Weber Summit Kamado E6 User manual

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11/05/20
Do not discard. This owner’s guide contains important product dangers, warnings, and cautions.
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SAFETY
Failure to follow the DANGERS,
WARNINGS, and CAUTIONS contained
in this owner’s guide may result in
serious bodily injury or death, or may
result in a fire or an explosion causing
damage toproperty.
DANGER:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or seriousinjury.
mOnly use the grill outdoors in a well-
ventilated area. Do not use in a garage,
building, breezeway, tent, any other
enclosed area, or beneath overhead
combustibleconstruction.
mThe grill is not intended for and should
never be used as a heater.
mKeep the cooking area clear of flammable
vapors and liquids such as gasoline,
alcohol, etc., and combustiblematerials.
m Do not use gasoline, alcohol, or other
highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal.
If using charcoal starter fluid (not
recommended), remove any fluid that
may have drained through the bowl vents
before lighting thecharcoal.
m Do not add charcoal starter fluid or
charcoal impregnated with charcoal
lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal. Cap
starter fluid after use, and place a safe
distance away from the grill.
mShould a grease fire occur, leave grill lid
closed until fire isout.
mThe grill should never be used by children.
Accessible parts of the grill may be very
hot. Keep children and pets away while the
grill is inuse.
mDo not put a grill cover or anything
flammable on, or in the storage area under
the grill, while grill is in operation or is
hot.
WARNING:
Indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or
seriousinjury.
mThe grill should never be left unattended
or moved while inoperation.
mDo not use the grill unless all parts are in
place. Grill must be properly assembled
according to the assemblyinstructions.
Improper assembly may be dangerous.
mDo not build this model of grill in any built-
in or slide-inconstruction.
m Never use grill without the ash catcher
installed.
m WARNING! Do not use the grill in a confined
and/or habitable space e.g. houses, tents,
caravans, motor homes, boats. Danger of
carbon monoxide poisoning fatality.
CAUTION:
Indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderateinjury.
mDo not remove ashes until all charcoal
is completely burned out and fully
extinguished and grill is cool.
m Lining the bowl with aluminum foil will
obstruct the air flow. Instead, use a drip
pan to catch drippings from meat when
cooking using the indirect method or
smoking.
mDo not store grill until ashes and charcoal
are fully extinguished.
mThe grill is not intended for
commercialuse.
mDo not use water to control flare-ups or to
extinguish charcoal.
mDo not use grill in high winds.
mExtinguish charcoal when finished
cooking. To extinguish, close bowl vent, lid
and RAPIDFIRE lid damper.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
mWARNING: Combustion byproducts
produced when using this product contain
chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
mPROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Handling the
brass material on this product exposes you
to lead, a chemical known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling this product.
mNever lean over an open grill while igniting
orcooking.
mUse heat-resistant barbecue
mitts or gloves at all times when
operatingthegrill.
mUse proper tools, with long, heat-resistant
handles.
m Exercise caution when operating your grill.
It will be hot during cooking or cleaning,
and should never be left unattended.
m This grill will become very hot, do not
move it during operation.
mDo not place hands or fingers on the front
edge of the bowl while the grill is hot or
the lid isopen.
mThe use of alcohol, prescription drugs,
non-prescription drugs, or illegal drugs
may impair the consumer’s ability to
properly and safely assemble, move,
store, or operate thegrill.
mAlways put charcoal on top of the fuel
grate. Do not put charcoal directly in the
bottom of the bowl or on the diuser plate.
mThe grill should be thoroughly cleaned on
a regularbasis.
mNever dump hot charcoal where it might
be stepped on or be a fire hazard. Never
dump ashes or charcoal before they are
fully extinguished.
mWhen cooking, the grill must be on a
level, stable surface in an area clear of
combustiblematerial.
mGrill brushes should be checked for loose
bristles and excessive wear on a regular
basis. Replace brush if any loose bristles
are found on cooking grate or brush.
