ct36gs Wolf cooktop

[gazifcak]

I have a Wolf cooktop with a dual stacked burner that allows for very low heat on one of the settings.  When I use this simmer feature on some of the burners it appears that gas builds up under the pot and then ignites all at once and causes a small explosion.  I've contacted Wolf about it, but they were no help other than to say I should get it serviced....Can anyone offer any help or suggesstions?

Thanks
 

[theoldstoveguy]

Sounds like not enough gas going to the burner, meaning not all ports are burning. Propane or natural gas? I would start with taking a needle and cleaning the small slots that the gas comes out of on the burner. Open or sealed burners?

[JWWebster]

wolf

[gazifcak]

I believe the burners are sealed.  I have cleaned the ports...They aren't dirty.  It seems to me not enough air, gas builds up and then lights all at once.

Thanks for your reply

[jumptrout51]

I think you need to search for a leak in the gas line under the cooktop.
I recently had a similar situation with another brand range.
A damaged gas line under the cooktop was letting gas escape and buildup.
When sufficient gas accumulated the surface burner lit with a small explosion.

[gazifcak]

That sounds familiar, but I never smell gas, even after being away for a week or more. Could the leak be between the valve and the burner?

Thanks again

[jumptrout51]

Yes that is probably where it is.
If it is a leak.
The range I repaired did not have a gas odor either.
Found the leak with bubble detector after the valve was turned on.