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- Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 1
n Genesis® Junior LP Gas Barbecue I: Owner's Manual Serial Number Please use this number in registering your warranty and any correspondence with the factory. taut no- PGA Vation&SOPANEGASAssiceiati WARNING: Follow all leak check procedures carefully in this manual, prior to barbecue operation. Do - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 2
Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue that it will be free of defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase as follows: Aluminum Castings, 10 years, Cooking Grates and Flavorizer Bars, 3 years, All Remaining Parts, 5 years, when assembled and operated in accordance with the printed instructions - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 3
Chips, Weber Warm-Up, Spider Stopper, Gas Catcher, Weber Grill Works, Perma-Mount and Corn 'N' Tater are trademarks of Weber-Stephen patents pending. Flavorizer Bars are covered under U.S. patent #4,727,853. Wheels for Genesis, One- Touch and Ranch Grills are covered under U.S. patent #D249,678. - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 4
a period of storage, and/or disuse, the Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue should be checked for gas leaks and burner obstructions before using. See instructions in this manual for correct procedures. ■ Do not operate the Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue if there is a gas leak present. ■ Do not use a flame to - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 5
the control panel, causing serious damage to your barbecue. We have developed the Weber Spider Stopper Guards to significantly reduce the chance of this happening to your Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue. The Weber Spider Stopper Guard is factory installed. It fits tightly around the air shutter section - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 6
General Instructions Assembly Operating Instructions Lighting Cooking Storage Cleaning Refilling the LP Tank Troubleshooting & Maintenance Troubleshooting Annual Crossover Ignition System with Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber. g) Fuel scale indicates LP gas supply. h) Catch pan catches excess grease. 6 - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 7
means you can take your Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue with you when you move. Liquid Propane (LP) gas supply is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel. ■ These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue. Please read the - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 8
for safety. You will need to fill it, (See Step "Fill and connect LP tank"). You will need a soap and water solution to check for gas leaks, (See Step "Check for gas leaks"). Packages Your Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue comes in a large box (shipper) which includes cartons marked B & C. There will be - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 9
rod [1186952] THREE HARDWARE PACKS 1st hardware pack (Swing table hardware) contains: Hinge support [40822245] Rod cover yi [4086968] Support rod holder [4086972] 0 Tank panel (assembly) [408200] Five long Flavorizer Bars [1175001] Two wheels [4082850] Two frame connectors [1189150] Two drip - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 10
Continued- The following items will be found in the box marked "B." 3rd hardware pack contains: Two wheel hubcaps (actual size) [87101] Two hinge pins (hardware size: 1/4 x 1 1/2 inch clevis pin) (actual size) [4076705] Five 1/4-20 x 2 inch bolts (actual size) [4086974] (((i(((((( Six 1/4-20 - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 11
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. "iirinaw Step 3 Assemble the frame You will need: left frame, right - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 12
Step 4 Continue frame assembly You will need: frame assembly, wheel frame assembly, leg frame, four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers, 7/16 inch open-end or an adjustable wrench. The frames should be assembled with the dimpled holes facing inward. Assemble the leg frame onto the leg tabs - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 13
burner tubes are under the frame brace. Figure 6. Burner tubes Frame brace Guide screw (b) Figure 7 (a) View from (c) below and behind cooking box •• Thumb screws Figure 6 Your Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue burner assembly has been factory assembled, pressure and flame tested. As a safety - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 14
Step 8 Install manifold bracket You will need: the manifold bracket Hook the bracket onto the manifold at approximately the center of the length of the manifold. Figure 9. Place your hand underneath the bracket. Lift the bracket, manifold and cooking box slightly as a unit, and hook onto the - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 15
need: igniter, lock nut and gasket. (The lock nut and gasket are preassembled on the igniter.) Note - The igniter wires are already attached to the Gas Catcher Ignition Chamber. This was done to factory test the ignition chamber. With the gasket on the igniter insert the igniter from the front into - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 16
Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center. Take the LP tank to an RV center (or look up gaspropane in the phone book for other sources of LP gas leave the LP tank in a car on a hot day). Full instructions for safe handling of LP tanks, (See Section "Safe handling tips for LP Gas"). Note - - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 17
from the POL fitting. WARNING: The POL fitting has a left-hand thread. Tighten counterclockwise. Use your fingers to start the POL fitting in the LP tank valve. Figure 18 (a). Turn nut counterclockwise. Use an adjustable or 7/8 inch wrench to tighten the POL nut. Figure 18 (b). Regulator vent hole - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 18
for leaks before using your Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue. Shipping and handling may have loosened or damaged a gas fitting. WARNING: Perform these WARNING: If a leak persists after tightening the fitting, turn off the gas at the LP tank. DO NOT OPERATE THE BARBECUE. Contact your dealer. Check: a) - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 19
Step 18 Insert Flavorizer Bars You will need: five long Flavorizer Bars and eight short Flavorizer Bars. Insert the long Flavorizer Bars side to side in the lower position, then insert the short Flavorizer Bars front to back in the upper position in the cooking box. Figure 21. Step 20 Install - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 20