WEBER recommends purchasing a new
stainless steel bristle grill brush at the
beginning of every spring.
mDo not wear clothing with loose flowing
sleeves while lighting or using the grill.
mNever touch the cooking or fuel grate,
diuser plate, ashes, charcoal, or the grill
to see if they arehot.
mThis WEBER grill is not intended to be
installed in or on recreational vehicles
and/or boats.
mDo not use lighter fluid, gasoline, alcohol,
or other highly volatile fluids to ignite or
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Thank you for purchasing a WEBER product. Weber-Stephen Products
LLC, 1415 S. Roselle Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067 (“WEBER”) prides
itself on delivering a safe, durable, and reliableproduct.
This is WEBER’s Voluntary Warranty provided to you at no extra
charge. It contains the information you will need to have your WEBER
product repaired in the unlikely event of a failure or defect.
Pursuant to applicable laws, the customer has several rights in
case the product is defective. Those rights include supplementary
performance or replacement, abatement of the purchasing price,
and compensation. In the European Union, for example, this would
be a two-year statutory warranty starting on the date of the
handover of the product. These and other statutory rights remain
unaected by this warranty provision. In fact, this warranty grants
additional rights to the Owner that are independent from statutory
warranty provisions.
WEBER’S VOLUNTARY WARRANTY
WEBER warrants, to the purchaser of the WEBER product (or in the
case of a gift or promotional situation, the person for whom it was
purchased as a gift or promotional item), that the WEBER product is
free from defects in material and workmanship for the period(s) of
time specified below when assembled and operated in accordance
with the accompanying Owner’s Manual. (Note: If you lose or
misplace your WEBER Owner’s Manual, a replacement is available
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Owner may be redirected.) Under normal, private single family
home or apartment use and maintenance, WEBER agrees within the
framework of this warranty to repair or replace defective parts within
the applicable time periods, limitations, and exclusions listed below.
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IS EXTENDED ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND IS NOT
TRANSFERABLE TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF
GIFTS AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AS NOTED ABOVE.
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY
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is not required) that you register your WEBER product online at
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The above warranty only applies if the Owner takes reasonable
care of the WEBER product by following all assembly instructions,
usage instructions, and preventative maintenance as outlined in the
accompanying Owner’s Manual, unless the Owner can prove that the
defect or failure is independent of non-compliance with the above
mentioned obligations. If you live in a coastal area, or have your
product located near a pool, maintenance includes regular washing
and rinsing of the exterior surfaces as outlined in the accompanying
Owner’s Manual.
WARRANTY HANDLING / EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY
If you believe that you have a part which is covered by this Warranty,
please contact WEBER Customer Service using the contact
information on our website (www.weber.com, or such country-
specific website to which Owner may be redirected). WEBER will,
upon investigation, repair or replace (at its option) a defective
part that is covered by this Warranty. In the event that repair or
replacement are not possible, WEBER may choose (at its option) to
replace the grill in question with a new grill of equal or greater value.
WEBER may ask you to return parts for inspection, shipping charges
to be pre-paid.
This WARRANTY lapses if there are damages, deteriorations,
discolorations, and/or rust for which WEBER is not responsible
caused by:
• Abuse, misuse, alteration, modification, misapplication, vandalism,
neglect, improper assembly or installation, and failure to properly
perform normal and routine maintenance;
• Insects and rodents;
• Exposure to salt air and/or chlorine sources such as swimming
pools and hot tubs/spas;
• Severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes,
tsunamis or surges, tornadoes or severe storms.
The use and/or installation of parts on your WEBER product that are
not genuine WEBER parts will void this Warranty, and any damages
that result hereby are not covered by this Warranty. Any conversion
of a gas grill not authorized by WEBER and performed by a WEBER
authorized service technician will void this Warranty.
PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIODS
Bowl, lid, and center ring:
10 years, rust through/burn through
ONE-TOUCH cleaning system:
5 years, rust through/burn through
Plastic components:
5 years, excluding fading or discoloration
All remaining parts:
2 years
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INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND/OR TO OTHERS AND
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NOR SHALL SUCH CHANGES BE CONSTRUED AS AN ADMISSION
THAT PREVIOUS DESIGNS WERE DEFECTIVE.
