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PROBLEM
CHECK
CURE
Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in
conjunction with the smell of gas (This is normal
for the burner lighting tube).
Inspect Spider/Insect Screens for possible obstructions.
(Blockage of holes.)
Clean Spider/Insect Screens. (See Section “Annual
Maintenance”)
Symptoms:
Burner does not light, or flame is low in “HI”
position.
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Straighten fuel hose.
Does Burner light with a match?
If you can light Burner with a match, then check the
Crossover
®
ignition system.
Did you use the snap igniter several times until the main
burner lit (See Lighting Instructions)?
Make sure to hold the control knob in for two seconds after
snapping the igniter and seeing the orange flame from the
burner lighting tube.
Does the igniter work (Do you see a spark when you
repeatedly use the snap igniter?
Try manually lighting the burner (refer to “Main Burner
Manual Lighting”). Call customer service.
Experiencing flare-ups:
CAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray
with aluminum foil.
Are you preheating barbecue in the prescribed manner?
All burners on HI 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 flow
into catch pan?
Clean bottom tray.
Burner flame 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 porcelain enamel or stainless steel, not paint. It
cannot “peel”. What you are seeing is baked on grease
that has turned to carbon and is flaking off.
THIS IS NOT A DEFECT.
Clean thoroughly. (See Section “Cleaning”.)
Cabinet doors are not aligned.
Check the adjustment pin on the bottom of each door.
Loosen adjustment nut/s. Slide door/s until aligned. Tighten
nut.
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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SIDE BURNER MAINTENANCE
WARNING: All gas controls and supply valves should be in
the “OFF” position.
Make sure black wire is connected between the igniter and electrode.
Make sure white wire is connected between the igniter and grounding clip.
Spark should be a white/blue color, not yellow.
1) Igniter
Wire
2) Ground
wire
3) Burner
Side Burner Grate
Side Burner cap
Side Burner Ring & Head
Igniter Electrode
Control Knob
Igniter
SIDE BURNER MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING
