Light a standing pilot on a gas stove by holding a lit match near the gas outlet. Most gas ovens have a round hole in the floor of the oven labeled pilot, but some require accessing the unit through the broiler drawer. read more
Once the room has enough fresh air in it, lift the cooktop and light the pilot light. Use a extra-long lighter -- the kind used to light fires in a wood stove, a fireplace or even candles. Don't use a small handheld lighter, as this is a good way to get burned. read more
Some pilots burn constantly at a low level; when you turn these ovens on, you feed more gas to the flame, which in turn lights the oven burner. Other pilot lights only burn while the oven is on. If you have this kind of appliance, light the pilot each time you want to use the oven. read more