How to Light and Bake with a Gas Oven | LEO TUNAPIKA?

I've been baking with a gas oven for the past 8 years and after being asked severally how to bake using one,I finally shot a video.
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[@jacquelinenafusi9392]

Must say I searched how to light this and my first recommendation is former classmate ...proud of you twiri

[@leotunapika6835]

Hey Thanks Jackie. 😊

[@zipporahmaisiba2977]

I bought mine 4 years back and have never used it.Thank you,I will be cleaning it tomorrow so that I do some baking

[@wesdodson9391]

This really is the best video to watch if you are dealing with an old Gas stove for the first time.

[@lunarcrusaderArt]

to me gas ovens feels like dealing with a bomb though ive lit it up a few times now im still anxious and paranoid on lighting it lol

[@stephaniematheri5625]

😂

[@happinesssani5713]

I have not use mine for years it still new

[@kenyangurl3929]

Today is my first time using mine i thought i was going to die 😂😂😂

[@substantialthe1798]

Thank you! Especially on the oven thermometer tip... now I can use this which I bought many months ago...

[@xiomara5147]

You are a lifesaver! I just moved into a new apartment like a month ago & I haven't used my oven yet! Just an idea seed: I see several appliances plugged in that you aren't using. You might want to consider unplugging them unless you need them. The plug closes the circuit, which causes electric current to run through them even though they are off - basically it's using energy. Unplugging the kitchen appliances, cell phone charger, flat iron - the things people leave in all the time will not only make a noticable difference on your energy bill, but it's also good for the earth & whatnot. thanks again!!

[@leotunapika6835]

Thanks

[@abionafunmi234]

Wow one year after, and I just read your comment. Thanks so much for the info. I immediately unplugged one of my sockets

[@jasmwanzo9635]

Love this video, very useful! Bonus is that it made me laugh so much at the same time, simply because it looks like you are explaining it on my own oven - knobs with no signs and some heaters are not functioning😂. Thanks a lot!

[@leotunapika6835]

Heheheh thanks. I'm glad it was relatable.

[@gracenavarro9273]

Thank you so much for making this video. I was having trouble finding an instruction booklet for the gas oven that my husband brought home yesterday. It was a passed down appliances from my in-laws. It has been sitting in their storage for more than a couple of years that is why they do not have the instruction booklet. I just washed the whole thing to clean and remove the rust from everywhere. This will be my first time to use an oven. So while looking it up on youtube. I found your video. Thank you so much!

[@leotunapika6835]

Hey? You're welcome. I'm happy it's been of help to you.

[@rosemusakali1809]

Wooow this has been helpful. Thank you. Two years down haven't used mine.

[@RitahNasDr]

Me too

[@cakeitout]

Me too.. I use electric oven and haven't used my gas oven for 2 years

[@elinamwikali1884]

Thank you so much! I’ve always wondered how to light my oven, very helpful.

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome

[@angelahilakut4421]

Thanks so much. I did not know how to light and use my very new gas oven. Now I'm lucky that you have explained to me. Thanks again for this knowledge.

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome

[@hildahhellen8339]

You r heaven sent.. 2yrs down the line my oven is brand new.. Ntaitesa Leo.. 🙈 🙈

[@leotunapika6835]

Yay. Show it who's boss. Happy Baking

[@authentic2981]

Thanks so much. This has been helpful in helping me figure out how to use my gas oven.

[@leotunapika6835]

Awesome. I'm glad it's been of help

[@Subaruleone69]

Thank you so much for this video it has helped me solve my oven problem.. I was so confused 1 year now and I couldn't use the oven.. Cheers 🥂

[@leotunapika6835]

Yay. Glad to be of help

[@josephngush9215]

I honestly needed this. Tried baking using both flames as I didn't know better. Ended up being a disaster. Thank you

[@lindakwamboka7835]

Me too...

[@leotunapika6835]

I'm happy it's been of help. Have you tried baking again? How did that go?

[@joankanja7667]

This video is very helpful. My gas oven has been troubling me. Thank you for sharing.

[@leotunapika6835]

I'm glad to have been of help.

[@FaithsHappyKitchen]

This will be helpful to alot of people Gaturi, bless you.

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome.

[@gracefolorunsho1815]

Thanks for the video. It is very helpful for users of gas oven with all the indicators on the knob all cleaned off. 🥰👌 like myself .

