Weber Summit Gold D4 NG Owner Manual - Page 12

12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GRILLING TIPS & HELPFUL HINTS • Always preheat the grill before cooking. Set all burners on HIGH heat and close lid; heat for 10 minutes, or until thermometer registers 500˚-550˚F (260˚-288˚C). • Sear meats and cook with the lid down for perfectly grilled food every time. • Grilling times in recipes are based on 70˚F (20˚C) weather and little or no wind. Allow more cooking time on cold or windy days, or at higher altitudes. Allow less cooking time in extremely hot weather. • Grilling times in charts and recipes are approximate. Times can vary because of the weather, or the amount, size and shape of the food being grilled. • The temperature of your Summit® gas grill may run hotter than normal for the first few uses. • Grilling conditions may require the adjustment of the burner controls to attain the correct cooking temperatures. • In general, large pieces of meat will require more cooking time per pound than small pieces of meat. Foods on a crowded cooking grate will require more cooking time than just a few foods. Foods grilled in containers, such as baked beans, will require more time if grilled in a deep casserole rather than a shallow baking pan. • Trim excess fat from steaks, chops and roasts, leaving no more than a scant 1⁄4 inch(6.4mm) of fat. Less fat makes cleanup easier, and is a virtual guarantee against unwanted flare-ups. • Foods placed on the cooking grate directly above burners may require turning or moving to a less hot area. • Use tongs rather than a fork for turning and handling meats to avoid losing natural juices. Use two spatulas for handling large whole fish. • If an unwanted flare-up should occur, turn all burners to OFF and move food to another area of the cooking grate. Any flames will quickly subside. After flames subside, relight the grill. NEVER USE WATER TO EXTINGUISH FLAMES ON A GAS GRILL. • Some foods, such as a casserole or thin fish fillets, will require a container for grilling. Disposable foil pans are very convenient, but any metal pan with ovenproof handles can also be used. • Always be sure the bottom tray and grease catch pan are clean and free from debris. • Do not line the funnel-shaped bottom tray with foil. This could prevent the grease from flowing into the grease catch pan. • Using a timer will help to alert you when "well-done" is about to become "over-done." LIGHTING Summary lighting instructions are on the control panel. ƽ DANGER Failure to open the lid while igniting the barbecue's burners, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flame-up which can cause serious bodily injury or death. CROSSOVER® IGNITION SYSTEM Note - The Crossover® ignition system ignites the set of left burners with a spark from the igniter electrode inside the Gas Catcher™ ignition chamber. You generate the energy for the spark by pushing the electronic ignition button. ƽ WARNING: Check hose before each use of barbecue for nicks, cracking, abrasions or cuts. If the hose is found to be damaged in any way, do not use the barbecue. Replace using only Weber® authorized replacement hose. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our website. Log onto www.weber. com®. MAIN BURNER LIGHTING 1 4,5,8 7 2 3 6 2 *The grill illustrated may have slight differences than the model purchased.