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Customer Service Center
1415 S. Roselle Road
Palatine, IL 60067
U.S.A.
For replacement parts, call:
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WARRANTY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2Safety
3Warranty
4Assembly
14 Cooking System
15 Features
16 Before Lighting
Choose a Proper Location to Grill
Choose How Much Charcoal to Use
The Very First Time You Grill
Preparing the Grill for Lighting
17 Lighting Charcoal
Lighting the Charcoal Using a Chimney
Starter
Lighting the Charcoal Using Lighter
Cubes
Lighting the Charcoal Using
CHAR-BASKETS
18 Grilling Methods
Direct Heat
Indirect Heat
Smoking
21 Tips and Tricks for
Grilling Success
22 Maintenance
23 Replacement Parts
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frCA OUTILS NECESSAIRES:
TOOLS NEEDED:
HERRAMIENTAS REQUERIDAS:
mRemove protective film from stainless steel parts
before installing. Download the free BILT app for 3D step-by-step instructions.
Descargue gratis la app BILT para recibir instrucciones paso a
paso en 3D.
Téléchargez l’appli gratuite BILT qui vous expliquera le montage
étape par étape en 3D.
esMX
frCA
mRetire la película protectora de las piezas de acero
inoxidable antes de la instalación del asador.
mAvant de procéder à l’assemblage, retirez le film
protecteur qui recouvre les pièces en acier inoxydable.
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m WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE
SAFETY BOLTS UNTIL LID
INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
mADVERTENCIA: NO RETIRE
LOS PERNOS DE SEGURIDAD
HASTA QUE LA TAPA ESTÉ
COMPLETAMENTE INSTALADA.
m AVERTISSEMENT: NE RETIREZ
PAS LES BOULONS DE
SÉCURITÉ AVANT QUE LE COUVERCLE
NE SOIT TOTALEMENT INSTALLÉ.
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m WARNING: DO NOT LIFT THE LID UNTIL THE
SAFETY BOLTS ARE REMOVED.
mADVERTENCIA: NO LEVANTE LA TAPA SIN
RETIRAR ANTES LOS PERNOS DE SEGURIDAD.
m AVERTISSEMENT: NE SOULEVEZ PAS LE
COUVERCLE AVANT QUE LES BOULONS DE
SÉCURITÉ NE SOIENT RETIRÉS.
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Make sure that all parts are assembled and hardware is
fully tightened before operating the grill.
Asegúrese de montar todas las partes y de que estas
queden bien apretadas antes de usar el asador.
esMX
Assurez-vous que toutes les pièces sont assemblées et
que toute la visserie est bien serrée avant de mettre le
barbecue en marche.
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Extensive thought was put into how your charcoal
grill was designed. WEBER grills are designed so that
you never have to worry about flare-ups, hot and cold
spots, or burnt food. Expect excellent performance,
control, and results every time.
ABowland Lid
The air-insulated, double-wall bowl and lid
retain heat for longer cook times and excellent
temperature control. The unique kettle shape
of your SUMMIT charcoal grill allows for true
convection cooking.
BDampers and Vents
A major component in charcoal grilling is air.
The more air allowed into the grill, the hotter the
fire will grow (to a point) causing the charcoal to
burn much faster. The bowl vent on the bottom
of the grill should be open while grilling or in the
smoke position while smoking. The top damper is
used to control the temperature within the grill;
however, should never be completely closed.
CCookingGrate
Made of heavy-duty stainless steel, the cooking
grate provides ample area to make all of your
favorite meals.
DDiffuserPlate
The stainless steel diffuser plate is used to
maintain a consistent temperature and to direct
heat and smoke around the food. It is always
used while smoking. However, it can also be
used while cooking indirectly to maximize
grilling space.
EFuel Grate
The fuel grate has what it takes to withstand
the heat of any charcoal fire. Made of heavy-
duty steel, this durable grate will not warp
or burn through. The grate can be moved to a
higher position in the bowl for grilling and lower
position for smoking.
