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Why Does One Wolf Burner Light Slower Than the Rest?
The answer
Wolf burners should catch in about three to four seconds. When one lags behind the others, the cause usually sits at that burner: a cap off-centre, damp around the igniter, or ports part-blocked by old spills. If it lights with a pop, or keeps failing to catch within ten seconds, call Redmond Wolf Repair on (425) 905-2822.
| If you see | And | Then | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| One burner takes a few seconds longer than its neighbours | Its cap sits off-centre, or its ports look crusted or damp | Seat the cap flat, clear the ports with a dry brush or pick, let it dry and try again. | Safe to wait |
| The burner catches late with a pop or a whoosh | The cap is seated and the burner is clean and dry | Stop using that burner and book a visit. | Stop using it |
What counts as slow
Wolf puts normal lighting at three to four seconds. Propane models can be a little slower on the first light of the day, but that slowness is shared by every burner on the top rather than singling one out.
Why a single burner lags
The spark only lights gas that reaches the electrode, and an off-centre cap, spill water or crusted ports all get in the way. Past ten seconds unlit, Wolf says turn the knob off and wait a minute before another try. A late light with a pop means gas had gathered before it caught.