Annual Maintenance - Weber Summit Series Owner's Manual

ANNUAL MAINTENANCE

To keep your grill performing as safely and
efficiently as on day one, we strongly recommend
that you inspect and clean the burner tube at least
once a year. Over time, the burner tube (A) may
become dirty and blocked. Spiders and insects can
nest in the venturi (B) section of the burner tube
causing gas to flow back out of the air shutter (C).
Blocked and dirty burner slots (D) can restrict full
gas flow. This obstruction could result in a fire
in and around the burner tube under or near the
ignition box, causing serious damage to your grill.
Common symptoms of blocked or dirty tubes may
include:
• Gas smell in conjunction with the burner flames
appearing very yellow and lazy.
• Burner making popping noises.
m DANGER
Failure to correct any problems described
on this page may result in a fire, which can
cause serious bodily injury or death, and
cause damage to property.
BURNER FLAME PATTERN
The burner tube in your grill was manufactured for
the correct air and gas mixture. When the burner
tube is performing correctly, you will see a specific
flame pattern. The tips should flicker yellow (E),
with dark blue in the middle (F) and light blue at
the burner tube (G). If the flames do not match the
above flame pattern description, or if "popping"
noises occur, it could be an indication that the
burner needs cleaning.
THOROUGH CLEANING OF THE
BURNER TUBE
You will need: A flashlight, chenille pipe cleaner,
and a clean stainless steel bristle grill brush.
Do not use a brush that has already been used to
clean the cooking grates.
1. Confirm that grill is off and cool.
2. Remove retaining clip (H) and hose fitting (I)
from the burner tube.
3. Look inside the burner tube with a flashlight
and insert the pipe cleaner through the end of
the burner tube (J). Be careful not to damage
the igniter electrode.
4. Insert the pipe cleaner through the burner
slots (K).
5. Brush the outside of the burner tube with a
stainless steel bristle brush (L).
6. Reinstall hose fitting and retaining clip onto
burner tube.
m WARNING: Prior to use, pull the
hose fitting to make sure that the
retaining clip is in place and the hose
fitting is securely attached inside the
burner tube.
CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE
If you are still experiencing issues after cleaning
the burner tube, contact the Customer Service
Representative in your area using the contact
information at www.weber.com.
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