[@leotunapika6835]

Lol. You're welcome. Glad it's been helpful

[@gifty372]

Yaaaayeeeee thank you 🙏🏿 I didn’t know how to go about my gas oven🙏🏿thanks for your help

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome. Glad to be of help.

[@coldpineapples9328]

Very helpful and brief 💖 thank you

[@marywanjiku5443]

Thank you soo much dear..i havent used mine for 8 mnths.but am gone use it with confidence 🤗🤗

[@leotunapika6835]

Yay. You're welcome

[@okerekesharon1427]

You are totally amazing 🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@leotunapika6835]

Thank you

[@angela29511]

Such a helpful video,thank you🙏

[@leotunapika6835]

Awesome. You're welcome

[@JaneLoise]

Woow now I feel like a pro. Natesa kutesa...

[@leotunapika6835]

Hehe. Tesa kabisa

[@emilywaithira128]

Thank you so much 🥰 for offering us God-sent help. 👍

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome. I'm glad it's been of help.

[@pattysaenz5599]

Thank you!! I’m a first time gas stove user lol.

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome

[@olokobolaji5480]

Infact God bless you for this teaching.

[@leotunapika6835]

Thanks

[@junemuchiri609]

Woow what a great coincidence I saw one of your recipes on IG and now here I am on your channel.mungu mkubwa!

[@leotunapika6835]

Yay. Welcome. Hope you try some of the recipes.

[@allanowino1117]

Finally... Thanks a lot.... I've had my oven for one year without using it

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome.

[@annetmigarusha5902]

Thanks so much dear, you taught me something new, the top part of the oven,mine had that, but I didn't understand how to light it,you also taught me it's use, broiling of which I didn't knew, blessings 😘

[@leotunapika6835]

Glad the video has been of great help

[@michellemuriithi5523]

Reallllly helpful 100%helpful aki i was so confused mime is exactly like yours...thank you

[@leotunapika6835]

Yay, you're welcome.

[@ashhassan9869]

Jess! Thank you. I didn't know you light the gas hapo chini 🤣 been frustrated with my gas oven for 2yrs! You are the best! Ashu

[@leotunapika6835]

Yay. You're welcome Ashu. Now you can bake away.

[@lilyansongole6157]

I too dont understand how its lit hapo chini pls,explain

[@naimazahar2462]

thank you miss Leo

[@lauraegesa4593]

You are heaven sent. Thank You

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome. I hope it was helpful.

[@lauraegesa4593]

@@leotunapika6835 Very helpful. I clearly wasnt understanding the manual. Now i can happily bake

[@kiraborose2707]

Thanks dia, you have helped me

[@abionafunmi234]

Thank you for the rescue

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome

[@doreenk.arinawe]

Thank you . Been struggling with this

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome. Glad to be of help.

[@gemruiz4865]

Thank u, first time to use my gas oven in 11yrs😬

[@leotunapika6835]

Wowzers. I'm glad the video has helped.

[@daisydexy4610]

Thanks a million for this guide dear, you are a life saver. Please can you help guide me on the process of how to grill? How to place the baking pan and grilling tray while grilling and where to light. God bless you 🙏

[@leotunapika6835]

Hi You're welcome. For the top heat my oven is spoilt so I can't show. I'll try work with a friend's oven to illustrate

[@everly8010]

Thank you my mom finally understand 😀😀😀

[@leotunapika6835]

That's awesome

[@lilliangichuru]

*Very helpful* 👏👏👏👏💯💯💯

[@Tomoe0709]

Pretty useful, thanks a lot

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome

[@AW-sq1xw]

Thank you for this very helpful

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome. I'm glad it's been of help

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome. I'm glad it's been of help

[@ruthogutu3600]

New subbie here,nimelearn thanks alot❤🎉

[@leotunapika6835]

Ah karibu sana. Glad you have

[@jimmycarter9099]

Love you thanks

[@kigothowachira3057]

Yaani after 2 years we used your video

[@leotunapika6835]

Hehehe. Hope it was of help

[@a.beguile23]

yeyy thanks very helpful

[@leotunapika6835]

Awesome. You're welcome

[@staysmart8120]

Thank you dear. You helped.

[@leotunapika6835]

I'm glad it was.

