Yikes .... Oven Flames
Let me start by saying we are at 9000ft elevation. I used the oven a couple times and didn't notice any issues. I have to kneel down to see that the pilot light lites (electric ignitor). The couple of...
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Matt_Colie wrote:
Kirk,
#1 It should be safe, but the flame may deposit soot on the bottom of the oven bottom plate and the bottoms of pots used.
#2 The problem is the lack of oxygen. There is probably (I don't know your specific hardware) an air adjusting collar near the jet of each burner assembly. You could slide it (there is usually a screw that holds it) more open and the yellow flame tips should be reduced. The flame size will still be larger than expected, but that should not matter.
If you plan to get back below about 5KMSL, and that air sleeve is still set for 9+KMSL, the burners may go lean. They can go too lean to stay burning. This is not a good thing.
Matt
Matt, thanks for the follow up. I'll pull the manual and see if I can find and adjustment on the oven. The stove burners seem normal to the most part. I've attached a photo of the over burner for reference.
