Weber Platinum II 3200 LP Owner Manual - Page 9

COOKING The Weber Gas Barbecue should not be moved when operating or hot. Note: The temperatures inside your cooking box, for the first few uses, while surfaces are still very reflective, may be hotter than those shown in your cookbook. Cooking conditions may require the adjustment of the burner controls to attain the correct cooking temperatures. CAUTION: Replace thermometer in lid when not in use. Do not leave thermometer in food while cooking. If burners go out during cooking, open lid, turn off all burners and wait 5 minutes before relighting. CAUTION: Check the bottom tray for grease build-up before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the bottom tray. Refer to your cookbook for detailed charts, cooking instructions and recipes. If you did not receive your cookbook, please call our Customer Service Center toll free at (800) 446-1071. CLEANING CAUTION: Turn your Weber 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. Replacement cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars are available through your retailer or the Weber-Stephen Customer Service Center. Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution. CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers) cleaners that contain citrus products or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue or cart surfaces. Bottom tray - Remove excess grease and then wash with warm soapy water. WARNING: Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves when cleaning the cooking grates and Flavorizer bars. Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates- Clean with a suitable brass bristle brush. As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water. Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates (alternate method) - After pre-heating the grill, prior to cooking, brush the cooking grates with a brass wire brush or crumpled aluminum foil. After cooking, turn all main burners on HIGH and let grill heat for 10 minutes, Brush cooking grates and Flavorizer bars with a brass wire brush. 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, clean with plastic scrub ball. Do not put in dishwasher or submerge in water. Inside cooking box - Brush any debris off of burners tubes. DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER PORTS (OPENINGS). Wash inside of cooking box with warm soapy water. Inside Lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towel to prevent flaking due to grease build-up. Stainless steel surfaces - Wash with soap and water and a soft cloth. 9