Weber 900 LP owner manual Burner does not light, or flame is low in High position

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem

Check

Cure

 

 

 

Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas.

Inspect Weber Spider Stopper

Clean Weber Spider Stopper

Guards for possible obstructions.

Guards. (See Section "Annual

(Blockage of holes.)

Maintenance".)

Burners do not light. -or-

Burners have a small flickering flame in the HIGH position. -or-

Barbecue temperature only reaches 250˚ to 300˚ degrees in the HIGH position.

The excess flow safety device, which is part of the barbecue to tank connection, may have activated.

To reset the excess flow safety device turn all burner control knobs and the tank valve OFF. Disconnect the regulator from the tank. Turn burner control knobs to HIGH. Wait at least 1 minute. Turn burner control knobs OFF. Reconnect the regulator to the tank. Turn tank valve on slowly. Refer to “Lighting Instructions”.

Burner does not light, or flame is low in HIGH position.

Is LP fuel low or empty?

Refill LP tank.

 

 

Is fuel hose bent or kinked?

Straighten fuel hose.

 

 

Does the Front burner light with a

If you can light the Front burner

match?

with a match, then check the

 

Crossover Ignition System.

Experiencing flare-ups:

Are you preheating barbecue in the

 

prescribed manner?

All burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes for preheating.

Are the cooking grates and

Clean thoroughly. (See Section

Flavorizer Bars heavily coated with

"Periodic Cleaning".)

burned-on grease?

 

nCAUTION: 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. Flame is low Are burners clean?

Clean burners. (See Section

when burner is on HIGH. Flames do not run

"General Maintenance".)

the whole length of the burner tube.

 

 

 

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

The lid is porcelain-on-steel, not

Clean thoroughly. (See Section

paint. It cannot “peel.” What you are

"Periodic Cleaning".)

seeing is baked on grease that has

 

turned to carbon and is flaking off.

 

THIS IS NOT A DEFECT.

 

Fuel scale shows that there is gas in the LP Check adjustment of fuel scale. tank, but tank is empty.

Fuel scale must be adjusted with an empty tank.

If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service.

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Contents 900 LP Gas Barbecue LP GAS Units only Warranty Patents and Trademarks Contents General Instructions For Installation in CanadaStorage Operating areaAssembly Check package contentsStep REB Check contents of hardware packs Assemble top frame Assemble wheel frameContinue frame assembly Install tubing plugsAdd front panel Add cooking box Install tank panel assembly and frame connector Install manifold bracketInstall igniter Add fuel scale assemblyMCAUTION Do not remove adjustment wing nut from tank scale Set LP fuel scaleFill LP tank Connect LP tank Check that all burner valves are offCheck for gas leaks MWARNING Do not ignite burners when leak checkingInstall the bottom tray Install Flavorizer Bars and Cooking GratesSlide the bottom tray onto the mounting rails under Cooking box with finger grip toward you. FigureAdd tool holders, control panel and burner control knobs Install LidMWARNING The load limit for the swing table is 30 pounds Install swing tableComplete accessory installation To Extinguish LightingManual Lighting Cooking Periodic CleaningStorage and/or Nonuse Storage and/or NonuseCast Iron Cooking Grates Connecting the filled LP tank Refilling the LP tankRemoval of the LP tank Male fitting Regulator Liquid Propane LP Tanks Safe handling tips for LP GasAnnual Maintenance Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper GuardsMWARNING Do not ignite burners while leak checking Main Burner Cleaning Procedure General Maintenance MCAUTION Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning Weber Spider Stopper GuardsTo reinstall the burners, reverse steps c through g Crossover Ignition System Operations NCAUTION Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil Burner does not light, or flame is low in High position11-12 65 51-53 56-57 Parts List Final Word Thanks
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