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These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

The domestic range, commonly referred to as a stove, was designed as a multipurpose cooking appliance. It consists of a surface area with heating elements on the top to cook food. The oven cavity found in many range devices is used for baking food at a set temperature. Within the same oven enclosure, the broiling of food is incorporated.

Ranges are available as either electric or gas, and come in sizes ranging from 20 inches to 48 inches wide. They also come with a wide selection of configurations and colors. Here are a few common configurations sold to consumers:

Feature	Freestanding Ranges	Slide-In Ranges	Drop-In Ranges
Placement	Between base cabinets or at the end of a cabinet line	Flush with surrounding counters, ideal for islands or peninsulas	Hangs from countertop or sits on a low cabinet base
Fuel Options	Gas or Electric	Gas or Electric	Gas or Electric
Size Options	20, 24, 30, 36, 40, 48-inch widths	Most common in 30-inch width	27 and 30-inch widths
Oven Options	Some 40 and 48-inch models have two ovens	Usually single oven models	Usually single oven models
Design Varieties	Various combinations of gas and electric elements	Gas burners, electric elements, glass cooktops	Gas burners, electric elements, glass cooktops
Control Locations	Rear console or across the front	Front or side controls	Front controls
Oven Cleaning Systems	Self-cleaning, continuous cleaning, manual cleaning	Similar cleaning options as Freestanding Ranges	Similar cleaning options as Freestanding Ranges
Advantages	Less expensive, movable, utensil space, front controls, additional storage	Can be installed at varied heights, accessible controls	Flush installation eliminates gaps, customizable height
Disadvantages	Rear controls hard to reach, low broiler access in gas ranges	Built into kitchen, not movable, requires professional installation	Built into kitchen, not movable, requires carpenter and electrician for installation

Feature	Built-In Cooktops	Built-In Ovens
Size Options	15 to 48 inches wide	24, 27, and 30-inch widths, height varies for single- or double-oven units
Design Varieties	Gas burners, standard electric elements, glass cooktops; modular design; plug-in accessories	Single or double oven cavity; combinations include conventional, microwave, or both
Control Locations	Side or front controls	Controls vary, depending on model
Oven Cleaning Systems	Not applicable	Self-cleaning, continuous cleaning, manual cleaning; two-oven models may offer different systems
Advantages	Convenient height installation, accessible controls, open space below, various colors in 30-inch width	Installation at convenient height, automatic cleaning systems, accessible controls for standing or seated users
Disadvantages	Built into kitchen, not movable, requires professional installation	Built into kitchen, not movable, may require structural changes and professional installation, learning new cooking techniques for microwave combinations

In the world of appliance repair and maintenance, knowledge of the individual components of gas ovens, stoves, and ranges is crucial. These appliances are essential in our daily lives, providing us with the means to cook and prepare food. However, their complexity means that a wide variety of parts work together to ensure their proper function. From control mechanisms to cooking elements, each part plays a vital role.

The following table categorizes the key components found in typical gas ovens, stoves, and ranges. This breakdown aims to aid both repair professionals and enthusiasts in identifying parts, understanding their functions, and troubleshooting issues more efficiently. Whether you're performing routine maintenance or tackling a specific repair, this serves as a valuable resource for navigating the intricate world of gas cooking appliances.

Category	Parts
Control Components	Clock and Timer, Thermostat Cap Tube, Internal Plug, Burner Knob, Burner Valve, Gas Manifold
Cooking Components	Burner, Cooktop, Oven Burner, Oven Pilot, Oven Burner Air Shutter, Broiler Drawer
Structural Components	Burner Grate, Oven Frame Gasket, Oven Door Spring, Hinge
Ventilation and Safety	Oven Vent, Oven Safety Valve, Drip Pan
Ignition Components	Gas Supply, Flash Tube, Burner Pilot

A stove is an appliance that generates heat inside or on top of the device. Stoves are primarily designed to cook food.

When humans first started cooking, it was done mainly over an open fire. Initially, cooking vessels were typically placed directly on the fire. By setting the cooking vessel on a support such as a few stones, humans invented the first stove. In fact, the three-stone stove method is still used around the world today. In some regions, the three-stone stove developed into a U-shaped brick or dried mud enclosure. These enclosures include an opening in the front for air and fuel.

Types of stoves include the kitchen stove, the coal-burning stove, and the wood-burning stove. Each stove type varies in efficiency and purpose.

Modern stoves use direct heat for cooking food. They can be identified by the heat source and purpose. They may also include an oven underneath for baking. Stoves were traditionally fueled by wood or coal, but modern versions are also powered by electricity or gas. Some electric stoves also use an induction system which heats the cooking utensil, but not the stove top.

Wood-burning stoves for heating produced in the United States after 1992 are required to emit only a certain number of particulates. Because of concerns about air pollution, deforestation, and climate change, stove design has changed to be more efficient. Especially in very populous countries, innovations in biomass burning-stoves are developing to reduce particulate emissions.