Weber Genesis Jr NG Owner Manual - Page 24

Cooking The Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue should not be moved when operating or 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 the settings of the FRONT and BACK burners. For example, to sear steaks you would use (HH) (both burners at high), then to complete cooking you would use (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 and wait 5 minutes before relighting. Preheating Your Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue is an energy efficient appliance. It operates at a low B.T.U. rate for economy. To preheat, after lighting, close lid and turn both burners to high (HH). Preheating to between 500° and 550° F will take 10 to 15 minutes depending on conditions such as air temperature and wind. Drippings and grease The Flavorizer Bars are designed to "smoke" the right amount of drippings for flavorful cooking. Excess drippings and grease accumulate in the catch pan under the bottom tray. Disposable foil liners are available that fit the catch pan. Storage ■ When storing the Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue, make sure that the inside shut off valve and/or locking outdoor shut off valve is secured in the OFF postion. When the Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue is stored indoors, the gas supply MUST BE DISCONNECTED. ■ After a period of storage and/or nonuse the Weber Genesis Gas Grill should be checked for gas leaks and any obstructions in the burner tubes before using. (See Sections General and Annual Maintenance). ■ Check that the areas under the control panel and the•bottom tray are free from debris that might obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air. ■ The Spider Stopper Guards should also be checked for any obstructions, (See Section "Annual Maintenance"). Periodic Cleaning CAUTION: Turn Weber Genesis Gas Barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning. CAUTION: Do not clean your Flavorizer Bars or cooking grates in a self-cleaning oven. ■ Heat barbecue for 10 to 15 minutes on MM or higher. Brush cooking grates with a.suitable barbecue brush (brass bristle). ■ Place heavy-duty aluminum foil, "shiny" side down, on the cooking grates. Leave a one inch gap between the foil and each side of the cooking box. Turn both burners to High (HH), close lid, and run for only ten minutes. Turn off barbecue; allow to cool. Remove foil and brush the ash off the cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars. CAUTION: Barbecue will be hot. Avoid touching hot surfaces. ■ While lid is warm, wipe the inside with a paper towel to prevent grease buildup. WARNING: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers) or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces. Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution. Bottom Tray - Brush with a suitable.barbecue brush (brass bristle), or wash with warm soapy water. Flavorizer Bars - Brush with a suitable barbecue brush (brass bristle), or wash with warm soapy water. Catch pan - Disposable foil trays are available, or you can line the catch pan with aluminum foil. To clean the catch pan, wash with warm soapy water. Thermometer - Wipe with warm soapy water and clean with plastic scrub ball. Do not put in dishwasher. Inside cooking box - Brush with a suitable barbecue brush (brass bristle). Brush any debris off of burners with barbecue brush. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS (OPENINGS). Wash inside box with warm soapy water. 24