[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

When the igniter is not working on a gas stove due to a power outage, use one of these to light your gas stove (link below). Turn on the gas stove knob and place the flame from the Bic where it will catch. Wha La....flame to cook on your gas stove with a power outage. Turn off the gas stove know like normal when finished cooking.

Bic Multi-purpose Lighter 2pk : Target

Use a match? Now why didn't I think of that? Oh, that's right, I did think of that. I also thought of asking google if I can use my gas stove during a power outage. Two of the things google told me are below.

You may be able to light the flame yourself to use your gas stovetop without power. Before you attempt to do this by hand, make sure you read instructions on how to do so safely. Some newer models of gas stoves have a safety feature that will prevent you from starting the pilot light by hand. Look at the owners’ manual for your gas stovetop to find more information.

While older stoves may be usable during a power outage, most new models will not be. Before trying to cook with your gas stove, check your range’s manual to see whether it includes an interlock. The interlock is a feature that prevents any gas from entering the appliance unless there is electricity. It is a safety device that was once common only to commercial ranges but now is common in residential ones. If your oven has an interlock, check out the other ways to cook during a power outage below.