I thought that
but our brand new dual fuel has gas rings and they shut off and can't be turned on if the lid is shut but twisting the knobs when the lid is raised turns the gas on and you don't have to hold them down or anything. Worries me slightly that. I just keep the lid down when Im not using it to stop the kids turning the gas on.
( Peej, Wed 20 Jun 2012, 9:32, 1 reply, 13 years ago)

I think it's different for ovens than for rings though.
because it's harder to see if it's on or not. Having said that, I'm surprised, I thought all rings shut off automatically these days
( the mighty badger Aphrodite, on a bar stool, by your side, Wed 20 Jun 2012, 9:36, Reply)

My old one you had to hold it down for five seconds after it was lit or it would shut off the gas.
Perfect for evil children.
( Peej, Wed 20 Jun 2012, 9:49, Reply)