Weber ELECTRIC GRILL User manual

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WARNING: Do not try to light this
appliance without reading "Lighting"
instructions section of this manual.
THIS BARBECUE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These
instructions must be left with the owner
and the owner should keep them for
future use.
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Owner’s Manual

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WARNINGS
■Do not use in high winds.
■Do not use gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. Use a commercially
prepared firestarter, such as Weber FireStarters, and make sure that, if using lighter fluid, any fluid
that may have drained through the bottom vents is removed before lighting the charcoal.
■Kettle should be kept in a level position at all times.
■Infants, children, and pets should never be left unattended near a hot kettle.
■The kettle should never be used within five feet of any combustible material.
■Do not wear clothing with loose flowing sleeves while barbecuing.
■Never use kettle unless all parts of the unit are in place. Make sure ash catcher is in place when
using the barbecue.
■Charcoal starter fluid should never be added to hot or even warm coals. After use, starter fluid
should be capped and placed a safe distance from kettle.
■The lid should be removed from the kettle while lighting and getting fire started.
■Do not line bowl of kettle with aluminum foil - it may obstruct flow of air. Instead, use a drip pan to
catch drippings from meat when cooking by the Indirect Method.
■Always put charcoal in Char-Baskets or on top of the lower grate (charcoal grate) and not directly
into the bottom of the bowl.
■During cooking, the ashes may contain hot coals. Remove ashes only after all coals have
completely burned out and are fully extinguished.
■Do not place a hot lid on carpet or grass. Use the steel lid holder provided.
■Never attempt to move a hot kettle.
■Do not add charcoal impregnated with lighter fluid while cooking.
■Never touch grates or kettle to see if they are hot.
■Do not use water to control flare-ups or extinguish coals, as it may damage the porcelain finish;
slightly close bottom air vents, instead. Close all vents completely after putting the lid on the bowl
when you are finished cooking to extinguish the fire or coals.
■Use proper barbecue tools with long heat-resistant handles.
■Barbecue mitts should always be worn to protect hands while barbecuing.
■Never dump hot coals where someone may step on them or where they might start a fire. Do not
remove coals until fully extinguished and cold.
■Hot electric starters should be handled carefully and put in a safe place after use. Electric cords
should be placed away from walkways. Keep electric cords away from hot surfaces.
■Do not use sharp objects of any kind to clean cooking grate or remove ashes.
■Do not use abrasive cleaners on kettle or cooking grate.
■To adjust vents or to remove lid while barbecuing, use barbecue mitts or a hot pad.
■When using liquid starters always check ash catcher before lighting. Any accumulation of starter
fluid in the ash catcher could ignite, resulting in a fire below the bowl. Wipe out any fluid before
igniting charcoal.
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 causing damage to property.

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Weber Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby
warrants to the ORIGINAL RETAIL
PURCHASER of this Weber Barbecue that if it
is assembled and operated in accordance with
the printed instructions accompanying it then
for a period of one (1) year from the date of
purchase, the cooking grate, charcoal grate,
and Char-Basket™ Fuel Holders shall be free
from defects in material and workmanship; and
for five (5) years from the date of purchase, all
other parts shall be free from defects in
material and workmanship.
Weber may require reasonable proof of your
date of purchase. THEREFORE, YOU
SHOULD RETAIN YOUR SALES SLIP OR
INVOICE AND RETURN THE WEBER
LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD
IMMEDIATELY.
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. Any part that is
claimed to be defective and covered by this
Limited Warranty must be returned with
transportation charges prepaid to Weber-
Stephen Products Co., Customer Service
Center, 250 S. Hicks Rd., Palatine, IL, 60067-
6241. If Weber's inspection confirms the defect
and the claim, Weber will repair or replace such
part without charge and return it to you freight or
postage prepaid.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any
failures or operating difficulties due to accident,
abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication,
improper installation or improper maintenance
or service, or failure to perform normal and
routine maintenance 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]
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© 1996 Weber. , Weber, the kettle configuration, Go-Anywhere,
Smokey Joe, Flavorizer, One-Touch, Genesis, Crossover, FireSpice,
Grill Works and WeberGrabbers are registered U.S. trademarks; Tuck-
N-Carry, Outrider, Master-Touch, Bar-B-Kettle, Tuck-Away, Char-Basket,
The Ranch, Smokey Mountain Cooker, Performer, Touch-N-Go,
CharBin, Perma-Mount, Gas Catcher, Spider Stopper, Steam-N-Chips,
Warm-Up, FlameCheck, Corn-N-Tater and Grill Out! are U.S.
trademarks of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road,
Palatine, IL 60067-6266. Sidekick is a registered U.S. trademark of
Bemis Manufacturing Co.
Genesis Gas Barbecues are covered under U.S. patent #4,677,964,
#4,727,853, #4,860,724, #4,941,817, #4,829,978, #D293,067 and other
patents pending. Wheels are covered under U.S. patent #D249,678.
One-Touch is covered under U.S. patent #RE33,091 and #4,576,140.
Master-Touch, Performer and The Ranch are covered under U.S. patent
#4,777,927, #4,966,125 and other patents pending. Smokey Joe is
covered under U.S. patent #4,498,452 and #D278,021. Outrider and
Smokey Joe Tuck-N-Carry are covered under U.S. patent #4,836,179.
Gas Go-Anywhere is covered under U.S. patent #4,627,408. FirePlace
is covered under U.S. patent #D293,191. Contemporary Tools are
covered under U.S. patent #D299,997, #D298,792 and #D299,996.
Corn-N-Tater Holder is covered under U.S. patent #4,458,585,
#D280,282 and #D291,855. Sidekick is covered under U.S. patent
#4,337,751. Grill Works is covered under U.S. patent #4,942,862.
Smokey Joe is a registered Canadian trademark. In Canada, Genesis
Gas Barbecues are covered under Rd 1987 Reg. #58,034 and patent
#1,279,540. One-Touch Kettle is covered under patent #1,168,124.
Printed in the U.S.A.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS

