Weber Summit 400 LP Operating Guide - Page 13

TROUBLESHOOTING, Clean Spider Stopper Guards. See

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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Cure Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, Inspect Spider Stopper Guards for Clean Spider Stopper Guards. (See in conjunction with the smell of gas. possible obstructions. (Blockage Maintenance Section.) of holes.) Burners do not light. -orBurners have a small flickering flame in the HIGH position. -orBarbecue temperature only reaches 250˚ to 300˚ degrees in the HIGH position. The excess flow safety device, which is part of the barbecue to tank connection, may have activated. To reset the excess flow safety device turn all burner control knobs and the tank valve OFF. Disconnect the regulator from the tank. Turn burner control knobs to HIGH. Wait at least 1 minute. Turn burner control knobs OFF. Reconnect the regulator to the tank. Turn tank valve on slowly. Refer to Lighting Section. Burner does not light, or flame is low in HIGH position. Is LP fuel low or empty? Is fuel hose bent or kinked? Refill LP tank. Straighten fuel hose. Does the Left burner light with a match? If you can light the Left burner with a match, then check the Crossover Ignition System. Experiencing flare-ups: Are you preheating barbecue in the All burners on high for 10 to 15 prescribed manner? minutes for preheating. Are the cooking grates and Clean thoroughly. (See Cleaning Flavorizer Bars heavily coated with Section.) burned-on grease? ƽCAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil. Is the bottom tray "dirty" and not Clean bottom tray. allowing grease to flow into catch pan? Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flame is Are burners clean? low when burner is on HIGH. Flames do not run the whole length of the burner tube. Clean burners. (See Maintenance Section.) Fuel scale shows that there is gas in the Check adjustment of fuel scale. LP tank, but tank is empty. Fuel scale must be adjusted with an empty tank. Inside of lid appears to be "peeling." (Resembles paint peeling.) The lid is porcelain-on-steel, not paint. 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. Clean thoroughly. (See Cleaning Section.) If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. 13

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Problem
Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame,
in conjunction with the smell of gas.
Burners do not light. -or-
Burners have a small flickering flame in
the HIGH position. -or-
Barbecue temperature only reaches 250˚
to 300˚ degrees in the HIGH position.
Burner does not light, or flame is low in
HIGH position.
Experiencing flare-ups:
m
CAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray
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.
Fuel scale shows that there is gas in the
LP tank, but tank is empty.
Inside of lid appears to be “peeling.”
(Resembles paint peeling.)
Check
Inspect Spider Stopper Guards for
possible obstructions. (Blockage
of holes.)
The excess flow safety device,
which is part of the barbecue to
tank connection, may have
activated.
Is LP fuel low or empty?
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Does the Left burner light with
a match?
Are you preheating barbecue in the
prescribed manner?
Are the cooking grates and
Flavorizer Bars heavily coated with
burned-on grease?
Is the bottom tray "dirty" and not
allowing grease to flow into catch pan?
Are burners clean?
Check adjustment of fuel scale.
The lid is porcelain-on-steel, not
paint. 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.
Cure
Clean Spider Stopper Guards. (See
Maintenance Section.)
To reset the excess flow safety
device turn all burner control knobs
and the tank valve OFF. Disconnect
the regulator from the tank. Turn
burner control knobs to HIGH. Wait
at least 1 minute. Turn burner
control knobs OFF. Reconnect the
regulator to the tank. Turn tank
valve on slowly. Refer to Lighting
Section.
Refill LP tank.
Straighten fuel hose.
If you can light the Left burner with
a match, then check the Crossover
Ignition System.
All burners on high for 10 to 15
minutes for preheating.
Clean thoroughly. (See Cleaning
Section.)
Clean bottom tray.
Clean burners. (See Maintenance
Section.)
Fuel scale must be adjusted with
an empty tank.
Clean thoroughly. (See Cleaning
Section.)
If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact
Weber-Stephen Customer Service.
TROUBLESHOOTING