Weber 55008 Gas Grill User Manual


 
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Lighting
Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel.
ƽ DANGER
Failure to open the lid while igniting the
barbecue’s burners, or not waiting 5
minutes to allow the gas to clear if the
barbecue does not light, may result in an
explosive flame-up which can cause
serious bodily injury or death.
Crossover Ignition® System
Note - The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Front
burner with a spark from the igniter electrode inside
the Gas Catcher™ Ignition Chamber. You generate the
energy for the spark by pushing the Crossover Ignition
Button until it clicks.
ƽ WARNING: Check hose before each use of
barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If
the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do
not use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber
authorized replacement hose. Contact the
Customer Service Representative in your region
using the contact information sheet provided with
your manual.
1) Open the lid.
2) Make sure all burner control knobs are turned
OFF. (Push control knob down and turn clockwise
to ensure that it is in the OFF position.)
ƽ WARNING: The burner control knobs must be in
the OFF position before turning on the liquid
propane cylinder tank valve. If they are not in the
OFF position, when you turn on the LP cylinder
valve, the “excess gas flow control” feature will
activate, limiting the flow of gas from the LP
cylinder. If this should occur, turn OFF the LP
cylinder valve and burner control knobs. Then start
over.
ƽ DANGER:
When the “excess gas flow control” feature is
activated, a small amount of gas I still flowing to
the burners. After turning OFF the cylinder knobs,
wait at least 5 minutes for the gas to clear before
attempting to light the barbecue. Failure to do so
may result in an explosive flame-up, which can
cause serious bodily injury or death.
3) Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve
counterclockwise.
ƽ WARNING: Do not lean over the open barbecue.
Keep your face and body at least one foot away
from the matchlight hole when lighting the
barbecue.
4) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to
START/HI.
5) Push the Crossover Ignition Button several times,
so it clicks each time.
6) Check that the burner is lit by looking through the
matchlight hole on the front of the cooking box. You
should see a flame.
ƽ WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the
Front burner control knob to OFF and wait 5
minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or
try to light with a match.
7) After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the
other burner or burners.
Note - Always light the FRONT burner first. The other
burner or burners ignite from the FRONT burner.
To Extinguish
Push down and turn each burner control knob
clockwise to the OFF position. Turn gas supply
OFF at the source.
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Operating
*The grill illustrated may have slight differences than
the model purchased.
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