Troubleshooting; Maintenance; Cleaning; Spider/Insect Screens - Weber Q 100 Owner's Manual

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Burner burns 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 light 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 HI. 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 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

CLEANING

m WARNING: Turn your Weber
it to cool before cleaning.
Outside surfaces - Use a warm soapy water solution to clean, then rinse with water .
m CAUTION: Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive cleaning
products (kitchen cleaning products), cleaners that contain
citrus products, or abrasive cleaning pads on barbecue.
Cooking grate - Clean with a suitable stainless steel bristle brush . As needed, remove
from barbecue and wash with warm soapy water, then rinse with water .
For availability of replacement cooking grate contact the Customer Service
Representative in your region using the contact information on our web site .
Log onto www.weber.com .
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Catch pan - Disposable foil trays are available, or you can line the catch pan with
aluminum foil . To clean the catch pan, wash with warm soapy water, then rinse .
Inside cookbox - Brush any debris off burner tubes . DO NOT ENLARGE BURNER
PORTS (OPENINGS) . Wash the inside of cookbox with warm soapy water and rinse
with water .
Inside lid - While lid is warm, wipe inside with paper towel to prevent grease build-up .
Flaking built-up grease resembles paint flakes .
Side tables (Q120, 200, 220) - Wash with a soft cloth and a soap-and-water solution .
Do not use cleaners that contain acid, mineral spirits or xylene. Rinse well after
cleaning. Side tables (Q120, 200, 220) are not to be used as cutting boards.
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TRoUbLESHooTING

Inspect Weber
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obstructions . (Blockage of holes) .
Is propane cylinder fuel low or empty?
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?
Is the cooking grate 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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mAINTENANcE

gas barbecue OFF and wait for
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cHEcK
Spider/Insect screen for possible
WEBER

SPIDER/INSECT SCREENS

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Your Weber ® gas grill, as well as any outdoor gas appliance, is a target for spiders and
other insects . They can nest in the venturi section (1) of the burner tube . This blocks the
normal gas flow, and can cause the gas to flow back out of the air shutter . This could
result in a fire in and around the air shutter, causing serious damage to your grill .
The burner tube air shutter is fitted with a stainless steel screen (2) to prevent spiders
and other insects access to the burner tube through the air shutter openings .
We recommend that you inspect the spider/insect screen at least once a year.
Refer to "ANNUAL MAINTENANCE." Also inspect and clean the the spider/insect
screen if any of the following symptoms should ever occur:
A) Gas is smelled in conjunction with burner flames that appear yellow and lazy .
B) Grill does not reach temperature .
C) Grill heats unevenly .
D) Burner does not ignite .
Failure to correct the above-mentioned symptoms may result
in a fire, which can cause serious bodily injury or death, and
cause damage to property.
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SoLUTIoN
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Clean Weber Spider/Insect screen . Refer to "ANNUAL
MAINTENANCE . "
Replace propane cylinder .
Refer to "GAS INSTRUCTIONS . "
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 . Do not confuse this with the
battery label .
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 . Refer to "CLEANING . "
Clean burner . Refer to "MAINTENANCE . "
Clean thoroughly . Refer to "CLEANING . "
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