Oven/Stove/Range Repair

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:

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.

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.

• Kitchen stove
• Woodburning stove
• Coal stove

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