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Weber 42097 Owner's Manual

Summary of 42097

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    Warning: follow all leak-check procedures carefully in this manual prior to barbecue operation. Do this even if the barbecue was dealer-assembled. Notice to installer: these instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use. This gas appliance is designed for out...

  • Page 2: Dangers & Warnings

    A-2 dangers & warnings danger failure to follow the dangers, warnings and cautions contained in this owner’s manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire or an explosion causing damage to property. Warnings do not store a spare or disconnected liquid propane cylinder under or ne...

  • Page 3: Contents

    A-3 contents danger & warnings .................................................................................. A-2 warranty .................................................................................................. A-4 general instructions ....................................................

  • Page 4: Warranty

    A-4 weber-stephen products co. (weber) hereby warrants to the original purchaser of this weber ® gas grill that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase as follows: when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it. Weber ...

  • Page 5: General Instructions

    A-5 general instructions your weber ® gas barbecue is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. With the weber ® gas barbecue you can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. The closed lid and flavorizer ® bars produce that “outdoor” f...

  • Page 6: General Instructions

    A-6 grilling methods note: if grill looses heat while cooking refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual. Warning: do not move the weber ® gas barbecue when operating or while barbecue is hot. You can adjust the left and right burners in each burner set as desired. The control settings are ...

  • Page 7: Exploded View

    A-7 exploded view 8 57 1 2 summit ® gold d ng 032403 14 19 22 23 24 26 33 34 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 44 48 49 50 51 65 70 73 74 75 76 77 79 84 85 86 87 88 54 32 59 9 10 13 12 52 4 6 7 15 18 25 28 29 30 31 35 43 45 60 62 69 72 78 20 16 17 80 82 89 83 90 58 63 67 66 68 71 64 3 55 56 46 47 61 53 21 11 5 2...

  • Page 8: Exploded View List

    A-8 exploded view list 1. Hinge pin 2. Thermometer hardware 3. Thermometer bezel 4. Warm-up ™ basket 5. 8 inch cooking grate 6. Smoker assembly 7. Smoker box chip grate 8. Flavorizor ® bar assembly w/ smoker 9. Rotisserie fork 10. Rotisserie motor 11. Motor bracket 12. Motor bracket screw 13. 1/4 - ...

  • Page 9: Parts List

    A-9 parts list lid - 1 cookbox - 1 front frame rail - 1 left frame assembly - 1 right frame assembly - 1 side table - 1 side burner - 1 bottom shelf - 1 rear panel - 1 left door - 1 right door - 1 warming rack - 1 warm-up ™ rack - 1 rear frame rail - 1.

  • Page 10: Parts List

    A-10 hose - 1 catch-pan holder - 1 catch-pan - 1 disposable drip pans - 2 wrench - 1 7/16 inch wrench - 1 rotisserie motor - 1 rotisserie bracket - 1 flavorizor ® bars - 2 sets smoker - 1 stainless steel cooking grates - 3 bottom tray - 1 rotisserie - 1 parts list 1/2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1/2 inch...

  • Page 11

    B-a 1 ba402_ng.A a b c (1) (2) (3) (3) caution: before proceeding to the next step check that frame rail (2) is on the side with the swing tables (3). The tab on frame rail (2) must be facing toward the wheels. Place corregated from each side of the cookbox under the caster and wheel frame assembly ...

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    B-b 2 b a attention! Only start these bolts. Do not tighten yet..

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    B-c 3.

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    B-d b c a 1 2 4 attention! Completely remove both partially started bolts from top rear frame rail attention! Reinstall both bolts through rear panel and into rear frame rail..

  • Page 15

    B-e 5 a (1) (2) (2) (1) (2) (2) attention! Remove packing tape holding the gas line and bracket(1). When installing cookbox route the gas line and bracket(1) inside the frame rails(2)..

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    B-f (1) (2) (3) b 6.

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    B-g 7 (1) (2) (1) (2) c.

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    B-h 8 b a matchlight holder.

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    B-i 9 (1) (2) (3) a b.

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    B-j a b a b 10

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    B-1 (1) (2) a b (1) 11 b401_ng.D note: igniter wire(1) is located up under right side of control panel..

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    B-2 c d (1) (2)  caution: hold burner cap(1) down while pushing side burner ignition wire(2) on..

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    B-3 a b 13 12.

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    B-4 14 15.

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    B-5 16 17.

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    B-6 6.

  • Page 27: Gas  Instructions

    C-1 gas instructions install gas supply general specifications for piping note - contact your local municipality for building codes regulating outdoor gas barbecue installations. In absence of local codes, you must confirm to the latest edition of ansi z223.1. We recommend that this installation be ...

  • Page 28: Gas  Instructions

    C-2 gas instructions (1) (1) (2) (2) a b connect gas supply a) to connect gas hose at the supply: slide back the collar of the quick disconnect. Push male fitting of the hose into the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure(1). Slide the collar closed(2). If it does not engage or lock, repeat proced...

  • Page 29: Gas  Instructions

    C-3 gas instructions (1) (2) (3) (2) (4) warning : the gas connections of your summit ® gas grill have been factory tested. We do however recommend that you leak check all gas connections before operating your summit ® gas grill. Remove control panel part required: phillips screwdriver. Remove the ...

