Has anyone else had problems with the burner not performing well on a low temperature setting?
1757491
No, this has not been an issue for us at all. While it burns very high, I have found that it can work equally well on a very low setting. I have found it to be of excellent quality. I trust it is just a glich. All the best.
1757492
My burner works well at all settings, though I confess it is used more often on high. Against cheaper burners, it simply works better. Are you using outside or in a drafty location?
1757493
I was actually most impressed with mine at low temperature settings. I used mine for camping, and most camp stoves didn't do simmering well. This one did. I have cooked everything from omelets to steaks and chops -- and even Bananas Foster at campsites on mine. For camping in cold weather, though, you need to keep your butane canisters warm, or they will not work. That is true of all butane stoves.
1757494
I have not experienced a problem with a low flame setting. However, the control is a bit touchy down at the lowest point.
1757495
I have two different types of butane gas burners and I find it difficult to get a low enough flame on both of them to properly cook rice, grains, or to simmer soups or stews without all the liquid boiling off. I wanted to know if there were any other portable gas burners that were more sensitive to being set at low temps!
43087
Pot is top of the line. I agree it could be that your burner will not go low enough. A flame tamer works great.
1362893
I too just got back from a camping trip and everything worked like a charm. Both burners operated without any missteps. All I can surmise is perhaps a connection may have jiggled loose during shipping. Try opening up the top and looking at the connections under the burner plate. I would further check the burners in an opposite direction...try lighting the burner that did not light first and see what happens. I'm glad mine worked ok while I was out camping, because it is truly a heavy duty piece of camping equipment that will last for years.
1044994
I am using a presto pressure cooker I turn up to 11 until it know starts rocking and then turn down between 9 and 10. I don't have much problem although I have turned down to low and had to turn it back up. Love this burner
559414
We had the same problem. Turns out you need to use the smallest burner. Since it's not heat resistant plastic, the larger burner causes heat to go up the sides vs heating from the bottom, causing the melting.
2254368
m. kelly, i've had and used my grill for almost 2 years and have NEVER experienced this problem. one thing i ALWAYS do after each use is CLEAN all surface areas including the burners. i wipe them down and ignite the flame to make sure all burners are functioning properly. check the bottle gas and make sure it is tight on the threaded valve. i swear by mine, good luck. mc
1146649
I do not have a commercial stove, but have a gas stove with high-power burners and have not had an issue. Obviously I keep the burner lit under the pan, not around it.
1955856
That's odd. Mine wont go any lower that 240. The trick is to act like you are shutting it off, but not all the way. So between on and off, you can get the flame adjusted much lower. Only other option is to buy a different regulator. Hope this helps! p.s. Double check your actual temp with an oven thermometer. Gauge on the door is not very accurate.
581284
I was very unhappy with mine as the bottom warped so badly that it wouldn't sit flat on the burner (electric stove). Thus it would never get hot enough. I had to use a gas burner on my gas grill to cook. I returned my purchase
1742256
have several of these machines. have not had an issue. buy a new one and keep cooking.
2169757
I have had no problems with mine so far, and I use a pretty big burner as well. The only issue I have found is that fittings leak (actually it's more of a dribble). It is so minor I rarely even notice it.
1193962
That problem has not occurred on my heater and I always use it on low setting. As someone else suggested, clean the pilot to get rid of dust.
1094667
I've had mine for a couple of months now, and I haven't had any issues. I always use low-medium heat.
1967121
These burners aren't designed to be super adjustable, they work best at a high output. You should be using a low pressure regulator also.
1583584
Tip Take burner head off, fill with fluid lightly dampen burner with fluid replace burner then light. Good luck. Mine works great.
957272
I haven't had any issues with it on breezy days. The burners are set pretty low and light quick.
2277056
We are not having any problems with ours. Is it possible you are turning it down so low that it shuts off like a gas stove might do when it is on low? Try turning the flame all way up and see if it happens