FONE-TOUCH Cleaning System
The stainless steel ONE-TOUCH cleaning system
makes cleanup hassle free. As you move the
handle back and forth, the three blades in the
bowl move ash from the bottom of the grill into
the high capacity ash catcher for quick and clean
ash removal. These same vents act as a bowl
damper, to help bring oxygen up to the fire or to
allow you to easily extinguish the fire.
COOKING SYSTEM
A
A
B
B
C
D
E
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FEATURES
The WEBER SUMMIT KAMADO E6 isn’t just your
typical grill. The top-of-the-line features and
innovative design allow you to grill or smoke your
food with convenience and ease.
AGourmet BBQ System
The GOURMET BBQ SYSTEM cooking grate is the
circular center grate within the hinged cooking
grate. It is removable and can be replaced
with any of the WEBER GOURMET BBQ SYSTEM
inserts (sold separately). For a full product line
of GOURMET BBQ SYSTEM inserts, visit our
website at www.weber.com.
BStainless Steel Diffuser Plate
This specially designed diffuser plate is used
specifically for smoking food, as well as indirect
cooking.
CBuilt-In Thermometer
The large, durable, built-in lid thermometer
allows you to easily monitor your grill’s
temperature. The “smoke” zone on the
thermometer indicates when the grill has
reached the ideal temperature for smoking.
DHigh Capacity Ash Catcher
The fully enclosed high capacity ash catcher
keeps ashes from blowing around and easily
detaches for quick and clean ash removal.
ETool Hook Handles
The tool hooks are built right in so you have a
convenient place to hang your cooking tools.
FBowl Vents for Low Temperature
Grilling
The new shape of these bowl vents allow the
perfect amount of airflow for low temperature
grilling and smoking. (Not pictured)
GBottom Wire Rack
The bottom wire rack (G) supplies additional
storage.
HRAPIDFIRE Lid Damper
The hinged RAPIDFIRE lid damper maximizes
airflow and increases temperature quickly to
get you up and grilling within 20minutes. It
also aids in a quick temperature recoveryrate.
IEasy-Open Lid Hinge
The lid of your grill was designed with a spring
hinge to make opening and closing the lid
simple and safe. The hinge prevents the lid
from slamming shut, preventing possible injury
or damage to thegrill. (Not pictured)
A
D
B
C
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BEFORE LIGHTING
Choose a Proper Location to Grill
• Only use this grill outdoors in a well-ventilated
area. Do not use in a garage, building,
breezeway, or any other enclosed area.
• Keep the grill on a secure, level surface at all
times.
• Do not use the grill within 5 feet (1.5 M) of any
combustible material. Combustible materials
include, but are not limited to, wood or treated
wood decks, patios, and porches.
Choose How Much Charcoal to Use
Choosing charcoal or briquette quantity depends on
what you are grilling and the size of your grill. If you
are grilling small, tender pieces of food that take
less than 20 minutes, refer to the Charcoal Quantity
for Direct Heat chart. If you are grilling or smoking
larger cuts of meat that require 20 minutes or more
of grilling time, or delicate foods, refer to the Charcoal
Quantity for Indirect Heat chart. For more details about
the difference between direct and indirect cooking,
refer to the GRILLING METHODS section of this manual.
The Very First Time You Grill
It is recommended that the grill be heated up and
the fuel kept red hot, with the lid on, for at least
30 minutes prior to cooking for the first time to
burn off any manufacturing residue.
Preparing the Grill for Lighting
1. Open the lid.
2. Remove the cooking grate from the grill. For
convenience, hang the cooking grate on the bowl of
your grill by its curved handles (A).
3. Remove the charcoal (bottom) grate and clear
ashes or chunks of old charcoal from the bottom
of the bowl. Charcoal requires oxygen to burn, so
be sure that nothing clogs the vents. Using the
ONE-TOUCH cleaning system, move the handle back
and forth to move ash from the bottom of the grill
into the ash catcher (B).
4. Squeeze the ash catcher handle to release it from
the grill (C).
5. Open bowl vent by moving the handle all the way
to the right (D) or by moving the handle to the open
position (E).
