"Dan O." wrote in message ...
myrna l wrote

The idea of a duel fuel range would give me the
ability to use the (gas) burners during a power
failure (IF they can be lit with a match), yet still
have the electric oven, which I am used to.

Cindy hamilton wrote in message

As luck would have it, I had an opportunity last
Friday to light my gas burners during a power
failure. It worked like a charm.

This is a newer gas range with a piezoelectric
starter.

I have never seen a home gas range which used a "piezoelectric starter"
(like used on BBQs). Maybe RV models might be so equiped, I don't know.

If memory serves, the owner's manual stated
explicitly that they could be started this way in
the event of a power failure. You might want
to try to get access to the owner's manuals as
you shop.


JFYI. On most models of gas ranges you should be able to light the *surface
burners* with a match in the event of a power failure except very high-end
models which might have electrically controlled thermostatic controls. Those
models are fairly rare though.

Dan O.
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Sorry, I didn't know what else to call the thing that clicks while
starting the stove. It sounds just like the piezo on my gas grill.

Cindy Hamilton