The key components of a range or oven include the oven, burners, control panel, and light.
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Bake element: Heats the oven, usually found in the top, bottom, and sometimes back
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Oven light: Provides light inside the oven so you can monitor your food while it cooks
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Gas oven igniter: Ignites the oven's heating burner, found in gas ovens but not electric ovens
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Bake tray: Protects the bake element from spills and drips
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Oven racks: Hold pans of food while they cook, and can be adjustable or fixed
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Burners: The cooking surface of the range, which can have multiple burners or elements
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Control panel : Includes the oven control thermostat, which controls the bake and broil elements