Weber 55009 manual Burners burn with a yellow or, Orange flame, in conjunction with, Smell of gas

Troubleshooting

Problem	Check	Cure
Burners burn with a yellow or	Inspect Spider/Insect Screens for	Clean Spider/Insect Screens. (See
orange flame, in conjunction with	possible obstructions. (Blockage of	Section “Annual Maintenance”)
the smell of gas.	holes.)
Burners do not light. -or- Burners	The excess flow safety device,	To reset the excess flow safety
have a small flickering flame in	which is part of the barbecue to	device turn all burner control knobs
the HIGH position. -or-	cylinder connection, may have	and the cylinder valve OFF.
Barbecue temperature only	activated.	Disconnect the regulator from the
reaches 250˚ to 300˚ in the HIGH		cylinder. Turn burner control knobs to
position.		HIGH. Wait at least 1 minute. Turn
		burner control knobs OFF. Reconnect
		the regulator to the cylinder. Turn
		cylinder valve on slowly. Refer to
		“Lighting Instructions”.
Burner does not light, or flame is	Is LP fuel low or empty?	Refill LP cylinder.
low in HIGH position.
	Is fuel hose bent or kinked?	Straighten fuel hose.
	Does the Front burner light with a	If you can light the Front burner with
	match?	a match, then check the Crossover
		Ignition System.
Experiencing flare-ups:	Are you preheating barbecue in the	All burners on high for 10 to 15
	prescribed manner?	minutes for preheating.
	Are the cooking grates and	Clean thoroughly. (See Section
	Flavorizer bars heavily coated with	“Cleaning”)
	burned-on grease?
CAUTION: Do not line the
bottom tray with aluminum foil.	Is the bottom tray “dirty” and not	Clean bottom tray
	allowing grease to flow into catch
	pan?
Burner flame pattern is erratic.	Are burners clean?	Clean burners. (See Section
Flame is low when burner is on		“General Maintenance”.)
HIGH. Flames do not run the
whole length of the burner tube.
Inside of lid appears to be	The lid is porcelain-on-steel, not	Clean thoroughly. (See Section
“peeling.” (Resembles paint	paint. It cannot “peel”. What you are	“Cleaning”.)
peeling.)	seeing is baked on grease that has
	turned to carbon and is flaking off.
	THIS IS NOT A DEFECT.

If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual.

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