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Amana Gas Stove burner flames too high

If your Amana gas stove flame is too high, start with the burner air mixture, then inspect the burner cap before replacing parts. An air shutter set incorrectly can allow too much or too little air, causing a high, lazy flame or a flame that hisses. Many newer Amana ranges use fixed air shutters, so adjustment may not be possible. Next, turn off the gas stove, let the cooktop cool, and make sure each burner cap is seated flat on its burner base. A misplaced, warped, or damaged surface burner cap can make the flame higher on one side. If every burner has a gas stove flame too high, the pressure regulator may be incorrectly adjusted or set for the wrong gas type. Have a qualified technician test, adjust, or replace the gas regulator. A wrong orifice, orifice that is too large, or incorrect gas pressure can also cause excessive flames, especially after a conversion or repair. Check the installation instructions and parts diagram for the correct burner orifice. Enter your Amana model number to find the exact replacement burner cap, gas regulator, orifice, or other part for your gas stove.

01 - Burner Air Mixture Not Adjusted Properly

Some burners have an adjustable air shutter just before the orifice. If the air shutter is not adjusted properly, the flame will hiss from too much air or too little air will result in a lazy high flame. Most newer ranges have fixed air shutters that are not adjustable.
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02 - Burner cap not on properly

Since burner caps help distribute the gas evenly around the burner, a burner cap that is not positioned correctly on the burner base can cause the burner not to heat properly. Confirm the appliance is turned off and the stovetop is cool to the touch, then readjust the burner cap, if necessary, so it is seated properly on the burner base. If the cap is damaged or warped, the flame can be higher on one side than the other. Inspect the burner cap for damage; a damaged burner cap will likely need to be replaced.
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03 - Amana Range/Stove/Oven Pressure Regulator

A pressure regulator is needed on a gas range to keep the pressure constant. If the pressure regulator is not adjusted properly, or is set for the wrong type of gas, the flames can be too high. This will affect all the burners. If you suspect the regulator is bad or not adjusted properly it is best to have a qualified technician check, adjust, or replace the regulator if needed.
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04 - Wrong Orifice Installed

To work properly all burners need the correct orifice for the type of gas that is being used. If the burner flame is too high, either the gas pressure is too high or the orifice is too large. Check the parts diagram or the installation instructions for the proper burner orifice.
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05 - Amana Range/Stove/Oven Orifice

All orifices are drilled and numbered according to the size of the hole. If the wrong orifice was installed in a burner, the flame can be too high. Make sure the correct orifice is installed in the burner.
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06 - Amana Range/Stove/Oven Surface Burner Cap

A surface burner cap needs to be seated flat on the burner base for the flame to be evenly distributed. If a burner cap is tilted, the flames will be higher on one side than the other. If the cap is damaged, it will need to be replaced.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Amana gas stove flame too high on one burner?
How do I adjust the flame on my Amana gas stove?
Can the wrong orifice cause a gas stove flame to be too high?
How can I tell whether the burner cap or burner orifice is the problem?
How do I find the correct Amana gas stove burner cap, orifice, or pressure regulator?