Weber SUMMIT FS38 E Owner's Manual page 10

MAIN BURNER(S), SIDE BURNER or INFRARED BROILER WILL NOT IGNITE
SYMPTOM
• Main burners, side burner or infrared broiler 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.
Did you hold the infrared broiler control knob in for 20
seconds after burner ignited, and wait to see the entire
ceramic surface of the infrared broiler become alight?
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
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 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 slowly turn it
counterclockwise toward the 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
minutes to allow the gas to clear before attempting to
light the burner again.
8) If the burner ignites, the problem lies in the ignition
system. Check the condition of the battery and check
the wire connections of the Electronic Ignition System.
9) Replace the matchstick holder by hanging underneath
left side table.
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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 instructions for disconnecting and reconnecting the LP tank.
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, check the condition of the battery and check the wire connections of the Electronic
Ignition System.
Try to relight burner by holding burner control knob in; continue holding in until 20 seconds after burner has ignited, and
wait to see the entire ceramic surface become alight.
Using a Match to Determine if there is Gas Flow to
the Side Burner or Infrared Broiler
1) Open the side burner lid and the grill lid.
2) Check that the side burner control knob and infrared
broiler control knob are in the off
pushing in and turning knob clockwise. Also check that
all main burner control knobs are in the off
position. Check by
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 left side table.)
Hold lit match by the side burner (B) or by the infrared
broiler (C).
5) Push the side burner control knob or infrared broiler
control knob in and slowly turn it counterclockwise
toward the high
hold down the knob in this position for 20 – 30 seconds
position.
as the burner ignites and establishes a continuous flow
of gas across the surface of the infrared broiler. Once
the infrared broiler is glowing orange, then it is ignited.
Now turn the control knob to desired heat level and
release the knob.
position and wait five
6) Check that the side burner or infrared broiler is lit. The
flame may be difficult to see on a bright sunny day.
7) If the burner does not ignite within 4 seconds, turn side
burner control knob to the off
minutes to allow the gas to clear before attempting to
light the burner again.
8) If the burner ignites, the problem lies in the ignition
system. Check the condition of the battery and check
the wire connections of the Electronic Ignition System.
position. Check by
position.
position. For the infrared broiler,
position and wait five
A
B
C
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SERVICE
If you are still experiencing any
problems, contact the Customer Service
Representative in your area using the
contact information on weber.com.