Q 2400 - Electric barbecue WEBER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Q 2400 WEBER

Thank you for purchasing a Weber” grill. Take a few minutes to protect your investment by registering your grill online at www.weber.com. Reference the serial number on the front cover of this owner's guide. This appliance is Rated for 120 volts - 50/60 Hz Output: 1560 W Use only Weber Q140TC temperature-controlling plug. À This grillis intended for outdoor household use only. Do not use indoors or for commercial cooking. Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, is not to be used with appliance. À The supply cord should be regularly examined for signs of damage and the appliance is not to be used if the cord is damaged. IMPORTAN FEGUAR When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: À Read all instructions. À CAUTION: Grill brushes should be checked for loose bristles and excessive wear on a regular basis. Replace brush if any loose bristles are found on cooking grates or brush. Weber recommends purchasing a new stainless steel grill brush at the beginning of every spring. À CAUTION: To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded three prong GFI outlets only. Do not use a two prong adapter. À WARNING: Use only outdoors, do not expose to rain. This is to prevent electric shock which can cause serious bodily injury or death. À WARNING: Disconnect appliance from supply circuit before performing maintenance and cleaning. À WARNING: For protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only. À CAUTION: Store Temperature Controller indoors when not in use. À Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. À Use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot grease. À Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock. À Do not use charcoal in this appliance. À Do not touch surfaces that may be hot. Use handles or knobs provided.

SAVE THÈSE INSTRUCTIONS

À To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, portable appliances (or other specific part or parts) in water or other liquid. À Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. À Make sure appliance is OFF and remove plug from outlet When not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before handling. À Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site. Log onto www.weber.com. À The use of accessories not recommended by Weber may cause damage or injuries. À Do not Let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. À Where applicable, always attach plug to appliance and check that the control is OFF before plugging cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet. À Do not use appliance for other than intended use. À Avoid contacting moving parts.

À 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 or an explosion causing damage to property. À WARNING: Do not use charcoal or other combustible fuels in this gril. This grill is not designed for charcoal use and a fire could result. The fire could create an unsafe condition and damage to the grill. À Always plug Temperature Controller into grill before plugging power cord into outlet. À Do not operate unit if plug receptacle is damaged. À Operate grill only on a Level, stable surface. À Do not in any way alter this product or its use. À Do not immerse grill or Temperature Controller in water when cleaning. À Do not Leave Temperature Controller in the ON position during periods of non-use. À Do not Leave grill unattended when in use. À Keep children and pets away from grill when in use. À Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. À This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely. Clean grease catch pan regularly. Locate power cord away from traffic areas. Arrange the cord so that it will not be pulled or tripped over. À Do not use grill near combustible materials such as dry grass, shrubs, etc. À Do not allow grill to come into close contact with flammable materials such as paper, walls, draperies, towels, chemicals, etc. Do not use as a heater. Do not move the grill while it is in use. Allow the appliance to cool before moving, cleaning or storingit. À Do not use grill when raining or snowing. À To prevent grill from being splashed or falling into water, do not use grill within 10 feet of any body of water such as a pool or pond. À Do not operate grill with a Temperature Controller that has a damaged cord or plug. Call Weber for a replacement Temperature Controller. The Temperature Controller is made specifically for this grill. À Pulling Temperature Controller by the knob could cause the knob to come off. Remove Temperature Controller by gripping on it's side (Refer to “MAINTENANCE"”).

À Do not allow cord to touch the grill when itis hot. À This grill is intended for outdoor household use only. Do not use indoors or for commercial cooking. À lfaflare up occurs, do not use water to put out fire. Turn grill to OFF. Unplug power cord and wait for grill to cool. À Make sure no other high wattage appliances are plugged into the same circuit when using grill. À Do not clean this product with a water spray or the Like. À Unplug grill when not in use and cover when cool. Properly store the appliance indoors when not in use - out of the reach of children. À Use this grill only as described in this manual. Any other use not recommended in this manual may cause fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. À Always ensure that electrical socket being used has the correct rating. Socket must be rated no Less than 120V AC. À This appliance conforms to technical standards and the safety requirements for electrical devices. À The grease catch pan must be in place at alltimes during grill operation. À Do not build this model of grill in any built-in or slide-in construction. Ignoring this warning could cause a fire or an explosion that may damage property or cause serious bodily injury or death. À Avoid damage from misuse such as immersing in water or any type of Liquid, dropping, kicking, or stepping on any part of the temperature controller.

