Understanding Weber Propane Grill Parts
Monday, August 9, 2010

You bought a barbecue, assembled it or paid someone to do that for you, and now you enjoy the experience of grilling for your friends and family. If you keep your grill long enough, it is likely that you will have a need for Weber propane grill parts in order to keep it functioning properly. It pays to know some of the basics of your grill before you buy any parts.

The purpose of this article is to give you a basic understanding of some of the key components of your grill. Parts for your unit usually fall into one of the following groups: the original parts that came with the grill, replacements for any of those parts, features that are add-ons, and accessories.

When put together, the cooking box and lid become the shell into which all the other parts attach. These two parts, along with the burners and the control knobs will give you a basic bbq. Gas flows through tubing to the burners, which are regulated by the control knobs. You will generally find more than one burner contained in the cooking box. Multiple burners give you the ability to more easily control the temperature while cooking. Having a heavy steel lid that you can close allows you to hold the heat in for faster cooking under controlled temperatures.

Contained within the cooking box you will find the cooking grids, more commonly known as the cooking grates. The grates are where you place the food that you wish to cook. You will find that some grates are made of stainless steel or porcelain enameled steel, while some are made of cast iron. If you have cast iron grates, they require seasoning prior to the first use. You should follow the seasoning instructions in your owner's manual. A unique feature that can enhance your cooking without any effort from you are the flavorizer bars, which catch some of the grease and drippings and then create flavor enhancing smoke that is absorbed by your food as it cooks. Any grease and drippings not used for this purpose will be caught in the catch pan located under the cooking box.

Over time, and with lots of use, it is likely that you will need to replace a part or two on your grill. Almost every part is replaceable, except for the lid and the cooking box. From the smallest hose or nozzle to the burners, cooking grates, and even the control knobs, you can find replacement parts from many sellers, as long as you know the model number of your grill.

Beyond the standard features that come with your grill, there are optional features available that might be of interest. One that is commonly selected is the rotisserie, which comes in several variations. You might like the standard spit for roasting large items of meat. Or, if you prefer, there is a basket option that allows placement of small items for cooking, or the prongs that insert on two ends of an item to be cooked; possibly a whole chicken. No matter which rotisserie option you select, you must have a motor to allow it so spin over the burners while cooking.

The final types of parts are accessories, which are not essential to the cooking process, but can enhance it. For example, you might need special utensils for cooking on the barbecue, or possibly a basket in which to cook vegetables or delicate items that could fall through the normal cooking grates. You most certainly will want to keep your grill clean. This can be accomplished by using special brushes made to clean the cooking grates after each use, and then covering your grill with its heavy duty cover.

With care and maintenance, your grill will serve you for many years. When the time comes that you need Weber propane grill parts, you will find lots of options to enhance your experience with barbecuing.

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