2torial #0610: Learn2 Light a Pilot Light (Continued) Troubleshoot the pilot that won't light Let's say you've lit the pilot, but nothing happens to the burner when you turn up the thermostat. If so, check the control knob. Make sure that you've turned the on setting of the control knob next to the marker arrow on the unit. Sometimes a knob can become loose or wobbly and not read accurately. If you still don't get any response, then turn the control knob to off and wait about five minutes. Sometimes it takes a while for natural gas to charge the line fully. After five minutes, turn the knob to pilot and try lighting again. Having difficulty locating the pilot fixture? Look at where the gas line enters the appliance (usually at the control knob). Find a small pipe that leads out from the main gas line and follow it around. You're looking for a small fitting with some kind of a nozzle, wick, or cylindrical attachment located within an inch or so of the burner. Some units have a start button--usually colored red and located next to the control knob. Push the start button after turning the control knob to pilot. Keep the button pushed in while holding the flame to the pilot fixture. Release the button when the flame jumps to the pilot. -end- Learn More! or All steps at once (printable version)