New 2013 performer won't turn off

[Eric02038]

Just used my new performer for the first time and 4 hours after cooking on it, the coals are still burning. Temp is 200ish.  Both vents are closed and never had this problem on my old 22.5. After closing both vents I can usually cover it an hour later. Any ideas?

[Bbqmiller]

My 2009 performer does this. Get two binder clips and use to seal the lid really good (place opposite). It should cool down fast. The lid and bowl probably don't make a tight fit.

[Hogsy]

Call Weber and tell them the story
I'd be interested to see what they have to say

[pbe gummi bear]

Eric, congrats on the new performer! Assuming your vents are all closed and the lid is making a decent seal, make sure that your ash sweeper is assembled in the proper order and reasonably close to the bottom of the bowl. After a few cooks your kettle will build up a layer of and grease that will help it seal and close down. Also try not sweeping the ashes at the bottom until it cooled off. The ash can help to block airflow until your kettle is seasoned.

[Idahawk]

Give it some time season and make sure your sweepers are snug to the bottom on the bowl , these can be manipulated to fit properly if there not snug . It's just air getting in from somewhere .

[Eric02038]

Eric, congrats on the new performer! Assuming your vents are all closed and the lid is making a decent seal, make sure that your ash sweeper is assembled in the proper order and reasonably close to the bottom of the bowl. After a few cooks your kettle will build up a layer of and grease that will help it seal and close down. Also try not sweeping the ashes at the bottom until it cooled off. The ash can help to block airflow until your kettle is seasoned.

I never had this issue with 22.5 gold. Thing would shut off in no time from day one

[Heyjude]

Air can get in through the burner tube.. Thats part of the problem. AJ

[chriscw81]

I have the same problem with my "AA" performer.  It got a little better once I got some grease build up down there.  My sweeper does seem quite a bit looser than my OTG sweeper.  I considered calling Weber, maybe I should....




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[Eric02038]

I have pin pointed the problem to the lid and bowl.  When the lid is closed, it's very loose and pored water of the hot coals to see where the steam would go...out the seam. Called Weber sounds like they will be sending out new bowl and lid but waiting for a call back to confirm

[Idahawk]

I have pin pointed the problem to the lid and bowl.  When the lid is closed, it's very loose and pored water of the hot coals to see where the steam would go...out the seam. Called Weber sounds like they will be sending out new bowl and lid but waiting for a call back to confirm

And they will send one , that sucks but it does happen , at least it's not some curbside warranty cooker !

[Duke]

Try slowly turning the lid until it hits a tighter spot and leave it. I have older grills with crooked lids that have to be left in a turned position to shut down.

[saxart]

That's a good idea I would never have thought of!

[Eric02038]

Give it some time season and make sure your sweepers are snug to the bottom on the bowl , these can be manipulated to fit properly if there not snug . It's just air getting in from somewhere .

Weber just called me back and most everyone in her is right. Weber says that they changed the design and you need to cook with them to build up a seal, so eventually it will seal up. Just kinda stinks that yo to "waste" charcoal by letting it burn out.

[Hogsy]

Give it some time season and make sure your sweepers are snug to the bottom on the bowl , these can be manipulated to fit properly if there not snug . It's just air getting in from somewhere .

Weber just called me back and most everyone in her is right. Weber says that they changed the design and you need to cook with them to build up a seal, so eventually it will seal up. Just kinda stinks that yo to "waste" charcoal by letting it burn out.

WTF? They changed the design 
What .... They now make all there kettles out of round? 
If I just bought a new performer and it didn't shut down I wouldn't be happy!
My first performer ,a 2006 black model never shut down , so I sold it and bought a 2005 Sage model and its cold in 30 mins. I'd be calling back and speaking to a different person
Seems to me if you just bought there top of the line model grill it should shut down

[Big B]

I'm with Hogsy......that stinks

Brent