"Robert11" wrote in message
Regarding the burners: I guess none of the new ones use a "pilot light"
anymore.

So, how do they ignite ? Do they require an electrical connection
to 110V AC to produce a spark,

Yes, they have ignighters. The ones for the burners spark just like the gas
grill piezo electrics. The oven and broiler have glowing elements.

It is posisble to buy a stove that still has pilot lights, but it will not
have any electrical components at all. No ovent light, electirc timers,
etc. Any stove manufactured with electric must have an electronic ignition.
Overall, they are pretty reliable. In the 15+ years we've had our stove, I
did replace anoven ignighter, but not for hte burner.



Might as well also ask, please: what is meant by "sealed burners" that
I've read about ?

I don't have one and know little about the, except that they are less likely
to get gunked up by spills.