During the winter months, never turn the heat off completely to save money. Frozen pipes could result which would cost more to fix. Oven This appliance can be the most dangerous on the property if not used properly. If you have a gas stove that must be hand lit, be sure to light the match first and then turn on the gas burner. If you turn on the gas first, escaped gas may cause an explosion when you strike the match.
Most gas stoves have a broiler.
This is the bottom drawer that pulls out under the large oven door. If you want to cook meat or other foods with high grease content at a high temperature, you should use the broiler. Broil simply means cooking under direct flame of the fire. Set your oven to this setting for broiling meat. Do not cook meats with high grease content in your oven.