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PERFORMER
Owner’s Manual
THIS BARBECUE IS DESIGNED FOR
OUTDOOR USE ONLY.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These
WARNING: Do not try to light this
instructions must be left with the owner
appliance without reading "Lighting"
and the owner should keep them for
instructions section of this manual.
future use.
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DANGER Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’s Manual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a fire causing damage to property. WARNINGS n Do not use in high winds. n Do not use gasoline, alcohol, or other highly volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. Use a commercially prepared firestarter, such as Weber FireStarters, and make sure that, if using lighter fluid, any fluid that may have drained through the bottom vents is removed before lighting th
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WARRANTY Weber Stephen Products Co. (Weber) hereby Deterioration or damage due to severe warrants to the ORIGINAL RETAIL weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, PURCHASER of this Weber Barbecue that if it earthquakes or tornadoes, discoloration due to is assembled and operated in accordance with exposure to chemicals either directly or in the the printed instructions accompanying it then atmosphere, is not covered by this Limited for a period of one (1) year from the date of Warranty. purch
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PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS © 1996 Weber. , Weber, the kettle configuration, Go-Anywhere, Smokey Joe, Flavorizer, One-Touch, Genesis, Crossover, FireSpice, Grill Works and WeberGrabbers are registered U.S. trademarks; Tuck- N-Carry, Outrider, Master-Touch, Bar-B-Kettle, Tuck-Away, Char-Basket, The Ranch, Smokey Mountain Cooker, Performer, Touch-N-Go, CharBin, Perma-Mount, Gas Catcher, Spider Stopper, Steam-N-Chips, Warm-Up, FlameCheck, Corn-N-Tater and Grill Out! are U.S. trademarks of Weber-Step
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Contents WARNINGS................................................................ 3 Warranty & Patents.................................................. 4-5 General Instructions.................................................... 7 Assembly ............................................................... 8-15 Operating Instructions Lighting............................................................. 16 Cleaning ........................................................... 16 Cooking ..............
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General Instructions Your Weber Performer Grill is a portable outdoor Operating area cooking appliance. You can grill, barbecue, roast and WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with well-ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, indoor kitchen appliances. building, breezeway or any other enclosed area. The Performer Grill is portable so you can easily change n Never use your Performer Grill under an its location in your yard or on your pa
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Tools needed Check package contents The following item will be found in the top box. Phillips screwdriver Bottom rack 7/16 inch or adjustable wrench The following items will be found in the large box (shipper). Pliers CharBin Storage Container Packages Your Weber Performer Grill comes in a large box (shipper) which includes a top box, and bottom carton. There is a hardware pack of small parts and hardware that will be found in the bottom carton. Bowl assembly Note - The har
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R R E E B B E E W W The following items will be found in the bottom carton. Storage tray Wheel frame Two bottom connectors Bowl panel Front panel Charcoal grate Leg frame Hinged cooking grate Two wheels Top frame assembly Axle 9 R R E E B B E E W W
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R E B E W The following items will be found in the hardware Step 1 pack. Assemble wheels You will need: axle, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels, Sixteen nylon washers wheel frame, hammer and a block of wood. (actual size) Place one end of the axle on 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 Four aluminum washers wheel, WEBER side out. Tap on the hubcap. Figure 1. (actu
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Step 2 Step 3 Remove protective packaging Assemble the frame Protective cardboard inserts must be removed from the You will need: top frame assembly, wheel frame bowl before assembly. Figure 2. DO NOT assembly and leg frame. FORCEFULLY REMOVE THE INSERTS. Note - Work on soft surface (grass, or carton inserts) to a) Remove cardboard insert from ash catcher ring. Be protect the finish during frame assembly. careful when removing the cardboard not to bend Set the top frame on the ground so the leg
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Step 4 Step 5 Continue frame assembly Complete frame assembly You will need: frame assembly, front panel, four 1/2 You will need: two bottom connectors, four 1 3/4 inch inch bolts, four nylon washers, 7/16 inch wrench. bolts, four nylon washers, 7/16 inch wrench. Place front panel along inside edge of frame assembly Turn over partial frame assembly. with Weber logo on the side closest to the wheel Place washer on bolt, insert through frame, and screw frame and facing out. Slip washers on bolts
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Step 6 Step 7 Install CharBin lid handle Install bowl assembly You will need: CharBin lid handle, two 5/8 inch screws You will need: bowl assembly, four 1 3/4 inch bolts, and a Phillips screwdriver. eight nylon washers, four aluminum washers, four acorn nuts, 7/16 wrench and pliers. Remove twist tie and protective plastic covering from CharBin lid. Lift open lid. Insert screws through Set bowl assembly in open end of frame with lid holder holes from inside of lid into handle. Tighten screws. t
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Step 8 Note: Before sliding the CharBin into place check that Add bowl panel, tool holders and CharBin the Cooking grate holder is sitting loosely on the frame Storage Container brace and is conforming to the frame brace. You will need: bowl panel, three tool holders and Figure 9 (a). If it is tight or stuck over the edge of the CharBin Storage Container. frame brace, Figure 9 (b), reposition as in Figure 9 (a). Remove protective plastic covering from bowl If the Cooking grate holder is not c
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Step 9 Step 10 Install ash catcher, storage tray & bottom rack Add grates, Char-Basket Fuel Holders and lid You will need: ash catcher, storage tray and bottom You will need: charcoal grate, Char-Baskets, hinged rack. cooking grate and lid. Align handle and prongs of ash catcher with their Place charcoal grate on bottom supports in bowl. Set appropriate slots on the ring. The handle fits into the Char-Baskets on charcoal grate, cooking grate on top larger slot. Figure 10 (a). supports, and lid
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting Periodic Cleaning WARNING: Open lid lid before lighting. Ash catcher CAUTION: Be sure barbecue is cool before must be in place when lighting and any time during cleaning. use. If using a liquid fire starter, check the ash To remove ashes from the bowl, move control rod side catcher for any accumulation of starter fluid before to side so damper blades sweep ashes through the lighting charcoal. If fluid is present DO NOT LIGHT. vents. Figure 3. Wipe out any fluid a
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1. Fill each Char-Basket with 25 briquets and place Cooking Methods with flat sides together in center of charcoal grate. Direct Method 2. Ignite charcoal. For foods requiring fewer than 30 minutes of cooking 3. Move Char-Baskets to opposite sides of the kettle time, cook directly over the coals, absorbing the full immediately after ignition. Figure 4. Wear barbecue heat. mitts and use long-handled tongs. 1. Place filled Char-Baskets with flat sides together in 4. Place drip pan in the center o
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Parts List All items are single quantities unless otherwise Contact: Weber-Stephen Products Co. specified. Customer Service Center 250 South Hicks Road Parts can be ordered directly from Weber-Stephen Palatine, IL 60067-6241 Products Company by phone or mail. (800) 446-1071 Note - Do not return parts to Weber-Stephen Products Co. without first contacting the Customer Service Center by phone or mail. Returning the part may not be necessary. 1. #8-18 x 5/8 inch screw (3) 37. CharBin Storage Cont
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A FINAL WORD OF THANKS T hank you for choosing a Weber Barbecue. Our family here at Weber has worked hard to produce the highest quality products for your satisfaction. While we give much attention to our products, an occasional error may occur. Our knowledgeable Customer Service staff is prepared to help you with any 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 com
