Comments on: Adjusting the simmer flame on a gas stove

By: Penny Benson

Penny Benson — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:29:03 +0000

I can’t believe how easy this was to do after I read you instructions. I have been dealing with this issue for 8 months now in the home that I recently purchased. I asked several different people who are well educated (plumbers, electricians, etc.) and everyone said that this problem can’t be fixed, telling me I would have to buy and new range. Couldn’t cook stew, spagetti sauce, etc. without burning it or standing at the stove all day and stirring it. Took me about 2 minutes to adjust all of flames. I am amazed!! Thank you so much for taking the time to post this information. I can finally cook again without burning it.

By: ajk

ajk — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:22:58 +0000

This is what makes the internet great. I was trying to figure out how to lower the simmer for weeks and on a whim just googled it. Next thing my stove is set perfectly, and all this in less than 60 seconds at 11pm at night. My inner-chef thanks you for this true pearl of wisdom!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:22:24 +0000

AWESOME!! We have been struggling with this problem for some time now and we just want to say THANK YOU and God bless you for taking the time to share vaulable “free” information with the public. You have obviously made alot of people very grateful. My husband said that the information shared along with photos worked like a charm and was easy to follow instructions!! KUDOS!!

By: niksi

niksi — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:30:49 +0000

Thankyou so much.!!! I have been tearing my hair out for months trying to simmer on my new LPG converted Flavel Aspen 100 range. The guy who converted it, couldn’t find anyway of adjusting it. After reading through the comments on this site, we removed the knobs on the range and there was no sign of a screw to adjust, but with a torch and a small screwdriver, we moved the rubber round the knob fixing to one side, and located a screw. Hey presto after a bit of hit and miss getting the screwdriver in the right position, we moved the screw and adjusted the flame down to a simmer.!! Thankyou you are a star.!!!

By: kevin

kevin — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:26:24 +0000

Sorry- it’s been almost 20 years since I’ve had an electric oven, and I’ve never had to adjust one. Best regards, Kevin

By: Rollin'

Rollin' — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:25:14 +0000

THANKS!!! This was very helpful. I was about to have a tech come in to adjust it. It was costing me $45 just to do this. Hey by the way do u have any idea how i can adjust the oven? I have a electric oven with a gas stove top.

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:06:58 +0000

The most frustrating problem in the history of mankind, solved.

I love you. <3

By: david hamilton

david hamilton — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 16:09:05 +0000

this helped me too. i have been using my whirlpool for a year now at full flame.one does adjust a little .but now after i saw this .its great .seems though they would put this in owners manual.they just want you to spend money for a service man.

thanks
dave hamilton

By: kevin

kevin — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 03:43:36 +0000

Hi Craig, I would first check the gas pressure to the stove, then the regulator. Once the proper pressures have been confirmed, I’d troubleshoot the top burners first — they’re the simplest — by confirming that the correct top burner orifice “spuds” are installed and then by adjusting the venturi airflow. Your broiler problem could certainly be a bad distribution valve, but low gas pressure could be the root cause of both problems, so I wouldn’t spend time or $ on troubleshooting the broiler problem until you’re sure you have the right pressure. Hope this helps, Kevin

By: Craig

Craig — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 02:16:36 +0000

I seem to have the opposite problem on my Kenmore 665 502210 model, using natural gas. The burners do not go high enough to boil in a reasonable amount of time AND the broil function does not work. I see the spark ignite the broil when first lit, but it then goes out. Bake function seems to work OK.

Using a Whirlpool troubleshooting guide, I checked the Gas Distribution Valve. Resistance readings for the Broil and Cooktop solenoids were good.

What’s the most likely problem–bad Distribution Valve or low gas pressure to the stove?

Thanks,
Craig

By: jEFF

jEFF — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 01:02:30 +0000

you are a ROCK STAR – THANKS!!!

By: Gail

Gail — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 20:38:11 +0000

Thanks so much!!! I finally googled to find a solution and found you answer. It worked!!!!

By: Eric

Eric — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:00:41 +0000

Thank You very much. I have been burning food for awhile and now will be able to actually simmer instead of boiling everything to death………

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 01:11:00 +0000

Awesome, Thank You soooo much. It was so simple but we wouldn’t have figured it out on our own.

By: heidi siebels

heidi siebels — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:12:40 +0000

I finally googled this topic and found your answer. I am so excited about having this information. Thank you.

By: Dale

Dale — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:42:32 +0000

THANKS!!!! My wife was not happy with the new stove and if Mamma ain’t happy nobody’s gonna be happy. And if Mamma don’t cook there’s gonna be a hungry Hubby. Finally she said didn’t we have this on a stove when we were first married? I thought and then remembered I adjusted the flame and my new bride thought I was as great(almost) as her Dad. So now that I’ve fixed this (with your advice) I’ll be a hero all over again. Oh wow maybe there’s something I can fix in the bedroom too!! Wahoo!! Thanks again.

By: JC

JC — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 18:16:06 +0000

Thank you! My wife has been on me to fix this issue on our LP-converted stove for over a year, and your site told me exactly how to fix it. Not a word about it in the user’s manual for the thing. Thanks much!

By: Ty W.

Ty W. — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 22:04:12 +0000

THANK YOU! We just moved into a new home…apparently they converted from gas to propane in this neighborhood a few years ago. After basically making fried rice enough times, we called a recommended handyman who pretty much told me I needed to learn how to cook with gas. Just found your article, and after adjusting the simmer setting as you instructed, I now have a wonderful low flame and great low-to-high range on all four burners. THIS IS AWESOME!!!

By: Feliz C.

Feliz C. — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 13:58:30 +0000

Thank you so much for this info, now i can finally cook my rice without burning it or standing at the stove and watching it all day..

By: Jack Whitney

Jack Whitney — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:49:24 +0000

Thank You, just the info I needed. Well Done!