Weber GENESIS SP-E-335

This document is the owner's manual for the Weber Genesis LP gas grill, covering models E-335, S-335, SE-S-335, SP-E-335, E-435, S-435, and SL-S-435. It provides comprehensive information on installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure a safe and enjoyable grilling experience.

The Weber Genesis grill is designed for outdoor use only and features a high-performance grilling system. Key components include:

Infinity Ignition: Guarantees ignition for quick start-up.
Burners: Uniquely tapered to deliver consistent gas flow and ultimate heat distribution across the cooking grates, ensuring even cooking.
Flavorizer Bars: Angled stainless steel bars designed to catch drippings, which then smoke and sizzle, adding a smoky flavor to food and preventing flare-ups.
Grease Management System: Funnels drippings away from burners into a disposable drip tray within a removable catch pan, making cleanup easy and preventing grease fires.

Usage Features:

Getting Started:

LP Tank Installation: The manual provides detailed steps for safely installing the LP tank onto the tank scale inside the grill cabinet. It emphasizes checking the tank valve for proper mating with the regulator and inspecting for damage or debris. The hose retention clip must be secured to the tank scale to prevent damage.
Leak Checking: A crucial safety step, the manual outlines how to perform a leak check using a soap and water solution on all fittings (regulator to tank, gas hose to bulkhead, bulkhead to corrugated gas line). It describes how to identify a leak by observing bubbles and provides instructions on what to do if a leak is found, stressing that the grill should not be operated with a gas leak.
Refilling or Replacing an LP Tank: The grill features an easy-to-read fuel gauge to indicate the amount of fuel remaining. Instructions are provided for safely removing an empty tank and installing a refilled or new one, with additional leak check precautions for reinstalled tanks.

Operation:

Initial Burn-Off: Before first use, the grill should be preheated on the highest setting with the lid closed for at least 20 minutes to burn off any manufacturing residues.
Every Time You Grill (Meal-to-Meal Maintenance):
- Check for Grease: Before each use, the slide-out grease tray and catch pan must be checked for grease build-up and cleaned to prevent fires.
- Inspect the Hose: The fuel hose should be routinely inspected for cracks, abrasions, or cuts. A damaged hose must be replaced with a Weber-authorized part.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheating is essential for preventing food from sticking and achieving proper searing. The grill should be preheated with all burners on the start/high position for 15 minutes with the lid closed.
- Clean the Cooking Grate: After preheating, the cooking grates should be brushed with a stainless steel bristle grill brush to remove any food debris.
Igniting the Grill (Electronic Ignition System): Step-by-step instructions are provided for igniting the main burners, starting from the leftmost burner. The lid must be open during ignition, and the electronic ignition button should be pushed and held until the burner ignites. If a burner fails to ignite, the control knob should be turned off, and a five-minute wait period is required before reattempting.
Using the Sear Zone: The sear zone is designed for intense, direct heat to create sear marks. Instructions detail how to ignite the sear burner, preheat the grill, and use the sear zone in tandem with adjacent burners for optimal searing, followed by indirect cooking to finish the meal.
Igniting the Side Burner: Similar to the main burners, the side burner can be ignited using the electronic ignition system. The side burner lid must be open during ignition.
Extinguishing Burners: All burner control knobs should be turned to the off position, and the gas supply at the LP tank should be turned off.

Tips and Hints:

Direct or Indirect Heat: Explains how to set up the grill for direct heat (for small, tender foods) or indirect heat (for larger cuts of meat or delicate foods), emphasizing cooking with the lid closed for best results.
Weber Crafted Outdoor Kitchen Collection Ready: Select models are compatible with the Outdoor Kitchen Collection accessories, allowing for versatile cooking options. The manual explains how to use the included grates and frame, and the spacer for specific accessories.
Grilling Do's and Don'ts:
- Preheat Every Time: Always preheat the grill to high for 15 minutes to prevent sticking and achieve proper searing.
- Clean Grates: Grill on clean grates to avoid food sticking and unwanted flavors.
- Be Present: Have all tools and ingredients ready before grilling.
- Elbow Room: Avoid overcrowding the cooking grates for better flexibility and control.
- Don't Peek: Keep the lid closed to maintain heat, smoke, and faster cooking times.
- Flip Once: Turn food only once to achieve a good sear and caramelization.
- Know When to Tame the Flame: Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure food is cooked to the desired doneness.
- Experiment: Encourages users to explore different cooking techniques and recipes beyond traditional grilling.
Real Smoke Flavor (Smoker Box): Available on select models, the smoker box allows for adding continuous smoke flavor using dry wood chips. Instructions detail setting up the smoker box for both indirect and direct cooking, emphasizing placing the smoker box over a lit burner for ignition and adding water to the water pan for flavorful smoke.
Extra on the Side:
- Weber Crafted Grill Locker: Provides enclosed storage for grilling tools and accessories, with an adjustable condiment basket.
- Storage Hooks: Double-sided hooks on the cabinet sides for storing cooking grates and the Weber Crafted spacer grate.
- Expandable Top Cooking Grate: Functions as a warming rack or a secondary cooking surface, with instructions on how to unfold and store it.
Grilling at Night (Grill Lighting): Select models feature integrated LED lights in the lid handle, activated by an "awake" button. The lights automatically turn on when the lid is opened and off when closed, with a deactivation timer.

