Weber Summit FT 400 LP Owners Manual - Page 42

TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check Cure Burners burn with a yellow or orange Inspect Weber Spider Stopper flame, in conjunction with the smell of gas. Guards for possible obstructions. (Blockage of holes.) Clean Weber Spider Stopper Guards. (See Section "Annual Maintenance".) Burners do not light. -or- The excess flow safety device, Burners have a small flickering flame in which is part of the barbecue to the HIGH position. -or- tank connection, may have Barbecue temperature only reaches 250˚ to activated. 300˚ degrees in the HIGH position. 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 Instructions". 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 Front burner light with a match? If you can light the Front 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 Section Flavorizer Bars heavily coated with "Periodic Cleaning".) burned-on grease? CAUTION: Do not line the bottom tray with aluminum foil. Is the bottom tray "dirty" and not allowing grease to flow into catch pan? Clean bottom tray. Burner flame pattern is erratic. Flame is low when burner is on HIGH. Flames do not run the whole length of the burner tube. Are burners clean? Clean burners. (See Section "General Maintenance".) Fuel scale shows that there is gas in the LP tank, but tank is empty. Check adjustment of fuel scale. Fuel scale must be adjusted with an empty tank. 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? If problems cannot be corrected by using these methods, please contact Weber-Stephen Customer Service. 42 Turn off burner control knobs and the LP cylinder. Replace with a spare LP cylinder and resume cooking. 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.