment).
Storage
■The gas must be turned OFF at the LP tank when
the Weber Gas Barbecue is not in use.
■When the Weber Gas Barbecue is stored indoors,
the gas supply must be disconnected and the LP
tank stored outdoors in a well-ventilated space.
■LP tanks must be stored outdoors in a well-
ventilated area out of the reach of children.
Disconnected LP tanks must not be stored in a
building, garage or any other enclosed area.
■When the LP tank is not disconnected from the
Weber Gas Barbecue, the appliance and LP tank
must be kept outdoors in a well-ventilated space.
Operating area
WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a
well ventilated area. Do not use in a garage,
building, breezeway or any other enclosed area.
■Never use your Weber Gas Barbecue under an
unprotected combustible roof or overhang.
■Your Weber Gas Barbecue is not intended to be
installed in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.
■Do not use combustible materials within 24 inches
of the top, bottom, back or sides of the grill.
■The entire cooking box gets hot when in use. Do not
leave unattended.
■Keep any electrical supply cord and the fuel supply
hose away from any heated surface.
■Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors
and liquids, such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and
combustible materials.
■Never store an extra (spare) LP tank under or near
the Weber Gas Barbecue.

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Assembly
Tools needed
Screwdrivers, regular
and Phillips
Hammer
7/16, 5/8, 11/16 and 3/4 inch open-end or
two adjustable wrenches
Pliers
Block of wood
Supplies needed
Your LP tank is shipped empty for safety. After setting
the LP fuel scale you will need to fill it. (See Step "Fill LP
tank").
You will need a soap and water solution to check for gas
leaks. (See Step “Check for gas leaks”).
Note - The hardware size of nuts, bolts and screws is
given. For example "1/4-20 x 2 inch bolt" means a bolt
1/4 inch in diameter with 20 threads to the inch, 2 inches
long. On a small screw for example, "6-32 x 1/2 inch
screw" means a number 6 screw, with 32 threads to the
inch, 1/2 inch long.
Step 1
Check package contents
Cooking box
(assembly)
Lid
(assembly)
LP tank
LP tank filler adapter
Bottom tray
Front panel
Two accessory trays
Control panel
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While we give much attention to our products,
unfortunately an occasional error may occur.
If a part is missing, do not go back to the store.
Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free
1-800-446-1071 to receive immediate assistance.
Have your owner’s manual and serial number of the
barbecue available for reference.

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Left frame
Wheel frame
Tank panel assembly
Five long Flavorizer Bars
Two wheels
Frame connector
Frame connector with bushings
Axle
Steam-N-Chips Smoker body
Steam-N-Chips Smoker flue
Steam-N-Chips Smoker
water pan
Warm-Up Basket
Work table
Two swing tables
Left end panel (#1)
Panels and doors are
identified with
removable stickers.
Please leave on during
assembly.
Three back panels (#2)
Right end panel (#3)
Left hand glass door
assembly (LH)
Two right hand glass door
assemblies (RH)
Serving tray
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Right hand slide bar assembly
Assembly consists of:
Right hand slide bar
Support rod
Slide
Left hand slide bar assembly
Assembly consists of:
Left hand slide bar
Support rod
Slide
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Right frame
Caster frame
Warming rack
Manifold bracket
Cooking grate
Narrow cooking grate
Seven short Flavorizer Bars
Catch pan holder
Catch pan
Two drip pans
Two casters
Fuel scale
Thermometer

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Two wheel hubcaps
(actual size)
Two hinge pins
(hardware size: 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin)
(actual size)
Five 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts
(actual size)
1/4-20 x 1 1/2 inch bolt
(actual size)
Six 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts
(actual size)
Two 1/4-20 wing nuts
(actual size)
1/4-20 keps nut
1/4-20 hex nut
(actual size)
Two hair pin cotters
Two swing table end brackets
Side burner assembly
Burner grate
Side burner knob
Two side burner locks
Check contents of hardware packs
Four 10-24 x 1 3/4 inch machine screws
(actual size)
Twenty three 1/4 inch nylon washers
(actual size)
Four 10-24 hex nuts
(actual size)
Three burner control knobs
FlameCheck button
Three tool holders
Four tubing plugs
(two are spares)