Weber Burner Owner's Manual

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    Performer ™ serial number please use this number in registering your warranty and any correspondence with the factory. 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 ® ® owner’s manual touch-n-go ™ ignition warning: do not try to light this appliance without reading "lighting" instructions section of t...

  • Page 2: Warnings

    Warnings ■ do not store a spare or disconnected lp tank under or near this barbecue. ■ improper assembly may be dangerous. Please follow the assembly instructions in this manual. ■ combustible materials should never be within 24 inches of the top, bottom, back or sides of the barbecue. ■ do not put ...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    3 weber stephen products co. (weber) hereby warrants to the original retail purchaser of this weber barbecue that if it is assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it then for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, the cooking grate, charcoal grate...

  • Page 4: Patents and Trademarks

    4 © 1996 weber. Weber, , the kettle configuration, one-touch and performer are registered u.S. Trademarks; char-basket, charbin, touch-n-go and tuck-away are u.S. Trademarks of weber- stephen products co., 200 east daniels road, palatine, il 60067-6266. U.S.A. The performer is covered under the foll...

  • Page 5: Contents

    5 contents warnings ................................................................ 2 warranty & patents.................................................. 3-4 general instructions.................................................... 6 assembly ...........................................................

  • Page 6: General Instructions

    6 general instructions your weber performer grill with touch-n-go gas ignition is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. You can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. The performer grill is portable so you can easily change its lo...

  • Page 7: Assembly Instructions

    7 tools needed phillips screwdriver 7/16 inch and 7/8 inch or an adjustable wrench pliers hammer block of wood supplies needed your lp tank is shipped empty for safety. You will need to fill it (see step "fill lp tank"). You will need a soap and water solution to check for gas leaks. Packages your w...

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    Tank holder assembly control panel bowl panel charcoal grate hinged cooking grate burner cleaning tool/ match holder 8 lp tank filler adapter the following items will be found in the bottom carton. Wheel frame two bottom connectors front panel caster frame assembly top frame assembly w eb e r w eb e...

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    9 the following items will be found in the hardware pack. Sixteen nylon washers (actual size) four aluminum washers (actual size) eight 1/4-20 x 1 3/4 inch bolts (actual size) four 1/4-20 acorn nuts (actual size) four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts (actual size) three tool holders three hubcaps figure 1 st...

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    10 step 2 remove protective packaging protective cardboard inserts must be removed from the bowl before assembly. Figure 2. Do not forcefully remove the inserts. A) remove cardboard insert from ash catcher ring. Be careful when removing the cardboard not to bend the ash catcher ring. B) tear cardboa...

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    11 figure 4 step 4 continue frame assembly you will need: frame assembly, front panel, four 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch open-end or an adjustable wrench. Place front panel along inside edge of frame assembly with weber logo on the side closest to the wheel frame and facing out...

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    12 figure 6 step 6 uncover charbin lid remove protective plastic covering from charbin lid. Figure 6. Figure 7 step 7 install bowl assembly you will need: bowl assembly, four 1 3/4 inch bolts, eight nylon washers, four aluminum washers, four acorn nuts, 7/16 inch open-end or adjustable wrench and pl...

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    13 figure 8 step 8 install igniter note - the igniter wires have been attached to the igniter for factory testing of the ignition system. There is no need to disconnect for installation. Figure 8 (a). The igniter assembly is taped to the burner assembly. Remove the tape and insert top part of ignite...

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    14 figure 9 figure 10 step 10 install and connect filled lp tank warning: make sure that the lp tank valve is closed. Close by turning clockwise. Hook lp tank onto tank holder assembly. The square hole on the tank collar fits over the top lip of the tank holder assembly. Figure 9 (a). The bottom of ...

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    15 figure 11 step 11 check for gas leaks warning: check for gas leaks every time any gas fitting is disconnected and reconnected. You will need: a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it. Note - since some leak test solutions, including soap and water, may be slightly corrosive, all c...

