Weber 3100 NG Owner Manual

Weber 3100 NG Manual

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  • Weber 3100 NG | Owner Manual - Page 1
    the factory. GENESIS® 3100 Series Natural Gas Barbecue Owner's Manual WEBER WEBER ® ƽ DANGER If you smell gas: 1. Shut off gas to the appliance. 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
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    . ƽ After a period of storage, and/or nonuse, the Weber Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before using. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures. ƽ Do not operate the Weber Gas Barbecue if there is a gas leak present. ƽ Do not use a flame to check for
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    Weber Gas operated in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it. Weber may require reasonable proof of your service, or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance, including but not limited to damage caused by insects within the burner tubes, as set out in this owner's manual
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    Catcher, FlameCheck, Steam-N-Chips, Spider Stopper, and Warm-Up are U.S. trademarks of Weber-Stephen Products Co., 200 East Daniels Road, Palatine, IL 60067-6266. U.S.A. Genesis Gas Barbecues are covered under the following patent nos.: U.S.A. #4,677,964; 4,727,853; #4,777,927; #4,829,978; #4,860
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    Instructions 6 Assembly 7-21 Operating Instructions Lighting 22-24 Cooking 25 Storage and/or Nonuse 25 Cleaning 25 Troubleshooting & Maintenance Annual Maintenance 26 General Maintenance 27-29 Troubleshooting prevent flare-ups. e) Weber Warm-Up Basket for System with Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber.
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    Weber Gas Barbecue with you if you move. The natural gas supply is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel. s These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Weber Gas Barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully before using your Weber Gas
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    You will need a soap and water solution to check for gas leaks. (See Step "Check for gas leaks.") Note - The hardware size of nuts, bolts and screws store. Call the Weber Customer Service Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to receive immediate assistance. Have your owner's manual and serial number
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    Caster frame Two casters Two cooking grates Warming rack Warm-Up Basket Thermometer Left hand slide bar assembly Assembly consists of: Left hand slide bar Support rod Slide 8
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    Catch pan holder Manifold bracket Side burner assembly Burner grate Side burner knob Two side burner lock Note: The locks are taped to the inside of the side burner lid. Check contents of hardware packs Three burner control knobs Three tool holders Five tubing plugs (two are spares) Two wheel
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    the block of wood (or other protected surface). Tap on one hubcap. Put one wheel on the axle, WEBER side toward the hubcap. Slide the axle through the frame. Add the other wheel, WEBER side out. Tap on the hubcap. Figure 1. ER WE B ER WE B Step 3 Assemble frame You will need: left
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    Step 4 Continue frame assembly You will need: frame assembly, wheel frame assembly, front panel, caster frame, four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers and a 7/16 inch wrench. Place the caster frame onto the tabs of the left frame with the dimple to the inside. Figure 3. Place the wheel
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    tighten the nut with the 7/16 inch wrench. Figure 8 Your Weber Gas Barbecue burner assembly has been factory assembled, pressure and flame tested. answered NO, the burners are misaligned. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. Do not use your barbecue. Guide screw Step 8 Add cooking box You will
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    psi). s A manual shut-off valve must be installed outdoors, immediately ahead of the quick disconnect. s An additional manual shut-off valve indoors Pipe compound should be used which is resistant to the action of natural gas when connections are made. s The outdoor connector must be firmly attached
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    next step. Figure 12. (a) Figure 12 Figure 11 Frame brace (b) Step 12 Connect flexible hose to manifold You will need: the 12 foot natural gas supply hose and a 3/4 inch wrench. Thread fitting end of hose onto manifold. Figure 13 (a). Tighten with wrench. (a) Keyhole in frame brace Igniter lock
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    Step 13 Install side burner You will need: side burner assembly, burner grate, and manifold bracket. ƽWARNING: Make sure gas supply is OFF. Slide the side burner assembly into the open end of the right frame. Route the side burner hose around the tank panel
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    burners have been flame tested. As a safety precaution you should recheck all fittings for leaks before using your Weber Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting. ƽWARNING: Perform these leak checks even if your barbecue was dealer or store assembled. You will
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    for leaks with soap and water solution. If a leak persists after retightening the fitting, turn OFF the gas. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. c) Side burner hose to side burner connection. Figure 18 (c). d) Valves to manifold connections. Figure 18 (d). e) Hose to
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    Step 17 Install the bottom tray You will need: bottom tray, catch pan holder, catch pan and one drip pan. Step 18 Install the lid You will need: lid, two hinge pins and two hair pin cotters. Set the lid in place. Align the hinges at the rear of the barbecue. Insert hinge pins from the outside.
