Troubleshooting; General Troubleshooting; Grill Light Troubleshooting - Weber 3200 Owner's Manual

GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEMS
Burner does not ignite when you push the
igniter button.
Burners do not ignite.
Burners have a small flickering flame when burner
control knobs are on the high ( ) position.
Grill temperature only reaches 250° to 300° F
(121° to 149° C) when burner control knobs are on
the high ( ) position.
Burner does not ignite, or flame is low when burner
control knob is on high ( ) position.
Burner flame pattern is erratic.
Flame is low when burner control knob is on high (
) position.
Flames do not run the whole length of the
burner tube.
Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in
conjunction with the smell of gas.
Experiencing flare-ups.
m CAUTION: Do not line the cookbox
with aluminium foil.
Inside of lid appears to be "peeling."
(Resembles paint peeling.)
If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site.
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GRILL LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEMS
Grill light does not turn on.
Grill light turned off and will not turn back on.
Grill light does not turn off.
If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web site.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

SOLUTIONS
Be sure that there is gas flow to the burners by attempting to match light your burner. Refer to "BURNER IGNITION—
Lighting with a Match." If match lighting is successful, the problem lies in the ignition system. Refer to "MAINTAINING
THE PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SYSTEM (Q
Be sure that wires are correctly inserted into terminals on igniter electrode assembly. Check that the wires are
connected to terminals on the push button igniter (Q
"MAINTAINING THE PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SYSTEM (Q
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If a new battery is installed, confirm that battery's plastic wrapping has been removed. Verify that the battery is in good
condition and has been installed correctly. Refer to "MAINTAINING THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM (Q
Some countries have regulators with an excess gas flow safety device. The excess gas flow safety device, which is part
of the grill-to-cylinder connection, may have been activated. To reset the excess gas flow safety device, close the
cylinder valve and turn all burner control knobs to the off ( ) position. Open the grill lid. Wait at least five minutes
for the gas to clear before attempting to light the grill. SLOWLY turn the cylinder valve until it is completely open.
Wait several seconds; then ignite your grill. Refer to "MAIN BURNER IGNITION & USAGE."
Fuel could be low or empty. Refill cylinder.
Fuel hose could be bent or kinked. Straighten fuel hose.
Clean burner ports that run down the entire length of burner tube. Refer to "ANNUAL MAINTENANCE."
Inspect spider/insect screens for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Clean spider/insect screens.
Refer to "ANNUAL MAINTENANCE."
Grill must be preheated with all burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes.
Clean the cooking grates thoroughly to remove grease. Refer to "CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE GRILL."
The cookbox may be dirty and is not allowing grease to flow into removable catch pan. Clean cookbox. Refer to
"CLEANING THE INSIDE OF THE GRILL."
The inside of the lid is cast aluminium. It is not painted. It cannot "peel." What you are seeing is baked-on grease that
has turned to carbon and is flaking off. THIS IS NOT A DEFECT. Clean thoroughly. Refer to "CLEANING THE INSIDE OF
THE GRILL."
SOLUTIONS
The grill light will activate only when lid is open. Lift the lid to the open position and press the AWAKE button.
Install new batteries. When installing new batteries (alkaline only), confirm that each battery's plastic wrapping has
been removed. Verify that the batteries are in good condition and have been installed correctly. Refer to "MAINTAINING
THE GRILL LIGHT."
The light is programmed to turn off automatically after 30 minutes of inactivity. To reactivate the light, make sure lid is
open and press the AWAKE button. Refer to "MAINTAINING THE GRILL LIGHT."
The grill light is equipped with a tilt sensor. The tilt sensor turns the light ON when grill lid is opened and OFF when
the grill lid is closed.
NOTE: The AWAKE button will not turn the grill light off. To turn the light off, put the lid in the closed position.
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