How to Light a Propane Gas Stove
There is a wide variety of propane stoves, from small, portable camp stoves and barbecue grills, to home kitchen cooking stoves. There are even propane stoves that heat the home. While many propane stoves run off a pilot light, which is a continual small flame, others such as camp stoves or grills do not. Whether you need to light the pilot, or the burners, at some point you will need to light your propane gas stove.
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Instructions
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Open the valve on the propane tank that allows the propane gas through to the stove unit if it is not already open.
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Strike a match or lighter, and hold the flame near the valves on the burner. Some propane stoves have electronic ignition switches. If your stove is one of them, push the ignition button at this time instead of lighting a match. If you are lighting a pilot light, hold the match near the pilot while you slowly open the valve.
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Slowly open the burner valve to let some gas through. At this point the gas will meet up with the flame and will light the stove.
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Use the burner valve to adjust the flame accordingly.
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Tips & Warnings
Clean the burners of any grease buildup before lighting the stove.
Do not light a match or lighter if you smell propane before turning on the valve. There may be a gas leak that could be explosive. Instead, close off all valves to see if the smell disappears.
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