General Troubleshooting, With aluminum foil

	TROUBLESHOOTING
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEMS	SOLUTIONS
Burner does not ignite when you push the	Be sure that there is gas flow to the burners by attempting to match light your burners. Refer to “BURNER IGNITION—
igniter button.	Lighting with a Match.” If match lighting is successful, the problem lies in the ignition system. Refer to “MAINTAINING
	THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM.”
	Be sure that wires are correctly inserted into terminals on igniter electrode assembly. Check that the wires are
	connected to terminals on the electronic igniter module. Refer to “MAINTAINING THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION
	SYSTEM.”
	If a new battery is installed, confirm that battery’s plastic wrapping has been removed. Verify that the battery is in good
	condition and has been installed correctly. Refer to “MAINTAINING THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM.”
Burner does not ignite, or flame is low when	Fuel hose could be bent or kinked. Straighten fuel hose.
burner control knob is on high ( ) position.
Burner flame pattern is erratic.	Clean burner ports that run down the entire length of burner tube. Refer to “ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.”
Flame is low when burner control knob is on
high ( ) position.
Flames do not run the whole length of the
burner tube.
Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in	Inspect spider/insect screens for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Clean spider/insect screens.
conjunction with the smell of gas.	Refer to “ANNUAL MAINTENANCE.”
Experiencing flare-ups.	Grill must be preheated with all burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes.

mCAUTION: Do not line the cookbox Clean the cooking grates thoroughly to remove grease. Refer to “CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE GRILL.”

with aluminum foil.

The cookbox may be dirty and is not allowing grease to flow into removable catch pan. Clean cookbox. Refer to

“CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE GRILL.”

Inside of lid appears to be “peeling.” (Resembles paint peeling.)

The inside of the lid is cast aluminum. It 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 THE INSIDE OF THE GRILL.”

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®.

GRILL OUT® HANDLE LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEMS

SOLUTIONS

Grill Out® Handle Light does not light.

If a new battery is installed, confirm that battery’s plastic wrapping has been removed. Verify that the battery is in good condition and has been installed correctly. Refer to “MAINTAINING THE GRILL OUT® HANDLE LIGHT.”

Light will activate only when lid is open and power button is ON. Lift lid to up position and push power button on.

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®.

TROUBLESHOOTING