  • Page 30: Gas  Instructions

    C-4 gas instructions check for gas leaks  danger do not use an open flame to check for gas leaks. Be sure there are no sparks or open flames in the area while you check for leaks. Sparks or open flames will result in a fire or explosion which can cause serious bodily injury or death and damage to p...

  • Page 31: Gas  Instructions

    C-5 gas instructions reinstall control panel parts required: control panel, screws, and burner control knobs. Place the control panel back onto the control panel brackets on either side of the front of the cooking box. Line up screws with screw holes on both the control panel and control panel brack...

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    D-1 operating instructions grilling methods note: if grill looses heat while cooking refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual. You can adjust the left and right burners in each burner set as desired. The control settings are high (h), medium (m), low (l), or off (o). If burners go out dur...

  • Page 33: Operating Instructions

    D-2 operating instructions indirect cooking the indirect method is similar to roasting, but with the added benefits of that grilled texture, flavor, and appearance you can’t get from an oven. To set up for indirect cooking, gas burners are lit on either side of the food but not directly beneath it. ...

  • Page 34: Operating Instructions

    D-3 operating instructions lighting summary lighting instructions are on the control panel. Danger failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecue’s burners, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause ser...

  • Page 35: Operating Instructions

    D-4 operating instructions manual lighting danger failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue’s burners, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death. 1) open the lid. 2) make...

  • Page 36: Operating Instructions

    D-5 operating instructions side burner lighting instructions danger failure to open the lid while igniting the side burner, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the side burner does not light, may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death. Lighti...

  • Page 37: Operating Instructions

    D-6 operating instructions using the smoker the smoker uses presoaked wood chips. For best results with faster cooking foods like steaks, burgers and chops, etc., we recommend using finer wood chips because they ignite and create smoke faster. For longer cooking foods such as roasts, chicken and tur...

  • Page 38: Operating Instructions

    D-7 operating instructions 1 8 4 5 7 4 2,3,9 6 lighting the smoker burner warning: check hose before each use of grill for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the grill. Replace using only weber ® authorized replacement hose. Contact the cust...

  • Page 39: Operating Instructions

    D-8 operating instructions 1 7,9 4 5 4 2,3,10 8 manually lighting the smoker burner warning: check hose before each use of grill for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the grill. Replace using only weber ® authorized replacement hose. Contac...

  • Page 40: Operating Instructions

    D-9 operating instructions (1) (2) (1) rotisserie assembly parts required: rotisserie motor bracket(1), rotisserie motor(1), rotisserie shaft(1), spit forks(4) and fork screws (4). 1) install the motor bracket attach the stainless steel motor bracket to the left side of the cooking box, using the 1/...

  • Page 41: Operating Instructions

    D-10 operating instructions using the rotisserie note - before using your rotisserie, measure your food at the widest point. If it exceeds 9 1/2”, it is too large to fit the rotisserie. If it is too large, food can be prepared using a roast holder and the indirect cooking method. Important safeguard...

  • Page 42: Operating Instructions

    D-11 operating instructions lighting the rotisserie burner warning: check hose before each use of grill for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the grill. Replace using only a weber ® authorized replacement hose. Contact the customer service ...

  • Page 43: Operating Instructions

    D-12 operating instructions manually lighting the rotisserie burner warning: check hose before each use of grill for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the grill. Replace using only a weber ® authorized replacement hose. Contact the customer...

  • Page 44

    D-13 main & smoker burner troubleshooting problem check cure burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas. Inspect weber ® insect/spider screens for possible obstructions. (blockage of holes.) clean weber ® insect/spider screens. (see section “annual maintenance”)...

  • Page 45: Side Burner Maintenance

    D-14 problem check cure side burner does not light. Flame is low in high position. Push button ignition does not work. Is gas supply off? Turn supply on. Is the fuel hose bent or kinked? Straighten hose. Does burner light with a match? If match lights burner, checkigniter (see below). Side burner ma...

  • Page 46: Rotisserie Troubleshooting

    D-15 rotisserie troubleshooting problem check cure burner does not light. Did you hold the burner control knob down and hold down for 20 seconds until after burner ignited? Try to relight burner by holding burner control knob down and continue holding down until 20 seconds after burner has ignited. ...

  • Page 47: Maintenance

    E-1 maintenance (1) (1) main burner flame pattern the weber ® gas barbecue burners have been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame pattern is shown. 1) burner tube 2) tips occasionally flicker yellow 3) light blue 4) dark blue if the flames do not appear to be uniform th...

  • Page 48: Maintenance

    E-2 maintenance replacing main burners 1. Your summit ® gas grill must be off and cool. 2. Turn gas off at source. 3. Disconnect regulator. 4. Remove cooking grates. 5. Remove smoker box. 6. Remove flavorizer ® bars. 7. To remove control panel refer to “remove the control panel” under “check for gas...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    E-3 maintenance 12. Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly, to separate the crossover ® tube (a) from the burners (b). 11. Pull manifold assembly out from the manifold frame. (a) (b) (b) 13. Remove the crossover ® tube. 14. Pull the selected burner(s) tube(s) from manifold frame and replace wit...

  • Page 50: Maintenance

    E-4 maintenance crossover ® ignition system operations if the crossover ® ignition system fails to ignite the left burner in a burner set, light the left burner with a match. If the left burner lights with a match, then check the crossover ® ignition system. • check that both ignition wires(1,2) are...