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    16 (a) (a) (b) figure 13 figure 14 step 12 add bowl panel, tool holders and charbin storage container you will need: bowl panel, three tool holders and charbin storage container. Remove protective plastic covering from bowl panel. Slide the ends of bowl panel under bowl mounting brackets so the ends...

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    17 figure 16 step 14 add grates, char-basket fuel holders and lid you will need: charcoal grate, char-baskets, hinged cooking grate and lid. Place charcoal grate on bottom supports in bowl. Set char-baskets on charcoal grate, cooking grate on top supports, and lid on bowl. Figure 16. Figure 15 step ...

  • Page 18: Lighting

    18 4) position filled char-baskets over burner. Figure 3. 5) turn gas supply on (counterclockwise) at lp tank. Warning: do not lean over open barbecue while lighting. 6) push igniter button until burner ignites. Caution: flame may be difficult to see on a bright day. Caution: your lp tank connection...

  • Page 19: Manual Lighting

    19 manual lighting warning: do not attempt to light manually without using the match holder. 1) open lid. 2) open bottom bowl vents. 3) move char-baskets away from the burner. 4) put a match in the match holder. Light match. 5) position match flame at rear of burner slot. Figure 4. Warning: do not h...

  • Page 20: Cooking Methods

    20 cooking methods direct method for foods requiring fewer than 30 minutes of cooking time, cook directly over the coals, absorbing the full heat. 1. Place filled char-baskets with flat sides together in center of charcoal grate. 2. Ignite charcoal (approx. 3-5 minutes), then turn off gas supply at ...

  • Page 21: Periodic Cleaning

    21 periodic cleaning to remove ashes from the bowl, move control rod side to side so damper blades sweep ashes through the bowl vents and into the ash catcher. Figure 7. Caution: be sure that burner is off and barbecue is cool before cleaning. Do not enlarge burner slots when cleaning. To clean burn...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Lp Tank

    22 check the following connections, as shown in figure 11: a) test valve to regulator connection. B) quick disconnect fitting to lp tank connection. If bubbles occur, or if a bubble enlarges, the connection is leaking, turn off the gas at lp tank. If the leak is at connection a) do not operate the b...

  • Page 23

    23 safe handling tips for lp gas ■ 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 released the liquid readily vaporizes and becom...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    24 problem burner burns with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas. Burner does not light, or flame is low. Burner flame pattern is erratic. Inside of lid appears to be “peeling.” (resembles paint peeling.) charbin slides out of the frame brace. Check inspect burner for poss...

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    25 maintenance after a period of nonuse we recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures for your safety. ■ check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be unserviceable, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only weber aut...

  • Page 26

    26 burner flame pattern the burner has been factory set for the correct air and gas mixture. The correct flame pattern is shown in figure 17. If the flames do not appear as shown in figure 18, or if “popping” noises occur, follow the burner cleaning procedures. Caution: your lp tank connection is eq...

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    28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12-13 14-16 17 19-20, 15 22 18, 15-16 23 24 25 26 27 28 29,20 30 19-20 31 32 33 34 35 36 60 47-48 37 38 39 40, 15-16 41-42 1 43 44 45 46 53 54 55 56 57 58 49-52 21 59 61.

  • Page 29: Parts List

    29 1. #8-18 x 5/8 inch screw (3) 2. Nylon lid handle (top) 3. Nylon lid handle (bottom) 4. Thermometer 5. Nylon damper handle 6. Lid assembly 7. 22 inch hinged cooking grate 8. Char-baskets fuel holders (2) 9. Charcoal grate 10. Hex drive 11. Damper blades 12. Lid holder support strap 13. Lid holder...

  • Page 30: A F

    A f inal w ord of t hanks hank you for choosing a weber barbecue. Our family here at weber has worked hard to produce the highest quality products for your satisfaction. While we give much attention to our products, an occasional error may occur. Our knowledgeable customer service staff is prepared ...