Troubleshooting Guide
Wolf Gas Burner Uneven or Yellow Flame
Gas burner flame is yellow, uneven, or inconsistent
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Your Wolf gas burner is producing a yellow, uneven, or inconsistent flame instead of the normal blue flame pattern.
Quick Fixes to Try First
- 1Clean all burner port holes with a wooden toothpick or thin wire
- 2Remove and clean the burner cap and head assembly
- 3Ensure the burner cap is properly seated after cleaning
- 4Check if the issue affects all burners or just one
Most Common Causes
Clogged Burner Ports
DIY Possible
Food debris, grease, or desert dust has clogged some of the burner port holes.
Other Possible Causes
Improper Air-Gas Mixture
The air shutter is out of adjustment, causing too little air for proper combustion.
Wrong Gas Type Setting
The burner is configured for natural gas but connected to propane, or vice versa.
Low Gas Pressure
Insufficient gas pressure from the supply line affects flame quality.
When to Call a Professional
Contact our technicians if any of these apply:
- Yellow flame persists after thorough cleaning
- All burners show the same issue (gas pressure problem)
- You smell gas or soot is depositing on cookware
- Flames lift off the burner or are very weak
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