Weber 55278 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: LP Gas Grill

Summary of 55278

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    G e n e s i s ® 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 ...

  • 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 general instructions cooking warning: do not move the weber ® gas barbecue when operating or while barbecue is hot. You can adjust the front and back burners as desired. The control settings: high (h), medium (m), low (l), or off (o) are described in your weber ® cookbook. The cookbook uses thes...

  • Page 7

    A-7 warning: follow all safety instructions provided with your barbecue. Do not drop cast iron grates, they will break. First time use - wash thoroughly with a mild dishwashing liquid to remove the wax coating used for protection in shipping. Rinse with warm water and dry completely with a soft clot...

  • Page 8: Exploded View

    A-8 exploded view genesis ® silver-c lp 092801 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 17 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 34 46 47 49 50 51 52 53 18 19 31 15 14 48 54.

  • Page 9: Exploded View List

    A-9 exploded view list 1. Hinge pin 2. Left endcap 3. Shroud 4. Handle 5. Warm-up ™ basket 6. Warming rack 7. Cast iron cooking grates 8. Flavorizer ® bars 9. Cooking box 10. 1/4-20 keps nut 11. Slide out bottom tray 12. Work surface 13. Catch pan holder 14. Left rear trim assembly arm 15. 1/4 - 14 ...

  • Page 10: Parts List

    A-10 parts list cooking box assembly - 1 caster frame - 1 wheel frame - 1 bottom rack - 1 left trim assembly - 1 swing up table - 1 side table - 1 flavorizer ® bars - 5 warm-up ™ basket - 1 warming rack - 1 lp tank - 1 bottom tray - 1 catch-pan holder - 1 catch-pan - 1 disposable drip pans - 2 therm...

  • Page 11: Unpacking

    A-11 1 2 3 4 unpacking.

  • Page 12

    B-a 1 • push down firmly until bottom rack lock, "locks" under the rail. • arrow sticker to the front. B c a ba202.C.

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    B-b • push down firmly on both sides to ensure bottom rack is locked under the rails. Warning: do not go to next step if bottom rack is not locked in place 2 a b.

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    B-c 3 • install bolts at indicated locations. Use supplied tool to tighten. Recheck each bolt for tightness with a 7/16” open end wrench..

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    B-1 b-1 b-1 b-1 b-1 4 b202_lp.D.

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    B-2 b-2 b-2 b-2 b-2.

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    B-3 b-3 b-3 b-3 b-3 5 6.

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    B-4 b-4 b-4 b-4 b-4 a b 7 c.

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    B-5 b-5 b-5 b-5 b-5 a b 8 10 9.

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    B-6 b-6 b-6 b-6 b-6 b a 12 13 11.

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    B-7.

  • Page 22: Gas  Instructions

    C-1 gas instructions important lp cylinder information failure to follow these danger statements exactly may result in a fire causing death or serious injury. Danger never store a spare lp cylinder under or near this barbecue. Never fill the tank beyond 80% full. Your weber ® gas grill is equipped w...

  • Page 23: Gas  Instructions

    C-2 gas instructions pass regulator through left hole in support panel. We utilize various lp tank manufacturers. Some of the tanks have differing top collar assembles. (the top collar is the metal protective ring around the valve.) one series of tanks mount with the valve facing front. The other ta...

  • Page 24: Gas  Instructions

    C-3 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 pr...

  • Page 25: Gas  Instructions

    C-4 gas instructions liquid propane cylinder the liquid propane cylinder manufacturer is responsible for the materials, workmanship and performance of the tank. If the tank has a defect malfunctions, or you have a question regarding the tank, call the tank manufacturer’s customer service center. The...

  • Page 26: Gas  Instructions

    C-5 gas instructions safe handling tips for liquid propane gas cylinders ■ liquid propane (lp) gas is a petroleum product as are gasoline and natural gas. Lp gas is a gas at regular temperatures and pressures. Under moderate pressure, inside a cylinder, lp gas is a liquid. As the pressure is release...

  • Page 27: Operating Instructions

    D-1 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 28: Operating Instructions

    D-2 operating instructions manual lighting 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 serious bodily injury or death. 1) open the lid. 2) ...

  • Page 29: Operating Instructions

    D-3 operating instructions the side burner has a separate ignition system from the main cooking box. 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 caus...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    D-4 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 instructions. (blockage of holes.) clean weber ® insect / spider screens. (see section “annual maintenance”) burners do not li...

  • Page 31: Side Burner Maintenance

    D-5 problem check cure side burner does not light. Flame is low in high position. Flame is very yellow in conjunction with the smell of gas, or burner makes popping noise in conjunction with the smell of gas. Push button ignition does not work. Is gas supply off? Turn supply on. Is the fuel hose ben...

  • Page 32: 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 33: Maintenance

    E-2 maintenance replacing main burners 1) your weber ® gas barbecue must be off and cool. 2) turn gas off at source. 3) to remove control panel: take off the burner control knobs. Remove the screws holding the control panel in place. Lift off the control panel. 4) unhook the manifold bracket(1) and ...