Sideburner Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Weber S-420 Owner's Manual

SIDE BURNER MAINTENANCE
WARNING: All gas controls and supply valves should be in
the "OFF" position.
Make sure black wire is connected between the igniter and electrode.
Make sure white wire is connected between the igniter and grounding clip.
Spark should be a white/blue color, not yellow.
1) Igniter Wire
2) Ground wire
3) Burner
Side Burner Grate
Side Burner Ring & Head
PROBLEM
Burners burn with a yellow or orange fl ame, in
conjunction with the smell of gas (This is normal
for the burner lighting tube).
Symptoms:
Burners do not light. -or- Burners have a small
fl ickering fl ame in the "HI" position. -or-
Barbecue temperature only reaches 250˚ to 300˚
in the "HI" position.
Burner does not light, or fl ame is low in "HI"
position.
Experiencing fl are-ups:
CAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray
with aluminum foil.
Burner fl ame 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 by using these methods, please contact the Customer Service Representative in your area using the contact information on our web
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SIDEBURNER MAINTENANCE

Side Burner cap
Igniter Electrode
Control Knob
Igniter

TROUBLESHOOTING

Inspect Spider/Insect Screens for possible obstructions.
(Blockage of holes.)
The excess fl ow safety device, which is part of the
barbecue to cylinder connection, may have activated.
Is LP fuel low or empty?
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Does Burner light with a match?
Did you use the snap igniter several times until the main
burner lit (See Lighting Instructions)?
Does the igniter work (Do you see a spark when you
repeatedly use the snap igniter?
Are you preheating barbecue in the prescribed manner?
Are the cooking grates and Flavorizer
coated with burned-on grease?
Is the bottom tray "dirty" and not allowing grease to fl ow
into catch pan?
Are burners clean?
The lid is porcelain enamel or stainless steel, not paint. It
cannot "peel". What you are seeing is baked on grease
that has turned to carbon and is fl aking off.
THIS IS NOT A DEFECT.
CHECK
Clean Spider/Insect Screens. (See Section "Annual
Maintenance")
To reset the excess fl ow safety device turn all burner control
knobs and the cylinder valve off. Disconnect the regulator
from the cylinder. Turn burner control knobs to "HI". Wait
at least 1 minute. Turn burner control knobs to "OFF".
Reconnect the regulator to the cylinder. Turn cylinder valve
on slowly. Refer to "Lighting Instructions".
Refi ll LP cylinder.
Straighten fuel hose.
If you can light Burner with a match, then check the
Crossover
Make sure to hold the control knob in for two seconds after
snapping the igniter and seeing the orange fl ame from the
burner lighting tube.
Try manually lighting the burner (refer to "Main Burner
Manual Lighting"). Call customer service.
All burners on HI for 10 to 15 minutes for preheating.
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bars heavily Clean thoroughly. (See Section "Cleaning")
Clean bottom tray.
Clean burners. (See Section "Maintenance".)
Clean thoroughly. (See Section "Cleaning".)
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