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3) Turn the cylinder on by turning the cylinder valve counterclockwise.
4) Insert match holder with lit match into the matchlight hole in the front of the cooking
box.
WARNING: Do not lean over open barbecue. Keep your face
and body at least one foot away from the matchlight hole
when lighting the barbecue.
5) Push Front burner control knob down and turn to START/HI.
6) Check that the burner is lit by looking through the matchlight hole on the front of the
cooking box. You should see a fl ame
WARNING: If the burner does not light, turn the Front burner
control knob to OFF and wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear
before you try again or try to light with a match.
7) After the FRONT burner is lit you can turn on the other burner.
Note: Always light the FRONT burner fi rst. The other burner or burners ignite from the
FRONT burner.
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2
3
7
5
4,6
SPIRIT E/SP-
210 & 310
*The grill illustrated may have slight
differences than the model purchased.
MAIN BURNER LIGHTING
PROBLEM
CHECK
CURE
Burners burn with a yellow or orange fl ame, in
conjunction with the smell of gas.
Inspect Spider / Insect Screens for possible obstructions.
(Blockage of holes.)
Clean Spider / Insect Screens. (See Section “Annual
Maintenance”)
Symptoms:
Burners do not light. -or- Burners have a small
fl ickering fl ame in the HI position. -or-
Barbecue temperature only reaches 250˚ to 300˚
in the HI position.
The excess fl ow safety device, which is part of the
barbecue to cylinder connection, may have activated.
To reset the excess fl ow safety device turn all burner control
knobs and the cylinder valve to OFF. Disconnect the regulator
from the cylinder. Turn burner control knobs to HI. Wait at
least 1 minute. Turn burner control knobs to OFF. Reconnect
the regulator to the cylinder. Turn cylinder valve on slowly.
Refer to “Lighting Instructions”.
Burner does not light, or fl ame is low in HI
position.
Is LP fuel low or empty?
Refi ll LP cylinder.
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Straighten fuel hose.
Does the Left burner light with a match?
If you can light the Left burner with a match, then check the
Crossover
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ignition system.
Experiencing fl are-ups:
CAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray
with aluminum foil.
Are you preheating barbecue in the prescribed manner?
All burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes for preheating.
Are the cooking grates and Flavorizer
®
bars heavily
coated with burned-on grease?
Clean thoroughly. (See Section “Cleaning”)
Is the bottom tray “dirty” and not allowing grease to fl ow
into catch pan?
Clean bottom tray
Burner fl ame pattern is erratic. Flame is low when
burner is on HI. Flames do not run the whole
length of the burner tube.
Are burners clean?
Clean burners. (See Section “Maintenance”.)
Inside of lid appears to be “peeling.” (Resembles
paint peeling.)
The lid is stainless steel, not paint. It cannot “peel”. What
you are seeing is baked on grease that has turned to
carbon and is fl aking off.
THIS IS NOT A DEFECT.
Clean thoroughly. (See Section “Cleaning”.)
If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web
site. Log onto www.weber.com
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
TO EXTINGUISH
Push down and turn each burner control knob clockwise to the OFF position. Turn gas
supply off at the source.
