How to turn on a gas and electric oven: basic rules and precautions

Gas stoves have recently been replaced by electric appliances, this is most relevant for large populated areas. Therefore, some housewives, when faced with a gas-powered appliance for the first time, find themselves at a loss. Almost everyone can light the burners, but turning on the oven is much more difficult for them. Therefore, it is worth figuring out how to properly light the oven in a gas stove.

How to properly use old ovens when baking

Old-style ovens are great for baking pies, cakes and a variety of baked goods.
True, sometimes housewives complain that in such ovens, baked goods burn on the bottom and are not baked on top. Of course, you cannot change the design of household appliances. True, you can experiment. Older ovens do not have a burner on the top or sides. The gas heats the air first at the bottom and then at the top. The baked goods are baked intensely in the lower part, but remain pale in the upper part. Heating inside the oven is uneven. The temperature at the bottom is high, and at the top, on the contrary, it is low. This happens if the cabinet has poor thermal insulation (the doors do not fit tightly).

This problem can be dealt with. True, when baking baked goods in such an oven, it is better not to think about saving gas. More gas will have to be consumed. All you need to do in this situation is slow down the heating and baking of the bottom part of the baked goods.

To do this, it is recommended to place a cast iron frying pan on the bottom of the oven. If desired, you can pour a little water into it. The baked goods must be placed on a wire rack above the frying pan. In this case, the gas will heat the cast iron, which will evenly heat the air in the oven. The temperature at the top and bottom of the oven will equalize. The dough will rise well, bake evenly and not burn.

Types of ovens

Nowadays many types of gas equipment are sold. Each of them is equipped with its own functions necessary for high-quality work. Popular brands include:

gas stoves “Hephaestus” with gas oven: have an attractive design, compact size and safety of use;
the manufacturer Gorenje produces classic-looking equipment with a control panel and an enamel hob;
DeLuxe brand products are popular for their reliable and convenient operation, the presence of enamel grids, a drawer for utensils;
Beko products have mechanical electric ignition, protection against accidental activation, as well as a “minimum fire” function;
equipment called Zanussi is equipped with gas control of the oven, electric ignition, and the surface is made of easy-to-clean enamel.

The Indesit gas stove with gas oven has a mechanical control and an enamel panel. Compact dimensions allow you to install the equipment in the right place.

How to light a fire

If you have never encountered gas stoves before, then the question of how to light a gas stove may be very relevant. To do this, you need to adhere to a certain algorithm. First of all, you need to ventilate the room. The following steps should be followed step by step:

Open the tap on the pipe or valve if using a gas cylinder.
Light the burner.

This process occurs differently depending on the type of stove and the source of fire. The stove can be lit in the following ways:

from an open source of fire - matches;
using an electric or silicon lighter;
electric ignition

Modern models of gas stoves are equipped with a built-in electric ignition system. This function can be displayed on a separate button, or it can be built into the burner tap. This is the only case when turning the stove tap can simultaneously light the burner. In other models, you must first provide a fire (spark), and then open the burner valve. The tap opens clockwise when slightly pressed inward. Read about how to light a gas stove oven here.

The flame should be a distinct blue color and evenly distributed around the burner. If it slips in, close the tap and re-ignite the burner. The optimal flame height should not exceed 2-2.5 cm and is adjusted by turning the valve handle. If there is a draft in the room, the flame will tend to break away from the burner, which is dangerous from a fire safety point of view. If there is too much air, you need to close the window. If there is a lack of air, the color of the flame will clearly change from blue to yellow, and carbon monoxide will be released, which is dangerous to human health.

The best gas stoves according to experts

Stove GEFEST 1200С7 K8 on Yandex Market

GEFEST 900 stove on Yandex Market

Stove GEFEST 5100-02 0010 on Yandex Market

Gorenje GI 62 CLB stove on Yandex Market

Electrolux EKG 95010 CW stove on Yandex Market

Any housewife is characterized by a careful and scrupulous approach when she chooses a kitchen stove. It must be at the same time high-quality, productive, have a modern design, a passport and a guarantee. The Lada line of gas stoves is no less functional than the equipment of foreign analogues, but is much cheaper, and there will not be such a problem as finding a particular spare part - the products are domestic.

