Troubleshooting - Weber 300 Owner's Manual

PRoBLEm
burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, in
conjunction with the smell of gas.
burner does not light, or flame is low in hI position.
burner does not ignite when you push the igniter
button.
Experiencing flare-ups:
m CAutION: Do not line the cookbox
with aluminum foil.
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

TRoUBLESHooTING

Inspect Spider / Insect screens for possible obstructions.
(Blockage of holes.)
Is LPG fuel low or empty?
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Does the outside burner light with a match?
Be sure that there is gas flow to the burners by
attempting to match light your burners. Refer to
"MANUAL IGNITION."
Is there is a fresh battery installed?
Are the wires connected properly to the ignition box?
Is there plastic wrapping around the new battery?
Is burner tube positioned too far away from the igniter
electrode?
Are you preheating barbecue in the prescribed manner?
Are the cooking grates heavily coated with burned-on
grease?
Is the cookbox dirty and not allowing grease to flow into
catch pan?
Are burners clean?
The inside of the lid is Cast Aluminum, and 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.
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CHECK
Clean Spider/Insect screens. Refer to "ANNUAL
MAINTENANCE."
Refill LPG cylinder.
Straighten fuel hose.
If you can light the outside burner with a match, then
check the ignition system.
If match lighting is successful, the problem lies in the
ignition system. Refer to "MAINTENANCE."
Verify that the battery is in good condition and installed
correctly. Refer to "BEFORE USING THE BARBECUE."
Be sure that wires are correctly inserted into terminals on
ignition box. Refer to "MAINTENANCE."
Remove plastic wrapping.
Check that the burner tube is positioned correctly to the
igniter electrode. Refer to "MAINTENANCE."
All burners on HI for 10 to 15 minutes for preheating.
Clean thoroughly. Refer to "CLEANING."
Clean cookbox.
Clean burners. Refer to "MAINTENANCE."
Clean thoroughly. Refer to "CLEANING."
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