Weber Genesis 4000 LP Owner's Manual

Serial NumberPlease use this number in registering your warrantyand any correspondence with the factory.GENESIS®4000 SeriesLP Gas BarbecueOwner’s Manu

10Four 10-24 x 1 3/4 machine screws(actual size)Four 10-24 hex nuts(actual size)Twenty two 1/4 inch nylon washers(actual size)1/4-20 keps nut1/4-20 x

11Step 2Assemble wheelsYou will need: axle, two wheel hubcaps, two wheels,wheel frame, hammer and a block of wood.Place one end of the axle on the bl

12Step 4Continue frame assemblyYou will need: frame assembly, wheel frame assembly,front panel, caster frame, four 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch bolts,four nylon

13Step 7Install side burner locksYou will need: frame assembly, 2 side burner locks anda 7/16 inch wrench.Turn frame assembly right side up.Loosen th

14Step 9Install tank panel assemblyYou will need: tank panel assembly, 1/4-20 x 1 1/4 inchbolt, 1/4-20 hex nut, nylon washer and a 7/16 inchwrench.In

15Step 11Install igniterNote - The igniter wires are already attached to the GasCatcher Ignition Chamber and the igniter. This was doneto factory test

16Step 13Install side burnerYou will need: side burner assembly, burner grate,manifold bracket, 3/4 inch, 5/8 inch and an 11/16 inch ortwo adjustable

17Slot in frame(view from below)Insert one end of the hinge rod into the hole in theframe. Figure 18 (a).Insert the other end into the hole in the swi

18Position slide bar assembly on the outside of the casterframe. Put a nylon washer on each 1 3/4 inch screw,insert screws through frame and slide bar

19Figure 22View from rearof barbecueHinge rodFigure 23Figure 24To lower table: Pull support rod up to disengage slidelock and lower table. To raise t

2 DANGER Failure to follow the Dangers, Warnings and Cautions contained in this Owner’sManual may result in serious bodily injury or death, or in a

20Step 17Set LP fuel scaleYou will need: LP tank (empty).Note - For accuracy, the fuel scale must be set with anempty tank.We utilize various LP tank

21Route the hose so it will not interfere with the scaleindicator rod.The hose and regulator are connected in the followingmanner:Slide back the colla

To perform leak checks: open tank valve by turning thetank valve handwheel counterclockwise. Figure 29.Put the FlameCheck button on the FlameCheck val

23Check:a) Hose to manifold connection. Figure 31 (a).b) Regulator to tank connection. Figure 31 (b).c) Manifold to side burner hose connection.Figur

24Step 23Install the bottom trayYou will need: bottom tray, catch pan holder, catch panand one drip pan.Hook the ends of the catch pan holder into th

25Step 24Install the lidYou will need: lid, two hinge pins and two hair pin cotters.Set the lid in place. Align the hinges at the rear of thebarbecue

26Step 27Complete accessory installationYou will need: work table, two accessory trays, servingtray, Warm-Up Basket, warming rack, thermometer, twotu

2727LightingSummary lighting instructions are on the control panel.Crossover Ignition SystemNote - The Crossover Ignition System ignites the Frontburn

284) Turn the tank on by turning the tank valvecounterclockwise. 5) Push Front burner control knob down and turn toSTART/HI.WARNING: Do not lean ove

29Lighting the side burnerThe side burner has a separate ignition system from themain cooking box.The side burner will only operate when the Frontburn

3Weber-Stephen Products Co. (Weber) herebywarrants to the ORIGINAL PURCHASER ofthis Weber Gas Barbecue that it will be free ofdefects in material and

30CookingThe Weber Gas Barbecue should not be movedwhen operating or hot.You can adjust the FRONT, CENTER and BACK burnersas desired. The control sett

31Using the Steam-N-ChipsSmokerThe Steam-N-Chips Smoker cooks with both WeberFireSpice Wood Chips and Chunks. For best results withfaster cooking food

32Scale setting wing nutTank lockwing nutTank valveCollar(a)(b)Figure 5Refilling the LP tankWe recommend that you refill before the scale indicatorrea

33c) Connect the hose to the tank. Route the hose so itdoes not interfere with the scale indicator rod. Slideback the collar of the quick disconnect o

34Safe handling tips for LP Gas Liquid Propane (LP) gas is a petroleum product asare gasoline and natural gas. LP gas is a gas atregular temperatures

35WARNING: If there is a leak at connections (a) or(c), retighten the fitting with a wrench and recheckfor leaks with soap and water solution.If a le

36General MaintenanceWeber Spider Stopper GuardsYour Weber Gas Barbecue, as well as any outdoor gasappliance, is a target for spiders and other insect

37h) Lift and twist the burner assembly slightly, to separate the crossover tube from the burners. Figure 19. Remove the burners from the cooking box.

j) Reinstall the Spider Stopper Guards. Slightly rotate the Spider Stopper Guards so that the seams are in line with the Venturi fins. There should be

39FlameCheck Safety SystemThe correct positioning of the thermocouple probe isshown in Figure 23. The tip of the probe is positioned inthe flame. The

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4040ProblemBurners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas.Burners do not light. -or-Burners have a small flickering

4141ProblemSide burner does not light.Flame is low in HIGH position.Flame is very yellow in conjunction withthe smell of gas,ORBurner makes popping no

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Parts ListAll items are single quantities unless otherwisespecified.Parts can be ordered directly from Weber-StephenProducts Co. by phone or mail.Note

A FINAL WORDOFTHANKShank you for choosing a Weber Barbecue.Our family here at Weber has worked hardto produce the highest quality products for your sa

5ContentsWARNINGS... 2Warranty & Patents...

6General InstructionsYour Weber Gas Barbecue is a portable outdoorcooking appliance. With the Weber Gas Barbecue youcan grill, barbecue, roast and bak

Step 1Check package contentsCooking box (assembly)Lid (assembly)LP tank LP tank filler adapterBottom trayWork tableTwo accessory traysTwo swing tables

Serving trayControl panelFront panelLeft frameWheel frameTwo frame connectorsTank panel assemblyFive long Flavorizer BarsSeven short Flavorizer BarsTw

9Right hand slide bar assemblyAssembly consists of:Right hand slide barSupportSlideLeft hand slide bar assemblyAssembly consists of:Left hand slide ba