‘Thank you for purchasing a WEBER® product. Weber-Stephen Products LLC, 1413 5. Roselle Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067 U'Weber"] prides itself on delivering a safe, durable, and reliable product. This is Weber Veluntary Warranty provided to you at no extra charge. It contains the information you will need to have yeur WEBER® product repaired in the unlikey event of a failure or defect Pursuant to applicable Laws, the customer has several rights in case the product is defective. Those rights include supplementary performance or replacement, abatement of the purchasing price, and compensation. In the European Union, for example, this would be a two-year statutory warranty starting on the date of the handover of the product. These and other statutory rights remain unaffected by this warranty provision. In fact, this warranty grants additional rights to the Owner that are independent from statutor) warranty provisions

WEBER'S VOLUNTARY WARRANTY

Weber warrants, to the purchaser of the WEBER® product [or in the case of a gift or promotional situation, the person for whom itwes purchased as a gift or promatianal iteml, that the WEBER® product is free from defects in material and workmanship for the period(s) of time specified below when assembled and operated in accordance with the accompanying Dwner s Guide. (Note: 1f you lose or misplace your WEBER® Owner's Guide, a replacement is available online at www weber.com, or such country-specific website to which Owner may be redirected.) Under normal, private single family home or apartment use and maintenance, Weber agrees within the framework of this warranty to repair or replace defective parts within the applicable time periods, limitations, and exclusions listed below. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWABLE BY APPLICABLE LAW, THIS WARRANTY 15 EXTENDED ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND 15 NOT TRANSFERABLE TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS, EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF GIFTS AND PROMOTIONAL ITEMS AS NOTED ABOVE.

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES UNDER THIS WARRANTY

To ensure trouble-free warranty coverage, it is important (but it is not required) that you register your WEBER® product online at wrawweber.com, or such country-specific website to which Owner may be redirected. Please also retain your original sales receipt and/or invoice. Registering your WEBER® product canfirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and Weber in case we need to contact you ‘The above warranty only applies ifthe Owner takes reasonable care of the WEBER® product by following all assembly instructions, usage instructians, and preventative maintenance as outlined in the accompanying Owner's Guide, unless the Owner can prove that the defect or failure is independent of non-compliance with the above mentioned obligations. If yeu live in a coastal area, or have your product located near à pool, maintenance includes regular washing and rinsing of the exterier surfaces as outlined in the accompanying Owners Guide.

WARRANTY HANDLING / EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY

I you believe that you have a part which is covered by this Warranty, please contact Weber Customer Service using the contact information on our website [awwweber.com, or such country- specific website to which Owner may be redirectedl. Weber will upon investigation, repair or replace [at its option] a defective part that is covered by this Warranty. In the event that repair or replacement are not possible, Weber may choose at its option] to replace the grill in question with à new gril of equal or greater value. Weber may ask you to return parts for inspection, shipping charges to be pre-paid. ‘This WARRANTY Lapses if there are damages, deteriorations, discalorations, and/or rust for which Weber is not responsible caused by: + Abuse, misuse, alteration, modification, misapplication, vandalism, neglect, improper assembly or installation, and failure to properiÿ perform normal and routine maintenance. + Insects [such as spiders] and rodents (such as squirrels). including but not limited to damage to burner tubes and/or gas hoses; + Exposure to salt air and/or chlorine sources such as swimming pools and hot tubs/spas: + Severe weather conditions such as hail, hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis or surges, tornadoes or severe storms. The use and/or installation of parts on your WEBER® product that are not genuine Weber parts wi void this Warranty, and any damages that result hereby are not covered by this Warranty, Any conversion of à gas gril net authorized by Weber and performed by 2 Weber authorized service technician will void this Warranÿ.

