How to Bypass the Electric Ignitor on a Gas Stove

Written By
Damon Koch
Damon Koch
Published: Sep 2, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

Unplug the stove's electrical cord from the wall outlet or turn off the circuit breaker that supplies it with power. The electronic ignitor needs electricity to operate.

Step 2

Remove the burner grates and lift the stove top if you wish to use a burner. Locate the pilot light for the burner you wish to use and turn on the knob. Hold the flame from a barbecue lighter by the pilot light until it lights. It should light within 5 or 6 seconds.

Step 3

Open the oven door and remove the racks if you wish to use the oven. Remove the screws that secure the oven floor plate using a Phillips screwdriver. Locate the pilot light and hold the flame from a barbecue lighter by the pilot light until it lights. Replace the floor plate and re-secure the screws.

Damon Koch

Damon Koch has years of writing experience ranging from software manuals to song lyrics. His writing has appeared in software manuals for Human Arc and on the CDs "Small Craft Advisory" and "Impersonating Jesus." He also has worked in…

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