6. Reinstall the charcoal (bottom) grate.
Note: Instructions for using lighter fluid was purposely
left out of this owner’s guide. Lighter fluid is messy and
can transmit a chemical taste to your food, while lighter
cubes (sold separately) do not. If you choose to use
lighter fluid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and
NEVER add lighter fluid to a burning fire.
Charcoal Quantity for Direct Heat
Charcoal Briquettes Lump Charcoal* WEBER Briquettes
60 briquettes (1½ cups) 3½ cups 40 briquettes (1 cup)
* When measuring charcoal quantities, use the charcoal measuring cup provided with your grill.
Charcoal Quantity for Indirect Heat
Charcoal Briquettes
for first hour
(per side)
Charcoal Briquettes
to add for each additional
hour
(per side)
30 briquettes (¾ cup) 9 briquettes (¼ cup)
Lump Charcoal*
for first hour
(per side)
Lump Charcoal*
to add for each additional
hour
(per side)
2 cups ½cup
WEBER Briquettes
for first hour
(per side)
WEBER Briquettes
to add for each additional
hour
(per side)
20 briquettes (½ cup) 8 briquettes (¼ cup)
* When measuring charcoal quantities, use the charcoal
measuring cup provided with your grill.
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Lighting the Charcoal Using a
ChimneyStarter
The simplest way to light any kind of charcoal is to use
a chimney starter; the WEBER RAPIDFIRE chimney
starter (sold separately). Refer to the cautions and
warnings included with the RAPIDFIRE chimney
starter before lighting. When igniting fuel ensure all
dampers are fully opened.
1. Put a few sheets of wadded up newspaper in the
bottom of the chimney starter and set the chimney
starter on the charcoal grate (A); or put a few
lighter cubes near the center of the charcoal grate
and place the chimney starter over them.
2. Fill the chimney starter with charcoal (B).
3. Light the lighter cubes or newspaper through the
holes on the side of the chimney starter(C).
4. Keep the chimney starter in place until the
charcoal is fully lit. You can tell when the charcoal
is fully lit when it is covered with a coating of
white ash. This can take anywhere from 15 to 30
minutes. Never close the lid with the chimney
starter inside the grill.
Note: The lighter cubes used must be completely consumed and
the coals ashed over before placing food on the cooking grate.
5. Once the charcoal is fully lit, continue to the following
pages for instructions on how to arrange your charcoal
and begin cooking according to your desired cooking
method.
Lighting the Charcoal Using
LighterCubes
When igniting charcoal, ensure all lid and bowl
dampers are fully opened.
1. Build a pyramid of charcoal in the center of the
charcoal (bottom) grate and insert a couple of
lighter cubes (sold separately) within the pyramid
(D).
2. Using a long match or lighter, light the lighter cubes.
The lighter cubes will then ignite the charcoal.
3. Wait for the charcoal to fully light. You can tell
when the charcoal is fully lit when it is covered
with a coating of white ash. This can take
anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes.
Note: The lighter cubes used must be completely consumed and
the coals ashed over before placing food on the cooking grate.
4. Once the charcoal is fully lit, continue to the following
pages for instructions on how to arrange your fuel
and begin cooking according to your desired cooking
method.
Lighting the Charcoal Using
CHAR-BASKETS
When igniting charcoal, ensure all lid and bowl
dampers are fully opened.
1. Place the CHAR-BASKETS on the center of the
charcoal grate and fill the CHAR-BASKETS with
charcoal (E).
2. Insert a couple of lighter cubes (sold separately)
into each of the CHAR-BASKETS (F). Make sure to
nestle them within the charcoal.
3. Using a long match or lighter, light the lighter cubes.
The lighter cubes will then ignite the charcoal (G).
4. Wait for the fuel to fully light. You can tell when
the charcoal is fully lit when it is covered with a
coating of white ash. This can take anywhere from
15 to 30 minutes.
Note: The lighter cubes used must be completely consumed and
the coals ashed over before placing food on the cooking grate.
