Weber 42371 manual Main Burner Troubleshooting, Problem Check Cure

MAIN BURNER TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Check	Cure
Burners burn with a yellow or	Inspect Spider / Insect Screens for	Clean Spider / Insect Screens.
orange flame, in conjunction	possible obstructions. (Blockage	(See Section “Annual
with the smell of gas.	of holes.)	Maintenance”)
Burners do not light. -or-	The excess flow safety device,	To reset the excess flow safety device
Burners have a small flickering	which is part of the barbecue to	turn all burner control knobs and the
flame in the HIGH position. -or-	cylinder connection, may have	cylinder valve OFF. Disconnect the
Barbecue temperature only	activated.	regulator from the cylinder. Turn burner
reaches 250˚ to 300˚ in the HIGH		control knobs to HIGH. Wait at least 1
position.		minute. Turn burner control knobs OFF.
		Reconnect the regulator to the cylinder.
		Turn cylinder valve on slowly. Refer to
		“Lighting Instructions”.
Burner does not light, or flame	Is LP fuel low or empty?	Refill LP cylinder.
is low in HIGH position.
	Is fuel hose bent or kinked?	Straighten fuel hose.
	Does the Left burner light with a	If you can light the Left burner
	match?	with a match, then check the
		Crossover® ignition system.
Experiencing flare-ups:	Are you preheating barbecue in	All burners on high for 10 to 15
	the prescribed manner?	minutes for preheating.
	Are the cooking grates and	Clean thoroughly. (See Section
	Flavorizer® bars heavily coated	“Cleaning”)
	with burned-on grease?
	Is the bottom tray “dirty” and not	Clean bottom tray
CAUTION: Do not line the	allowing grease to flow into catch
	pan?
bottom tray with aluminum foil.
Burner flame pattern is erratic.	Are burners clean?	Clean burners. (See Section
Flame is low when burner is on		“Maintenance”.)
HIGH. Flames do not run the
whole length of the burner tube.
Inside of lid appears to be	The lid is stainless steel, not paint.	Clean thoroughly. (See Section
“peeling.” (Resembles paint	It cannot “peel”. What you are	“Cleaning”.)
peeling.)	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 the Customer Service Representative in your region using the contact information sheet provided with your manual.

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