Side Burner Troubleshooting

mWARNING: 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?

Turn supply on.

 

 

 

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

mWARNING: 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 18. Make sure wire is connected between igniter and electrode. Check that igniter lock nut is tight. Figure 19.

Note - If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.

Venturi/Burner

Igniter wire

Electrode

 

Igniter

Adjust igniter electrode. Gap should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch

from tip of electrode to burner. Figure 20. Spark should beFigure 19 a white/blue color, not yellow.

1/8 to 3/16 inch gap

Figure 18

Figure 20

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Weber 3500 owner manual Side Burner Troubleshooting, Side Burner Maintenance

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