5. Once the charcoal is fully lit, continue to the following
pages for instructions on how to arrange your
charcoal and begin cooking according to your desired
cooking method.
mUse heat-resistant barbecue
gloves or mitts while cooking,
adjusting air vents (dampers),
adding charcoal, and handling
thermometer or lid.
mNever close the lid with the
chimney starter in the barbecue.
LIGHTING CHARCOAL
A
E
F
G
B
C
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The WEBER SUMMIT KAMADO can be used for
three cooking methods: Direct grilling, Indirect
grilling, and Smoking. Before continuing, determine
which cooking method will be used and follow the
appropriate instructions in this owner'sguide.
NOTE: Grilling in a colder climate or higher altitude will
extend your cooking time. Windy weather conditions will
raise the grill’s temperature.
GRILLING WITH DIRECT HEAT
Use the direct grilling method for small, tender pieces
of food that take less than 20 minutes to cook, suchas:
hamburgers, steaks, chops, kabobs, boneless chicken
pieces, fish fillets, shellfish, and sliced vegetables.
With direct heat, the fire is right below the food (A).
It sears the surfaces of the food, developing flavors,
texture, and delicious caramelization while cooking
the food all the way to the center.
A direct fire creates both radiant and conductive heat.
Radiant heat from the charcoal quickly cooks the
surface of the food closest to it. At the same time, the
fire heats the cooking grill rods, which conducts heat
directly to the surface of the food and creates those
unmistakable and lovely grill marks.
Grill Setup For DirectHeat
1. Place the support ring (B) in the middle position
of the bowl, then place the charcoal grate (C)
within the center of the support ring.
2. Ignite the charcoal. Refer to the “LIGHTING
CHARCOAL” section in this owner's guide.
NOTE: Lid, dampers, and vents must remain open when
igniting charcoal.
3. Once the charcoal is lit, put on barbecue mitts
or gloves. Using long tongs or a charcoal rake,
spread the charcoal evenly across the charcoal
grate (D). Make sure lit charcoal is in contact with
unlit charcoal.
4. Place the cooking grate in the top position of the
bowl (E).
5. Close the grill lid and flip open the RAPIDFIRE lid
damper(F).
6. Preheat the cooking grate for approximately
5-10 minutes or until desired grill temperature is
reached.
7. Once the cooking grate is preheated, using a
stainless steel bristle grill brush or scraper,
clean the cooking grate (G).
NOTE: When using a stainless steel bristle grill brush,
replace brush if any loose bristles are found on cooking
grate or brush.
8. Place the food on the cooking grate and close
the grill lid. Rotating the RAPIDFIRE lid damper will
increase or decrease the desired heat inside the grill
(H). Consult recipe for recommended cooking times
and temperature. Reference the lid thermometer for
the desired internal grill temperature.
When Finished Cooking
Close the lid damper and bowl vents to extinguish the
charcoal.
GRILLING METHODS - DIRECT HEAT
H
C
B
E
D
F
G
A

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GRILLING WITH INDIRECT HEAT
Use the indirect method for larger cuts of meat that
require 20 minutes or more of grilling time, or for foods
so delicate that direct exposure to the heat would dry
them out or scorch them, such as: roasts, bone-in
poultry pieces, whole fish, delicate fish fillets, whole
chickens or turkeys, and ribs. Indirect heat can also
be used for finishing thicker foods or bone-in cuts that
have been seared or browned first over directheat.
With indirect heat, the heat is on both sides of the grill
(A), or off to one side of the grill. The food sits on the
portion of the cooking grate without charcoal directly
below it.
The radiant and conductive heat are still factors, but
they are not as intense while indirect cooking. However,
if the lid of the grill is closed, as it should be, there is
another kind of heat generated: convection heat. Heat
rises, reflects off the lid and inside surfaces of the
grill, and circulates to slowly cook the food evenly on
allsides. Convection heat doesn’t sear the surface of
the food the way radiant and conductive heat do. It
cooks it more gently all the way to the center, like the
heat in an oven.
NOTE: Grilling in a colder climate or higher altitude will
extend your cooking time. Windy weather conditions will
raise the grill’s temperature.
Grill Setup For IndirectHeat
1. Place the support ring (B) in the middle position of
the bowl, then place the charcoal grate (C) within the
center of the support ring.
