How to Light a Propane Gas Stove
Propane gas stoves are wonderful for families that choose to camp on a regular basis. You can eat hot foods without starting a campfire. Gas stoves may use a burner valve, a pilot light or an ignition switch to produce a heat source. Regardless of the style, you must know how to light it before you can cook.
What You'll Need:
- Propane gas stove
- Match or lighter
- Check to make sure the propane tank has enough gas in it to operate. Open the valve that releases the propane by turning it one full rotation clockwise. The open valve should make a hissing noise.
- Look for the valve near the burners. Strike a match, and hold it near the burner valve. Be careful not to get your hand too close to this area. Long matches are ideal. If you are using a lighter, hold your hand away from the burner valve. For propane gas stoves that use an ignition switch, simply push the switch instead of lighting a match. After a few clicks, the fire should start. For grills with a pilot light, hold the flame near the pilot light at the same time you slowly open the valve.
- Slowly and carefully open the burner valve by turning it clockwise. This will allow the gas from the tank to meet with the burners. Once the gas travels to the stove, a flame will appear.
- Depending on the heat desired, adjust the burner valve to make the flame larger or smaller. Cooking thick cuts of meats requires more heat, while toasting sandwiches needs much less.