It is worth noting that a modern gas stove is often not just a gas stove, but a combination one, and housewives are increasingly choosing a hob over an electric one.

How to use an electric oven correctly

The cheapest stoves do not have electronic control - the entire process is controlled mechanically. In more expensive models, an electrical system is connected to enable the electric ignition and oven lighting functions, as well as spit control.

The design of electric ignition plates includes candles located on the divider body. They instantly fire when turned on, that is, at the moment the gas escapes

The backlight function works differently: in some ovens it turns on by pressing a button, in others it turns on automatically, every time the oven is turned on.

Gas control, which is operated by a thermocouple, is very useful.

The main purpose of the thermocouple is to shut off the gas supply if the burner flame goes out for any reason. Operating principle: the fire disappears, the temperature drops sharply, the gas is automatically shut off

The most expensive models are equipped with electronics, which facilitates both the cooking process and equipment maintenance.

Using a panel with buttons and a display, you can control all processes, which may include the following:

timer;
delayed start;
steam oven cleaning;
several cooking modes;
light and acoustic alarm;
electronic temperature control;
rapid cooling system, etc.

If the stove is inexpensive, but equipped with electronics, you should ask yourself the question: how often will you have to contact the service center? Because, according to statistics, electronic equipment breaks down much more often than conventional equipment.

An electric oven consists of two heating elements: upper and lower. Some more sophisticated ovens are equipped with a grill. Many of them are equipped with a fan, thanks to which you can ventilate the oven after the cooking process is completed.

Instructions:

Turn on the appliance and adjust the desired temperature so that the appliance has time to warm up thoroughly before you place food in it.
After 10-15 minutes, place the dish in the oven directly in the center, using shelves or a wire rack inside.
Close the door and set the oven timer.
You can remove the dish after the sound signal.
After finishing cooking, ventilate the oven: there is a special built-in ventilation for this, and if not, then just open the door and ventilate the oven for a couple of hours.

Ventilate the oven regularly for 1-2 hours after finishing cooking.
Clean the oven with a sponge and dishwashing detergent. Use glass cleaner
To clean the transparent oven door: it quickly and effectively copes with smudges and traces of grease.
Dried grease and old stains should be carefully brushed off with a soft brush (you can use an old toothbrush) or sprinkled with powder for washing stoves and ovens for 40-60 minutes so that the stains soften, and then removed with a cloth.
Do not store a huge amount of dishes and other kitchen utensils in the oven: the oven must “breathe”.

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Safety precautions

If the smell of gas is detected, the use of fire and electrical appliances is strictly prohibited until the room is completely ventilated and the leak is eliminated . The oven burner has a large area, so when blue fuel is supplied, it quickly fills with a large amount of gas-air mixture. If the burner does not ignite within 3 seconds, you must turn off the gas and ventilate the oven.

Advice! If the oven has an automatic igniter, but when you press the button the burner does not ignite, and the sound of gas supply is heard, you need to ventilate the oven and light it with matches.

When lighting the oven, it is important to ensure that the burner ignites completely. If one of the parts does not burn, you must also turn off the gas supply, ventilate the oven and re-ignite.

Important! Budget oven models are subject to strong heating during operation, including the external parts. Therefore, in order to avoid a fire, it is necessary to exclude possible contact of the stove with flammable objects, for example, a curtain.

How to quickly and correctly light a gas oven

Features of operation

In reality, there is nothing complicated when operating gas stoves. The manufacturer prescribes all the main points in the instructions, but if there are no such instructions, for example, when moving to a new apartment, when the stove was inherited from the old residents, you can use the standard recommendations, which are almost the same for each model.

Based on the principle of its operation, the oven is a potentially dangerous device, therefore, when operating it, it is very important to take into account all the rules of use and safety precautions. In most modern models, lighting gas is not difficult, since there is an electric ignition system, and the oven has a gas control safety system

Red arrow - electric ignition, blue arrow - gas control

But some ovens still require manual lighting. Let's look at the question of how to use the oven in more detail.

Similar instructions

So, in the absence of instructions, you can use the following sequence of actions, which is standard for each model - Hephaestus, Indesit, Darina and others.

Initially, it is worth checking that the device is connected correctly to the gas hose and the electrical network (if there is an electric ignition system).
Next, it’s worth studying the diagrams that are located on the appliance panel: they will help you figure out which switch is responsible for the burners and which for the oven.
If there is no electric ignition for the oven, then you will need to light it with a match or lighter.

By carefully examining the bottom of the oven, you need to determine the location of the holes through which ignition occurs. They can be located on either side or on both sides at once. A lit match or lighter is brought to the hole, while the relay on the panel is simultaneously turned. If there is an ignition button, then the process is a little simpler. The temperature regime is set and the gas supply starts. At the same time, the electric ignition button is pressed. If you fail to light the oven using the automatic button, then you should stop the gas supply and then try to repeat the procedure, but without the automatic button, but using a match or lighter. The electric ignition may be faulty and needs repair.

For your own safety, if the stove is turned on for the first time, you need to wait a while and leave the lid ajar while the burner is on. After a few minutes, place the dish and close the lid.

Some nuances of using stoves of various brands

If, after following the recommendations described above, it was still not possible to light the oven of a gas stove, then the problem may be a malfunction of the stove or individual functional elements. Since gas equipment is potentially dangerous, immediate fault detection and repair are required.

Owners of devices from brands such as Greta, Darina, Gorenje may encounter difficulty in lighting during operation. When you turn on and press the relay, the burner lights up, but when you release it, it stops. This moment occurs as a result of prolonged use when the thermostat fails. Due to the breakdown, it does not detect the temperature in the cabinet, so the fire goes out immediately. Another common problem that consumers encounter is the gas control contacts coming off in the oven. Most often it occurs in slabs of the Indesit and Hephaestus brands.

Elimination of any cause is prohibited to be carried out independently. To do this, you need to call gas service specialists; they will not only determine the cause of the breakdown as accurately as possible, but will also quickly eliminate it.

Possible problems

Gas equipment repair specialists say that the owners of gas appliances from Elenberg and Druzhkovka most often deal with breakdowns of the electric igniter.

Symptoms of a problem

In some cases, the gas burner may not turn on or go out. The cause is often worn or clogged parts. Also, the burner may go out during cooking or immediately after releasing the adjustment knob, which is due to a malfunction of the gas control function. Sometimes the fire may go out after the oven has warmed up. In this case, you need to contact a specialist to diagnose the thermocouple and solenoid valve.

Gas control in a gas oven

Causes of malfunction

If there is a problem with turning on the oven, the reasons may include the following breakdowns.

Failure of the flame control sensor (thermocouple). In this case, the solenoid valve does not receive enough voltage, and it cuts off the gas supply to the oven.
Failure of the electromagnet. In this case, the sensor is working, it provides voltage, but the valve is not held open.
The nozzle in the burner is clogged. To fix it, you need to remove the burner and clean the nozzle.
The burner is clogged. In this case, the fire does not reach the flame control sensor (thermocouple), which leads to its extinguishing. To eliminate the malfunction, you need to remove the bottom of the burner and make sure that there is no fire at the location of the thermocouple, and then clean the part.
Broken gas valve. This may damage part of the internal turning mechanism or one of the links in the gear. In any case, the part must be replaced.
The oven works, heats up and goes out. A possible reason is an unregulated minimum flame, which the oven switches to after maximum heating. If this mode is not adjusted, the thermocouple does not warm up, which means the oven turns off.
Timer fault. The contacts in it may become sour (inside or outside), which is why the oven does not work or periodically turns off. In this case, the serviceability of the thermocouple and the outstanding voltage are first checked, and then the timer and other parts from the circuit with the flame control sensor are checked.

Setting the mode

It is advisable to choose uniform heating from above and below for cooking. This mode is ideal for baking, roasting fish and meat. Many modern devices have several modes, one of which is strong heating of the lower heating element and standard heating of the upper one.

