Left oven on? (no smell)

[happycat]

So I check the oven every night, and it was unplugged last night. But a hour ago I noticed the middle knob on the oven was turned all the way to the right. Someone must have leaned on it, or a cat messed with it. I have almost literally no knowledge of cooking so I have no idea whether that would have realeased gas or not. I smell no gas, and I have a pretty good sense of smell. But I opened kirbys window and turned on the oven fan just incase. It's been an hour and he seems fine. Is it safe to assume he is?

 

[SailBoat]

Gas ovens have a temperature setting, commonly a knob. Most settings will not result in a dangerous levels of gas in most homes and larger apartments. Venting the home, as you did, will quickly balance and improve the air quality.

You need to check that knob since by design they require a dual action to turn them to a heating position - commonly a push/turn action that would be very difficult for a cat or small child.

I am not aware of a traditional gas range that would have a standard (120 VAC) 'plug' other than for the light or a clock that would be unplugged as part of normal use. A traditional electric range would have a very large (230 VAC) plug that most home owners would not consider unplugging.

 

[Flboy]

Gas ovens have a temperature setting, commonly a knob. Most settings will not result in a dangerous levels of gas in most homes and larger apartments. Venting the home, as you did, will quickly balance and improve the air quality.

You need to check that knob since by design they require a dual action to turn them to a heating position - commonly a push/turn action that would be very difficult for a cat or small child.

I am not aware of a traditional gas range that would have a standard (120 VAC) 'plug' other than for the light or a clock that would be unplugged as part of normal use. A traditional electric range would have a very large (230 VAC) plug that most home owners would not consider unplugging.

Post was/is very confusing! My gas stove does require 120v for the oven. Some kind of sensor triggers the gas. But these babies are so sensitive to gas, when I replace this stove, 100% electric! A little gas, dead!

 

[SailBoat]

You're correct Flboy, there is a sensor for the oven. But regardless, still no reason to unplug.

The long on-going battle over cooking with electric or gas and the dangers of each is to be left to the comfort level of the individual cook.

Hmmm, electric toaster oven?

My youngest son never found his way past ordering-out. At thirty-five, still stands amazed next to the grill when I'm cooking on it. His mother lives in fear that he will starve some day. His current girlfriend has the same approach to life. Point being happycat, you're not alone and everyone is still living at your place!

 

[happycat]

You're correct Flboy, there is a sensor for the oven. But regardless, still no reason to unplug.

The long on-going battle over cooking with electric or gas and the dangers of each is to be left to the comfort level of the individual cook.

Hmmm, electric toaster oven?

My youngest son never found his way past ordering-out. At thirty-five, still stands amazed next to the grill when I'm cooking on it. His mother lives in fear that he will starve some day. His current girlfriend has the same approach to life. Point being happycat, you're not alone and everyone is still living at your place!

Thank you! And yep, he's okay, haha. I appreciate the information!