[@leotunapika6835]

I'm glad it was.

[@xanshineallam723]

Hi what i want u to demo plz is how to light using match for broiling . Which part of the oven u will light?

[@elsiedevota7544]

thank you for this. .

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome

[@afrakhan2287]

Hi can you plz advise how my cookies will be done on low heat or medium heat as in my first experience was not so well my cookies got burnt from bottom but top layer was done ..! Plz help & share anything if it’s in your knowledge…!

[@koteydzani2149]

Thanks very much.. My own is just like yours but is so confusing when using the manual.. Can't wait to bake my first cake.

[@leotunapika6835]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lucychuba7093]

Thanks for the video. Mine doesnt have a tempearature guide but it has an adjusting knob.then it only has the bottom part for the heat source.can i use it for baking?

[@leotunapika6835]

Hi? You're welcome. Yes you can use the bottom heat for baking.

[@nenny1568]

How do you keep the oven at a particular temperature?

[@collinzshocker]

Thanks for the info. I wish you were in Nigeria, I would have replaced your old gas cooker

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome.

[@aliliciouse]

THANK YOU! You're a lifesaver I recently got a gas oven and it has been stressful trying to figure it out and I was wondering should I get an oven stone I've read somewhere that it's really helpful especially with regulating heat?

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome. I don't much about oven stones. I thought they are just used to help with pizza making

[@emeraldblacc8741]

Did you ever buy the oven stone? I've been searching for one but can't find any shops that sell them.

[@hf5570]

Thank you so much for this video. Very helpful. Can we reheat food in this oven?

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome. It's not like a microwave but you can. Ensure you use an oven safe dish

[@STEVEKARISA]

thank you

[@subhansiddique7628]

Helpful thanks

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome

[@bundijonah]

Nyc vid.

[@marlenerutto5533]

Hi @Leo Tunapika... thanks so much for this my mum and i have been looking for such a guide and this is really helpful. I have a question though... what if the oven bulb is not working?

[@leotunapika6835]

Hi Marlene, You're welcome. I'm glad you've found this to be helpful. For the oven bulb depending on where you bought your cooker you can get it replaced. That said, the bulb only lights the oven and for the most part I hardly use mine. Thus, baking can proceed even without the bulb

[@marlenerutto5533]

@@leotunapika6835 thanks

[@deo7271]

Hiiii.....Thanks soo much i started baking this quarantine and waaaah! i made a sponge cake yesterday and it burnt kidogo cause i didn't know how to regulate temp and i was home alone😣 But i think i will be setting it to the middle from now on i a, trying some cookies today i hope they dont burn😂

[@leotunapika6835]

Hey How did the cookies turn out? Yes, set the knob at the middle.

[@deo7271]

@@leotunapika6835 when i set the knob to the middle they burnt within 5 mins😣but i tried again using the lowest heat setting and they turned out ok...though they took longer to cook

[@housewifehomestead]

Wonderful tutorial

[@leotunapika6835]

Thank you

[@julesm.9503]

Oh my, just watched your carrot and banana loaf recipe, looks divine😍 How long did it take for the oven to preheat to 180 degrees? And how do you maintain the heat at 180 degrees?

[@leotunapika6835]

I've never really timed but 15 minutes should suffice.

[@asmaj.631]

Hi, love. When baking or grilling chicken do we light the bottom part or the top part?

[@leotunapika6835]

The bottom part

[@kurianjeri3710]

Now i know ..i was using top and bottom wooiii thanks

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome

[@kerryjemimah3265]

Aki same was using top and bottom

[@SuperNomad28]

Me too and my cakes always burnt on top. Total disaster everytime.

[@oluwashikemijohnson6178]

This video has been helpful. Will go get the oven thermometer. Please when baking cake, to what degree should the oven be preheated before I put in my batter?

[@leotunapika6835]

I'm glad it was helpful. You should pre heat according the temperature cited in the recipe you are using. For most cakes about 175-180°C is fine.

[@oluwashikemijohnson6178]

@@leotunapika6835 Thank you

[@emmanueloiteopoti920]

thanks so much

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome

[@alikiba9960]

asante was learning how to cook a pizza hahahha. first day i baked a wooden pizza lol so hard, niliichoma na gril. hahahahahahaha thanks aki so oven is the one below hahahahahahahahaha fuccck

[@midomarvin8793]

👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@Vitamin_tee]

Thank you.

