Weber 5500 Burner does not light, or flame is low in High position, Experiencing flare-ups

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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 burner

match?

with a match, then check the

 

Crossover Ignition System.

 

 

Are you holding the FlameCheck

Hold the FlameCheck button

button down long enough?

down for a full eight seconds.

 

 

Were the natural gas lines purged?

Purge the natural gas lines.

(air removed)

See Step "Purge air from gas

 

lines."

Experiencing flare-ups:

CAUTION: 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?

 

Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flame is low

Are burners clean?

Clean burners. (See Section

when burner is on HIGH. Flames do not run

 

"General Maintenance".)

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 5500 Series LP GAS Units only Warranty Patents and Trademarks Contents For Installation in Canada Gas supply testingGeneral Instructions StorageGeneral Specifications for Piping Typical natural gas supply installation to a wood deck Recommended concrete pad requirements MethodTypical base installation for a wood deck Step AssemblyCheck package contents Page Page Check contents of hardware packs Page Finish base assembly Assemble baseLevel the base Continue frame assembly Assemble the frameInsert bottom tubing plugs Complete frame assemblyCheck the frame assembly Install three back panels Secure frame assembly to anchored baseInstall left end panel Install bottom accessory trays Install side burner locksAdd cooking box Install side burner Install manifold bracketConnect barbecue gas supply line to the natural gas supply Check that all burner valves are offInstall igniter Purge air from gas linesBARBECUE. Contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service Check for gas leaksInstall brace panel and right end panel Set notched accessory tray in placeInstall cooking grates Insert Flavorizer Bars Steam-N-Chips SmokerInstall left hand swing table Install right hand swing table Hinge rod View from rear of barbecue Install the bottom tray Install the lidSecure the side burner Install glass doors Complete accessory installationLighting To ExtinguishManual Lighting Side burner will only operate when the Front burner is lit Lighting the side burnerCooking Drippings and greasePeriodic Cleaning After a Period of NonuseUsing the Steam-N-Chips Smoker To use the Steam-N-Chips SmokerAnnual Maintenance Weber Spider Stopper Guards General MaintenanceInspection and Cleaning of the Weber Spider Stopper Guards Replacing Main Burners Main Burner Cleaning ProcedureMain Burner Flame Pattern Check for gas leaks FlameCheck Safety SystemCrossover Ignition System Operations Burner does not light, or flame is low in High position Experiencing flare-upsSide Burner Troubleshooting Side Burner MaintenanceProblem Check Cure Side burner does not light Flame is low in High position19-20 22-24 71-72 31 45 46 43 44 51 35 20 39 19 Parts List Final Word Thanks
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