PRODUCT WARRANTY PERIODS

Cookbox: 5 years, no rust through/burn through {2 years paint excluding fading or discoloration] Lid assembby 5 years, no rust through/burn through {2 years paint excluding fading or discoloration] Plastic components: 5 years, excluding fading or discoloration Al remaining parts: 2years DISCLAIMERS APART FROM THE WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMERS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT, THERE ARE EXPLICITLY NO

FURTHER WARRANTY OR VOLUNTARY DECLARATIONS OF

LIABILITY GIVEN HERE WHICH GO BEVOND THE STATUTORY LIABILITY APPLYING TO WEBER. THE PRESENT WARRANTY STATEMENT ALSO DOES NOT LIMIT OR EXCLUDE SITUATIONS OR CLAIMS WHERE WEBER HAS MANDATORY LIABILITY AS PRESCRIBED BY STATUTE. NO WARRANTIES SHALL APPLY AFTER THE APPLICABLE PERIODS OF THIS WARRANTY. NO OTHER WARRANTIES GIVEN BY ANY PERSON, INCLUDING A DEALER OR RETAILER, WITH RESPECT TO ANY PRODUCT (SUCH AS ANY “EXTENDED WARRANTIES"], SHALL BIND WEBER. THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THIS WARRANTY 1S REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PART OR PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT UNDER THIS VOLUNTARY WARRANTY SHALL RECOVERY OF ANY KIND BE GREATER THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE WEBER PRODUCT SOLD. YOU ASSUME THE RISK AND LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE, OR INJURY TO YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY AND/OR TO OTHERS AND THEIR PROPERTY ARISING OUT OF THE MISUSE OR ABUSE OF THE PRODUCT OR FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED BY WEBER IN THE ACCOMPANYING OWNER'S GUIDE. PARTS AND ACCESSORIES REPLACED UNDER THIS WARRANTY ARE WARRANTED ONLY FOR THE BALANCE OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED ORIGINAL WARRANTY PERIOD(S)]. THIS WARRANTY APPLIES TO PRIVATE SINGLE FAMILY HOME OR APARTMENT USE ONLY AND DOES NOT APPLY TO WEBER GRILLS USED IN COMMERCIAL, COMMUNAL OR MULTI-UNIT SETTINGS SUCH AS RESTAURANTS, HOTELS, RESORTS, OR RENTAL PROPERTIES. WEBER MAY FROM TIME TO TIME CHANGE THE DESIGN OF ITS PRODUCTS. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS OBLIGATING WEBER TO INCORPORATE

SUCH DESIGN CHANGES INTO PREVIOUSLY MANUFACTURED

PRODUCTS, NOR SHALL SUCH CHANGES BE CONSTRUED AS AN ADMISSION THAT PREVIOUS DESIGNS WERE DEFECTIVE.

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The grill ilustrated in this Owners Guide may vary Slightly from the model purchased

8. Removable Bowl Liner

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS REGISTER YOUR GRILL Thank you for purchasing a Weber® grill. Take a few minutes to protect your investment by registering your grill online at www.weber.com. Reference the serial number on the front cover of this owner's guide. I you have questions or need advice regarding your grill or its safe operation contact the Customer Service Representative in your area. Use the contact information on our web site. Log onto www.weber.com. With the Weber® electric barbecue you can grill, barbecue, roast and bake with results that are difficult to duplicate with indoor kitchen appliances. The closed Lid produces that “outdoor” flavour in the food. Electricity is easy to use and gives you more cooking control than charcoal fuel. + _ These instructions will give you the minimum requirements for assembling your Weber? electric barbecue. Please read the instructions carefully before using your Weber® electric barbecue. Improper assembly can be dangerous. + Not for use by children. +_ This Weber® electric barbecue is not intended for commercial use Do not leave the Weber? electric barbecue unattended when it is in use. + Any parts sealed by the manufacturer must not be altered by the user. Any modification of the appliance may be dangerous. Visually inspect cord, plug and Temperature Controller for damage and wear before operation. When heating the grill for the first time, it may give off a slight burning odor. The grill is burning off excess Lubricants found on the heating element. This does not affect the safety of your grill. To prevent fire or electric shock, always use a certified electrician should new circuits or outlets be required Improperly grounded outlets could cause electrical shock The use of an extension cord is not recommended. Do not Let cord hang over edge of table top where it can be tripped over or pulled by children Cover grill or store in weather protected area when not in use. +_ Clean the grate and cookbox between uses

