Weber Genesis Silver-C LP 032301 Owner's Manual - Assembly Instructions

Manual is about: Liquid Propane Gas

Summary of Genesis Silver-C LP 032301

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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...

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    A-2 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 near this barbecue. I...

  • Page 3: Warranty

    A-3 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 ma...

  • Page 4: Contents

    A-4 danger & warnings ................................ A-2 warranty ................................................. A-3 general instructions ............................... A-5 exploded view ........................................ A-6 parts list ................................................ A-...

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    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” flavor...

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    A-6 genesis silver-c lp 032301 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 45 46 33 47 48 49 50 52 51 53 54 42 16 44 55.

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    A-7 1. Hinge pin 2. Left endcap 3. Shroud 4. Handle 5. Warm-up ™ basket 6. Warming rack 7. Cooking grates 8. Flavorizer ® bars 9. Cooking box 10. 1/4-20 keps nut 11. Slide out bottom tray 12. Catch pan holder 13. Catch pan 14. Left end trim piece 15. Work surface 16. Front panel 17. Swing-up work su...

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    A-8 © 2001 weber-stephen products co., weber, the silhouette, and the kettle configuration are registered trademarks of weber-stephen products co., 200 east daniels road, palatine, il, 60067-6266, u.S.A. This product is covered by one or more united states patents and patents in other nations global...

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    A-9 you will need: screwdriver phillips screwdriver hammer 7/16 open-end or an adjustable wrench pliers block of wood lid - 1 cooking box - 1 cooking grates - 2 control panel - 1 left frame - 1 right frame - 1 wheel frame - 1 caster frame - 1 frame connectors - 2 sideburner - 1 work surface - 1 swin...

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    A-10 burner control knobs - 3 hinge pins (1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin) - 2 2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 2 inch bolts) - 5 1 3/4 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1 3/4 inch bolts) - 2 1/2 inch bolts (1/4 x 20 x 1/2 inch bolts) - 8 keps nut (1/4 x 20 keps nut) - 1 wing nut (1/4 x 20 wing nut) - 2 nylon washers - 17...

  • Page 11: Assembly Instructions

    B-1 assembly instructions w eb e r w eb e r (1) (2) assemble wheel frame you will need: axle rod, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels, wheel frame, hammer and a block of wood. Place one end of the axle rod on the block of wood (or other protected surface). Tap one hubcap onto the end of the axle rod. Slid...

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    B-2 (1) complete frame assembly you will need: partial frame assembly, two frame connectors, four 2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench. Hold one frame connector between the caster frame and wheel frame. Add the nylon washer to the bolt. Insert the bolt through the fr...

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    B-3 (1) (2) (1) (2) (3) add cooking box (assembly) you will need: frame assembly, cooking box (assembly), 2 inch bolt, nylon washer, keps nut, pliers and a 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench. Uncoil the hose. Place the cooking box (assembly) in the frame assembly so the burner tubes(1) are under the fra...

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    B-4 (2) (1) (1) (1) (2) add fuel gauge you will need: fuel gauge, two wing nuts and two nylon washers. 1) slip the bolts on the back of the fuel gauge through the two small holes in the cylinder panel. 2) add washers to the bolts, then wing nuts, and tighten with your fingers. Install cylinder panel...

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    B-5 (1) (2) (3) install igniter note - the igniter wires are already attached to the gas catcher ignition chamber and the igniter. This was done to factory test the ignition system. The igniter lock nut is on the igniter. 1) loosen the igniter lock nut. 2) insert the top of the igniter up through th...

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    B-6 (1) (2) install lid you will need: lid, two hair pin cotters(1) and two hinge pins(2). Place lid on top of the cooking box. Align the hinges at the rear of the barbecue. Insert hinge pins through the hinges from the outside. Insert hair pin cotters into the small holes in the hinge pins. Install...

  • Page 17: Installing Features

    C-1 installing features install the right trim piece with tool holders you will need: right trim piece with tool holders push the right trim piece into the frame as shown(1), making sure that the tabs on the underside of the trim piece are snapped into the slots in the frame.(2) (1) (2) c003.E insta...

