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Side Burner Troubleshooting
Problem | Check | Cure |
Side Burner does not light. | Is gas supply off? | Turn supply on. |
Flame is low in HIGH position. | Is the fuel hose bent or kinked? | Straighten hose. |
Flame is very yellow in | Inspect the Weber® Insect / Spider | Clean Weber® Insect / Spider |
conjunction with the smell of gas, | screen for possible obstructions. | screen (See section “Annual |
| (lockage of holes.) | 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 work.
Does burner light with a match?
If match lights burner, checkigniter (see below).
Side Burner maintenance
WARNING: All gas controls and supply valves should be in the OFF position.
Make sure wire is connected between the igniter and electrode. Adjust igniter electrode to burner. Gap should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch from tip of electrode to burner. Spark should be a white/blue color, not yellow.
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1)Igniter Wire
2)Venturi/Burner
3)1/8 to 3/16 inch gap between electrode and burner
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