Equipment at medium and high prices is equipped with a fan on the rear wall. It is used to heat food evenly. Typically, the technique is used for baking whole pieces of meat and fish.

The bottom heating mode is necessary for creating dishes that are topped with fruit or cheese to prevent burning. It is suitable for heating prepared foods. Top heat is used to create succulent dishes. The Indesit gas stove with gas oven is equipped with several modes that allow you to cook different foods.

Some types of equipment have low heating, in which both heating elements operate. The mode is suitable for defrosting food and drying food. Modern appliances are equipped with a grill mode, with which food can be cooked as if it were roasted over a fire.

A brief description of the differences between a separate oven and an oven in a gas stove

In general, both have the same set of functions. But an independent oven has many more modes, so it will consume more electricity. However, its significant advantage is that it can be used for a long time, thanks to modern technologies. During manufacturing, high-quality types of metal such as galvanized steel are used. In addition, there are no problems with choosing a destination, since it can be placed either above the hob or separately.

If you are not insured against periodic, so-called power surges, then you don’t have to worry about it with such a device. It works regardless of the presence of light. In gas ovens, one of the advantages is the high speed of cooking. This is explained by the instant heating of the unit, which makes a gas oven an advantage over an electric one. Products in it can be prepared in various types of vessels. In addition, this equipment can be purchased for a relatively small amount of money.

ATTENTION! Despite the simplicity of the device, you should treat this choice with caution, since there is a high probability of a gas leak or explosion. It is she who lights up thanks to open fire.

Ways to light a fire in the oven

Ignition of the flame can be carried out in two ways, which directly depend on the functional features of the equipment model itself. It depends on them how correctly the housewife can light the gas oven in her kitchen.

The methods for lighting a fire in the oven are as follows:

Electric ignition of the oven is common to many modifications and is more convenient and safer, since it does not involve direct human contact with the burner.
Manually igniting a flame requires some skill. But models of stoves or ovens with a similar principle of igniting fire usually cost slightly less.

The algorithm for operating different ovens will be slightly different. Let's consider the features of use in more detail.

Method #1 - electric ignition of the oven

Turning on the oven using automatic ignition is quite easy and quick.

To do this you just need to take a few simple steps:

turn the gas supply tap, setting it to maximum;
press and do not release the electric ignition button;
after the flame appears, release the ignition button after 5-10 seconds.

If after these manipulations the fire does not light or the burner does not work correctly, you need to stop the fuel supply and open the oven door for ventilation. After a couple of minutes, you need to try to ignite again.

The automatic ignition button for a gas oven is usually located on the stove panel next to the temperature regulator for the oven

The need to hold down the auto-ignition button lies in the oven's safety system. The gas control sensor needs a certain temperature and time to properly monitor the operation of the equipment.

Additionally, holding is intended to protect the device from producing unwanted sparks if the button is pressed accidentally. After briefly pressing this button, you can set the temperature level required for cooking a specific dish.

Method #2 - manually starting the flame

You can also light the gas in the oven manually. Even if the cabinet is equipped with electric ignition, situations may arise when this option will not work. Therefore, even owners of modern technological models should understand how to light an oven in a gas stove with matches.

The process looks like this step by step:

ventilate the oven for a few minutes and locate the pilot hole;
bring a burning match or lighter to the igniter;
turn the gas supply relay and hold it until the flame flares up;
after ignition, do not release the feed handle for 15 seconds so that the security system responds correctly to turning on the oven;
If the flame in the burner is produced stably, without separation or sparks, you can close the door and warm up the cabinet for subsequent cooking.

To find the igniter window, carefully inspect the bottom and sides of the oven when it is turned off. Most often, the required hole is located at the bottom of the cabinet or on its walls. If the oven is equipped with a gas grill, you should look for its burner on top.

A gas grill is another way to get an incredibly tasty crust on meat, to thoroughly bake the dough for a pie or fluffy biscuit.

