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BARBECUE WILL NOT IGNITE
SYMPTOM
• Burner does not ignite when following the electronic ignition instructions in the "Operation" section of this Owner's Manual.
CAUSE
There is a problem with gas flow.
There is a problem with the electronic ignition system.
Using a Match to Determine if there is
Gas Flow to the Burners
1) Open the barbecue lid.
2) Check that all burner control knobs are in the
off
position. Check by pushing in and turning
knobs clockwise.
Note: It is important that all burner control knobs be in
the off
position before you turn on the LPG cylinder.
3) Turn gas supply on by turning cylinder valve
anti-clockwise or by moving regulator lever to the
on position depending on your regulator/cylinder
connection.
4) Begin with burner 1, furthest to the left. Put match in
the matchstick holder and strike match. (Matchstick
holder is located under left side table.) Insert lit
match down through the cooking grates, past the
FLAVORIZER BARS and next to the burner (A).
5) Push the burner control knob in and turn it anti-
clockwise to the start/high
6) Check that the burner is lit by looking through the
cooking grates and through the FLAVORIZER BARS.
7) If the burner does not ignite within 4 seconds,
turn burner control knob to the off
wait five minutes to allow the gas to clear before
attempting to light the burner again. If repeated
attempts fail, follow the gas flow troubleshooting
instructions on the next page.
8) If the burner ignites, the problem lies in the ignition
system. Follow the instructions for "Checking the
Components of the Electronic Ignition System".
9) After burner 1 ignites, you can turn on burner 2
(and burner 3).
10) Replace the matchstick holder by hanging
underneath the left side table (B).
REPLACEMENT
PARTS
To obtain replacement parts,
contact the local retailer in your
area or log onto weber.com.
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SOLUTION
If the barbecue will not ignite, the first step is to determine if there is gas flowing to the burners. To check this,
follow the instructions below for "Using a Match to Determine if there is Gas Flow to the Burners."
If match lighting IS NOT successful, follow the gas flow troubleshooting suggestions on the next page.
If the barbecue will not ignite, the first step is to determine if there is gas flowing to the burners. To check this,
follow the instructions below for "Using a Match to Determine if there is Gas Flow to the Burners."
If match lighting IS successful, follow the instructions below for "Checking the Components of the Electronic
Ignition System."
Checking the Components of the
Electronic Ignition System
When pressing the ignition button you should hear a
ticking sound. If you cannot hear the ticking sound,
check the battery, then check the wires.
Checking the Battery
There are three potential issues with the battery that
supplies the power to your ignition module that need
to be checked:
1) Some batteries have a plastic protective wrap
around them. (Do not confuse this plastic with
the battery label.) Check that this plastic wrap is
removed.
2) Confirm that the battery is installed correctly (C).
3) If the battery is old, replace it with a new battery.
Checking the Wires
There are two potential trouble spots that need to be
position.
checked:
1) Check that the ignition wires are connected
securely to the terminals on the ignition button
under the control panel.
position and
2) Make sure the ignition wires are properly attached
to the ignition module. The wire terminals are
colour coded to correspond with the terminals on
the ignition module. The number of wires will vary
per model.
Igniter Module Wire Chart
4
3
2
1
A
B
C
2
4
3
1
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