High Performance Grilling System GS4 User Manual

High Performance Grilling System GS4 User Manual

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Important

Safety Information
DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION statements are used throughout this Owner’s Manual to emphasize critical and important information. Read and follow these statements to help ensure safety and prevent property damage. The statements are defined below.

 DANGER:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

DANGER

•  Shut off gas to the appliance (grill).
•  Extinguish any open flame.
•  Open lid.
•  If odor continues, keep away from the appliance (grill) and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire department.

WARNING

•  Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity of this (grill) or any other appliance.
•  An LP cylinder (tank) not connected for use shall not be stored in the vicinity of this (grill) or any other appliance.

USE OUTDOORS ONLY.
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE (GRILL).NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions must be left with the consumer. NOTICE TO CONSUMER: Retain these instructions for future reference.

Installation and Assembly

• DANGER:
  This grill is not intended to be installed I on recreational vehicles or boats.
• WARNING:
  Do not use this grill unless all parts are in place and the grill was properly assembled according to the assembly instructions.
• WARNING:
  Do not build this model of grill in any built-in or slide-in construction.
• 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.
•  Confirm that the branch supply line from the house to the grill is properly installed before using the grill.
•  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 Official 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
• DANGER:
  Only use the grill outdoors in a well
• Do not use charcoal or lava rock in the grill.
• This natural gas grill is factory built to operate using natural gas only. Never attempt to operate your grill on gases other than the type specified on the grill rating plates.
• Storage of the grill indoors is permissible only if the grill is disconnected from the gas supply.

PROPOSITION 65 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.

Warranty

Thank you for purchasing a WEBER product. Weber-Stephen Products LLC, 1415 S. Roselle Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067 and its Americas Business units (“WEBER”) pride ourselves on delivering a safe, durable, and reliable product. This is WEBER’s Voluntary Warranty provided to you at no extra charge. It contains the information you will need to have your WEBER product repaired or replaced in the unlikely event of a failure or defect. Pursuant to applicable laws, the Owner has several rights in case the product is defective. Those rights include supplementary performance or replacement, abatement of the purchasing price, and compensation. These and other statutory rights remain unaffected by this Warranty provision. In fact, this Warranty grants additional rights to the Owner that are independent from statutory Warranty provisions.

WEBER’s Voluntary Warranty
WEBER warrants, to the purchaser of the WEBER product (or in the case of a gift or promotional situation, the person for whom it was purchased as a gift or promotional item) (“Owner”), that the WEBER product is free from defects in material and workmanship for ten (10) years from the date of purchase when assembled and operated in accordance with the accompanying Owner’s Manual, normal wear and tear excluded. (Note: If you lose or misplace your WEBER Owner’s Manual, a replacement is available online at www.weber.com.) WEBER agrees within the framework of this warranty to repair or replace the part that is defective in material or workmanship subject to the limitations, and exclusions listed below. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY IS EXTENDED ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND IS NOT TRANSFERABLE TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF GIFTS AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AS NOTED ABOVE. WEBER stands by its products and is happy to provide you with the Warranty described for material defects in the grill or its relevant components, normal wear and tear excepted.

•  ‘Normal wear and tear’ includes cosmetic and other immaterial deterioration that may come with ownership of your grill over time, such as surface rust, dents / scratches, etc. However, WEBER will honor this Warranty for the grill or its relevant components where damage or dysfunction results from a material defect.
• Material defect’ includes rust through or burn through of certain parts, or other damage or failure inhibiting your ability to safely / properly use your grill.

