Kitchen appliance LPG gas stove with glass top

 A gas stove is a stove that is fuelled by combustible gas such as syngas, natural gas, propane, butane, liquefied petroleum gas or other flammable gas. Before the advent of gas, cooking stoves relied on solid fuels such as coal or wood. This new cooking technology had the advantage of being easily adjustable and could be turned off when not in use. Gas stoves became more common when the oven was integrated into the base and the size was reduced to better fit in with the rest of the kitchen furniture.

Ignition of the gas was originally by match and this was followed by the more convenient pilot light. This had the disadvantage of continually consuming gas. The oven still needed to be lit by match and accidentally turning on the gas without igniting it could lead to an explosion. To prevent these types of accidents, oven manufacturers developed and installed a safety valve called a flame failure device for gas hobs (cooktops) and ovens. Most modern gas stoves have electronic ignition, automatic timers for the oven and extractor hoods to remove fumes.

Before you begin to clean a glass stove top, always make sure it’s cool, for safety and to prevent causing damage or further spotting. Consult your manufacturer’s instructions for any specific cleaning product recommendations. Using the wrong product could accidentally void an existing warranty.