TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem | Check | Cure |
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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 fuel hose bent or kinked? | Straighten fuel hose. |
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Does the Front burner light with a | If you can light the Front burner |
match? | with a match, then check the |
| Crossover Ignition System. |
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Are you holding the FlameCheck | Hold the FlameCheck button |
button down long enough? | down for a full eight seconds. |
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. |
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Are the cooking grates and | Clean thoroughly. (See Section |
Flavorizer Bars heavily coated with | "Periodic Cleaning".) |
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Is the bottom tray "dirty" and not | Clean bottom tray. |
allowing grease to flow into catch |
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pan? |
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Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flame is low | Are burners clean? | Clean burners. (See Section |
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when burner is on HIGH. Flames do not run |
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the whole length of the burner tube. |
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Inside of lid appears to be “peeling.” (Resembles paint peeling.)
The lid is | Clean thoroughly. (See Section |
paint. It cannot “peel.” What you are | "Periodic Cleaning".) |
seeing is baked on grease that has |
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turned to carbon and is flaking off. |
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THIS IS NOT A DEFECT. |
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If the problem cannot be corrected using these methods, please contact
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