Side Burner Troubleshooting

WARNING: 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? 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.

 

 

 

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

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 21. Make sure wire is connected between igniter and electrode. Check that igniter lock nut is tight. Figure 22.

Venturi/Burner

Igniter wire Electrode

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

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

Igniter

Figure 22

from tip of electrode to burner. Figure 23. Spark should

be a white/blue color, not yellow.

 

1/8 to 3/16 inch gap

Figure 21

Figure 23

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Weber 5500 owner manual Side Burner Troubleshooting, Side Burner Maintenance, Problem Check Cure Side burner does not light

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