Owner’s Responsibilities Under this Warranty / Exclusion of Warranty

To ensure trouble-free Warranty coverage, it is important (but not required) that you register your WEBER product online at www.weber.com. Please also retain your original sales receipt and/or invoice. Registering your WEBER product confirms your warranty coverage, will expedite any Warranty claims you may need to make, and provides a direct link between you and WEBER in case we need to contact you. If you have not had time to register your grill before calling for Warranty service, please have the following information available when you do call:Name – Address – Phone Number – Email – Serial Number – Purchase Date – Purchase Dealer – Model – Color – Primary IssueThe above warranty only applies if the Owner takes reasonable care of the WEBER product by followingall assembly instructions, usage instructions, and preventative maintenance as outlined in the accompanying Owner’s Manual, unless the Owner can prove that the defect or failure is independent of non-compliance with the above mentioned obligations. If you live in a coastal area, or have your product located near a pool, maintenance includes regular washing and rinsing of the exterior surfaces as outlined in the accompanying Owner’s Manual.
This WARRANTY lapses if there are damages, deteriorations, discolorations, and/or rust for which WEBER is not responsible caused by:

•  Abuse, misuse, alteration, modification, misapplication, vandalism, neglect, improper assembly or installation, and failure to properly perform normal and routine maintenance;
•  Insects (such as spiders) and rodents (such as squirrels), including but not limited to damage to burners and/or gas hoses;
•  Exposure to salt air and/or chlorine sources such as swimming pools and hot tubs/spas;
•  Severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis or surges, tornadoes or severe storms.
•  Acid rain and other environmental factors

The use and/or installation of parts on your WEBER product that are not genuine WEBER parts will void this Warranty, and any damages that result hereby are not covered by this Warranty. Any conversion of a gas grill not authorized by WEBER and performed by a WEBER authorized service technician will void this Warranty.

Warranty Processing
If you believe that you have a part which is covered by this Warranty, please contact WEBER Customer Service using the contact information on our website (www. weber.com). WEBER will, upon investigation, repair or replace (at its option) a defective part that is covered by this Warranty. In the event that repair or replacement are not possible, WEBER may choose (at its option) to replace the grill in question with a new grill of equal or greater value. WEBER may ask you to return parts for inspection, shipping charges to be pre-paid by Owner.When you contact Customer Service, please have the following information available: Name – Address – Phone Number – Email – Serial Number – Purchase Date – Purchase Dealer – Model – Color – Primary Issue

Disclaimers

APART FROM THE WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS DESCRIBED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, THERE ARE EXPLICITLY NO FURTHER WARRANTY OR VOLUNTARY DECLARATIONS OF LIABILITY GIVEN HERE WHICH GO BEYOND THE STATUTORY LIABILITY APPLYING TO WEBER. THE PRESENT WARRANTY STATEMENT ALSO DOES NOT LIMIT OR EXCLUDE SITUATIONS OR CLAIMS WHERE WEBER HAS MANDATORY LIABILITY AS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE. NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTER THE TEN (10) YEAR PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, INCLUDING
A DEALER OR RETAILER, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT (SUCH AS ANY “EXTENDED WARRANTIES”), SHALL BIND WEBER. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THIS WARRANTY IS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PART OR PRODUCT.
IN NO EVENT UNDER THIS VOLUNTARY WARRANTY SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND BE GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE WEBER PRODUCT SOLD. YOU ASSUME THE RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND/OR TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE MISUSE OR ABUSE OF THE PRODUCT OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY WEBER IN THE ACCOMPANYING OWNER’S MANUAL. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES REPLACED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE WARRANTED ONLY FOR THE BALANCE OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED ORIGINAL TEN (10) YEAR WARRANTY PERIOD.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO PRIVATE SINGLE-FAMILY HOME OR APARTMENT USE ONLY AND DOES NOT APPLY TO WEBER GRILLS USED IN COMMERCIAL, COMMUNAL OR MULTI-UNIT SETTINGS SUCH AS RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, RESORTS, OR RENTAL PROPERTIES. WEBER MAY FROM TIME TO TIME CHANGE THE DESIGN OF ITS PRODUCTS. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS OBLIGATING WEBER TO INCORPORATE SUCH DESIGN CHANGES INTO PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED PRODUCTS, NOR SHALL SUCH CHANGES BE CONSTRUED AS AN ADMISSION THAT PREVIOUS

