The Steps


Intro:
Before You Begin
Step 1:
Find the appliance
Step 2:
Discover if it's operating
Step 3:
Be familiar with the parts
Step 4:
Turn the gas on
Step 5:
Turn the pilot on
Step 6:
Light the burner
Step 7:
Troubleshoot the pilot that won't light



Keywords


Pilot: a small flame or electric spark which ignites gas when an appliance comes on. A pilot light (flame) stays on indefinitely. An electric pilot will only spark on demand to ignite the main burner.

Burner: a flat disc, a series of discs or a long, flat sausage shape located in the bottom half of the appliance. The burner distributes a gas-powered flame to the heating chamber of the appliance..

 

 

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2torial #0610:
Learn2 Light a Pilot Light (Continued)

Step 1Find the appliance

  • Locate the appliance you want to start up. They're generally located in a closet attached to a central hallway, in a utility room or basement, or next to the kitchen.

Read the instructions printed on the unit. Most gas appliances will post printed instructions on how to turn on the gas and light the pilot. Follow these to the letter!Go 2Step 2



 

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