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burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in
conjunction with the smell of gas.
Inspect Spider/Insect screens for possible obstructions .
(Blockage of holes .)
Clean Spider/Insect screens . Refer to “ANNUAL
MAINTENANCE” .
symptoms:
burners do not ignite. -or- burners have a small
flickering flame in the hi position. -or-
barbecue temperature only reaches 250° to 300° in
the hi position.
The excess flow safety device, which is part of the
barbecue to cylinder connection, may have activated .
To reset the excess flow safety device close the LP
tank valve and turn all burner control knobs to the OFF
position . Open the grill lid . Slowly turn the LP tank valve
until it is completely open . Wait several seconds then
ignite your grill . Refer to “MAIN BURNER IGNITION” .
burner does not light, or flame is low in hi position.
Is LP fuel low or empty?
Refill LP cylinder .
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Straighten fuel hose .
burner does not ignite when you push the igniter
button.
Be sure that there is gas flow to the burners by
attempting to match light your burners . Refer to “MAIN
BURNER MANUAL IGNITION” .
If match lighting is successful, the problem lies in the
ignition system . Refer to “ELECTRONIC IGNITION
SYSTEM OPERATIONS” .
Is there a fresh battery installed?
Verify that the battery is in good condition and installed
correctly . Refer to “ELECTRONIC IGNITER INSPECTION” .
Are the wires connected properly to the ignition module?
Be sure that wires are correctly inserted into terminals on
ignition box . Refer to “ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
OPERATIONS” .
Is there plastic wrapping around the new battery?
Remove plastic wrapping .
experiencing flare-ups:
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CAution: do not line the slide-out
grease 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, heat deflectors, and Flavorizer
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bars heavily coated with burned-on grease?
Clean thoroughly . Refer to “CLEANING” .
Is the slide-out grease tray dirty and not allowing grease
to flow into catch pan?
Clean slide-out grease 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 . Refer to “MAINTENANCE” .
inside of lid appears to be “peeling.” (resembles
paint peeling.)
The inside of the lid is porcelain enamel or stainless
steel, and is not painted . 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 . Refer to “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 does not light.
Is gas supply off?
The excess flow safety device, which is part of the
barbecue to cylinder connection, may have activated .
Turn gas supply on .
To reset the excess flow safety device close the LP
tank valve and turn all burner control knobs to the OFF
position . Open the grill and side burner lids . Slowly turn
the LP tank valve until it is completely open . Wait several
seconds then ignite your side burner . Refer to “SIDE
BURNER IGNITION” .
flame is low in hi position.
Is the fuel hose bent or kinked?
Straighten hose .
Push button ignition does not work.
Does burner light with a match?
If match lights burner, check igniter . Refer to “SIDE
BURNER MAINTENANCE” .
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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