FEATURES

•  Built-In Thermometer Being aware of the temperature inside of your grill allows you to adjust the heat when needed.
•  TUCK-AWAY Warming Rack Keeps food warm, or toasts buns, while the main course finishes grilling on the grate. Fold it down when not in use for easy storage.
•  Porcelain-Enameled, Cast Iron Cooking Grates Porcelain-enameled, cast-iron cooking grates provide even heat distribution across the entire grilling surface and superior heat retention. (CSE-315, CSS-315 equipped with stainless steel grates.)
•  Side Tables with Integrated Tool Hooks Use the side tables to keep platters, seasonings, and tools within arm’s reach. Hang your essential grilling tools on the hooks for easy access and organization of your backyard workspace.
•  iGRILL 3 Compatible The iGrill 3 app-connected thermometer monitors food from beginning to end, displaying the real-time temperature on your mobile device. (Accessory sold separately.)
•  Grill Cabinet The grill cabinet adds enclosed storage space for all of your essential grilling tools and accessories.

GS4 HIGH-PERFORMANCE GRILLING SYSTEM

The GS4 high-performance grilling system sets the standard in the world of gas grilling, and lands Weber in a class of its own. This powerful grilling system is based on over 65 years of grilling experience, culinary expertise, and most importantly, the wants and needs of the people who matter most – our grilling community. Each component of GS4 was uniquely designed for ease-of-use and to provide an unequaled satisfaction to your backyard grilling experience.

INFINITY Ignition
The Infinity Ignition is guaranteed to ignite. Rest assured that you’ll be up-and-grilling the first time, every time.

Burners
The unique, tapered shape delivers a consistent gas flow from front to back. This provides ultimate heat distribution, ensuring that food grills evenly and consistently anywhere on the cooking grates.
FLAVORIZER BARS
Stainless Steel FLAVORIZER BARS are angled just right to catch drippings that smoke and sizzle, adding that irresistible smoky flavor that we all know and love to your food.

Drippings that are not vaporized by the FLAVORIZER BARS are funneled away from the burners into the disposable drip tray, located within the removable catch pan under the cookbox. Simply remove the catch pan and replace the drip tray as needed.

The Flame – Direct or Indirect

Use the direct method for small, tender pieces of food that take less than 20 minutes to cook, such as: hamburgers, steaks, chops, kabobs, boneless chicken pieces, fish fillets, shellfish, and sliced vegetables. With direct heat, the fire is right below the food. It sears the surfaces of the food, developing flavors, texture, and delicious caramelization while cooking the food all the way to the center.Use the indirect method for larger cuts of meat that require 20 minutes or more of grilling time, or for foods so delicate that direct exposure to the heat would dry them out or scorch them, such as: roasts, bone-in poultry pieces, whole fish, delicate fish fillets, whole chickens, turkeys, and ribs. Indirect heat can also be used for finishing thicker foods or bone-in cuts that have been seared or browned first over direct heat. With indirect heat, the heat is on both sides of the grill, or off to one side of the grill. The food sits over the unlit part on the cooking grate.

Preheat each and every time.
If the cooking grates aren’t hot enough, food will stick, and you will likely never have a chance of searing properly or developing those handsome grill marks. Even if a recipe calls for medium or low heat, always preheat the grill on the highest setting first. Open the lid, turn up the heat, close the lid, and then let the cooking grate heat up for about ten minutes or until the lid thermometer reads 500° F (260° C).

Don’t grill on dirty grates.
Tossing food onto the cooking grates before they have been cleaned is never a good idea. Leftover “stuff” on the grates acts like glue, binding it to the grates and your new food. To avoid tasting last night’s dinner on today’s lunch, make sure you are grilling on a clean cooking grate. Once the grates are preheated, use a stainless steel bristle grill brush to make a clean, smooth surface.

