What is Ignition type?
Manual, battery auto-ignition, or mains auto-ignition.
Short answer
Manual is more reliable and cheaper to keep running.
Ignition type when buying a gas stove & cooktop
Manual, battery auto-ignition, or mains auto-ignition.
Why it matters: Auto-ignition is convenient but the spark unit is the first thing to fail in humid kitchens.
Look for: Manual is more reliable and cheaper to keep running.
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