Weber 5000 Side Burner Troubleshooting, Side Burner Maintenance, Flame is low in High position

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Side Burner Troubleshooting

WARNING: 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? Is the Front burner on?

Turn supply on. Light front burner.

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

Venturi/Burner

WARNING: 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 24. Make sure wire is

Igniter wire

Electrode

 

 

connected between igniter and electrode. Check that

 

 

 

 

igniter lock nut is tight. Figure 25.

 

 

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

Figure 25

from tip of electrode to burner. Figure 26. Spark should

 

 

be a white/blue color, not yellow.

 

 

1/8 to 3/16 inch gap

Figure 24

Figure 26

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Contents Genesis 5000 Series LP GAS Units only Warranty Patents and Trademarks Contents For Installation in Canada General InstructionsStorage Operating areaStep AssemblyCheck package contents Page Page Check contents of hardware packs Assemble wheels Assemble frameContinue frame assembly Complete frame assemblyInsert casters Check the frame assemblyInstall left end panel Install the three back panels Install side burner locksAdd cooking box Install side burner Install manifold bracketInstall tank panel assembly Install right end panelAdd fuel scale Install bottom accessory traysInstall igniter Install left hand swing table Check that all burner valves are offInstall right hand swing table Hinge rod View from rear of barbecue Set LP fuel scale Fill LP tankConnect LP tank Check for gas leaks Insert Flavorizer Bars Steam-N-Chips Smoker Install cooking grates Install the bottom trayInstall the lid Install glass doors Secure side burnerComplete accessory installation Lighting To ExtinguishManual Lighting Side burner will only operate when the Front burner is lit Lighting the side burnerPeriodic Cleaning CookingStorage and/or Nonuse Storage and/or NonuseUsing the Steam-N-Chips Smoker To use the Steam-N-Chips SmokerRefilling the LP tank Removal of the LP tankEngaged Safe handling tips for LP Gas Liquid Propane LP TanksAnnual Maintenance Inspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper GuardsGeneral Maintenance Main Burner Cleaning ProcedureWeber Spider Stopper Guards Main Burner Flame PatternView from behind cooking box Wing nuts Crossover Ignition System Operations FlameCheck Safety System When burner is on HIGH. Flames do not run Burner does not light, or flame is low in High positionBurner flame pattern is erratic. Flame is low Resembles paint peelingSide Burner Troubleshooting Side Burner MaintenanceProblem Check Cure Side burner does not light Flame is low in High positionPage 19-20 22-24 Parts List Final Word Thanks
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