Weber S-345 Owner's Manual page 18

MAIN BURNER(S) or SIDE BURNER WILL NOT IGNITE
SYMPTOM
• Main burners or side burner do(es) 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.
Lighting Your Grill with a Match
Using a Match to Determine if there is
Gas Flow to the Main Burners
1) Open the grill lid.
2) Check that all burner control knobs (including side
burner control knob) are in the off
by pushing in and turning knobs clockwise.
Note: It is important that all burner control knobs are
in the off position before turning on the LP tank.
If they are not, the flow limiting device built into the
regulator will activate, limiting the flow of gas from
the LP tank.
3) Turn the LP tank on by slowly turning the tank valve
counterclockwise; wait 60 seconds.
Note: It is important that the LP tank is turned on
slowly. If it is opened too quickly, the flow limiting
device built into the regulator will activate, limiting the
flow of gas from the LP tank.
4) Begin with the burner furthest to the left. Put
match in the matchstick holder and strike match.
(Matchstick holder is located under right 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 slowly turn it
counterclockwise toward the start/high
6) Check that the burner is lit by looking through
the cooking grates and through the cutout in the
FLAVORIZER bar.
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) Replace the matchstick holder by hanging
underneath right 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 any burner does not ignite, the first step is to determine if there is gas flowing to the burner(s). To check
this, follow the instructions below for "Lighting Your Grill with a Match."
If match lighting IS NOT successful, follow the "GAS FLOW" troubleshooting suggestions on the next page.
If any burner does not ignite, the first step is to determine if there is gas flowing to the burner(s). To check this,
follow the instructions below for "Lighting Your Grill with a Match."
If match lighting IS successful, follow the instructions for "Checking the Components of the Electronic
Ignition System."
Using a Match to Determine if there is
Gas Flow to the Side Burner
1) Open the side burner lid.
2) Check that the side burner control knob is in the
off position. Check by pushing in and turning knob
clockwise. Also check that all main burner control
knobs are in the off
position. Check
Note: It is important that all burner control knobs are
in the off position before turning on the LP tank.
If they are not, the flow limiting device built into the
regulator will activate, limiting the flow of gas from
the LP tank.
3) Turn the LP tank on by slowly turning the tank valve
counterclockwise; wait 60 seconds.
Note: It is important that the LP tank is turned on
slowly. If it is opened too quickly, the flow limiting
device built into the regulator will activate, limiting the
flow of gas from the LP tank.
4) Put match in the matchstick holder and strike
match. (Matchstick holder is located under right
side table.) Hold lit match by the side burner (C).
5) Push the side burner control knob in and slowly
turn it counterclockwise toward the start/high
position.
6) Check that the side burner is lit. The side burner
flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day.
position. 7) If the side burner does not ignite within 4 seconds,
turn side burner control knob to the off
and 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.
position and
8) If the burner ignites, follow the instructions for
"Checking the Components of the Electronic Ignition
System".
A
position.
B
position
C