STORAGE AND/OR NON-USE

+ When the Weber® electric grill is not in use, the temperature control knob with power cord should be in the “OFF” position and must be DISCONNECTED and stored indoors: OPERATING À WARNING: Your Weber® electric barbecue must not be used upon any combustible surface such as dry grass, shrubs, etc. À WARNING: Your Weber® electric barbecue is not intended for installation in or on recreational vehicles, SUVs and/ or boats. À WARNING: Do not use the barbecue within 60 cm (24 in] of combustible materials from the back or sides of the grill. Do not use under any combustible construction. À WARNING: The entire cooking box gets hot when in use. Do not Leave unattended. À WARNING: Keep any electrical power cord away from any heated surface. À WARNING: Keep the cooking area clear of inflammable vapours and liquids such as petrol, kerosene, alcohol, etc., and other combustible materials. À WARNING: When cooking, the appliance must be on a Level, stable surface in an area clear of combustible material. À WARNING: Keep cord clear of cookbox.

CATCH PAN AND DISPOSABLE DRIP PAN

Your grill was built with a grease collection system. Check the catch pan and disposable drip pan for grease build-up each time you use your grill Remove excess grease with a plastic spatula; see illustration. When necessary, wash the catch pan and drip pan with a soap and water solution, then rinse with clean water. Replace the disposable drip pan as needed À WARNING: Check the catch pan and disposable drip pan for grease build-up before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire. A grease fire can cause serious bodily injury or damage to property. À CAUTION: Do not Line the catch pan with aluminum foil. 10° 2400) - Make sure that disposable drip pan (al rests flat on catch pan (b]. À bent drip pan may interfere with removal of catch pan.

This appliance is Rated for 120 volts - 50/60Hz, Output: 1560W À WARNING: Do not move the Weber® electric grill when operating or while the grillis hot. À WARNING: Completely unwind power cord. Keep cord clear of cookbox.

1) Plug temperature controller into grill

À Always plug temperature controller fully into grill before plugging power cord into outlet.

Open Lid Make sure the temperature controller is turned OFF. {Turn control knob counterclockwise to ensure that it is in the OFF position.) Plug power cord into a protected outlet. The appliance should be supplied through a grounded GFI outlet, 15 amp minimum. Before grilling, check that the electronic safety device on the temperature controller power cord is working properly. - Press the “reset” button on the cord. The indicator light should turn on. Then, press the “test” button. The indicator light should then turn off.

WARNING: If the test function fails

DO NOT OPERATE THE GRILL. Contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site. Log onto www.weber.com.

Press the “reset” button on the cord Preheat the grill. Turn control knob to HIGH {clockwisel. The red light indicates that power is on and the heating element is heating up. The red light periodically cycles on and off as the heating element adjusts, to maintain temperature. Close lid. Preheat time will take approximately 20 minutes, when grilling in a 72°F air temperature. Colder temperatures and/or wind can cause longer preheating times Do not exceed 60 minutes total cooking time: To cook at a lower grill temperature: Preheat as previously stated. Turn the control knob counterclockwise to desired setting. Start cooking

WARNING: When red light is off, heating

element may still be hot. A-OFF B-LOW

À The appliance should be supplied through a grounded GFI outlet, 15 amp minimum.

