Does the Maytag Gemini double oven even have a pilot light?

That Maytag Gemini is definitely an electronic ignition model, so you aren't going to find a pilot light anywhere in those cavities. It uses what's called a **glow bar igniter**. Instead of a clicking spark like you get on the stovetop, this component heats up untill it’s white-hot. Once it draws enugh current, the safety valve opens the gas. If you don't see a faint orange glow coming from the bottom of the oven after turning it on, the igniter has likely reached the end of its life. It's a very common fail point on these older double ovens.

But before you start tearing into the back panels, check the digital display for a padlock icon or the word 'OFF'. These ranges have a **control lockout** feature that’s easy to trigger by accident while wiping down the control panel. ussually, you have to press and hold the 'Cancel' or 'Control Lock' button for about three to five seconds. If it’s locked, the board won't send any signal to the igniters or the gas valves, wich explains why the oven isn't reacting at all. If the lockout isn't the issue, try a hard reset. Flip the circuit breaker for the range off for a full minute and then flip it back on. Sometimes the control board gets stuck in a logic loop after a power surge or being moved into a new house. And keep in mind some Gemini models are dual-fuel. If yours has an electric oven, check the breaker. Gas burners will still light even if the voltage is wrong, but the oven won't do a thing without a solid 240V connection. If it's the full gas version and the reset doesn't work, you're likely looking at a failed oven igniter or a bad relay on the control board. You can test the igniter for continuity with a multimeter if you're comfortable pulling the bottom plate out of the oven. If there's no continuity, that's your culprit and it’s a relatively easy swap.

Wait, is that why my display flashes "LOC" sometimes? I just moved into a place with a Gemini too and I was looking for a pilot light just like you. If it is the igniter thing, is that somethig I can fix myself without blowing the house up? I'm not exactly a handyman but I relly don't want to pay a pro hundreds of dollars just to swap a part if it's basicly just a plug-and-play thing. Does it require any special tools or do you have to shut the main gas line off first?

If both ovens are dead, it’s super unlikely you lost two igniters at the same time. Those Gemini units have seperate circuits for the upper and lower cavities. If neither one is glowing, check the outlet voltage or the main control board relays. I’ve seen the solder joints on the back of those boards crack from the heat over time, wich cuts power to the oven circuits entirely. If you're handy with a screwdriver, pull the back panel and look for any burnt spots on the board. Replacing the board is way easier than swapping two igniters anyway, though it'll cost you a bit more for the part.