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Contents
WARNINGS................................................................ 3
Warranty & Patents.................................................. 4-5
General Instructions.................................................... 7
Assembly............................................................... 8-15
Operating Instructions
Lighting............................................................. 16
Cleaning........................................................... 16
Cooking............................................................ 17
Parts Listing.............................................................. 19
FEATURES:
a) High-capacity ash catcher locks in place, eliminating
blowing ashes.
b) Easily sweep out ashes with the One-Touch®
Cleaning System.
c) Patented Dual-Purpose Thermometer monitors the
cooking temperature inside the grill, and can also be
used as a probe to quickly check the doneness of
food.
d) Tuck-Away™ Lid slides back into the stainless steel
lid holder and acts as a windshield when lighting
briquets.
e) Access flaps swing open on the hinged cooking
grate for easy addition of briquets or wood chips
during cooking.
f) Char-Basket™ Fuel Holders allow convenient
indirect and concentrated direct cooking flexibility
with wood or charcoal.
g) Removable storage tray is a great place to store
Weber FireStarters, barbecue mitts, and
condiments.
h) CharBin™ Storage Container holds over 20 lbs. of
charcoal within easy reach.
i) Stainless steel CharBin lid serves as a great work
area and covers the CharBin to keep briquets dry.
j) Stainless steel cooking grate holder.
k) Convenient bottom rack for storage.
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General Instructions
Your Weber Performer Grill is a portable outdoor
cooking appliance. You can grill, barbecue, roast and
bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with
indoor kitchen appliances.
The Performer Grill is portable so you can easily change
its location in your yard or on your patio. Portability
means you can take your Weber Charcoal Barbecue
with you if you move.
■These instructions will give you the minimum
requirements for assembling your Performer Grill.
Please read the instructions carefully before using
your grill. Improper assembly can be dangerous.
■Not for use by children.
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 Performer Grill under an
unprotected combustible roof or overhang.
■Do not use combustible materials within 24 inches
of the top, bottom, back or sides of the grill.
■The entire barbecue gets hot when in use. Do not
leave unattended.
■Keep any electrical supply cord away from any
heated surface.
■Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapors
and liquids, such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and
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Tools needed
Phillips screwdriver
7/16 inch or adjustable wrench
Pliers
Packages
Your Weber Performer Grill comes in a large box
(shipper) which includes a top box, and bottom carton.
There is a hardware pack of small parts and hardware
that will be found in the bottom carton.
Note - The hardware size of nuts, bolts and screws is
given. For example "1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolt" means a bolt
1/4 inch in diameter with 20 threads to the inch, 1/2 inch
long. On a small screw, "8-18 x 5/8 inch screw" means a
number 8 screw, with 18 threads to the inch,
5/8 inch long.
Check package contents
The following item will be found in the top box.
Bottom rack
The following items will be found in the large box
(shipper).
CharBin Storage Container
Bowl assembly
Lid assembly
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
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 available for reference.
Ash catcher assembly
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Storage tray
Bowl panel
Charcoal grate
Hinged cooking grate
The following items will be found in the bottom
carton.
Wheel frame
Two bottom connectors
Front panel
Leg frame
Top frame assembly
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The following items will be found in the hardware
pack.
Sixteen nylon washers
(actual size)
Four aluminum washers
(actual size)
Eight 1/4-20 x 1 3/4 inch bolts
(actual size)
Four 1/4-20 acorn nuts
(actual size)
Four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts
(actual size)
Two #8-18 x 5/8 Phillips head screws
(actual size)
Three tool holders
CharBin lid handle
Three hubcaps
Figure 1
Step 1
Assemble wheels
You will need: axle, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels,
wheel frame, hammer and a block of wood.
Place one end of the axle on the block of wood (or other
protected surface). Tap on one hubcap.
Put one wheel on the axle, WEBER side toward the
hubcap. Slide the axle through the frame. Add the other
wheel, WEBER side out. Tap on the hubcap. Figure 1.
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