Side Burner Troubleshooting
WARNING: 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? 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. |
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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
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 19. Make sure wire is connected between igniter and electrode. Check that igniter lock nut is tight. Figure 20.
Note - If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.
Venturi/Burner
Igniter wire | Electrode |
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Igniter
Adjust igniter electrode. Gap should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch
from tip of electrode to burner. Figure 21. Spark shouldFigure 20 be a white/blue color, not yellow.
1/8 to 3/16 inch gap
Figure 19
Figure 21
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