Side Burner does not light, Flame is very yellow

WARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting steps, all gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position.

Problem	Check	Cure
Side Burner does not light.	Is gas supply off?	Turn supply on.

Flame is low in HIGH position.	Is the fuel hose bent or kinked?	Straighten hose.

Flame is very yellow in	Inspect the Weber Spider Stopper	Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guard.
conjunction with the smell of gas,	Guard for possible obstructions.	(See section “Annual Maintenance”)
	(lockage of holes.)
OR
Burner makes popping noise in
conjunction with the smell of gas.

Push button ignition does not	Does burner light with a match?	If match lights burner, checkigniter
work.		(see below).

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)

1)Igniter

2)Igniter Wire

3)Venturi/Burner

4)1/8 to 3/16 inch gap between electrode and burner

(4)

(3)

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	(1)	(2)
be a white/blue color, not yellow.

D-10

Side Burner does not light.