[@leotunapika6835]

Welcome

[@augustinejuma3898]

@@leotunapika6835 nyama

[@Homevideoswww]

Thanks

[@onyibestgift2807]

Thank you very much I have it but not no how to light it let me go and it a try

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome

[@ChinenyeAgba]

Thanks for sharing Tuna, I also have a gas oven so I wanna ask how many minutes do you actually preheat it at that maximum level before adding your cake or bread batter? Please kindly respond 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@leotunapika6835]

Hi About 15 minutes is enough to pre heat the gas oven.

[@ChinenyeAgba]

Leo Tunapika thanks a lot. Used this info to make banana bread and it came out great 👍🏼

[@CHRISTAEVER]

How can I use the electric for mine

[@anonimos1211]

Please can the oven cover be lifted to clean?

[@edwinkithinji8488]

Any recommendations on where to get/buy the thermometer gauge

[@leotunapika6835]

Yes. vituzote.com sells

[@lovelynngobe9016]

Wow? Are you saying for baking ,you need only the bottom lighting part. I used thermacool 90 by 60. I don't even know where to on the bottom part,am scared of using matches there or should I just go ahead and try it. Thanks Lovelyn from Nigeria. It's my first time watching you and I will subscribe.

[@leotunapika6835]

Hey hey, thank you for watching and subscribing. I've googled that cooker, and looks like it's an electric oven , is yours electric? For an electric oven, you'll need to use both the top and bottom elements when baking.

[@ffifshaikh2688]

Plz don't mind me asking, Does your oven have a fan in it? Mine does and I don't know how to operate it.

[@leotunapika6835]

This is a gas oven and it doesn't have a fan. Fans help distribute the air evenly as the oven is functioning.

[@abelitaliwanag2328]

Hello I would like to ask if I reach for example 180C how to maintain to that degree do I need to lower the heat because the degree keep increasing.

[@leotunapika6835]

Hi What's the highest temperature it gets to? Alternatively is to set to a lower temperature that way it levels up to around 180°C degrees.

[@carolinekanini6342]

Hahahaha most of us here with gas ovens are full of shopping bags and trash bags lol

[@leotunapika6835]

Hehehe. Hopefully now you are using the oven

[@julesm.9503]

I have been searching for a gas oven tutorial for so long. Thanks for this. For how long do you usually pre-heat the oven for? And how long does it take for a cake to bake? I do not have an oven thermometer at the moment. Do you have recipes for cakes using the gas oven? And especially recipes using cups and regular spoons for measuring?🤭 Aki some of us currently do not own measuring spoons, cylinders or weighing scales. I would really like to bake a cake today. Hope you get to read my comment and come to my rescue. Thanks for all your recipes and tutorials thus far😊

[@leotunapika6835]

Hey? Reading this a week later, oh-oh. Just get measuring cups and spoons it makes work so much easier. As for the maintaining the temp, when you get it to the like the highest setting it doesn't change

[@julesm.9503]

Thanks for responding. I actually tried and cooked a cake that day. Pre heated for 10minutes and cooked at the highest setting for an hr. The cake came out well😊, albeit a bit burnt. Tried again and this time cooked for 45 minutes. It was perfect. Thanks a lot for the tutorials and advice.

[@leotunapika6835]

@@julesm.9503 ah awesome. You're welcome. Keep practicing also if you can get an oven thermometer

[@julesm.9503]

Will def plan to get one. Thanks again

[@monicaglavee6167]

I usually remove the covering of the bottom part. I didnt know I had to keep it on. You are a life saver. What other tips can you give on how to use the oven.

[@leotunapika6835]

You're welcome. I'll try do another video on tips of using a gas oven

[@afrakhan2287]

Mine is also gas cooking range but it doesn’t have any numbers so I have no idea ..?

[@mohrukhujaniyozova8242]

need guidance how to on the above part? any suggestions

[@leotunapika6835]

It is the same way as the bottom part. Light the match then place it at the top and turn the knob.

[@harmonyfuntime1082]

Hello i was wondering since I’m quite new to baking, when you put the oven thermometer inside the oven do you have to close the oven door or is it ok to keep it open?

