Troubleshooting - Weber Performer Platinum 54788 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.
Burner flame pattern is erratic.
Burner does not ignite when you push the igniter
button.
Timer does not work.
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 burner for possible obstructions.
Is LP fuel low or empty?
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Does the burner light with a match?
Is the hose to burner tube connection properly
secured?
Is burner clean?
Be sure that there is gas flow to the burners by
attempting to match light your burners. Refer to
"MANUAL IGNITION" .
Is there a fresh battery installed?
Are the wires connected properly to the ignition
module?
Is there plastic wrapping around the new
battery?
Is there a fresh battery installed?
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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PROBLEM
Clean burner.
(See Section "Maintenance")
Replace LP cylinder.
Straighten fuel hose.
If you can light the burner with a match, then check the
ignition system.
Connect the gas hose to the burner tube using the metal
retaining clip provided.
m DANGER: Do not use the gas ignition feature if
Contact Customer Service for a replacement retainer clip.
Clean burner.
(See Section "Maintenance")
If match lighting is successful, the problem lies in the
ignition system. Refer to "ELECTRONIC IGNITION
SYSTEM OPERATION" .
Verify that the battery is in good condition and installed
correctly. Refer to "ELECTRONIC IGNITER INSPECTION" .
Be sure that wires are correctly inserted into terminals on
ignition box. Refer to "ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM
OPERATION" .
Remove plastic wrapping.
Verify that the battery is in good condition and installed
correctly. Refer to "TIMER OPERATION" .
Clean thoroughly.
(See Section "Cleaning")
CURE
the retaining clip is missing. A missing retaining
clip can cause serious bodily injury or death, and
damage to property.
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