PERFORMER Owner’s Manual ™ 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 200 ® 200 200 200 ® THIS BARBECUE IS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY. NOTICE TO INSTALLER: These instructions must be left with the owner and the owner should keep them for future use. WARNING: Do not try to light this appliance without reading "Lighting" instructions section of this manual.
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 ■ Do not use in high winds. ■ 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 the charcoal.
WARRANTY Weber Stephen Products Co.
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Contents WARNINGS ................................................................ 3 Warranty & Patents.................................................. 4-5 General Instructions.................................................... 7 Assembly ............................................................... 8-15 Operating Instructions Lighting............................................................. 16 Cleaning ........................................................... 16 Cooking .........................
General Instructions Operating area Your Weber Performer Grill is a portable outdoor cooking appliance. You can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. WARNING: Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway or any other enclosed area. The Performer Grill is portable so you can easily change its location in your yard or on your patio.
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.
The following items will be found in the bottom carton.
The following items will be found in the hardware pack. Step 1 Assemble wheels You will need: axle, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels, wheel frame, hammer and a block of wood. Sixteen nylon washers (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 wheel, WEBER side out. Tap on the hubcap. Figure 1.
Step 2 Step 3 Remove protective packaging Assemble the frame Protective cardboard inserts must be removed from the bowl before assembly. Figure 2. DO NOT FORCEFULLY REMOVE THE INSERTS. You will need: top frame assembly, wheel frame assembly and leg frame. Note - Work on soft surface (grass, or carton inserts) to protect the finish during frame assembly. a) Remove cardboard insert from ash catcher ring. Be careful when removing the cardboard not to bend the ash catcher ring.
Step 4 Step 5 Continue frame assembly Complete frame assembly You will need: frame assembly, front panel, four 1/2 inch bolts, four nylon washers, 7/16 inch wrench. You will need: two bottom connectors, four 1 3/4 inch bolts, four nylon washers, 7/16 inch wrench. Place front panel along inside edge of frame assembly with Weber logo on the side closest to the wheel frame and facing out. Slip washers on bolts, insert bolts through the front panel and screw into the frame assembly. Figure 4.
Step 6 Step 7 Install CharBin lid handle Install bowl assembly You will need: CharBin lid handle, two 5/8 inch screws and a Phillips screwdriver. You will need: bowl assembly, four 1 3/4 inch bolts, 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 holes from inside of lid into handle. Tighten screws. Figure 6.
Step 8 Note: Before sliding the CharBin into place check that the Cooking grate holder is sitting loosely on the frame brace and is conforming to the frame brace. Figure 9 (a). If it is tight or stuck over the edge of the frame brace, Figure 9 (b), reposition as in Figure 9 (a). Add bowl panel, tool holders and CharBin Storage Container You will need: bowl panel, three tool holders and CharBin Storage Container. Remove protective plastic covering from bowl panel.
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 rack. You will need: charcoal grate, Char-Baskets, hinged cooking grate and lid. Align handle and prongs of ash catcher with their appropriate slots on the ring. The handle fits into the larger slot. Figure 10 (a). Place charcoal grate on bottom supports in bowl.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Lighting Periodic Cleaning WARNING: Open lid lid before lighting. Ash catcher must be in place when lighting and any time during use. If using a liquid fire starter, check the ash catcher for any accumulation of starter fluid before lighting charcoal. If fluid is present DO NOT LIGHT. Wipe out any fluid and replace ash catcher before lighting. CAUTION: Be sure barbecue is cool before cleaning.
Cooking Methods 1. Fill each Char-Basket with 25 briquets and place with flat sides together in center of charcoal grate. Direct Method 2. Ignite charcoal. For foods requiring fewer than 30 minutes of cooking time, cook directly over the coals, absorbing the full heat. 3. Move Char-Baskets to opposite sides of the kettle immediately after ignition. Figure 4. Wear barbecue mitts and use long-handled tongs. 1. Place filled Char-Baskets with flat sides together in center of charcoal grate. 4.
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Parts List All items are single quantities unless otherwise specified. Contact: Parts can be ordered directly from Weber-Stephen Products Company by phone or mail. 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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36.
A FINAL WORD OF THANKS Thank 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.
