How to re-light the pilot light on gas stove?

May 02, 2007 4 Replies

When I noticed the smell of gas, I discovered that the pilot light on the Hotpoint gas stove was apparently out. (Normally, when I turn on one of the burners, it lights. This time, it didn't light, so I assume the pilot light is out).



I then manually lit one of the burners (using a lighter) and hoped that it would automatically re-light the pilot light. It didn't. (When I turned off the burner and then turned it back on again, it didn't light).



Is there a way to lift up the top panel and access the pilot light?



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That is the way most of them work. Have you tried pulling up on the front of it?

Are you sure there is a pilot light? When you turn it on does it normally click a few times before lighting?

By now, you've either figured it out or we can watch you on the 9:00 news. But on most of the stoves I've seen the top just lifts up, held by only a snap catch.

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