Weber Summit 450 LP Owner Manual - Page 17
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Cure Burners burn with a yellow or orange flame, Inspect Spider/Insect Screens in conjunction with the smell of gas. for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Clean Spider/Insect Screens and inspect burners. (See Maintenance 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 prescribed manner? All burners on high for 10 to 15 minutes for preheating. Are the cooking grates and Flavorizer Bars heavily coated with burned-on grease? Clean thoroughly. (See Cleaning Section.) ƽ CAUTION: 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.) 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.) Barbecue seems to lose heat when cooking in cold weather temperatures 50°F or colder. (The liquid propane in the cylinder turns to vapor too slowly to supply the burners with gas. This is due to the air temperature cooling the LP cylinder which slows the vaporization process.) Is there frost/ice on the outside of the LP cylinder? Turn off burner control knobs and the LP cylinder. Replace with a spare LP cylinder and resume cooking. ƽ WARNING: The spare or disconnected LP cylinder must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area out of the reach of children. The spare or disconnected LP cylinder must never be stored under or near your Weber Gas Barbecue. 17