pin cotter Step 23 Install swing table You will need: swing table, hinge support, support rod, spacer, rod cover, 10-24 x 1/2 screw, 10-24 nut, star washer, support rod holder, and a screwdriver. Push the support rod into the lower support bracket. Figure 28 (a). Slide all the way in, so the rod is - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 21
in the frame at the front end of the Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue Figure 29 (a). With the swing table and rod down, slip the other end of the hinge rod into the hinge support. While holding the table and the hinge support, install the hinge support to frame. Insert screw from outside, put star washer - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 22
be unserviceable, do not use barbecue. Replace using only Weber authorized replacement Manifold assembly. Order from Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer. Crossover Ignition System 4) Turn the LP tank valve on (turn counterclockwise). 5) Push Front burner control - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 23
Manual Lighting 1) Open the lid. Figure 2. 2) Check that the fuel scale reads more than "E". Note - E= empty;F. full. 1 8 4 5 7 6 2 Figure 2 3) Make sure all burner control knobs are OFF. (Push each burner control knob down and turn clockwise.) 4) Turn the LP tank valve on (turn - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 24
(MM) (FRONT at medium, and BACK at medium). See your Weber cookbook for detailed cooking instructions. If burners go out during cooking: open lid, turn off all burners, wait 5 minutes before relighting. Preheating Your Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue is an energy efficient appliance. It operates at a low - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 25
turn tank lock up out of the way. Figure 3 (a). 4) Lift tank off. To refill take LP tank to a "gas propane" dealer. WARNING: We recommend that your LP tank be filled by at authorized LP gas dealer, by a qualified attendant, who fills the tank by weight. IMPROPER FILLING IS DANGEROUS. Scale setting - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 26
, a couple of tablespoons of dishwashing detergent, and a rag or brush. O F gure 4 a) Turn the LP tank, so the opening of the valve is either to the front, side or rear of the Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue. Lift and hook the tank onto the tank scale. Figure 4. b) Loosen the tank lock wing nut. Swing - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 27
pressure is released the liquid readily vaporizes and becomes gas. ■ LP gas has an odor similar to natural gas. You should know this odor. ■ LP gas is heavier than air. Leaking LP gas may collect in low areas that prevent dispersion. ■ To fill, take the LP tank and filler adapter to an RV center, or - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 28
20 lb LP tanks will work on your Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue. If you want to use a non-Weber tank, (See Step "Set the LP tank scale"), to be sure the tank will fit on the tank scale. Check to be sure the tank has a D.O.T. certification, and has been tested within five years. Your LP gas supplier can - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 29
TROUBLESHOOTING & MAINTENANCE Troubleshooting Problem Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas. Check Inspect Weber Spider Stopper Guards for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Cure Clean Weber that there is gas in the LP tank, but tank is empty. - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 30
using your Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue for the Weber authorized replacements Manifold assembly. Order from Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center or authorized dealer. CAUTION: If the barbecue gas "General Maintenance" section of this manual. ■ Check all gas fittings for leaks. Check for - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 31
Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning. Replacing Main Burners a) Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue must be off and cool. b) Turn gas off at source. c) Remove control panel: take off the burner control the burner assembly out from under the guide screw in the corners of the cooking box. Figure 12 - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 32
System still fails to light the Front burner, use matches to light the Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue manually, so that you can use your barbecue, and call Weber-Stephen Products Co., Customer Service Center for further instructions at (708) 705-8660 or (800) 446-1071. Venturi fin rN Check fit - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 33
. If the "O" ring appears damaged, obtain a replacement from Weber-Stephen Products Customer Service Center. Replacement "O" Ring part number [4086976]. WARNING: Do not type of sealant on the POL fitting or LP tank. Screw regulator POL into tank and leak check with a soap and water - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 34
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11-12 13 14-15 • 0 0 O O 0 a 0 0: • • • 4: 9 12 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 34 26 27 30 28 31 29 12 32 33 34-36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50-54 55, 56 57 58-61 62 63 - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 35
20 wing nuts (2) [87403] 57 Support rod [1186952] 58 Hinge support [40822245] 59 10-24 x 1/2-inch machine screw [86902] 60 10-24 hex nut [86901] 61 #10 star washer [877601] 62 Rod cover [4086968] 63 Swing table [1177150] 64 LP tank [921201] WARNING: Use only Weber factory authorized parts. The use - Weber Genesis Jr LP | Owner Manual - Page 36
the highest quality products. We extend a welcome toyourfamily, and we wish you the best in outdoor cooking enjoyment Weber-Stephen Products Company has a commitment to Quality and Service, so we encourage you to contact us with any questions, comments or suggestions that you may have about our
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n
Genesis®
Junior
LP
Gas
Barbecue
I:
Owner's
Manual
Serial
Number
Please
use
this
number
in
registering
your
warranty
and
any
correspondence
with
the
factory.
taut
no
-
PGA
Vation&SOPANEGASAssiceiati
WARNING:
Follow
all
leak
check
procedures
carefully
in
this
manual,
prior
to
barbecue
operation.
Do
this
even
if
barbecue
was
dealer
assembled.
NOTICE
TO
INSTALLER:
These
instructions
must
be
left
with
the
owner
and
the
owner
should
keep
them
for
future
use.
FOR
YOUR
SAFETY
Do
not
store
or
use
gasoline
or
other
flammable
vapors
and
liquids
in
the
vicinity
of
this
or
any
other
appliance.
j
4
.
•
II
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.
FOR
YOUR
SAFETY
If
you
smell
gas:
1.
Shut
off
gas
to
the
appliance.
2.
Extinguish
any
open
flame.
3.
Open
lid.
4.
If
odor
continues,
immediately
call
your
gas
supplier.
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1992,
Weber
-Stephen
Products
Co.
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