Weber 500 LX 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 match?

If you can light the Front burner 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

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

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Contents Spirit 500 LX Series MDANGER MWARNINGS LP GAS Units onlyWarranty Patents and Trademarks Contents General Instructions For Installation in CanadaGas supply testing StorageStep AssemblyCheck package contents Check contents of hardware packs Assemble wheel frame Assemble top frameAdd front panel Continue frame assemblyInstall tubing plugs Add cooking box Install gas supply Install manifold bracketInstall frame connector General Specifications for PipingTest connections Typical natural gas supply installation. FigureGas line piping Connect flexible hose to manifold Install igniterCheck that all burner valves are off Check for gas leaks MWARNING Do not ignite burners while leak checkingMCAUTION Do not line bottom tray with aluminum foil Install Flavorizer Bars and Cooking GratesInstall the bottom tray Install Lid Add tool holders, control panel and burner control knobsComplete accessory installation Lighting To ExtinguishManual Lighting Storage and/or Nonuse Periodic CleaningCooking PreheatingAnnual Maintenance Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper GuardsMCAUTION Do not enlarge the burner ports when cleaning General MaintenanceMain Burner Cleaning Procedure Weber Spider Stopper GuardsTo reinstall the burners, reverse steps c through g Crossover Ignition System Operations Burner does not light, or flame is low in High position MCAUTION Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foilPage 11-12 Parts List Page Page Final Word Thanks
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