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Old 12-19-2007, 10:46 AM
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After installing spark ignitor, I find there isn't any gas flame to one burner. I lit a match to it with the cap on and a very large gas flame shot out from under the main burner top, after turning gas knob down the flame subsided. I guess there is a restriction of some kind causing the front main burner not to ignite. I can hear gas when I turn the knob to ignite, but it isn't as strong as the other burners. And I assume I have to remove the main top to do this. A lot of work. So, I guess what I am asking is, does anyone have an idea of which part the culprit may be that is causing this. I know the orfices and chambers that allow the gas in probably need cleaned. Thanks, for help!
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Most likely you dislodged the burner head while trying to lift the top panel up.

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The burner cap is not dislodged from the venturi opening which connects to the burner cap. . I was able to look under the front of the main top which lifts a couple of inches, and I saw that the cap was contacting the opening of the venturi. On the right front burner. There is probably a leak of some sort between the venturi and the burner cap, but I am not sure at this point. I would probably, am guessing I will have to remove the main top and see if something is loose or damaged. Does the burner cap have to make a tight seal around the venturi opening, as I cannot see how any of the burner caps can make a tight seal. Doesn't look to me like it is designed for a tight seal. But, then again I can't really tell, because I haven't had the top off to really make a valid guess. I assume the venturi is getting gas since when I lit the match a large flame appeared under the main top, but subsided after I turned off the burner control. Though the hissing gas sound is not as prominent as on the other burners, I suppose something could be loose and not fitting tight. Well, any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Remove the top panel and you'll get an answers on most of your questions. Guessing is not the best way to fix anything.

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Yea, that is the best way, I agree. Surely I can find the answer after removing the top. Thanks!
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