Be present in the process.
Before firing up your grill, make sure that everything you need is within arm’s reach. Don’t forget your essential grilling tools, already oiled and seasoned food, glazes or sauces, and clean cooking platters for cooked food. Having to run back to your kitchen not only means missing out on the fun, but could also result in burning your food. French chefs call this “mise en place” (meaning, “put in place”). We call it “being present”.

Create a little elbow room.
Packing too much food onto the cooking grates restricts your flexibility. Leave at least one-quarter of the cooking grates clear, with plenty of space between each food item, in order to get your tongs in there and easily move the food around. Sometimes grilling involves split-second decisions and the ability to jockey food from one area to another. So give yourself enough room to operate.

Try not to peek.
The lid on your grill is for more than just keeping the rain out. Most importantly, it’s for preventing too much air from getting in, and too much heat and smoke from getting out. When the lid is closed, the cooking grates are hotter, the grilling times are faster, the smoky tastes are stronger, and the flare-ups are fewer. So put a lid on it!

Only flip once.
What’s better than a juicy steak with a deep sear and plenty of beautifully caramelized bits? The key to accomplishing these results is to keep your food in place. Sometimes we have the tendency to flip our food before it reaches the desirable level of color and flavor. In nearly all cases, you should turn food just once. If fiddling with it more than that, you are probably also opening the lid too much, which causes its own set of problems. So step back and trust the grill.

Know when to tame the flame.
When grilling, sometimes the most important thing to know is when to stop. The most reliable way to test doneness of your food is to invest in an instant-read thermometer. This slim little gem will help you pinpoint that critical moment when your food is at its best.

Don’t be afraid to experiment.
Back in the 1950s, grilling meant one thing: meat (and only meat) charred over open flames. The modern day backyard chef doesn’t need a kitchen in order to prepare a full course meal. Use your grill to make char-grilled appetizers, sides, and even desserts. Register your grill to receive special content that will inspire you along the way. We’d love to join you on your grilling adventures.

Optimize Grill Space

Using the TUCK-AWAY
Warming Rack
Use the warming rack up to keep food warm or fold it down when not in use. To fold the warming rack down, lift rack slightly and rotate downward. Use heat-resistant mitts or gloves when adjusting rack.

Important Information about Natural Gas & Gas Connections

What is Natural Gas?
Natural gas (NG) is a combustible, gaseous mixture of simple hydrocarbon compounds, usually found in deep underground reservoirs formed by porous rock. It is a fossil fuel composed almost entirely of methane. Natural gas is delivered by your local utility through an underground pipeline system.

General Specifications

•  Three burner grills are designed to operate at 7″ of water column pressure (0.2526 psi).
•  Four burner grills are designed to operate at 4.5″ of water column pressure (0.16245 psi).
•  The quick-disconnect fitting can be installed horizontally or pointing downward, but never pointing upward. Installing it with the open end pointing upward can result in water and debris collecting in the quick-disconnect fitting.
•  The dust covers (plastic plugs supplied with your grill) help keep the open ends of the quick-disconnect fitting clean while disconnected.

Hose Requirements

•  The grill is equipped with a model specific hose that was attached during the manufacturing process. This specific hose must be used for proper performance.
•  If the hose becomes worn or damaged, contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our website.

Pressure Testing the Gas Supply

•  Disconnect the gas grill when the gas supply is being tested at high pressures. This appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
•  Turn off the gas grill when the gas supply is being tested at low pressures. This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

Typical NG Grill Pipe Installation

• Gas supply
• Shutoff
• Quick-disconnect
• 3/8″ pipe nipple
• Reducing coupling
• 1/2″ pipe nipple
• Locking shutoff
• Gas supply
• Shutoff
• Quick-disconnect
• 1/2″ pipe nipple
• Locking shutoff

Hose Connection & Leak Checking

Connect the Hose to the Gas Supply
A quick-disconnect fitting connects your grill to the gas supply. Gas will not flow unless the quick disconnect is properly engaged.

