Weber Performer Touch-N-Go Ignition Owner's Manual - Parts List

Summary of Performer Touch-N-Go Ignition

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    Web e r we be r owner’s manual touch-n-go ™ ignition warning: do not try to light this appliance without reading "lighting" instructions section of this manual. This gas appliance is designed for outdoor use only. Notice to installer: these instructions must be left with the owner and the owner shou...

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    2 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 a barb...

  • 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: Contents

    4 contents warnings 2 warranty & patents 3 general instructions 5 parts listing 6-7 tools needed 8-9 assembly 10-19 operating instructions lighting 20-21 insect alerts 21 cooking methods 22 periodic cleaning 23 storage 23 lp tank information 24-25 troubleshooting & maintenance troubleshooting 26 mai...

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    5 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...

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    6 1 2 3 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 31 42 43 44 45 47 46 49 48 50 51 54 14 15 57 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 4 1 19 20 4 18 21 15 4 5 22 23 24 25 26,15 28 27 29 30 39, 14-15 40-41 52 53 59 55 56 58 60

  • Page 7: Parts List

    7 1. 1/4-20 x 5/8 inch truss head screw 2. Nylon damper handle 3. Lid damper 4. 1/4 inch aluminum washer (9) 5. 1/4-20 acorn nut (4) 6. Lid assembly 7. 22 inch hinged cooking grate 8. Char-baskets fuel holders (2) 9. Charcoal grate 10. H-drive 11-13. Damper blades 14. 1/4-20 x 1 3/4 inch bolt (8) 15...

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    8 check package contents the following item will be found in the top box. Bottom rack the following items will be found in the large box (shipper). Charbin storage container bowl assembly lid assembly ash catcher assembly two char-basket fuel holders lp tank tools needed: phillips screwdriver 7/16 i...

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    9 charcoal grate hinged cooking grate burner cleaning tool/ match holder two wheels axle ash catcher ring 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 nu...

  • Page 10: Assembly Instructions

    10 assembly instructions w eb er w eb er figure 1 step 1 assemble wheels you will need: axle, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels, wheel frame, hammer and a block of wood. Place one end of the axle on the block of wood (or other protected surface). Tap on one hubcap. Put one wheel on the axle, weber side ...

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    11 step 2 (cont.) - once the one touch handle is through the handle slot of the ash catcher ring, tilt the ring back down and position the locking clips over the couplings on the bottom of the bowl. Once the the locking clips are in position over the couplings push the ring straight down until the c...

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    12 figure 3 (a) tab on the inside of frame tube figure 4 weber nameplate facing out step 3 assemble the frame you will need: top frame assembly, wheel frame assembly and caster frame assembly. Note - work on soft surface (grass, or carton inserts) to protect the finish during frame assembly. Set the...

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    13 figure 5 step 5 complete frame assembly you will need: two bottom connectors, tank holder assembly, four 1 3/4 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch open-end or an adjustable wrench. Turn over partial frame assembly and remove twist tie from charbin lid. Hold one bottom connector between...

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    14 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 pliers. Set bowl assembly in open end of frame with lid holder to the outside, and align mounting bra...

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    15 step 9 fill lp tank note - the lp tank 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 phone number is on the warnin...

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    16 figure 10 the hose and regulator are connected in the following manner: slide back the collar of the quick disconnect on the tank valve. Figure 10 (a). Push the male fitting of the regulator into the quick disconnect, and maintain pressure. Slide the collar closed. Figure 10 (b) shows the quick d...

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    17 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 barbecue. Contact your dealer. If the leak is at connection b) disconnect and reconnect the quick disconnect fitting. Turn the gas back on and rech...

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    18 (a) (b) figure 14 note: before sliding the charbin into place check that the cooking grate holder is sitting loosely on the frame brace and is conforming to the frame brace. Figure 14 a. If it is tight or stuck over the edge of the frame brace, figure 14 b, reposition as in figure 14 a. If the co...

  • Page 19

    19 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..

  • Page 20: Lighting

    20 4) position filled char-baskets over burner. Figure 3. Lighting operating instructions danger open lid before lighting. Do not use any flammable liquids such as starting fluid, gasoline, alcohol or any form of self- lighting charcoal at any time, including when manually lighting. Failure to do so...

  • Page 21: Manual Lighting

    21 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 22: Cooking Methods

    22 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 23: Periodic Cleaning

    23 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. Storage ■ when the performer grill is stored indoors, the gas supply must be disconnected and the lp tank stored outdoors in a wel...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Lp Tank

    24 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...

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    25 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 26: Troubleshooting

    26 troubleshooting 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 ...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    27 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 28

    28 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. Periodic quick cleaning we recommend t...