Weber PERFORMER PLATINUM Charcoal Grill User Manual


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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
After a period of nonuse we recommend that you perform the following maintenance
procedures for your safety.
• Checkhosebeforeeachuseofbarbecuefornicks,cracking,abrasionsorcuts.
If the hose is found to be unserviceable, do not use the barbecue. Replace using
only Weber
®
authorized replacement parts. Contact the Customer Service
Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site.
Log onto www.weber.com
®
.
m CAUTION: If the barbecue gas hose is damaged in any way
or leaking, do not use the barbecue.
• Inspecttheburnerforthecorrectflamepattern(seesectionBurnerFlamePatter).
Clean, if necessary, according to the procedures outlined in this section.
• Checkallgasfittingsforleaks.Seesection“CheckForGasLeaks”.
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PERIODIC CLEANING
To remove ashes from the bowl, move control rod (1) side to side so damper blades
sweep ashes through the bowl vents and into the ash catcher.
m CAUTION: Be sure that burner is OFF and barbecue is cool
before cleaning.
Do not enlarge burner slots when cleaning.
To clean burner:
• Brushtheoutsideoftheburnertube(2) and the burner slot (3) section with a wire
brush.
m CAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner slots or the gas orifice
when cleaning.
To clean kettle:
• Whilelidiswarm,wipetheinsidewithapapertoweltopreventgreasebuildup.
• Foroutersurfacesuseawarmsoapywatersolutionandrinsewellwithclearwater.
For a more thorough cleaning (to be done at least once a year):
A) Remove ashes after coals are fully extinguished.
B) Remove the grates and Char-Baskets
™
.
C) Wipe out with paper towels. Wash with a mild detergent and water. Rinse well with
clear water and wipe dry.
STORAGE
• WhenthePerformerGrill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 and must not be stored in a building, garage or any other enclosed area.
• Afteraperiodofstorageand/ornonuse,thebarbecueshouldbecheckedfor
gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tube before using (see section
“Maintenance”).
• Checkthattheareasaroundthetank,hoseandburnerassemblyarefreefrom
debris that might obstruct the flow of gas or air before use.
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