Lighting the side burner

The side burner has a separate ignition system from the main cooking box.

mDANGER

Failure to open lid while igniting the barbecue, or not waiting 5 minutes to allow the gas to clear if the barbecue does not light, may result in an explosive flame- up which can cause serious bodily injury or death.

Lighting only the side burner. Figure 3.

1)Open the side burner lid.

2)Check that the fuel scale reads more than “E”.

3)Check that the side burner valve is OFF (push down and turn clockwise), and all main burner control valves are OFF (push down and turn clockwise).

4)Turn the LP tank valve on (turn counterclockwise).

5)Push down and turn the side burner control valve to HI.

6)Push the side burner igniter button several times so it clicks each time.

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Figure 3

mCAUTION: Side burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day.

mWARNING: If the side burner does not light:

a)Turn OFF the side burner control valve.

b)Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match.

Lighting the side burner if the main burners are lit. Figure 4.

1)Open the side burner lid.

2)Push down and turn the side burner control to HI.

3)Press the side burner igniter button several times so it clicks each time.

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Figure 4

mCAUTION: Side burner flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day.

mWARNING: If the side burner does not light:

a)Turn OFF the side burner control valve.

b)Wait 5 minutes to let the gas clear before you try again or try to light with a match.

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Weber 98642 owner manual Lighting the side burner, Lighting only the side burner. Figure

98642 specifications

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