Side Burner Troubleshooting
mWARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting steps, all gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position.
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Side burner does not light. | Is gas supply off? | Turn supply on. |
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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,
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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 | |
mWARNING: All gas controls and supply valves |
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should be in the OFF position. |
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Check igniter: Remove side burner cover. To remove side |
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burner cover, remove control knob and screws that hold |
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cover to bottom. Figure 23. Make sure wire is connected | Igniter wire | |
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between igniter and electrode. Check that igniter lock nut |
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is tight. Figure 24. |
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Note - If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the |
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igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers. | Igniter | ||
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Adjust igniter electrode. Gap should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch | Figure 24 | ||
from tip of electrode to burner. Figure 25. Spark should be | |||
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a white/blue color, not yellow. |
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1/8 to 3/16 inch gap
Figure 23
Figure 25
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