1.  Check that all burner control knobs are in the off position. Check by pushing in and turning knobs clockwise (A).
2.  Slide the collar of the quick-disconnect back (B).
3.  Push male fitting of the hose into the quick-disconnect and maintain pressure. Slide the collar closed (C). If it does not engage or lock, repeat procedure. Proceed to ”CHECKING FOR GAS LEAKS”.

What is a Leak Check?
Once the hose is properly connected, it is necessary to perform a leak check. A leak check is a reliable way to verify that gas is not escaping after you connect the hose to the gas supply. The fuel system in your grill features factory-made connections that have been thoroughly checked for gas leaks and the burners have been flame-tested. WEBER recommends performing a thorough leak check after assembly, as well as annually. The following fittings should be tested:

•  Where the gas hose connects to the sorce.
•  Where the gas hose connects to the bulkhead.
•  Where the bulkhead connects to the corrugated gas line.

Checking for Gas Leaks

1. Wet fittings (D) with a soap and water solution, using a spray bottle, brush or rag. You can make your own soap and water solution by mixing 20% liquid soap with 80% water; or, you can purchase leak check solution in the plumbing section of any hardware store.
2. Turn the gas supply valve on.
3. If bubbles appear there is a leak:
4. If the leak is at the gas source
5.  Turn off the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL.
6.  If the leak is at any fittings indicated in illustration (F), re-tighten fitting with a wrench and recheck for leaks with soap and water solution. If leak persists, turn off the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL.
7. If the leak is at any fittings indicated in illustration (G), turn off the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL. If a leak is present, contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our website.
8. If bubbles do not appear, leak checking is complete.
9. Turn gas supply valve off and rinse connections with water.
10. NOTE: Since some leak test solutions, including soap and water, may be slightly corrosive, all connections should be rinsed with water after checking for leaks.

Disconnect the Hose from the Gas Supply

1. 1) Slide the collar back and pull out the plug. This automatically shuts off the gas.

The Very First Time You Grill
Perform an Initial Burn-Off Heat the grill on the highest setting, with the lid closed, for at least 20 minutes prior to grilling for the first time.

Every Time You Grill
Meal-to-Meal Maintenance
The Meal-To-Meal Maintenance plan includes the following simple, yet important, steps that should always be performed prior to grilling.

Check for Grease
Your grill was built with a grease management system that funnels grease away from food and into a disposable container. As you cook, grease is channeled down the slide-out grease tray and into a disposable drip tray that lines the catch pan. This system should be cleaned each and every time you grill to prevent fires.

1.  Confirm that the grill is off and cool.
2.  Remove the slide-out grease tray by pulling the tray out of the cabinet (A). Remove excess grease with a plastic scraper.
3.  Remove the catch pan (B). Check for excessive amounts of grease in the disposable drip pan that lines the catch pan. Discard disposable drip pan when necessary and replace with a new one.
4.  Reinstall all components.

Inspect the Hose

Routine inspection of the hose is necessary.

1.  Confirm that the grill is off and cool.
2.  Check hose for any signs of cracking, abrasions, or cuts (C). If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the grill.

Preheat the Grill
Preheating the grill is critical to successful grilling. Preheating helps to prevent food from sticking to the grate and gets the grate hot enough to sear properly. It also burns off residue of a previously cooked meal.

1.  Open the grill lid.
2.  Ignite your grill according to the ignition instructions in this Owner’s Manual.
3.  Close lid.
4.  Preheat the grill with all burners on the start/high position for 10 to 15 minutes or until thermometer registers 500° F (260° C) (D).

Clean the Cooking Grate
After preheating, any bits of food or debris left over from previous use will be easier to remove. Cleaned grates will also prevent your next meal from sticking.

1. Brush the grates with a stainless steel bristle grill brush immediately after preheating (E).

Igniting the Grill
Using the Electronic Ignition System to Ignite the Grill Each control knob operates an individual burner, and each burner ignites independently. Ignite the burners starting from left to right. All burners should be lit for preheating, however, all burners do not have to be lit while grilling.

