Weber Burner - Manual

6 General Instructions Your Weber Performer Grill with Touch-N-Go GasIgnition is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. Youcan grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that aredifficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. The Performer Grill is portable so you can easily changeits locati...

7 Tools needed Phillips screwdriver 7/16 inch and 7/8 inch or an adjustable wrench Pliers Hammer Block of wood Supplies needed Your LP tank is shipped empty for safety. You willneed to fill it (See Step "Fill LP tank"). You will need a soap and water solution to check for gasleaks. Packages ...

9 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) Three tool holders Three hubcaps Figure 1 Step 1 ...

10 Step 2 Remove protective packaging Protective cardboard inserts must be removed from thebowl before assembly. Figure 2. DO NOTFORCEFULLY REMOVE THE INSERTS. a) Remove cardboard insert from ash catcher ring. Be careful when removing the cardboard not to bendthe ash catcher ring. b) Tear cardboard ...

11 Figure 4 Step 4 Continue frame assembly You will need: frame assembly, front panel, four 1/2inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch open-endor an adjustable wrench. Place front panel along inside edge of frame assemblywith Weber logo on the side closest to the wheelframe and facing out. Sl...

12 Figure 6 Step 6 Uncover CharBin lid Remove protective plastic covering from CharBinlid. Figure 6. Figure 7 Step 7 Install bowl assembly You will need: bowl assembly, four 1 3/4 inch bolts,eight nylon washers, four aluminum washers, four acornnuts, 7/16 inch open-end or adjustable wrench andpliers...

13 Figure 8 Step 8 Install igniter Note - The igniter wires have been attached to theigniter for factory testing of the ignition system. There isno need to disconnect for installation. Figure 8 (a). The igniter assembly is taped to the burner assembly.Remove the tape and insert top part of igniter t...

14 Figure 9 Figure 10 Step 10 Install and connect filled LP tank WARNING: Make sure that the LP tank valve isclosed. Close by turning clockwise. Hook LP tank onto tank holder assembly. The square hole on the tank collar fits over the top lip ofthe tank holder assembly. Figure 9 (a). The bottom of th...

15 Figure 11 Step 11 Check for gas leaks WARNING: Check for gas leaks every time any gasfitting is disconnected and reconnected. You will need: a soap and water solution and a rag orbrush to apply it. Note - Since some leak test solutions, including soapand water, may be slightly corrosive, all conn...

18 4) Position filled Char-Baskets over burner. Figure 3. 5) Turn gas supply ON (counterclockwise) at LP tank. WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue whilelighting. 6) Push igniter button until burner ignites. CAUTION: Flame may be difficult to see on a brightday. CAUTION: Your LP tank connection i...

19 Manual Lighting WARNING: Do not attempt to light manually withoutusing the match holder. 1) Open lid. 2) Open bottom bowl vents. 3) Move Char-Baskets away from the burner. 4) Put a match in the match holder. Light match. 5) Position match flame at rear of burner slot. Figure 4. WARNING: Do not ho...

20 Cooking Methods Direct Method For foods requiring fewer than 30 minutes of cookingtime, cook directly over the coals, absorbing the fullheat. 1. Place filled Char-Baskets with flat sides together in center of charcoal grate. 2. Ignite charcoal (approx. 3-5 minutes), then turn OFF gas supply at th...

21 Periodic Cleaning To remove ashes from the bowl, move control rod sideto side so damper blades sweep ashes through the bowlvents and into the ash catcher. Figure 7. CAUTION: Be sure that burner is OFF and barbecueis cool before cleaning. Do not enlarge burner slots when cleaning. To clean burner:...

22 Check the following connections, as shown in figure 11: a) Test valve to regulator connection. b) Quick disconnect fitting to LP tank connection. If bubbles occur, or if a bubble enlarges, the connectionis leaking, turn OFF the gas at LP tank. If the leak is at connection a) DO NOT OPERATE THEBAR...

23 Safe handling tips for LP Gas ■ Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product asare gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas atregular temperatures and pressures. Undermoderate pressure, inside a cylinder, LP gas is aliquid. As the pressure is released the liquid readilyvaporizes and becomes ga...

24 Problem Burner burns with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas. Burner does not light, or flame is low. Burner flame pattern is erratic. Inside of lid appears to be “peeling.”(Resembles paint peeling.) CharBin slides out of the frame brace. Check Inspect burner for possi...

25 Maintenance After a period of nonuse we recommend that youperform the following maintenance procedures for yoursafety. ■ Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks,cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found tobe unserviceable, do not use the barbecue. Replaceusing only Weber authoriz...

29 1. #8-18 x 5/8 inch screw (3) 2. Nylon lid handle (top) 3. Nylon lid handle (bottom) 4. Thermometer 5. Nylon damper handle 6. Lid assembly 7. 22 inch hinged cooking grate 8. Char-Baskets Fuel Holders (2) 9. Charcoal grate 10. Hex drive 11. Damper blades 12. Lid holder support strap 13. Lid holder...

A F INAL W ORD OF T HANKS hank you for choosing a Weber Barbecue. Our family here at Weber has worked hard to produce the highest quality products for your satisfaction. While we give much attention to our products, an occasional error may occur. Our knowledgeable Customer Service staff is prepared ...