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    Step 19 Install tool holders, control panel and burner control knobs You will need: three tool holders, control panel, two Phillips screws/washers, a Phillips screwdriver, and three burner control knobs. Hook the tool holders over the frame rail. Figure 26. Set the control panel in place over both
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    bracket is in any way cracked or damaged, do not use swing table. Call our Customer Service Center to order a new part. ƽWARNING: The load limit for the swing table is 30 pounds. Hinge rod (a) (b) Support rod (a) Figure 27 View from rear of barbecue (c) Figure 28 Slot in frame (view from below
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    thermometer, three tubing plugs and a hammer. Insert one end of the Weber Warm-Up Basket into the hole in the right end of the lid tap them lightly with a hammer. Figure 31 (f). Figure 29 To lower table: Pull support rod up to disengage slide lock, and lower table. To raise table, lift table up
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    replacement hose. Order from Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer. Crossover Ignition System 1 1) Open the lid. Figure 1. 2) Make sure all burner control knobs are turned OFF. (Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise.) 3) Turn gas supply valve on
  • Weber 3100 NG | Owner Manual - Page 23
    knobs are turned OFF. (Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise.) 3) Turn gas supply valve on. 4) Strike a match and put the flame into the matchlight hole in the front of the cooking box. Manual Lighting 1 ƽWARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the Front burner control knob
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    lid while igniting the side burner, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow gas to clear if the side burner does not light, may result in an light: a) Turn OFF the side burner control valve. b) Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match. 5 Figure 3 ƽCAUTION:
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    Gas Barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning. ƽCAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer Bars or cooking grates in a self-cleaning oven. Replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars are available through your retailer or the Weber-Stephen Customer Service Center. Outside surfaces - Use
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    Cast Iron Cooking Grates ƽWARNING: Follow all safety instructions provided with your barbecue. Do not drop cast iron grates, they will break. Prior to storing, grease very lightly with solid vegetable shortening or vegetable
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    replacement hose. Order from Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer. s Inspect the burners for correct flame pattern. Clean if necessary, following the procedures outlined in the "General Maintenance" section of this manual. s Check all gas fittings for leaks
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    ports are fully open. Figure 10 ƽCAUTION: Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning. Replacing Main Burners a) Your Weber Gas Barbecue must be OFF and cool. b) Turn gas OFF at source. c) Remove control panel: take off the burner control knobs. Remove the screws holding the control panel in
  • Weber 3100 NG | Owner Manual - Page 29
    . Figure 15a. Check proper assembly before fastening manifold in place. Figure 15b. (a) Valve Wing nuts Figure 12 f) Slide the burner assembly out from under the guide screw and washer in the corners of the cooking box. Figure 13
  • Weber 3100 NG | Owner Manual - Page 30
    fit around valve Check fit around burner Figure 16 ƽCAUTION: If the Spider Stopper Guards do not fit tightly, contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. ƽCAUTION: After reinstalling the gas lines, they should be leak checked with a soap and water solution before using the barbecue. (See Step "Check for
  • Weber 3100 NG | Owner Manual - Page 31
    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in Inspect Weber Spider Stopper conjunction with the smell of gas. Guards for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Cure Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guards. (See Section "Annual Maintenance".) Burner does not
  • Weber 3100 NG | Owner Manual - Page 32
    ƽWARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting steps, all gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position. Problem Side burner does not light. Check Is gas supply off? Cure Turn supply on. Flame is low in HIGH position. Is fuel hose bent or kinked? Straighten hose. Flame
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    Center toll free 1-800-446-1071 to receive immediate assistance. Have your owner's manual and serial number of the barbecue available for reference. Weber-Stephen Products Company Customer Service Center 250 South Hicks Road Palatine, IL 60067-6241 (800) 446-1071 1 Hair pin cotters (2) 2 Hinge
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    problems with parts or assembly. Call our toll free number 1-800-446-1071. For quicker service, please have your owner's manual available for reference. We also welcome any comments or suggestions you might have regarding our products. We wish your family the best in outdoor cooking enjoyment. Weber
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Serial Number
Please use this number in registering your warranty
and any correspondence with the factory.
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GENESIS
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3100 Series
Natural Gas Barbecue
Owner’s Manual
92699
11/98
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WARNING
1.
Do not store spare LP Cylinder within
10 feet (3m) of this appliance.
2.
Do not
store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors within 25
feet (8m) of this appliance.
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DANGER
If you smell gas:
1.
Shut off gas to the appliance.
2.
Extinguish any open flame.
3.
Open lid.
4.
If odor continues, Keep away from the
appliance and immediately call your
gas supplier or your fire department.
Leaking gas may cause a fire or explosion
which can cause serious bodily injury or
death or damage to property.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions
must be left with the owner and the owner
should keep them for future use.
WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures
carefully in this manual prior to barbecue
operation. Do this even if barbecue was
dealer assembled.
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.