Flame around glass

[wallpaper79]

Just wondering if you guys can help me with another question. I have found that when I shut down my air, that I get a flame on the left side of the door glass for maybe a minute. I also seem to get some soot on the glass in that area. Do I have an air leak? Would the leak be in the glass seal or the door gasket. I have read you guys talking about the dollar bill test (won't work in Canada since we have a dollar coin); what am I looking for when I do this, and how do I go about it.

Cheers, Wallpaper

 

[LLigetfa]

Sounds very much like a leak. You can get American greenbacks at the bank. What you need to look for is how easily the bill slides out when pulled.

 

[Battenkiller]

I have read you guys talking about the dollar bill test (won't work in Canada since we have a dollar coin); what am I looking for when I do this, and how do I go about it.

If you use a Loonie and don't meet any resistance when you pull it out... definitely time for a new gasket.

Seriously, is there something special about a dollar bill that you won't get by using a substitute like typing paper or brown craft paper? I never knew about that trick, so I think I'll try it on the new (used) stove.

BK

 

[LLigetfa]

Paper money has tear resistance.

 

[ControlFreak]

Just wondering if you guys can help me with another question. I have found that when I shut down my air, that I get a flame on the left side of the door glass for maybe a minute. I also seem to get some soot on the glass in that area. Do I have an air leak? Would the leak be in the glass seal or the door gasket. I have read you guys talking about the dollar bill test (won't work in Canada since we have a dollar coin); what am I looking for when I do this, and how do I go about it.

Cheers, Wallpaper

Just slip a piece of paper in there. Nothing special about it being a dollar, just a handy sized piece of paper. A post it would work fine too, just don't put the sticky side in.

 

[wallpaper79]

Thanks; I will try it tomorrow and check back.

Cheers