2. Ignite the charcoal. Refer to the
“LIGHTING
CHARCOAL” section in this owner’s guide.
NOTE: Lid, dampers, and vents must remain open when
igniting charcoal.
4. Once the charcoal is lit, put on barbecue mitts
or gloves. Using long tongs, separate the CHAR-
BASKETS so they will be set on both sides of the
food (D).
NOTE: Adisposable drip pan should be placed between
the CHAR-BASKETS to collect drippings and minimize
cleaningtime.
NOTE: Alternatively, this grill has ample cooking space to
cook indirectly and directly simultaneously. By moving
both CHAR-BASKETS to one side of the grill, you can cook
directly over the baskets and use the remaining side of the
cooking grate to cook indirectly.
5. Place the cooking grate in the top position of the
bowl, ensuring the hinged sections are over the
CHAR-BASKETS (E) to add more charcoal if needed.
6. Close the grill lid and flip open the RAPIDFIRE lid
damper(F).
7. Preheat the cooking grate for approximately
5-10 minutes or until desired grill temperature is
reached.
8. Once the cooking grate is preheated, using a
stainless steel bristle grill brush or scraper, clean
the cooking grate (G).
NOTE: When using a stainless steel bristle grill brush,
replace brush if any loose bristles are found on cooking grate
or brush.
9. Place the food on the cooking grate in between the
CHAR-BASKETS and close the grill lid. Rotating the
RAPIDFIRE lid damper will increase or decrease
the desired heat inside the grill (H). Consult recipe
for recommended cooking times and temperature.
Reference the lid thermometer for the desired
internal grill temperature.
GRILLING METHODS - INDIRECT HEAT
When Finished Cooking
Close the lid damper and bowl vents to extinguish the
charcoal.
G
A
F
D
E
C
B
H

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GRILLING METHODS - SMOKING
SMOKING
Smoking is cooking food at a low temperature over
an extended period of time using chunks or chips
of genuine hardwood (A). This technique is also
referred to as the “low and slow method”. Cooking
low and slow keeps the juices and flavor in your
food to produce an extremely tender piece of meat.
Smoking works great for large cuts of meat such
as: brisket, turkey, pork shoulder, ribs, and whole
chicken.
NOTE: Grilling in a colder climate or higher altitude will
extend your cooking time. Windy weather conditions will
raise the grill’s temperature.
Grill Setup For Smoking
1. Place charcoal grate (B) in the bottom position of
the bowl then place the support ring in the middle
position of the bowl (C).
NOTE: 35-45 briquettes will provide 8-10 hours of
cooking time. For foods that require longer to cook,
more charcoal will be needed. Refer to the "Smoking &
Cooking Times" chart for more information.
2. Ignite the charcoal. Refer to the “LIGHTING
CHARCOAL” section in this owner's guide.
NOTE: Lid, dampers, and vents must remain open when
igniting charcoal.
3. Once the charcoal is lit, put on barbecue mitts
or gloves. Using long tongs, add WEBER wood
chunks or chips to the perimeter of the lit
charcoal (D).
4. Place the diffuser plate within the center of the
supportring (E).
NOTE: Adisposable drip pan should be placed on the
diffuser plate to collect drippings and minimize cleaning
time. Add two drip pans when smoking larger pieces
of meat.
5. Place the cooking grate in the top position of the
bowl (F).
6. Close the grill lid.
7. Once the grill reaches the smoke zone on the
thermometer (G), slide the bowl vent arm to the
smoking position (H) and rotate the RAPIDFIRE lid
damper (I) accordingly to maintain recommended
smoking temperature.
8. Open the grill lid and clean the cooking grate
using a stainless steel bristle grill brush or
scraper.
NOTE: When using a stainless steel bristle grill brush,
replace brush if any loose bristles are found on cooking
grate or brush.
9. Place the food on the center of the cooking grate.
Consult recipe for recommended cooking times.
When Finished Cooking
Close the lid damper and bowl vents to extinguish the
charcoal.
H
J
D
E
B
C
I
A
F
G