weber HOLZKOHLEGRILLS - Manual (Page 2)

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2 SAFETY INFORMATION
FAILURE TO HEED THESE DANGER, WARNING,
AND CAUTION STATEMENTS MAY CAUSE
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR DEATH, OR A
FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING IN DAMAGE
TO PROPERTY.
 SAFETY SYMBOLS (  ) will alert you to important
SAFETY information.
 Signal words DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION will
be used with the  SAFETY SYMBOL.
 DANGER
will identify the most serious hazard.
 Please read all safety information contained in this
Owner’s Guide.
 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.
 Do not use indoors! This barbecue is designed for outdoor use
only. If used indoors, toxic fumes will accumulate and cause serious
bodily injury or death.
 Only use this barbecue outdoors in a well-ventilated area. Do not
use in a garage, building, breezeway or any other enclosed area.
 Do not use this barbecue under any overhead combustible
construction.
 CAUTION! Do not use spirit or petrol for lighting or re-lighting!
Use only firelighters complying to EN 1860-3.
 Improper assembly may be dangerous. Please follow the assembly
instructions in this manual. Do not use barbecue unless all parts
are in place. Make sure either the ash catcher is properly attached
to the legs underneath the bowl of the barbecue, or the high
capacity ash catcher is in place, before lighting the grill.
 Do not add charcoal starter fluid or charcoal impregnated with
charcoal lighter fluid to hot or warm charcoal. Cap starter fluid after
use, and place a safe distance away from the barbecue.
 Do not use gasoline, alcohol or other highly volatile fluids to ignite
charcoal. If using charcoal starter fluid, remove any fluid that may
have drained through the bottom vents before lighting the charcoal.
 You should exercise reasonable care when operating your barbecue.
It will be hot during cooking and should never be left unattended
during use.
 WARNING! Keep children and pets away. Do not leave infants,
children or pets unattended near a hot barbecue.
 ATTENTION! This barbecue will become very hot, do not move it
during operation. Allow the grill to cool before moving.
 Do not use this barbecue within five feet of any combustible
material. Combustible materials include, but are not limited to wood
or treated wood decks, patios and porches.
 Do not remove ashes until all charcoal is completely burned out and
are fully extinguished and grill is cool.
 Always put charcoal in Char-Baskets™ or on top of the lower
(charcoal) grate. Do not put charcoal directly in the bottom of the
bowl.
 Do not wear clothing with loose flowing sleeves while lighting or
using the barbecue.
 Do not use barbecue in high winds.
 WARNING
 Keep the barbecue on a stable, level surface at all times.
 Remove the lid from the barbecue while lighting and getting the
charcoal started.
 Never touch the cooking or charcoal grates, ashes, charcoal or the
barbecue to see if they are hot.
 Do not use water to control flare-ups or to extinguish charcoal, as
it may damage the porcelain finish. Slightly close bottom air vents
(dampers) and place lid on bowl.
 Extinguish coals when finished cooking. Close all vents (dampers)
after putting lid on bowl.
 Barbecue mitts should always be worn while cooking, adjusting
air vents (dampers), adding charcoal and handling the thermometer
or lid.
 Use proper barbecue tools, with long, heat-resistant handles.
 Some models may include the Tuck-Away™ lid holder feature.
The Tuck-Away™ lid holder is used to store the lid while checking
on or turning your food. Do not use the Tuck-Away™ lid holder
as a handle to lift or move the grill. For those models without the
Tuck-Away™ feature, use the hook on the inside of the lid to hang
the lid on the side of the barbecue bowl. Do not place a hot lid on
carpeting or grass. Do not hang the lid on the bowl handle.
 Never dump hot coals where they might be stepped on or be
a fire hazard. Never dump ashes or coals before they are fully
extinguished. Do not store barbecue until ashes and coals are fully
extinguished.
 Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapor and liquids, such
as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and combustible material.
 Handle and store hot electric starters carefully.
 Keep electrical wires and cords away from the hot surfaces of the
barbecue and away from high traffic areas.
 The use of alcohol, prescription or non-prescription drugs may
impair the consumer’s ability to properly assemble or safely operate
the barbecue.
 This Weber ® barbecue is not intended to be installed in or on
recreational vehicles and/or boats.
 This barbecue is not intended for and should never be used as a
heater.
 CAUTION
 Lining the bowl with aluminum foil will obstruct the air flow. Instead,
use a drip pan to catch drippings from meat when cooking by the
Indirect Method.
 Using sharp objects to clean the cooking grate or remove ashes
will damage the finish.
 Using abrasive cleaners on the cooking grates or the barbecue
itself will damage the finish.
 The barbecue should be thoroughly cleaned on a regular basis.