why is the high setting right next to the light setting on a stove? Wouldn’t the low setting be first with the option to increase and release more fluid rather than suddenly creating a large fire?

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why is the high setting right next to the light setting on a stove? Wouldn’t the low setting be first with the option to increase and release more fluid rather than suddenly creating a large fire?

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Answer 1

You must be asking about a gas stove.

The reason is the same as on a gas grill. The “ignite” setting is next to high because you want the maximum gas flow coming out for the spark to try to ignite. Once the gas is ignited, you can then regulate the flow lower if that is what you want.

This is why the ignition instructions (stove and grill) caution against letting the gas flow for a long time before trying to ignite it – to avoid a fireball.