Weber 3100 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".)

Burner does not light, or flame is 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

match?

with a match, then check the

 

Crossover Ignition System.

Experiencing flare-ups:

mCAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil.

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

"Periodic Cleaning".)

burned-on grease?

 

 

 

Is the bottom tray "dirty" and not

Clean bottom tray.

allowing grease to flow into catch

 

pan?

 

Are burners clean?

Clean burners. (See Section

Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flame is low

"General Maintenance".)

when burner is on HIGH. Flames do not run

 

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.

 

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

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Contents Genesis 3100 Series LP GAS Units only MDANGER MWARNINGSWarranty Patents and Trademarks Contents Storage For Installation in CanadaGas supply testing General InstructionsCheck package contents AssemblyStep BER E W REB Check contents of hardware packs Assemble frame Assemble wheelsComplete frame assembly Continue frame assemblyInsert casters Add cooking box Install side burner locksTest connections Install gas supplyGeneral Specifications for Piping Gas line pipingConnect flexible hose to manifold Install igniter Check that all burner valves are offInstall manifold bracket Install side burnerMWARNING Make sure gas supply is OFF Death and damage to property Check for gas leaksMWARNING Do not ignite burners while leak checking Install Flavorizer Bars and Cooking Grates Install the lid Install the bottom trayMCAUTION Make sure both locks have snapped into place Secure side burnerInstall swing table Complete accessory installation To Extinguish LightingTurn gas supply OFF at the source, then push down Manual Lighting Lighting only the side burner. Figure Lighting the side burnerDrippings and grease Periodic CleaningCooking Storage and/or NonuseCast Iron Cooking Grates Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards Annual MaintenanceMain Burner Flame Pattern General MaintenanceMain Burner Cleaning Procedure Weber Spider Stopper GuardsView from behind cooking box Wing nuts Crossover Ignition System Operations Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flame is low Burner does not light, or flame is low in High positionSide Burner Maintenance Side Burner TroubleshootingPage Use only Weber factory authorized parts. Parts List13,18 Final Word Thanks
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