1.  Open the grill lid (A).
2.  Check that all burner control knobs are in the off position. Check by pushing in and turning knobs clockwise (B).
3.  Turn the gas supply valve on (C).
4.  Begin with the burner furthest to the left. Push the burner control knob in and turn it counterclockwise to the start/high position (D).
5. Push and hold the electronic ignition button (E). You will hear it ticking.
6. Check that the burner is lit by looking through the cooking grates and through the half-circle cutout in the FLAVORIZER BARS.
7. If the burner does not ignite, turn burner control knob to the off position and wait five minutes to allow the gas to clear before attempting to light the burner again.
8. If the burner ignites, repeat steps 4 through 6 to light the remaining burners.Should the burners fail to ignite using the electronic ignition, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section. There you will find instructions on igniting the grill with a match to help determine the exact problem.

To Extinguish Burners

1.  Push each burner control knob in and then turn clockwise all the way to the off position.
2.  Turn gas supply valve off.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Cleaning the Inside of the GrillOver time, the performance of your grill can diminish if it has not been maintained properly. Low temperatures, uneven heat, and food sticking to cooking grates are all signs that cleaning and maintenance are overdue. When your grill is off and cool, start by cleaning the inside, from the top down. A thorough cleaning is recommended at least twice a year. Consistent use may require quarterly cleanings.

Cleaning the Lid
From time to time you may notice “paint-like” flakes on the inside of the lid. During use, grease and smoke vapors slowly change into carbon and deposit on the inside of your lid. These deposits will eventually peel, and looks very similar to paint. These deposits are non-toxic, but the flakes could fall onto your food if you do not clean the lid regularly.

1. Brush the carbonized grease from the inside of the lid with a stainless steel bristle grill brush (A). To minimize further build-up, the inside of the lid can be wiped with a paper towel after grilling while the grill is still warm (not hot).

Cleaning the Heat Deflectors

Located under the burners, the heat deflectors distribute heat evenly throughout the cookbox while cooking. Keeping heat deflectors clean will enhance the cooking performance of your grill.

1.  Scrape the heat deflectors with a plastic scraper (G).
2.  If necessary, brush the heat deflectors with a stainless steel bristle grill brush.
3.  Remove heat deflectors and set aside.

Cleaning the Cookbox
Look inside the cookbox for any grease accumulation or leftover food particles. Excessive accumulation can cause a fire.

1. Use a plastic scraper to scrape debris off the sides and bottom of the grill into the opening in bottom of the cookbox (H). This opening leads debris into the slide-out grease tray.

Cleaning the Grease Management System
The grease management system consists of an angled slide-out grease tray and a catch pan. These components were designed to be easily removed, cleaned, and replaced; an essential step every time you prepare to grill. Instructions on inspecting the grease management system can be found in MEAL-TO-MEAL MAINTENANCE.

Cleaning the Outside of the Grill
The outside of your grill may include stainless steel, porcelain-enameled, and plastic surfaces. WEBER recommends the following methods based on the surface type.

Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces
Clean stainless steel using a non-toxic, non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner or polish designed for use on outdoor products and grills. Use a microfiber cloth to clean in the direction of the grain of the stainless steel. Do not use paper towels.
Note: Do not risk scratching your stainless steel with abrasive pastes. Pastes do not clean or polish. They will change the color of the metal by removing the top chromium oxide film coating.

Cleaning Painted, Porcelain-Enameled
Surfaces and Plastic Components Clean painted, porcelain-enameled and plastic components with warm soapy water, and paper towels or cloth. After wiping down the surfaces, rinse and dry thoroughly. Cleaning the Outside of Grills that are in

Unique Environments
If your grill is subject to a particularly harsh environment, you will want to clean the outside more often. Acid rain, pool chemicals, and salt water can cause surface rusting to appear. Wipe down the outside of your grill with warm soapy water. Follow up with a rinse and thorough drying. Additionally, you may want to apply a stainless steel cleaner weekly to prevent surface rust.

