Weber 3000 Owner's Manual

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Problem
Side burner does not light.
Flame is low in HIGH position.
Flame is very yellow in conjunction with
the smell of gas,
OR
Burner makes popping noise in conjunction
with the smell of gas.
Push button ignition does not work.
Check
Is gas supply off?
Is fuel hose bent or kinked?
Inspect the Weber Spider Stopper
Guard for possible obstructions.
(Blockage of holes.)
Does burner light with a match?
Cure
Turn supply on.
Straighten hose.
Clean Weber Spider Stopper
Guard. (See Section "Annual
Maintenance.")
If match lights burner, check
igniter (see below).
Side Burner Troubleshooting
WARNING: Before attempting any troubleshooting
steps, all gas controls and supply valves should be in
the OFF position.
Side Burner Maintenance
WARNING: All gas controls and supply valves
should be in the OFF position.
Check igniter: Remove side burner cover. To remove side
burner cover, remove control knob and screws that hold
cover to bottom. Figure 23. Make sure wire is connected
between igniter and electrode. Check that igniter lock nut
is tight. Figure 24.
Note - If the igniter works loose, carefully tighten the
igniter lock nut with an adjustable wrench or pliers.
Adjust igniter electrode. Gap should be 1/8 to 3/16 inch
from tip of electrode to burner. Figure 25. Spark should be
a white/blue color, not yellow.
Figure 23
1/8 to 3/16 inch gap
Figure 24
Figure 25
Venturi/Burner
Electrode
Igniter wire
Igniter

Weber 3000 Specifications

General

Burners	3
Ignition	Electronic
Fuel Type	Propane
BTU Output	30, 000 BTU/hour
Category	Gas Grill