I have done it before, too, but unfortunately the time I did it, most recently, the flame went out and the gas kept coming out! We had left the house and when we came back, the smell of natural gas about knocked us down! Scary thing was the Lilly and Murphy were inside in the kitchen while this happened and the windows were closed!!! We were able to air it out and everything was ok, but it sure scared me to death. I am much more careful now. I have never had a gas stove until we bought this house and you really do have to watch to make sure everything is turned off.

Glad no damage was done, Popcornbird. Hope you didn't get burned!!