Locate and light the pilot light: It's often labeled "pilot light," and can be a small hole in the bottom of the oven, front center near the door opening, or in a back corner. If you don't see it inside the oven, it could be in the back of the broiler compartment.. 1. Locate the pilot light. It's usually a small flame located near the bottom of the oven, behind a metal cover. 2. Check if the pilot light is out. Turn the oven knob to "Pilot" or "Ignite." If the pilot light doesn't ignite, it's likely out. Lighting the Pilot Light. 1. Find the igniter button. It's typically located near the.
Before attempting to light the pilot light, turn off the oven's gas supply. To do this, locate the gas shut-off valve, typically behind the oven. Turn the valve to the "off" position to prevent gas from flowing while you work on the oven. 2. Accessing the Pilot Light. To access the pilot light, you must remove the oven's bottom panel.. Open up the oven door to look for the pilot light hole. Open the oven door all the way to safely locate the pilot light. Make sure the door is all the way down and locked into place. Locating the light before you turn on the gas is important so that you don't leave the gas running while you search for it. 4.