Ophelia wrote:
>
> "sf" wrote:

> > JBurns wrote:
> >>
> >> Strike a match, turn on the knob for the selected burner, apply match
> >> to the burner.
> >
> > That's the old fashioned way. I thought these new ones were harder to
> > light.
>
> Not mine, and I keep matches in a drawer nearby jic.

My ancient gas stove actually has 2 burners that are clogged somewhere
and the pilot light won't light them. Whenever I need to use them, I
turn on the gas and flick my lighter for immediate combustion.

G.