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? | Turn supply on. |
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Flame is low in HIGH position. | Is the fuel hose bent or kinked? | Straighten hose. |
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Flame is very yellow in | Inspect the Weber Spider Stopper | Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guard. |
conjunction with the smell of gas, | Guard for possible obstructions. | (See section “Annual Maintenance”) |
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Burner makes popping noise in |
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conjunction with the smell of gas. |
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Push button ignition does not | Does burner light with a match? | If match lights burner, checkigniter |
work. |
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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(1).
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1)Igniter
2)Igniter Wire
3)Venturi/Burner
4)1/8 to 3/16 inch gap between electrode and burner
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Make sure wire is connected between igniter and |
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electrode. Check that igniter lock nut is tight. |
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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. |
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Adjust igniter electrode to burner. Gap should be 1/8 to |
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3/16 inch from tip of electrode to burner. Spark should | (1) | (2) |
be a white/blue color, not yellow. |
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