GRILL WILL NOT IGNITE

Burner does not ignite when following the electronic ignition instructions in the “Operation” section of this Owner’s Manual. CAUSE SOLUTION If the grill will not ignite, the first step is to determine if there is gas flowing to the burners. To check this, follow the instructions below for “Using a Match to Determine if there is Gas Flow to the Burners.” If match lighting IS NOT successful, follow the gas flow troubleshooting suggestions on the next page.There is a problem with the electronic ignition system. If the grill will not ignite, the first step is to determine if there is gas flowing to the burners. To check this, follow the instructions below for “Using a Match to Determine if there is Gas Flow to the Burners.”
If match lighting IS successful, follow the instructions below for “Checking the Components of the Electronic Ignition System.”

Using a Match to Determine if there is Gas Flow to the Burners

1.  Open the grill lid.
2.  Check that all burner control knobs are in the off position. Check by pushing in and turning knobs clockwise.
3.  Turn the gas supply valve on.
4. Begin with the burner furthest to the left. Put match in the matchstick holder and strike match. (Matchstick holder is located under right side table.) Insert lit match down through the cooking grates, past the FLAVORIZER BARS and next to the burner (A).
5. Push the burner control knob in and turn it counterclockwise to the start/high position.
6. Check that the burner is lit by looking through the cooking grates and through the half-circle cutout in the FLAVORIZER BARS.
7. If the burner does not ignite within 4 seconds, turn burner control knob to the off position and wait five minutes to allow the gas to clear before attempting to light the burner again. If repeated attempts fail, follow the gas flow troubleshooting instructions on the next page.
8. If the burner ignites, the problem lies in the ignition system. Follow the instructions for “Checking the Components of the Electronic Ignition System.”
9. Replace the matchstick holder by hanging underneath right side table (B).

Checking the Components of the Electronic Ignition System
When pressing the ignition button you should hear a ticking sound. If you cannot hear the ticking sound, check the battery, then check the wires.

Checking the Battery
There are three potential issues with the battery that supplies the power to your ignition module that need to be checked:

1.  Some batteries have a plastic protective wrap around them. (Do not confuse this plastic with the battery label.) Check that this plastic wrap is removed.
2.  Confirm that the battery is installed correctly (C).
3.  If the battery is old, replace it with a new battery.

Checking the Wires
There are two potential trouble spots that need to be checked:

1.  Check that the ignition wires are connected securely to the terminals on the ignition button under the control panel.
2.  Make sure the ignition wires are properly attached to the ignition module. The wire terminals are color coded to correspond with the terminals on the ignition module. The number of wires will vary per model.
3. Checking the Ground Wire Models 310, 315 and 435 have a ground wire connected to the manifold bracket. This is visible from beneath the control panel (D):

Proper Burner Flame Pattern
The burners in your grill were factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. When the burners are performing correctly, you will see a specific flame pattern. The tips may occasionally flicker yellow (A), with a descending light blue (B) to dark blue flame (C).

Spider Screens
The combustion air openings of the burners (D) are fitted with stainless steel screens to prevent spiders and other insects from spinning webs and building nests inside the burners. Additionally, dust and debris can accumulate on the outside of the spider/insect screen and obstruct the oxygen flow to the burners.

Grilling Guide

The cuts, thicknesses, weights, and grilling times above are meant to be guidelines. Factors such as altitude, wind, and outside temperature can affect cooking times. Two rules of thumb: Grill steaks, fish fillets, boneless chicken pieces, and vegetables using the direct method for the time given on the chart (or to the desired doneness), turning food once halfway through grilling time. Grill roasts, whole poultry, bone-in poultry pieces, whole fish, and thicker cuts using the indirect method for the time given on the chart (or until an instant-read thermometer registers the desired internal temperature). Cooking times for beef and lamb use the USDA’s definition of medium doneness unless otherwise noted. Before carving, let roasts, larger cuts of meat, and thick chops and steaks rest for 5 to 10 minutes after cooking. The internal temperature of the meat will rise by 5 to 10 degrees during this time.

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