[@leotunapika6835]

Hi Once you put the thermometer in, you close the door to avoid any heat from escaping. Since oven doors have glass fronts , once can check the thermometer reading even without opening the door

[@harmonyfuntime1082]

Leo Tunapika? Thankyou so much ☺️

[@stephanieubah9638]

do you leave the oven open while preheating it or you leave it closed?

[@leotunapika6835]

Pre heat the oven while closed

[@ashamarshal7635]

Hiw to bake a cake with gas oven..upper n lower burner to heat first ,if so how many minutes,should v stop upper burner later

[@leotunapika6835]

With a gas oven , you just need the bottom heat to bake a cake. No need for the top heat. As for the time, it depends with the recipe you are using.

[@ivywinnergal1174]

Mine has gas at the bottom but the top is electric, the knob has temperature readings. I have been looking for the manual can't find it. How do I go about the top heat

[@leotunapika6835]

Hey, if the oven is gas then both the top and bottom heat of the oven are gas operated. So for the top part, you light with a match just like the bottom part

[@ivywinnergal1174]

The top looks like a coil and the knob indicated temperature readings shows its for top. Only the bottom that I use a match

[@ritahasiimwe3663]

Thank u bby

[@ruthmomanyi2071]

Oooooh please I beg please tell me where to buy an oven thermometer please

[@leotunapika6835]

Hey, vituzote.com

[@estherwangari6805]

Hey,been looking for an oven thermometer.where cn i get one?where did ou buy your

[@leotunapika6835]

vituzote.com

[@estherwangari6805]

Thank you so much

[@venicenazario2583]

Hi I have a question when my temp. Reach to its (360c ex.) I reduce the fire because when I put it in high flame my food will be burb faster but when I lower the heat the food is completely bake but the temp. Is decreasing,, and I dont get itt!!!!

[@leotunapika6835]

For starters, do you place whatever your cooking in the middle rack? Also 360°C is pretty high. Try 180°C if baking cakes.

[@venicenazario2583]

Oops my bad,,i mean 180c but ,when I bake I always put in the middle rack,,but my oven only has 4 layers

[@yvonneorinda4205]

oven has a timer setting and how do you use that if you dont mind

[@leotunapika6835]

Electric or gas? For gas, you just the timer to when your food will be ready then it will notify you so that you turn off the oven.

[@yvonneorinda4205]

@@leotunapika6835 thank you.

[@nixxiethige4214]

I have such an oven,,tried baking and my cake sunk at the middle,,is it cause of the temperature or what?? And im i supposed to light both top and bottom at a high ?

[@leotunapika6835]

I usually use the bottom for baking. Was your oven hot enough? Did you keep opening and closing the oven?

[@jeansafiera96]

Mwelu Nixxie If it sunk in the middle, it means that whatever you're baking is not thoroughly cook yet. Try the poking method. Poke it with a stick, if something sticks, it's not done yet

[@jasmineorberg8717]

Thank you. Never used a gas stove and I yhink the bottom part isn't working 😅

[@mi_tchie]

Pls how do you turn on the bulb and pls what is the brand of your Gas oven, thank you.

[@leotunapika6835]

Ideally the cooker should have a button on the surface for turning on the oven light. Some oven it happens automatically when the oven is one. The brand is Hot point

[@nyamburanjoka]

After lightning the down part, where do I place my cake?

[@leotunapika6835]

Hi In the middle of the oven. Rack should be in the middle.

[@nyamburanjoka]

@@leotunapika6835 thanks. It still burns nikiwasha ya juu. Sijui niweke moto ya chini pekee ama niwashe pia ya juu.

[@leotunapika6835]

@@nyamburanjoka you just need the bottom heat alone. So usiwashe ya juu

[@alimaissaka9570]

Please after preheating the oven to the right temperature, do I have to off the fire while the baked food is there or leave the flame on

[@leotunapika6835]

You leave the flame on as it's what will maintain the temperature and bake it.

[@alimaissaka9570]

@@leotunapika6835 Thanks

[@afiabirago4962]

@@leotunapika6835 iv'e been searching for this comment. thanks soo much

[@coldpineapples9328]

which level do you put your cake in for baking?

[@leotunapika6835]

I place it in the middle rack.

[@PopoolaPeluola]

Sorry is the up one oven too can I use it ??

[@leotunapika6835]

It's the broiler