Weber 3500 LX owner manual Side Burner Troubleshooting, Side Burner Maintenance

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Side Burner Troubleshooting

mWARNING: 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 fuel hose bent or kinked?	Straighten hose.

Flame is very yellow in conjunction with the smell of gas,

OR

Burner makes popping noise in conjunction with the smell of gas.

Inspect the Weber Spider Stopper	Clean Weber Spider Stopper
Guard for possible obstructions.	Guard. (See Section "Annual
(Blockage of holes.)	Maintenance.")

Push button ignition does not work.

Does burner light with a match?

If match lights burner, check igniter (see below).

Side Burner Maintenance

mWARNING: 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. Figure 18. Make sure wire is connected between igniter and electrode. Check that igniter lock nut is tight. Figure 19.

Venturi/Burner

Igniter wire	Electrode

Note - If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.

Igniter

Adjust igniter electrode. Gap should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch

from tip of electrode to burner. Figure 20. Spark should beFigure 19 a white/blue color, not yellow.

1/8 to 3/16 inch gap

Figure 18

Figure 20

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Contents Genesis 3500 LX LP GAS Units only MDANGER MWARNINGSWarranty Patents and Trademarks Contents General Instructions Gas supply testingStorage Operating areaGeneral Specifications for Piping Typical natural gas supply installation to a wood deck Recommended concrete pad requirements Check package contents AssemblyStep Page Check contents of hardware packs Assemble frame Continue frame assemblyMeasure and drill holes Install side burner locksMCAUTION a minimum of 2 bolts are required on each side Method 1 Concrete Method 3 Concrete Method 2 ConcreteMethod 4 Wood deck Add cooking box Tighten all frame boltsSpacer a bracket Frame cross piece Connect barbecue gas supply line to the natural gas supply Install igniterCheck all valves are off Install side burnerMWARNING Make sure gas supply is OFF Purge air from gas lines Install manifold bracketMWARNING Do not ignite burners while leak checking Check for gas leaksAdd base panel Install side panelsInstall the bottom tray Install Flavorizer Bars and Cooking GratesAdd tool holders, control panel and burner control knobs Install LidSecure side burner Install the condiment basketMCAUTION Make sure both locks have snapped into place Complete accessory installation Install the accessory rackTo Extinguish LightingManual Lighting Lighting only the side burner. Figure Lighting the side burnerCooking Periodic CleaningAfter a Period of Nonuse Drippings and greaseInspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards Annual MaintenanceMCAUTION Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning General MaintenanceWeber Spider Stopper Guards Main Burner Flame PatternTo reinstall the burners, reverse steps c through g Crossover Ignition System Operations MCAUTION Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil Burner does not light, or flame is low in High positionSide Burner Maintenance Side Burner Troubleshooting16, 17 18 46-50 51-52,50 Parts List Final Word of Thanks