How Do You Light An Oven Pilot Light On A 2007 Tappan Gas Range?
Lighting the oven pilot light on a 2007 Tappan gas range can be intimidating for someone who is new to gas ranges. Even someone who has owned a gas range for many years may have never had to light the oven pilot light. Tappan gas ranges come in many models, but the pilot for the oven is at the bottom of the range underneath the oven. There is either a broiler drawer at the bottom of the range or a vanity panel. In either case, you will have to remove it to light the pilot. Locate the gas shut-off valve to the range and turn it off. A silver hose attaches the gas fitting on the range to the gas pipe. This is where you’ll find the shut-off. The thermocouple in the range should shut off the flow of gas when it doesn’t sense a pilot light. Shut off the gas manually to ensure your safety. Wait 20 minutes to let any gas clear from the area then turn on the shut-off valve. Remove the broiler or the vanity panel at the bottom of the range and set it aside. You will see the pilot light and ther