How to Light a White-Westinghouse Oven's Pilot

Written By
Darla Ferrara
Darla Ferrara
Published: Nov 14, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

When it goes out, the system still dispenses the fuel, but there is no heat. When you smell gas, check the oven pilot light first.

  1. Turn off the oven if necessary. Pull open the broiler drawer at the bottom of oven. Look inside the broiler for the burner assembly. This will be a metal strip with small holes in it.

  2. Open the oven door if you do not see the burner assembly from the broiler. Slide your fingers in the vents on the side of the oven floor and pull it up and out.

  3. Light a match lighter and hold it over the post that sits next to the burner. The flame will light the gas coming out of the post to create the pilot. Once it lights, pull the match or lighter away from the burner.

The Drip Cap

  • Appliances from White-Westinghouse have one common theme: the color.
  • The company defines its products as a simple design for everyday use.
  • Turn off the oven if necessary.
  • Open the oven door if you do not see the burner assembly from the broiler.
Darla Ferrara

Writing since 1999, Darla Ferrara is an award-winning author who specializes in health, diet, fitness and computer technology. She has been published in "Mezzo Magazine" and Diet Spotlight, as well as various online magazines. Ferrara…

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