weber Performer 22 Inch Performer® Deluxe Charcoal Grill Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 2)

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SAFETY
Failure to follow the DANGERS,
WARNINGS, and CAUTIONS contained
in this Owner’s Guide may result in
serious bodily injury or death, or
may result in a fire or an explosion
causing damage to property.
Please read all safety information
contained in this Owner’s Guide
before operating this grill.
 Use proper tools, with long, heat-resistant
handles.
 Always put charcoal on top of the charcoal
(lower) grate. Do not put charcoal directly in the
bottom of the bowl.
 Do not lean on or overload the end of the table.
 Do not use the TUCK-AWAY lid holder as a
handle to lift or move the grill.
 Do not hang the lid on the bowl handle.
 Never dump hot charcoal where it might
be stepped on or be a fire hazard. Never
dump ashes or charcoal before they are fully
extinguished.
 Do not store grill until ashes and charcoal are
fully extinguished.
 Do not remove ashes until all charcoal is
completely burned out and fully extinguished
and grill is cool.
 Keep electrical wires and cords away from the
hot surfaces of the grill and away from high
traffic areas.
 Combustion by-products produced when using
this product contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
CAUTIONS
 Do not use water to control flare-ups or to
extinguish charcoal.
 Lining the bowl with aluminum foil will obstruct
the air flow. Instead, use a drip pan to catch
drippings from meat when cooking using the
indirect method.
 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 grate or brush. WEBER recommends
purchasing a new stainless steel bristle grill
brush at the beginning of every spring.
DANGERS
 Do not use indoors! This grill is designed for
outdoor use in a well-ventilated area and is
not intended for and should never be used
as a heater. If used indoors, toxic fumes will
accumulate and cause serious bodily injury or
death.
 Do not use in a garage, building, breezeway, or
any other enclosed area.
 Do not use gasoline, alcohol, or other highly
volatile fluids to ignite charcoal. If using charcoal
starter fluid (not recommended), remove any
fluid that may have drained through the bowl
vents before lighting the charcoal.
 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 grill.
 Keep the cooking area clear of flammable vapor
and liquids, such as gasoline, alcohol, etc., and
combustible material.
WARNINGS
 Do not use this grill unless all parts are in place.
This grill must be properly assembled according
to the assembly instructions. Improper assembly
may be dangerous.
 Never use grill without the ash catcher installed.
 Do not use this grill under any overhead
combustible construction.
 The use of alcohol, prescription, or non-
prescription drugs may impair the consumer’s
ability to properly assemble or safely operate
the grill.
 Exercise caution when operating your grill. It will
be hot during cooking or cleaning, and should
never be left unattended.
 This grill will become very hot, do not move it
during operation.
 Keep children and pets away.
 This WEBER grill is not intended to be installed
in or on recreational vehicles and/or boats.
 Do not use this grill within five feet of any
combustible material. Combustible materials
include, but are not limited to, wood or treated
wood decks, patios, and porches.
 Keep the grill on a secure, level surface at all
times, clear of combustible material.
 Do not place grill on glass or a combustible
surface.
 Do not use grill in high winds.
 Do not wear clothing with loose flowing sleeves
while lighting or using the grill.
 Never touch the cooking or charcoal grate,
ashes, charcoal, or the grill to see if they are hot.
 Extinguish charcoal when finished cooking. To
extinguish, close bowl vent and lid damper and
place lid on bowl.
 Use heat-resistant barbecue mitts or gloves
while cooking, adjusting air vents (dampers),
adding charcoal, and handling thermometer
or lid.