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 | Venturi/Burner | |
WARNING: 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 |
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side burner cover, remove control knob and screws that |
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hold cover to bottom. Figure 24. Make sure wire is | Igniter wire | Electrode |
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connected between igniter and electrode. Check that |
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igniter lock nut is tight. Figure 25. |
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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 25 | ||
from tip of electrode to burner. Figure 26. Spark should | |||
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be a white/blue color, not yellow. |
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1/8 to 3/16 inch gap
Figure 24
Figure 26
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