Q&A for How to Safely Turn off the Pilot Lights on Your Gas Stove

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    How do I light the oven pilot?
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    This can be very dangerous if you don't know what you're doing. Please contact your gas company and ask for advice.
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    Why did the pilot light stay on for days when the main gas valve was shut off?
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    The valve has no doubt gone bad. It slowly leaks down to nothing, then finally the pilot goes off. the valve needs to be checked.
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    How can I tell if my stove top is gas or electrical?
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    Electrical stovetops tend to be flat, whereas gas stovetops have a protruding top and small hole that the gas travels through.
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    How do I find the shut off valve on my gas stove?
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    Follow the tube from under the lid, down and/or out of the stove to the floor or wall.
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