Troubleshooting - Weber 1000 Owner's Manual

PROBLEMS
Burner does not ignite when you push the
igniter button.
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.
Burner burns with a yellow or orange flame, in
conjunction with the smell of gas.
Experiencing flare-ups.
m CAUTION: Do not line the cookbox
with aluminum 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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TROUBLESHOOTING

SOLUTIONS
Be sure that there is gas flow to the burner 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
(Q 1200 & Q 2200)."
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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
Q 2200). Refer to "MAINTAINING THE PUSH BUTTON IGNITION SYSTEM (Q
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ELECTRONIC 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
Q 2200)."
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LP fuel could be low or empty. Replace LP cylinder. Refer to "REMOVING THE LP CYLINDER."
Clean burner ports that run down the entire length of burner tube. Refer to "ANNUAL MAINTENANCE."
Inspect spider/insect screen for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Clean spider/insect screen.
Refer to "ANNUAL MAINTENANCE."
Grill must be preheated with burner 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 aluminum. 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."
1000 & Q 2000)" or "MAINTAINING THE ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
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1000 & Q 2000) or the electronic igniter module (Q
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