Weber Baby Q Q100 Questions & Answers (page 3 of 4)

Hi Schultzy, thanks for your question.

The Q models, and the Baby Q in particular are quite hot barbecues. Unfortunately, not all barbecues are quite as versatile as others. While a Baby Q will do just about anything, they’re suited for roasting, grilling and baking, not low and slow..

Depending on what you're trying to cook, we can give you some other recommendations if you would like? Please let us know. Sorry we couldn't find a solution for you.

Hi Clint, thanks for your question.

The flames on a Q are not designed to be large, they are designed to be small, blue and even throughout the whole burner tube.

If you suspect that there may be a blockage, please follow the following steps.

1. To clean your burner tube, first, remove the grill from the barbecue when cold. Using a clean wire brush, brush across the burner tube all the way along. Try reigniting the barbecue and check if the problem is resolved.
2. If not, turn the barbecue off, wait for it to cool and push a pin, needle or paper clip into each of the burner ports to ensure that they are clear. Try reigniting the barbecue and check if the problem is resolved.
3. If not, turn the barbecue off, wait for it to cool and remove the burner(s) from the barbecue. To remove, follow the directions in your owner’s guide. Soak the burner tubes in hot soapy water and clean with a nylon scourer. Ensure the burner is completely dry before replacing in the barbecue. Try reigniting the barbecue and check if the problem is resolved.

Hope that helps you Clint, if you need any other information please feel free to call our customer service hotline on 1300 301 290 (toll free) and we can help you out. Thanks again Clint.

Hi Gazman, thanks for your question.

Yes, you can use these Q ware pieces like you would any other casserole dish. Just remember to take the handles off before placing them in an oven, and we suggest not leaving the handles on while you're using them on a stove- only put the handle back on when you need to.

Thanks again for your question.

Hi Bobby, thanks for your question.

You can find a video showing how to replace your igniter here: https://www.weberbbq.com.au/Videos.php?id=2
Keep in mind that if you need a replacement, please call our Customer Service team on 1300 301 290 and we will happily send a new one out. Thanks again Bobby.

Hi Brian, thanks for your question.

If you're preheating your Q on high for 10 minutes prior to use, this should result in a temperature of around 220°
Also, your roasting setting (refer to your manual for more information) would be roughly around that temperature too.

If you need precise temperature measurements, we have a range of digital and Bluetooth thermometers available for purchase. You can find them here: https://www.weberbbq.com.au/weber-accessories/

Hope that helps! Thanks Brian.

Hi Bertie, thanks for your question, and we're sorry to hear about your low gas flow.
Can you tell us a bit more information? The flames on a Q are meant to be low, and blue. If you're experiencing patches of burner tube that aren't lighting, check and clear blockages by using a metal grill brush and brushing over the holes on the tube. Alternatively, you can use a paperclip or pin and poke each one individually.

Another area that you should check is your gas tubing. Conduct a soapy water test once you've connected your gas regulator or hose connection. By spraying soapy water on the connection, you can see if there is a leak (bubbles will start to form and bubble). If this is the case, then turn off the gas immediately and let the gas disperse.
If you need any more information, please call our customer service team on 1300 301 290 and we'll walk you through it. Thanks Bertie.

Hi Ako, thanks for your question.

The minimum sized gas bottle we recommend for our barbecues is 4.5kg - they are not meant to be adapted to disposable gas bottles as Jon suggested above. If you need any further information, please call our Customer Service team on 1300 301 290.

Hi Bev,
We recommend that you use our Convection Tray and Trivet system when roasting on your Q barbecue. Using foil may hinder the barbecues' ability to circulate heat properly, and create a potential fire hazard as the fat can pool and light.

Unless otherwise specified, it is recommended that you remove your hotplate (if you have one) and use a convection tray and a roasting trivet. To ensure that the bottom of your roast is not scorched by the hot grill bars.
The convection tray and trivet used together to transform your Q™ from cooking in barbecue mode to oven mode in seconds. The convection tray is engineered with vents designed to circulate the heat above, below and perfectly all around the food. The vents also allow the fats from the roast to drain away, falling between the grill bars.
Set-up is simple.
• Place a convection tray on the grill so the four locating tabs sit inside the covered areas of your cooking grill. The tray should now be positioned in the middle of your
Q™.
• Place the roasting trivet on the tray. You are now set up for roasting or baking.

Here is a video link that shows you how to set it all up: https://www.weberbbq.com.au/video/which-weber-q-is-right-for-you/

Hope that helps! If you need any further information, please let us know. Thanks Bev

Hello, you don't necessarily need a temperature gauge in the lid to be able to cook. Both models have the same cooking settings and you will notice in the booklets and owners guides that we don't refer to a specific temperature to cook. As long as you set the BBQ up correctly with which ever setting you need, then you are good to go! Feel free to contact us with any further questions or queries you may have.

Hey Johnny - so in Australia (as far as I have seen) the POL fittings that are standard for bbqs are only on gas bottles down to around the 4kg mark. Anything under that is a companion fitting (I think that's what they're called) - and you're right, that's what most camping products (like cookers and gas lanterns etc) use.
I think you can get converters to attach the POL fitting on your Baby Q to a companion bottle, but it's not really recommended as when the smaller bottle starts to run out, there will not be enough pressure to operate the unit. Even when it's full, we can't guarantee the unit will get hot enough - as it will with a 4kg.
Hope that helps.
Dave@WeberAustralia

Hi There - it's probably best to contact our customer service team on 1300 301 290 or email us on [email protected] - in order to properly diagnose what is going on. There are a few things that can cause this - over time (I'm not sure how old your unit is) fats and debris can build up around the ignition point in the unit and cause it not to light, and the burner tube can also because dirty. If you haven't cleaned the burner tube before, you should try that first - clean with a wire brush whilst cold, and then go along with a metal paper clip and remove any debris from every hole in the tube. When lit the flames should be the same height across the entire burner tube - if not, repeat the process. Hope that helps.
Dave@WeberAustralia

Hi there - you can also call our customer service team on 1300 301 290 or email [email protected] - I'm sure we can help out and get it back working perfectly again.
Cheers, Dave@WeberAustralia

Hi Peter - Yes for the Q100 which has a one piece grill, so when using the Breakfast plate it simply sits on top of the grill. Make sure you preheat on High with the lid down for around 15-20mins prior to using.
Hope that helps.
Dave@WeberAustralia

Hi Joy - I guess you could - but we don't recommend you use one, as cooking with the meat directly on the trivet (check out the video on roasting on your weber q at weberbbq.com.au) - and allowing the excess fats and juices to burn off, creating incredible bbq smoke that gives awesome flavour.... and don't worry about the meat being tender, the Weber Q ticks that box too. Try it the Weber way first and I bet you won't need the oven bag!
Cheers, Dave@WeberAustralia

It's square. The best thing to do would be to go to a Weber Specialist Dealer and check them out - even measure the size of the square end to check.
Cheers, Dave

Nope - if you like you can wash them in warm soapy water to remove any packaging dust etc - but you don't really need to as they come out really clean from the box. Cooking on them is the best way to season them.
Cheers, Dave@WeberAustralia

Hi Snooky - just call Weber Customer Service direct on 1300 301 290 or email on [email protected] - they'll send one out to you.
Cheers, Dave@WeberAustralia

Best to call Weber Customer Service on 1300 301 290 or email on [email protected] - or check out your local Weber Specialist Dealer who sell the longer hoses and can help out with advice on how to fit.
Cheers, Dave@WeberAustralia