D-10
Side Burner Troubleshooting
Problem
Check
Cure
Side Burner does not light.
Flame is low in HIGH position.
Flame is very yellow in
conjunction with the smell of gas,
OR
Burner makes popping noise in
conjunction with the smell of gas.
Push button ignition does not
work.
Is gas supply off?
Turn supply on.
Is the fuel hose bent or kinked?
Straighten hose.
Inspect the Weber Spider Stopper
Guard for possible obstructions.
(lockage of holes.)
Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guard.
(See section “Annual Maintenance”)
Does burner light with a match?
If match lights burner, checkigniter
(see below).
WARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting steps, all gas controls and supply
valves should be in the OFF position.
Side Burner maintenance
WARNING: All gas controls and supply valves
should be in the OFF position.
Check igniter: Remove side burner cover. To remove
side burner cover, remove control knob and screws
that hold cover to bottom(1).
(1)
Make sure wire is connected between igniter and
electrode. Check that igniter lock nut is tight.
Note: If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the
igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.
Adjust igniter electrode to burner. Gap should be 1/8 to
3/16 inch from tip of electrode to burner. Spark should
be a white/blue color, not yellow.
1) Igniter
2) Igniter Wire
3) Venturi/Burner
4) 1/8 to 3/16 inch gap between electrode and burner
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