For ignition, it is better to use long fireplace matches or a special lighter with an extended nozzle. This will protect your hands from burns and maximize the distance between the burner pilot and your hand.

Possible breakdowns

Turning on the oven is not always successful. This can happen for several reasons:

The burner may be clogged. In this case, the heat control sensor does not work, since fire does not reach it. As a result, the flame goes out. After thoroughly cleaning the part, the stove will turn on easily.
Severe thermocouple depletion. The reason is large interference with the gas supply to the oven.
If the gas valve is mechanically damaged, it must be replaced. This part cannot be repaired.
The timer often fails. The reason is the long-term use of the product. The main symptoms of such a breakdown are periodic shutdowns or complete shutdowns. To detect a malfunction, first check the continuity of the thermocouple. Then the condition of other parts associated with the sensor that checks the flame.
If, after heating, the oven begins to go out, you need to adjust the flame to the minimum position. This problem arises from insufficient heating of the fire. As a result, the flame automatically turns off.

Important! Quite often there are cases in which the flame does not completely engulf the burner. In one part it is missing. In this situation, it is necessary to stop the gas supply. Then ventilate the room, repeat all operations, starting from the initial stage of ignition. For the oven to function properly, it must be fully ignited.

Manufacturers produce different models of ovens. Some are very difficult to set on fire. However, their advantage is complete safety and great functionality. It is very important to follow the technological sequence of operations and treat such devices carefully.

A gas stove is a completely familiar and understandable device. However, its use may raise certain questions. So, the housewife may not understand how to turn on the oven in a gas stove if the owner has not previously encountered a specific model.

But dishes cooked in the oven usually turn out to be much tastier than those cooked on the hob, and retain more useful elements. Therefore, it’s worth learning how to start the oven once, so that you can easily pamper your household with mouth-watering culinary masterpieces of any complexity. Do you agree?

In this material we will understand the principles of operation of gas ovens, talk about ways to ignite a flame in them and the safety precautions that must be observed when operating such equipment. We will supplement the material with visual photos and thematic video recommendations.

Some features of the operation of stoves of various brands

How to turn on the oven in an electric stove? Both the oven and the electric stove as a whole are powerful and also quite dangerous devices. Therefore, each manufacturer tries to make the instructions for them as detailed and understandable as possible.

You should definitely study it carefully before using it for the first time, and use it in the future as needed.

What you should pay special attention to:

It is important to trust installation and connection, as well as repairs if necessary, only to qualified specialists. To cook food in the oven, it is recommended to use special fireproof dishes (cast iron, ceramic, silicone, etc.). The lowest part of the oven is not intended for cooking; if you place a baking sheet or other utensils there, you risk damaging the heater

When setting the temperature, listen to the recommendations specified in the recipe for the dish. After cooking, it is also recommended to ventilate the room from combustion products.

The lowest part of the oven is not intended for cooking; if you place a baking sheet or other utensils there, you risk damaging the heater. When setting the temperature, listen to the recommendations specified in the recipe for the dish. After cooking, it is also recommended to ventilate the room from combustion products.

The oven is lit with a match or electric ignition.

If there is no electric ignition button on the panel, then:

Open the oven door.
Turn the gas supply knob - a characteristic output noise will be heard.
At the bottom in front there is a hole in which the burner is visible - a match is brought here (long fireplace matches are convenient for this purpose).
Close the door.

There are three main plate control systems:

mechanical,
electronic,
combined.

How to turn on an oven in a stove with an electronic programmer using the Gorenje brand as an example:

The time is set by simultaneously pressing buttons 2 and 3, then and -.
The selection of functions on the clock on a programmer with an analog display is carried out by pressing the “A” button.
Press twice to confirm your choice.

The Hephaestus gas stove is equipped with a handle that regulates the inclusion at the top and bottom. Turn and select a mode.

Press and hold the thermocouple button for several seconds and at the same time press the electric ignition button with the other hand (a spark or light is shown next to it). If piezo ignition is not provided, use matches.

To use the ARDO electric oven:

Select the desired mode using the button or adjusting knob.
Light it with a match or electric ignition.
They don't close the door for a couple of minutes.
Warm up the cabinet for 15 minutes.