Electric grill does not turn on. Is the Temperature Controller properly inserted into Remove and reinstall Temperature Controller. housing? À Always plug Temperature Controller Is red power light on and temperature control knob fully ï ï turned clocianie to HIGH? fully into grill before plugging power cord into outlet. Is power available from outlet? Check electrical power supply. Make sure that the electronic safety indicator light is lit | Press the “reset” button on the temperature controller on the temperature controller cord cord. The indicator light should turn on. If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information on our web site. Log onto www.weber.com. MAINTENANCE CLEANING À WARNING: Turn your Weber® electric barbecue OFF and wait for it to cool before cleaning. For availability of replacement cooking grate, contact the Customer Service Representative in your area, using the contact information on our web site. Log onto www.weber.com Temperature controller with power cord - Use a warm soapy water solution and a damp rag. Wipe and completely dry off before using, À WARNING: To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse any part of this appliance in water or any other Liquid. Outside surfaces and lid - Use a warm soapy water solution to clean, then rinse with water. À CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers), cleaners that contain citrus products, or abrasive cleaning pads on the barbecue. À CAUTION: Do not clean grill with metal scrubbing pads. Pieces can break off from the pad and short electrical parts. Cooking grate - Clean with a suitable stainless steel bristle brush. As needed, remove from grill and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse with water. À CAUTION: Grill brushes should be checked for Loose bristles and excessive wear on a regular basis. Replace brush if any loose bristles are found on cooking grates or brush. Weber recommends purchasing a new stainless steel grill brush at the beginning of every spring. Grease catch pan - Check the catch pan for grease build-up each time you use your grill. Remove excess grease with a plastic scraper. Wash the catch pan with warm, soapy water and rinse with water. Disposable Weber® drip pans are available that fit the catch pan À WARNING: Check the grease catch pan and the removable bowl liner for grease build-up before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a fire in the bottom of the grill. Inside lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towels to prevent grease build-up Flaking, built-up grease resembles paint flakes. Removable bowl liner - Remove excess grease, wash with warm soapy water and then rinse Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirit or xylene. Rinse well after cleaning. À WARNING: Clean removable bowl Liner regularly.

À WARNING: turn your Weber® electric barbecue OFF and wait for itto cool before cleaning. À WARNING: Avoid grease build up on the grate and inside your grill. Regular cleaning of the grate and the removable bowl liner between uses is necessary to avoid grease build up. Improper maintenance can Lead to a grease fire which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and damage to property.

1) Unplug temperature controller power cord. Grasp controller by base behind the

control knob [a] and pull to remove (b) À CAUTION: Pulling controller by the knob could cause the knob to come off. 2} Carefully tilt the heating element slightly upwards and slide the removable bowl liner out and away from grill. Scrape the inside of the bowl liner with a plastic scraper to remove excess grease build up À CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleansers (kitchen cleansers), cleaners that contain citrus products, or abrasive cleaning pads on the heating element. Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene.

3) Replace removable bowl liner and temperature controller before use

À Always plug temperature controller fully into grill before plugging power cord into outlet. Excess drippings and grease will accumulate in the grease catch pan. (Disposable foil drip pans are available that fit the grease catch pan] À WARNING: Check the grease catch pan for grease build-up before each use. Remove excess grease to avoid a grease fire in the grease catch pan. À Should a grease fire occur, turn off temperature controller and Leave Lid closed until fire is out.

À ATTENTION: This product has been safety tested and is only certified for use in a specific country. Refer to country designation located on outer carton. These parts may be gas carrying or gas burning components. Please contact Weber-Stephen Products LLC, Customer Service Department for genuine Weber-Stephen Products LLC replacement part(s] information. À WARNING: Do not attempt to make any repair to gas carrying, gas burning, igniter components or structural components without contacting Weber-Stephen Products LLC, Customer Service Department. Your actions, if you fail to follow this Product Warning, may cause a fire, an explosion, or structural failure resulting in serious personal injury or death as well as damage to property. The Weber® Q” grill includes designs and features originally created by Robert DeMars of Original Ideas, Inc. UGUET À

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www.weber.com © 2016 Designed and engineered by Weber-Stephen Products LLC, 1415 S. Roselle Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067 USA.

WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS LLC

WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS LLC

www.weber.com © 2016 Designed and engineered by Weber-Stephen Products LLC, 1415 S. Roselle Road, Palatine, Illinois 60067 USA.