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Posted by Briggs on July 12, 2006, 2:05 am
I took my propane cooktop apart to clean it, and now one of the burners
operates erratically. Sometimes it works fine, sometimes it lights late
with a big whoosh, and burns with a big yellow flame, and sometimes it
won't light at all. I'm pretty sure it's seated ok (there is a locating
pin). I would replace the burner, but all the sources I've checked have
either never heard of the model, or say that the burner is no longer made.
The cooktop is a Modern Maid KGT-583, which isn't listed on many
websites. The burner is about 8" long with a staight tube. Repair
Clinic says the part number is 0042354, but it's discontinued. Any
suggestions?
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Posted by Big Al on July 12, 2006, 2:23 am
> I took my propane cooktop apart to clean it, and now one of the burners
> operates erratically. Sometimes it works fine, sometimes it lights late
> with a big whoosh, and burns with a big yellow flame, and sometimes it
> won't light at all. I'm pretty sure it's seated ok (there is a locating
> pin). I would replace the burner, but all the sources I've checked have
> either never heard of the model, or say that the burner is no longer made.
> The cooktop is a Modern Maid KGT-583, which isn't listed on many
> websites. The burner is about 8" long with a staight tube. Repair
> Clinic says the part number is 0042354, but it's discontinued. Any
> suggestions?
>
> delete DELETE to reply
Make sure the air supply holes near the valve end are open.
Al
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Posted by zyberengel on July 12, 2006, 7:38 am
Briggs wrote:
> I took my propane cooktop apart to clean it, and now one of the burners
> operates erratically. Sometimes it works fine, sometimes it lights late
> with a big whoosh, and burns with a big yellow flame, and sometimes it
> won't light at all. I'm pretty sure it's seated ok (there is a locating
> pin). I would replace the burner, but all the sources I've checked have
> either never heard of the model, or say that the burner is no longer made.
> The cooktop is a Modern Maid KGT-583, which isn't listed on many
> websites. The burner is about 8" long with a staight tube. Repair
> Clinic says the part number is 0042354, but it's discontinued. Any
> suggestions?
>
> delete DELETE to reply
Could you tell me of what material it is built out of and where do you
use please
I will then be able to assess and maybe help alleviate this problem
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Posted by Tom Lachance on July 13, 2006, 6:50 am
Briggs wrote:
> I took my propane cooktop apart to clean it, and now one of the burners
> operates erratically. Sometimes it works fine, sometimes it lights late
> with a big whoosh, and burns with a big yellow flame, and sometimes it
> won't light at all. I'm pretty sure it's seated ok (there is a locating
> pin). I would replace the burner, but all the sources I've checked have
> either never heard of the model, or say that the burner is no longer made.
> The cooktop is a Modern Maid KGT-583, which isn't listed on many
> websites. The burner is about 8" long with a staight tube. Repair
> Clinic says the part number is 0042354, but it's discontinued. Any
> suggestions?
>
> delete DELETE to reply
If the flames are yellow, this usually indicates insufficient air. Check
the tube at the valve end for proper adjustment. It usually rotates or
slides to adjust the air. As far as lighting erratically, there are
usually a series of small holes leading from the pilot/igniter area to
the main burner. These can become plugged. Check the other burners for
an example. If plugged, clean out with a small pin being careful not to
enlargen the holes.
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