Does the GE XL44 oven have a pilot light?
The GE XL44 is a free-standing gas oven range that uses the home’s gas supply line to fuel the stove burners. Light both stove pilots with the match. The pilots are small circular devices halfway between the front and back pairs of burners. Lower the cook top slowly to prevent the pilot lights from going out.
How do I light the pilot on my GE oven?
How do you light the pilot on a GE oven?
- Push in and hold the oven knob and turn it to the “ignite” setting.
- Hold a long match or lighter near or in the pilot light hole to light it.
- Keep holding the oven knob for 10 seconds to let the pilot light heat up.
- Close the oven and adjust the temperature as needed.
Can you manually light a GE gas oven?
Question: The ignitor on my General Electric gas stove burned out. Can I manually light my stove? The burners on the top of the stove work fine. Answer: No, this is not possible due to the gas being controlled by the gas safety valve.
Do you smell gas when pilot light goes?
A faint propane smell may not be cause for alarm. It’s normal for a propane odor to linger when lighting a stove, or if the pilot light in a gas fireplace, hot water heater or other appliance goes out.
How do you reset a GE gas oven?
Reset the electronic control:
- Turn the circuit breaker to the OFF position. Wait one minute, then turn the breaker back to the ON position to reset electronic oven controls on models so equipped.
- We suggest doing this even if the light or the clock on the range or wall oven is working.
Where is the pilot light on my oven?
Locate and light the pilot light: It’s often labeled “pilot light,” and can be a small hole in the bottom of the oven, front center near the door opening, or in a back corner. If you don’t see it inside the oven, it could be in the back of the broiler compartment. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the area.
Where is the pilot on a GE stove?
You will find the pilot at the back of your oven, attached to the oven burner’s left side. Keep holding the oven control knob for a minute after you have a pilot flame, then release the knob. Relight the pilot if it does not stay lit, while pushing in the oven control knob.
How do you light a gas oven by hand?
Hold a long match or lighter near or in the pilot light hole to light it. Light a long match with your hand that isn’t holding the oven knob, or use a lighter with a long tip (like a BBQ lighter). Slowly move the flame towards the pilot light hole until it lights.