Weber 1500 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 natural gas supply on ?

Turn on natural gas supply.

 

 

Does the Front burner light with a

If you can light the Front

match?

burner with a match, then

 

check the Crossover Ignition

 

System.

 

 

Were natural gas lines purged? (Air removed)

Purge the natural gas lines. See Step “Purge air from gas lines.”

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

Flavorizer Bars heavily coated with

Section "Periodic Cleaning".)

burned-on grease?

 

 

 

mCAUTION: 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 the

 

"General Maintenance".)

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

paint. It cannot “peel.” What you are

Section "Periodic Cleaning".)

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 Weber-Stephen Customer Service.

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Contents
Genesis 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 Assembly Check package contentsStep Page Check contents of hardware packs Assemble the frame Continue frame assemblyMCAUTION a minimum of 2 bolts are required on each side Measure and drill holesMethod 1 Concrete Method 2 ConcreteMethod 3 Concrete Method 4 Wood deck Add cooking box Install manifold bracket Connect barbecue gas supply line to the natural gas supplyCheck all valves are off Purge air from gas lines Install igniterMWARNING 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 LidInstall the accessory rack Install the condiment basketComplete accessory installation To Extinguish LightingManual Lighting Cooking Periodic CleaningAfter a Period of Nonuse Drippings and grease Inspection 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 PatternReconnect gas supply line. See Check for gas leaks Crossover Ignition System Operations MCAUTION Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil Burner does not light, or flame is low in High position43-47 Parts List Final Word Thanks
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