If a gas oven relies on an electric starter or pilot light, it typically requires electricity to ignite and maintain the flame. If the power goes out after the oven has been started and the electric supply is disrupted, the pilot light may go out, causing the oven to lose its flame.
Most modern gas ovens use an electric ignition system, also known as a hot surface igniter or spark igniter, to light the gas burner. These systems require a continuous electrical supply to generate the necessary spark or heat to ignite the gas. Without electricity, the ignition system cannot function, and the pilot light will likely extinguish.
In some cases, gas ovens may have a safety feature called a thermocouple or flame sensor. This component is designed to detect whether the pilot light is lit. If the flame goes out, the thermocouple or flame sensor will shut off the gas supply to prevent a potential gas leak. This safety mechanism ensures that gas is not released into the oven when there is no flame to ignite it.
Therefore, if the power goes out after the gas oven has started, there is a high probability that the pilot light will go out, and the oven will cease to remain lit.