Weber 396001Q - User Manual

LP Gas Grill Owner's Guide
You must read this Owners Guide
before operating your gas grill
A_DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flames.
3. Open lid
4. If odor continues, keep away
from the appliance and
immediately call your gas
supplier or your fire department.
Leaking gas may cause a fire or
explosion which can cause
serious bodily injury or death,
or damage to property.
A_ WARNING
1. Do not store spare liquid
propane cylinder within 10 feet
(3m) of this appliance.
2. Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable liquids or
vapors within 25 feet (8m)
of this appliance.
WARNING: Follow all leak-check
procedures carefully in this
manual prior to grill operation.
Do this even if the grill was
dealer-assembled.
NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These
instructions must be left with the
owner and the owner should keep
them for future use.
THIS GAS APPLIANCE IS
DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE
ONLY.
WARNING: Do not try to light
this appliance without reading
the "Lighting" Instructions
section of this manual.
A_DANGERS
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
or an explosion causing damage
to property.
A_WARNINGS
A_ Do not store a spare or dis-
connected propane cylinder
under or near this grill.
A_ Improper assembly may be
dangerous. Please carefully
follow the assembly
instructions in this manual.
A_ After a period of storage,
and/or nonuse, the Weber _ gas
grill should be checked for gas
leaks and burner obstructions
before use. See instructions
in this manual for correct
procedures.
A_ Do not operate the Weber ®gas
grill if there is a gas leak
present.
A_ Do not use a flame to check for
gas leaks.
A_ Combustible materials should
never be within 24 inches of the
top, bottom, back or sides of
your Weber ®gas grill.
A_ Your Weber ®gas grill should
never be used by children.
Accessible parts of the grill
may be very hot. Keep young
children away while it is in use.
A_ You should exercise reasonable
care when operating your
Weber _ gas grill. It will be hot
during cooking or cleaning
and should never be left
unattended, or moved while
in operation.
A_ Should the burner go out while
in operation, turn the gas valve
off. Open the lid and wait five
minutes before attempting to
relight, using the lighting
instructions.
A_ Do not use charcoal or lava
rock in your Weber _ gas grill.
A_ Never lean over an open grill or
place hands or fingers on the
front edge of the cooking box.
A_ Should a grease fire occur, turn
off the burner and leave lid
closed until fire is out.
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A_ Do not enlarge valve orifice or
burner ports when cleaning the
valve or burner.
A_ The Weber _ gas grill should be
thoroughly cleaned on a
regular basis.
A_ Propane gas is not natural gas.
The conversion or attempted
use of natural gas in a propane
unit or propane gas in a natural
gas unit is dangerous and will
void your warranty.
A_ Do not attempt to disconnect
any gas fitting while your grill
is in operation.
A_ Use heat-resistant grill mitts or
gloves when operating the grill.
A_ Keep any electrical supply cord
away from any heated surfaces.
A_ Combustion byproducts
produced when using this
product contain chemicals
known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
A_ Do not use this grill unless all
parts are in place.The unit
must be properly assembled
according to the instructions
outlined in the "Assembly
Instruction" section of the
Owner's Guide.
A_ Do not use the Weber ° QTMgrill
in a vehicle trunk, station
wagon, mini-van, sport utility
vehicle(SUV), or recreational
vehicle(RV).
A_ Use the regulator that is
supplied with your Weber ®
gas grill.
A_ Do not attempt to disconnect
the gas regulator or any gas
fitting while your grill is in
operation.
A_ If you see, smell or hear the
hiss of escaping gas from the
propane cylinder:
1. Move away from
propane cylinder.
2. Do not attempt to
correct the
problem yourself.
3. Call your fire
department.
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Summary

Safety Precautions

Smelling Gas (Danger)

Immediate steps to take if you smell gas to prevent fire/explosion.

Flammable Liquids and Cylinder Storage

Do not store spare propane cylinders or flammable liquids near the appliance.

Leak Check Procedures

Follow all leak-check procedures carefully before grill operation.

General Operational and Fuel Safety

Covers improper assembly, unattended use, children, propane vs. natural gas, and escaping gas warnings.

Exploded View Diagram

Parts List

Assembly Instructions

Assembly Steps Overview

Visual guide detailing the step-by-step assembly process from A through F.

Operating Your Grill

Storage and Nonuse Guidelines

Proper storage procedures, including disconnecting the propane cylinder.

Cooking Procedures

Instructions for preheating, cooking, and handling burner issues.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning exterior, interior, grates, and catch pan.

Annual Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Spider;Insect Screen Inspection

How to inspect and clean the screen to prevent burner blockages.

Main Burner Cleaning

Procedure for cleaning the main burner and air shutter.

Gas Leak Checks

Detailed steps for checking gas fittings for leaks using soap and water.

Ignition System Operations

Troubleshooting steps if the ignition system fails to light the burner.

Grill Operation and Safety

Attaching Propane Cylinder

Instructions for correctly attaching the propane cylinder to the grill.

Lighting Instructions

Summary and step-by-step guide for lighting the grill.

Manual Lighting Procedure

How to light the grill manually using a match.

Extinguishing the Grill

Proper procedure to turn off the grill and extinguish flames.

Problem Diagnosis and Solutions

Burner Flame Issues

Troubleshooting yellow/orange flames, low flame, or erratic flames.

Flare-Ups and Lid Peeling

Addressing flare-ups, bottom tray issues, and lid appearance.

Warranty Information

Weber 396001Q Specifications

General

Model	396001Q
Type	Gas Grill
Burners	3
Material	Stainless Steel
Fuel Type	Liquid Propane
Grate Material	Porcelain-enameled cast iron
Color	Black
Warranty	10 years