Cooktop answers
Why Is My Wolf Burner Flame Orange?
The answer
Most often it is the air in the kitchen, not the burner. On natural gas Wolf expects blue with a deep blue inner cone; on propane some orange at the tips is normal. Humidifiers, paint or stain fumes and drywall dust can all tint it. Natural gas burning orange in clean air: call Redmond Wolf Repair, (425) 905-2822.
| If you see | And | Then | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange or yellow flame while a humidifier runs or decorating is under way | It turns blue again once the room is aired and the work is done | The burner is fine; ventilate and carry on cooking. | Safe to wait |
| Orange flame in clean air on a natural-gas top | The burner is clean and dry and its cap sits flat | Past the owner checks, Wolf sends flame problems to service. Note which burners do it. | Call today |
Why the room changes the colour
A gas burner draws the kitchen’s air into its flame, so whatever hangs in that air burns too. Wolf names damp air, most often in winter with a humidifier running, fumes from paint and stain, and dust from drywall and other building work. After a remodel, clean the burners once the dust has settled and look again.
When it is worth a call
Black marks on the bottoms of your pans are worth a call even when the room is clear. A smell of gas is a different matter: knobs left as they are, everyone out, and the gas utility or 911 rung from outdoors.