HILLERANGE Alcohol Stove Question

[Scotian]

My new to me 1980 CS 27 sailboat has a HILLERANGE Alcohol Stove.
When it is operational, and the wheels/ dials are ready to adjust the flame, if the wheel is turned too far counter-clockwise, the flame is reduced and goes out. Same when turned off or clockwise.

Is this normal and if not is there a fix that I should consider? Mid point flame is fine and no problem boiling water etc..

I do not want to get into the debate re alcohol stoves.. It used very little... just want what I have to operate as manufacturer intended..

Thanks

 

[ffaubert]

Don't know if this will help

http://www.angelfire.com/fl/irwinsailboats/stove.html

It seems to be the instruction manual.

From what I read, it would seem that by turning the dial counterclockwise after starting the flame, you are "flooding" the bowl.

Not too familiar with alcohol stoves.

Frank