Use and Care Manual

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Welcome to Weber
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The grills illustrated in this Owner’s Manual may vary
slightly from the model purchased.
Installation and Assembly
m DANGER: This grill is not intended to be installed in
or on recreational vehicles or boats.
m WARNING: Do not use this grill unless all parts
are in place and the grill was properly assembled
according to the assembly instructions.
m WARNING: Do not build this model of grill in any
built-in or slide-in construction.
m WARNING: Do not modify the appliance (grill). Liquid
propane gas is not natural gas. The conversion or
attempted use of natural gas in a liquid propane gas
unit or liquid propane gas in a natural gas unit is
unsafe and will void your warranty.
• In the United States, installation must conform with
local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with
either the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/
NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code,
CSA B149.1; or Propane Storage and Handling Code,
B149.2; or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles,
ANSI A119.2/NFPA 1192, and CSA Z240 RV Series,
Recreational Vehicle Code, as applicable.
• InCanada, the installation of this grill must comply
with local codes and/or the latest edition of Standard
CAN/CSA-B149.2 (Propane Storage and Handling
Code). These instructions, while generally acceptable,
do not necessarily comply with the Canadian
installation codes, particularly with piping above and
below ground.
• In Mexico, if there are local codes that apply to portable
gas appliances, you must comply with the latest edition
of Ocial Mexican Standard (NOM).
• If an external electrical source is utilized (such as
a rotisserie) it must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local
codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, CSA C22.1.
Operation
m DANGER: Only 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.
m DANGER: Do not use the grill in any vehicle or in any
storage or cargo area of any vehicle. This includes,
but is not limited to, cars, trucks, station wagons,
mini-vans, sport utility vehicles, recreational
vehicles, andboats.
m DANGER: Do not use the grill within 24 inches
(61cm) of combustible materials. This includes the
top, bottom, back and sides of the grill.
m DANGER: Keep the cooking area clear of flammable
vapors and liquids such as gasoline, alcohol, etc.,
and combustible materials.
m DANGER: This appliance (grill) must be kept away
from flammable materials during use.
m DANGER: Do not put a grill cover or anything
flammable on, or in the storage area under the grill
while it is in operation or is hot.
m DANGER: Should a grease fire occur, turn o all
burners and leave lid closed until fire is out.
m WARNING: Accessible parts may be very hot.
Keepyoung children away.
m WARNING: The 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.
m WARNING: Never leave the grill unattended during
pre-heating or use. Exercise caution when using this
grill. The entire cookbox gets hot when in use.
m WARNING: Do not move the appliance (grill)
duringuse.
m WARNING: Keep any electrical supply cord and the
fuel supply hose away from any heated surfaces.
• Do not use charcoal or lava rock in the grill.
Storage and/or Nonuse
m WARNING: Turn o the gas supply at the gas cylinder
(tank) after use.
m WARNING: LP tanks must be stored outdoors out of
the reach of children and must not be stored in a
building, garage, or any other enclosed space.
m WARNING: After a period of storage and/or nonuse,
the grill should be checked for gas leaks and burner
obstructions before use.
• Storage of the grill indoors is permissible only if the LP
tank is disconnected and removed from the grill.
California Proposition 65
m WARNING: Combustion byproducts produced when
using this product contain chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or
other reproductive harm.
m 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Welcome to Weber
Important SafetyInformation
4 Product Features
The GS4™ GrillingSystem
Genesis® II Features
6 Tips and Hints
The Flame - Direct or Indirect
Grilling Do's and Don'ts
8 The Weber Promise
Warranty
9 Getting Started
Important Information about LPGas
& Gas Connections
LP Tank Installation & LeakChecking
Refilling or Replacing an LPTank
12 Operation
The Very First Time You Grill
Every Time You Grill
Igniting the Grill
14 Product Care
Cleaning and Maintenance
16 Troubleshooting
18 Grilling Guide
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