gas stove will not turn off?

Question

I used my gas stoves oven, And after i was done it would not turn off i had to turn off the main gas line for it to turn off. I thought the knob was stripped, so i used pliers turn it , But i got the same results. Also why doesn't the pilot turn off if the gas is off.

Answer 1

It sounds like the main control unit is shot, you'd better call someone in to replace it, your looking at, maybe $90.00 to $120.00 for a new unit plus labor and travel time.

Answer 2

Thje pilot light should not go out when the oven is turned off. It is a safety feature so you do not need to manually take a match to light it when needed.