Troubleshooting - Weber Q 300 Owner's Manual

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PROBLEM
Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in
conjunction with the smell of gas.
Symptoms:
Burners do not light. -or- Burners have a small
flickering flame in the HIGH position. -or-
Barbecue temperature only reaches 250˚F (121˚C)
to 300˚ F (148˚C) in the HIGH position.
Burner does not light, or flame is low in HIGH
position.
Experiencing flare-ups:
Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flame is low when
burner is on HIGH. Flames do not run the whole
length of the burner tube.
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. Log onto www.weber.com ® .
Q320
PROBLEM
Weber Grill Out ™ Handle Are the batteries old?
Light does not light.
Are the batteries installed correctly?
Is the lid in the up position with the power button ON?
Is the Weber Grill Out
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. Log onto www.weber.com ® .
To replace batteries, remove lightpod by removing screw(a). Push tab(b) and pull apart.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CHECK
Inspect Spider / Insect Screens for possible
obstructions. (Blockage of holes.)
The excess flow safety device, which is part of the
barbecue to cylinder connection, may have activated.
Is LP fuel low or empty?
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Does the outside burner light with a match?
Are you preheating barbecue in the prescribed
manner?
Are the cooking grates heavily coated with burned-on
grease?
Is the bottom tray "dirty" and not allowing grease to
flow into catch pan?
Are burners clean?
The lid is Cast Aluminum, not paint. 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.
HANDLE LIGHT TROUBLESHOOTING
CHECK
™ Handle Light activated?
CURE
Clean Spider / Insect Screens. (See Section "Annual
Maintenance")
To reset the excess flow safety device turn all burner control
knobs and the cylinder valve OFF. Disconnect the regulator from
the cylinder. Turn burner control knobs to HIGH. Wait at least 1
minute. Turn burner control knobs OFF. Reconnect the regulator
to the cylinder. Turn cylinder valve on slowly. Refer to "Lighting
Instructions" .
Refill LP cylinder.
Straighten fuel hose.
If you can light the outside burner with a match, then check the
ignition system.
All burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes for preheating.
Clean thoroughly. (See Section "Cleaning")
Clean bottom tray.
Clean burners. (See Section "Maintenance")
Clean thoroughly. (See Section "Cleaning")
CURE
Replace batteries.
See assembly illustration.
Light will activate when lid is open.
Press the power button.
b
a