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    C-2 3.) insert one end of the swing-up work surface rod into the hole in the frame. 4.) while holding swing-up work surface in position, insert the other end of the swing-up work surface rod into the left end trim piece. Push the trim piece into the frame. 5.) add a washer to each bolt and insert it...

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    C-3 (1) install the work surface you will need: work surface. Place the work surface, so that the front and back edges fit over the frame, in the area between the left trim piece and the cooking box as shown. Do not use the work surface as a cutting board. (1) make sure that the tabs on the side tab...

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    C-4 (1) install flavorizer® bars and cooking grates you will need: five flavorizer bars and two cooking grates. Place the flavorizer bars side by side in the cooking box. Set the cooking grates onto the ledges in the cooking box with the rounded sides up. Installing the warm-up™ basket you will need...

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    C-5 install the bottom shelf you will need: bottom shelf. Set the bottom shelf in place between the two frame connectors underneath the cooking box. Install the thermometer you will need: thermometer. Insert the thermometer into its holder on the right side of the lid. ® ® ® ® ® ® ® ®.

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    C-6 fill liquid propane cylinder note - the liquid propane cylinder manufacturer is responsible for the materials, workmanship and performance of the cylinder. If the cylinder has a defect, malfunctions, or you have a question regarding the cylinder, call the cylinder manufacturer’s customer service...

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    C-7 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 property. Warning: ...

  • Page 24: Lighting

    D-1 lighting summary lighting instructions are on the control panel. 1) open the lid. 2) make sure all burner control knobs are turned off. (push control knob down and turn clockwise to ensure that it is in the off position.) danger: when the “excess gas flow control” feature is activated, a small a...

  • Page 25: To Extinguish

    D-2 to extinguish push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to the off position. Turn gas supply off at the source. Manual lighting *the grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased. Danger failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecue’s burners, or not wa...

  • Page 26: Lighting The Side Burner

    D-3 lighting the side burner the side burner has a separate ignition system from the main cooking box. Warning: if the side burner does not light: 1) turn off the side burner control valve. 2) wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match. Lighting the side bu...

  • Page 27: Cooking

    D-4 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 these notations to describe t...

  • Page 28: Refilling The Liquid

    D-5 refilling the liquid propane cylinder we recommend that you refill the lp cylinder before it is completely empty. Removal of the lp cylinder 1) close cylinder valve (turn clockwise). 2) unscrew regulator coupling by turning counterclockwise, by hand only. 3) loosen cylinder lock wing nut and tur...

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    D-6 you will need: lp cylinder, a soap and water solution and a rag or brush to apply it. 1) turn the lp cylinder so the opening of the valve is either to the front, side or rear of the weber gas barbecue. Lift and hook the cylinder onto the fuel gauge. Warning: do not use a wrench to tighten the co...

  • Page 30: Safe Handling Tips For

    D-7 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 released, the liquid rea...

  • Page 31: Annual Maintenance

    D-8 annual maintenance after a period of nonuse, we recommend that you perform the following maintenance procedures for your safety. Warning: check the hose before each use of the barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue....

  • Page 32: General Maintenance

    D-9 general maintenance weber spider /insect screens your weber gas barbecue, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is a target for spiders and other insects. They can nest in the venturi section(1) of the burner tubes. This blocks the normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the a...

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    D-10 (2) (1) (1) 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 u...

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    D-11 crossover® ignition system operations if the crossover ignition system fails to ignite the left burner, light the left burner with a match. If the left burner lights with a match, then check the crossover ignition system. ■ check that both the white(1) and black(2) ignition wires are attached p...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    D-12 troubleshooting problem check cure burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas. Inspect spider/insect screens for possible obstructions. (blockage of holes.) clean spider/insect screens. (see section “annual maintenance”) burners do not light. -or- burners h...

  • Page 36: Side Burner Troubleshooting

    D-13 side burner troubleshooting 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 su...