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning and Maintenance:

Inside of the Grill: A thorough cleaning of the grill's interior is recommended at least twice a year, or quarterly with consistent use.
- Cleaning the Lid: Carbonized grease and smoke deposits on the inside of the lid should be brushed off with a stainless steel bristle grill brush to prevent flaking onto food.
- Cleaning the Cooking Grates: After preheating, brush the grates with a stainless steel bristle grill brush.
- Cleaning the Flavorizer Bars: Scrape the Flavorizer Bars with a plastic scraper and brush with a stainless steel bristle grill brush to remove drippings and prevent flare-ups.
- Cleaning the Burners: Essential for optimum performance, the burner ports (small raised openings) and spider/insect screens should be kept clean. Use a stainless steel bristle grill brush for ports and a soft bristle brush for screens, avoiding damage to the ignition electrode.
- Cleaning the Heat Deflectors: Scrape and brush the heat deflectors to ensure even heat distribution.
- Cleaning the Cookbox: Scrape debris from the sides and bottom of the cookbox into the grease tray opening.
- Cleaning the Grease Management System: Regularly clean the angled slide-out grease tray and catch pan to prevent grease fires.
Outside of the Grill:
- Stainless Steel Surfaces: Clean with a non-toxic, non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner or polish and a microfiber cloth, cleaning in the direction of the grain. Avoid abrasive pastes.
- Painted, Porcelain-Enameled, and Plastic Components: Clean with warm soapy water, paper towels or cloth, then rinse and dry thoroughly.
- Grills in Unique Environments: For grills in harsh environments (e.g., coastal areas, near pools), more frequent cleaning with warm soapy water, rinsing, and drying is recommended, along with weekly application of stainless steel cleaner to prevent rust.
Cleaning the Smoker Box: Empty ash before each use to ensure proper airflow. Note that smoke residue on the smoker box and inside the grill is normal and does not affect performance.

Troubleshooting:

Main Burner(s) or Side Burner Will Not Ignite: Provides solutions for gas flow issues (e.g., activated flow limiting device, low LP tank, kinked hose, dirty burner ports) and electronic ignition system problems (e.g., battery issues, loose wires). Includes instructions for match lighting to diagnose gas flow.
Greasy Grill (Peeling Paint & Flare-Ups): Addresses symptoms like peeling paint (carbonized cooking vapors) and flare-ups (leftover food), recommending thorough cleaning of the lid and inside of the grill.
Replacing Batteries for the Grill Lighting: Instructions for replacing the C batteries in the lid handle, emphasizing using alkaline batteries and proper installation.
Checking the Components of the Electronic Ignition System: Guides users to check the battery (plastic wrap removal, correct installation, age) and ignition wires (secure connections, color coding) if the ignition button does not produce a ticking sound.
Checking the Ground Wire (Models 425s and 435): Instructions to check that the ground wire is properly secured.
Gas Flow Issues: Provides solutions for symptoms like failure to reach desired temperature, uneven heating, burners failing to ignite, low flame, or erratic flame patterns, often related to the "flow limiting device" or dirty burner ports.
Spider Screens: Explains that obstructed spider screens can cause yellow, lazy flames and provides instructions for cleaning them.
Gas Leaks (Smell of Gas/Hissing Sound): Advises on what to do if a gas leak is detected, including extinguishing open flames, shutting off gas, and inspecting the rubber seal or connection.

The manual also includes a grilling guide with approximate total grill times for various types of meat and vegetables, emphasizing that these are guidelines and factors like altitude and wind can affect cooking times. It encourages users to register their grill for special content and support.

Weber GENESIS SP-E-335 Specifications

General

Type	Gas Grill
Fuel Type	Liquid Propane
Number of Burners	3
Total Cooking Area	669 sq in
Warranty	10 years
Grates Material	Stainless Steel
Flavorizer Bars	Stainless Steel
Ignition	Electronic
Main Burner BTUs	39, 000 BTU
Side Burner BTUs	12, 000 BTU