Erich B Meyer
New member
Picked up today what I believe is a 1997 Weber Genesis Platnium I 1200 NG, Serial #: EI 314690
Seems to be in good shape, fires up, some small rust spots on the frame, flavorizer bars and grill look to be in good shape. Durawood Ok, just a few "burn't pcs, no warming rack or basket, but other wise pretty good. Grease catch basket showing the most rust, plan to replace that first.
It appears that a previous "lover of everything Weber" painted the hood side panels, there appears to be over spray on the handle and the hood. What is the best way to remove the over spray without damaging the hood?
Questions:
- Curious, does the US model of this Grill also have "French" on the control panel?
- What is supposed to attach on the right side of the control panel, seems to be missing something
- Do the numbers after the year code mean anything?
- Is the Thermometer supposed to be easily removed and used to test what is being cooked, or is supposed to remain in place?
- How may years was the Platinum I made? Will check the Platinum II brochure to see if I can spot the changes. Have not found a Platinum I brochure only the owners Manuel.
- Changing the Durawood for real wood, good or bad idea?
- Why did Weber move away from the two tier flavorizer bars design? Cost or one layer works just as well?
Any tips, suggestions, or information most appreciated
Thanks Erich
Seems to be in good shape, fires up, some small rust spots on the frame, flavorizer bars and grill look to be in good shape. Durawood Ok, just a few "burn't pcs, no warming rack or basket, but other wise pretty good. Grease catch basket showing the most rust, plan to replace that first.
It appears that a previous "lover of everything Weber" painted the hood side panels, there appears to be over spray on the handle and the hood. What is the best way to remove the over spray without damaging the hood?
Questions:
- Curious, does the US model of this Grill also have "French" on the control panel?
- What is supposed to attach on the right side of the control panel, seems to be missing something
- Do the numbers after the year code mean anything?
- Is the Thermometer supposed to be easily removed and used to test what is being cooked, or is supposed to remain in place?
- How may years was the Platinum I made? Will check the Platinum II brochure to see if I can spot the changes. Have not found a Platinum I brochure only the owners Manuel.
- Changing the Durawood for real wood, good or bad idea?
- Why did Weber move away from the two tier flavorizer bars design? Cost or one layer works just as well?
Any tips, suggestions, or information most appreciated
Thanks Erich