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After not using the cooktop for a day or more, it takes up to eight seconds for the gas to come out to the burner. In other words, I can hear no gas flow until about 5-8 seconds have passed. Once the gas makes it to the electric ignitors (symptom is same for all four burners), it ignites just fine.
Also - and I may be off my rocker here - it seems to me that the "power burner" isn't all that powerful, i.e., the high flame on the power burner seems lower than I would have hoped.
I've had the unit for three years and keep it very clean.
I'm suspecting the regulator valve. Is this an adjustable vavle? Can I take it out and clean it - if it's gunked up -? Are there any other possible causes for the delayed reaction?
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Originally Posted by: Colorado Uli  Kenmore Elite - 30"
After not using the cooktop for a day or more, it takes up to eight seconds for the gas to come out to the burner. In other words, I can hear no gas flow until about 5-8 seconds have passed. Once the gas makes it to the electric ignitors (symptom is same for all four burners), it ignites just fine.
Also - and I may be off my rocker here - it seems to me that the "power burner" isn't all that powerful, i.e., the high flame on the power burner seems lower than I would have hoped.
I've had the unit for three years and keep it very clean.
I'm suspecting the regulator valve. Is this an adjustable vavle? Can I take it out and clean it - if it's gunked up -? Are there any other possible causes for the delayed reaction? You did not supply a proper model number, but I think you have a 4 burner gas cooktop installed in a countertop? Do you know if you have a natural gas supply or is it LP gas ? As for the regulator, No it is not adjustable, and has to be set for the type of gas supply(natural gas vs LP gas). Some questions you may want to ask yourself: Do the other gas fired equipment work properly(heater,water heater, fire place, oven,etc.)? Has someone removed the unit or worked in the cabinet under the unit and possibly twisted or kinked the gas supply line? When you clean the cooktop, are use using too much water/cleaner ? A "damp" cloth is all that is needed in most cases. Too much liquid or chemical can build up around and in the burner assembly and restict gas flow, and create a delay in ignition.(I have seen burners rust from the inside out,due to too much cleaning.) If nothing rings a bell,you may need to have the gas supply company out to your cooktop and have them check the gas pressure at the valves or burners.
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Hi Joe,
Thanks for your time.
-Yes, it's a four burner unit
-Sorry I didn't have the model number (still don't have it on me)
-Natural gas, and that's what it's set up for (I checked when I installed it)
-No kinks or any other disturbances in the line
-All other gas powered appliances the house are operating propperly
-I inspected the burners for moisture, cleaning agent residue, and corrosion and found none. But that was a good idea which hadn't occurred to me to check for.
OK, so by process of elimination, it most likely is a sticky/faulty regulator then?
Also, I'll keep the gas pressure check by the gas supplier in mind as well.
Thanks again!
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Originally Posted by: Colorado Uli Hi Joe,
Thanks for your time.
-Yes, it's a four burner unit
-Sorry I didn't have the model number (still don't have it on me)
-Natural gas, and that's what it's set up for (I checked when I installed it)
-No kinks or any other disturbances in the line
-All other gas powered appliances the house are operating propperly
-I inspected the burners for moisture, cleaning agent residue, and corrosion and found none. But that was a good idea which hadn't occurred to me to check for.
OK, so by process of elimination, it most likely is a sticky/faulty regulator then?
Also, I'll keep the gas pressure check by the gas supplier in mind as well.
Thanks again! Yes, It could be a faulty regulator based on what your response and information was. If you replace the regulator and the problem persists, you definately need the gas supply company to check your pressure and flow rate at the cooktop, as you will have eliminated the product as the problem. Have a good day,
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