Weber Q100 Charcoal Grill User Manual


 
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STORAGE AND/OR NONUSE
• When the Weber
®
gas grill is not in use, the
propane cylinder must be DISCONNECTED and
the propane cylinder stored outdoors in a well-
ventilated space. Place dust caps on cylinder valve
outlets when cylinder is not in use.
• The Weber
®
gas grill should be checked for gas
leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes
before using. (See Sections: “General Maintenance
and Annual Maintenance.”)
The Spider/Insect Screen should also be checked
for any obstructions. (See Section: “Annual
Maintenance.”)
OPERATING
ƽ WARNING: Only use this grill outdoors
in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in
a garage, building, breezeway or any
other enclosed area.
ƽ WARNING: Your Weber gas grill shall
not be used under any overhead
combustible construction.
ƽ WARNING: Your Weber
®
gas grill is
not intended to be installed in or on
recreational vehicles and/or boats.
ƽ WARNING: Do not use the grill within
24 inches of combustible materials.
ƽ WARNING: The entire cooking box
gets hot when in use. Do not leave
unattended.
ƽ WARNING: Keep any electrical supply
cord away from any heated surface.
ƽ WARNING: Keep the cooking area
clear of flammable vapors and liquids
such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and
combustible materials.
ƽ WARNING: Never store an extra
(spare) Propane cylinder under or near
the Weber
®
gas grill.
ƽ WARNING: When cooking, the
appliance must be on a level, stable
surface in an area clear of combustible
material. An asphalt surface (blacktop)
may not be acceptable for this
purpose.
CLEANING
ƽ WARNING: Turn your Weber
®
gas grill
OFF and wait for it to cool before
cleaning.
For availability of replacement cooking grate contact the
Customer Service Representative in your region using the
contact information on our web site.
Log onto www.weber.com
®
.
Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution to
clean, then rinse with water.
ƽ CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner,
abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers)
cleaners that contain citrus products,
or abrasive cleaning pads on grill or
cart surfaces.
Slide out Bottom tray - Remove excess grease, then
wash with warm soapy water, then rinse
Cooking grate - Clean with a suitable brass bristle brush.
As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy
water, then rinse with water.
Catch pan - Disposable foil trays are available, or you can
line the catch pan with aluminum foil. To clean the catch
pan, wash with warm soapy water, then rinse.
Inside Cooking Box - Brush any debris off of
burner tubes. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS
(OPENINGS). Wash inside of cooking box with warm
soapy water and a water rinse.
Inside Lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper
towel to prevent grease build-up. Flaking built-up grease
resembles paint flakes.
Fold out work tables (Q120, 200, 220) - Wash with a
soft cloth and a soap and water solution.
Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits
or xylene. Rinse well after cleaning.
Fold out work tables are not to be used as cutting
boards.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
If you have questions or need advice regarding your
grill or it’s safe operation, please call our toll-free hotline
1-800-446-1071 and a Weber
®
Q
Expert will help you
out.
Your Weber
®
gas grill is a portable outdoor cooking
appliance. With the Weber
®
gas grill you can grill, roast
and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with
indoor kitchen appliances. The closed lid produces that
“outdoor” flavor in the food.
The Weber
®
gas grill is portable so you can easily
change its location in your yard or on your patio.
Portability means you can take your Weber
®
gas grill
with, if you move. Propane 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 grill.
Please read the instructions carefully before using
your Weber
®
gas grill. 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/NFPA54.
The pressure regulator supplied with the Weber
®
gas grill must be used. This regulator is set for 11
inches of water column (pressure).
• This Weber
®
gas grill is designed for use with
propane gas only. Do not use with natural (piped
in city) gas. The valve and regulator is for Propane
gas only.
Do not use with charcoal fuel.
• This Weber
®
gas grill is not intended for
commercial use.
The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription
drugs may impair the consumers ability to properly
assemble or safely operate the appliance.
• This Weber
®
gas grill is not intended for and should
never be used as a heater.
Do not leave the Weber
®
gas grill unattended. Keep
children and pets away from the Weber
®
gas grill at
all times.
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.
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-B149.1 Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code.
COOKING
Getting started: Refer to your Q
Cards grilling guide.
To light the grill: Refer to the lighting instructions in this
owners manual and printed on the fold out tables (Q120,
200, 220) of your grill.
To preheat the grill: Light the Weber
®
Q
according the
lighting instructions in this owners manual. Close the lid
and turn the Burner Control Knob to Start/Hi. Preheat the
grill for 5-10 minutes (depending on conditions such as air
temperature and wind). Once the grill is preheated, set the
Burner Control knob to the setting specified in the recipe
or suggested in the Q
Cards grilling guide.
Note: Wind and weather may require adjustment of
the burner control knob to obtain the correct cooking
temperature.
If the burner goes out during cooking, open the lid, turn off
the burner, and wait five minutes before relighting.
Drippings and grease: Excess drippings and grease
will collect in the catch pan in the slide-out bottom tray
(located on the underside of the grill). Disposable Weber
®
drip pans are available that fit the catch pan.
ƽ WARNING: Check the catch pan and
the bottom of the grill for grease
build-up before each use. Remove
excess grease to avoid a fire in the
bottom of the grill.
ƽ WARNING: Do not move the Weber
®
Q
when operating or while the grill is hot.