weber Grill - Manual (Page 16)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Lighting
WARNING: Open lid lid before lighting. Ash catcher
must be in place when lighting and any time during
use. If using a liquid fire starter, check the ash
catcher for any accumulation of starter fluid before
lighting charcoal. If fluid is present DO NOT LIGHT.
Wipe out any fluid and replace ash catcher before
lighting.
1) Open lid.
2) Clear bowl of ashes by moving the control rod side
to side. Figure 1.
3) Open bottom bowl vents. Figure 2.
4) Position Char-Baskets in center of charcoal grate.
5) Light charcoal with Weber FireStarters or another
commercially prepared fire starter.
Figure 1
Control rod
Closed Open
Figure 2
Periodic Cleaning
CAUTION: Be sure barbecue is cool before
cleaning.
To remove ashes from the bowl, move control rod side
to side so damper blades sweep ashes through the
vents. Figure 3.
TO CLEAN KETTLE:
■ While lid is warm, wipe the inside with a paper towel
to prevent grease buildup.
■ For outer surfaces, wash with a warm soapy water
solution and rinse with clear water.
For a more thorough cleaning (to be done once a year):
1. Remove ashes.
2. Remove the grates and Char-Baskets.
3. Clean the porcelain finish with with a spray-on type
oven cleaner. Spray surfaces heavily with the oven
cleaner and leave on long enough to soften
accumulated grease.
4. Wipe out with paper towels. Wash with a mild
detergent and water. Rinse well with clear water and
wipe dry.
Figure 3
Control rod