Weber Q™ (Q2800N+) Quick Start Guide

Your essential guide to grilling and cooking with the Weber Q2800N+.

How to Use This Guide

Welcome to your new Weber Q! This guide provides pre-heat and cook settings for various cooking styles. It references cooking methods (direct/indirect) and heat ranges, corresponding to the tables below. Accessories needed for specific methods are also noted. Helpful videos are available on the Weber website.

Key Information:

Temperature Ranges: Provided as a guide; achieve within range using indicated settings.
Lighting the + burner: Can only be lit after the main Q burner is lit.
Pre-heating: Essential for both direct and indirect methods, with the lid down. Refer to tables for times and settings.
Lid Down Cooking: Weber barbecues are designed for lid-down use to impart flavour. The Q range can accommodate lid-up cooking for direct/hotplate methods if preferred, though it may affect flavour and cooking time.
Cooking Methods:
- Roasting, baking, low and slow (indirect): Always cook with the lid down.
- Grilling and searing (direct): Lid down recommended for best flavour, even heat, and efficiency. Lid open is possible but may reduce flavour and increase cooking time.
- Hotplate cooking: Works well with lid down or open; lid down cooks food slightly faster.
Factors Impacting Times: Settings are tested in a sheltered outdoor environment at ~20°C. Adjustments may be needed based on conditions and personal preference.

Icon Legend

Understand the symbols used throughout this guide:

?: Q Burner (START - HIGH)
♨️: Q Burner (LOW)
⚙️: Q Burner cook setting
?+: + Burner (ON)
⏳: Pre-heat duration
[Convection Tray]: Convection tray
[Roasting Trivet]: Roasting trivet
[Frying Pan]: Q ware frying pan
[Casserole Dish]: Q ware casserole dish
[Pizza Stone]: Pizza stone
[Half Hotplate]: Half hotplate
[Full Hotplate]: Full hotplate
[Foil Tray]: Small foil tray
[Rotisserie]: Rotisserie

Direct Cooking

The direct method is used for grilling or searing food directly above a heat source on the cooking grill. A variation uses accessories like a hotplate, frypan, or casserole dish.

COOKING METHOD AND TEMPERATURE RANGE	PREHEAT	ACCESSORIES REQUIRED	COOK SETTING
Direct Very High Heat (290°C+)	⏳ 15 MIN		? 4
Direct High Heat (250°C - 290°C)	⏳ 15 MIN		? 4
Direct Medium - High Heat (210°C - 250°C)	⏳ 15 MIN		? 4
Direct Medium Heat (180°C - 230°C)	⏳ 15 MIN		? 4
CASSEROLE DISH OR FRYING PAN Direct Medium - High Heat (210°C - 250°C)	⏳ 10 MIN	[Frying Pan] OR [Casserole Dish]	? 4
CASSEROLE DISH OR FRYING PAN Direct Medium Heat (180°C - 230°C)	⏳ 10 MIN	[Frying Pan] OR [Casserole Dish]	? 2
CASSEROLE DISH OR FRYING PAN Direct Medium - Low Heat (170°C - 190°C)	⏳ 10 MIN	[Frying Pan] OR [Casserole Dish]	? 2
FULL OR HALF HOTPLATE* Direct Medium - High Heat (210°C - 250°C)	⏳ 15 MIN	[Full Hotplate] OR [Half Hotplate]	?+ 4
FULL OR HALF HOTPLATE* Direct Medium Heat (180°C - 230°C)	⏳ 15 MIN	[Full Hotplate] OR [Half Hotplate]	?+ 2
FULL OR HALF HOTPLATE* Direct Medium - Low Heat (170°C - 190°C)	⏳ 15 MIN	[Full Hotplate] OR [Half Hotplate]	?+ 2

* The lid thermometer will not read accurately when using the hotplate accessory.

Indirect Cooking

The indirect method is used for roasting, baking, and low and slow cooking. Food is not cooked directly over a heat source. Your Weber Q requires a convection tray and trivet to shield and elevate food, allowing hot air circulation.

COOKING METHOD AND TEMPERATURE RANGE	PREHEAT	ACCESSORIES REQUIRED	COOK SETTING
Indirect High Heat (220°C-260°C)	⏳ 15 MIN **	[Convection Tray] [Roasting Trivet]	? 6
Indirect Medium Heat (190°C-230°C)	⏳ 15 MIN	[Convection Tray] [Roasting Trivet]	? 6
PIZZA Indirect Medium Heat (190°C-230°C)	⏳ 20 MIN	[Pizza Stone]	? 6
ROTISSERIE Indirect Medium Heat (190°C-230°C)	⏳ 15 MIN	[Rotisserie]	? 6
BAKE Indirect Medium - Low Heat (170°C-190°C)	⏳ 15 MIN	[Convection Tray] [Roasting Trivet]	? 3
CASSEROLE DISH Indirect Medium Heat (190°C-230°C)	⏳ 15 MIN	[Casserole Dish]	? 6
LOW N SLOW Indirect Very Low Heat (95°C-130°C)	⏳ 15 MIN	[Convection Tray] [Roasting Trivet]	?+ 4

** 25 minute pre-heat required for pork crackling.

Further Resources

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