To turn on the Greta oven, turn and press the knob, hold it in this position for 15 seconds, then release. If necessary, no earlier than 1 minute later, repeat the procedure with the oven door open.

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In Indesit models with piezo ignition, just turn the knob towards the maximum temperature and press. In models with manual ignition, you must hold the knob down for 15 seconds, otherwise the oven will not light.

To operate the grill you need:

Press and turn to the right the oven mode and temperature selection switch.
Press the electric ignition button or use matches.
Lock the switch for 10 seconds.

A spit may be provided to ensure even cooking of large pieces of poultry and meat. The spit consists of a frame, a metal part with forks and screws and a removable handle.

When using the grill, leave the door ajar.

Meat or fish is wrapped in foil, the whole chicken is placed on a spit (if available).

The vegetables are placed on a baking sheet, greased with oil and placed on the very top. Cook for about 5 minutes.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

What the pilot hole in a gas oven looks like and where it is located is described in the video below. Additionally, the video shows how to remove the protective plate and gain access to the burner.

Information on how to light a flame in an oven without electric ignition with gas control in the following video:

As with any gas equipment, working with the oven must be extremely careful. Pay attention to any alarming dysfunctions of the device and contact specialists in time to avoid emergency situations. .

And lighting a flame in a gas oven is quite simple: you only need to learn how to do it correctly once, after which the hostess will not need any outside help.

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Gas oven design and operating principles

A gas oven is a heat-insulated chamber built into the body of a gas stove or located separately with burners inside.

The oven in the Hephaestus gas stove models currently presented by the industry has two burners - the main one, for preparing traditional dishes and baking, and a grill burner for roasting meat dishes.

The oven is equipped with a baking tray, a roasting pan for collecting juice and fat, and a wire rack for placing baked meat, vegetables, and fish on it.

The operating principle of an oven in a gas stove is to heat the air as a result of the combustion of liquefied fuel or natural gas. Gaseous fuel is supplied to the burner and combustion chamber from the network or a gas cylinder.

The TUPA valve regulates the gas supply. It passes through the nozzle and mixes with air, then leaves the nozzle and ignites.

Ignition can be done manually, using matches and an electric lighter, or using an electric ignition built into the design of the gas stove

GEFEST cookers are also equipped with a timer, pleasant lighting in the oven, and a gas control function. This same gas control serves to interrupt the gas supply if it fades. The last function is simply irreplaceable if a draft blows out a weak flame or the fire is flooded by liquid running from the pan.

What is a TUP faucet and how does it work?

The TUP tap is a safety thermostatic device, which is a capillary tube containing a kerosene mixture. There is a small canister on one side of the tube. When heated, kerosene liquid expands and closes the gas path to the burner, and when the temperature drops, it opens it.

The TUP tap has a start button that opens gas access to the oven burner. There are models that have a faucet installed without a button

The TUPA mechanism is hidden behind the stove panel and is controlled by a tap handle, which simultaneously controls the operation of the oven and grill, maintaining the set temperature.

Precautions for use

A gas stove and oven are household appliances for cooking food and heating water. Moreover, a baking sheet or rack in the oven cannot be loaded with a mass of more than 6 kilograms. It is prohibited to use the device for purposes other than its intended purpose, that is, for drying wet things or heating a room. This device can be used by people who do not have physical or mental disabilities. Small children should not be allowed to play near a hot oven. The stove must be placed in a safe place in case of fire. It is usually installed on the floor. Ventilation must be provided in the room where these household appliances are located.

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It is prohibited to store flammable objects (aerosols, gasoline, rags) near the tiles.

The oven must not be left unattended. A person should always control the cooking process. If you notice the smell of gas in the room, you must immediately turn off the gaseous fuel supply valve and turn all flame regulators to the starting position. At the time of an accident, you must immediately open the window in the kitchen and call the emergency service. In the event of a gas leak, it is prohibited to light matches, smoke indoors, or turn on electricity or household appliances. Any spark can cause a fire.