Most new stoves include an oven lock feature as standard equipment that locks the oven door and disables the oven controls. Some new stoves, both gas and electric, have an optional feature, for an additional cost, which also locks the range top.

Built-in cooktops are also available with a lockout feature. For example, some gas models have a separate knob that turns the gas on and off that goes to the all the burners.

If neither of the above options is available, you can use oven "locks" developed for child safety. These are not really locks, but rather devices that open and close by pressing and squeezing the interlocking parts.

Keep in mind that care receivers may become confused or agitated, especially at the beginning, when they cannot use the stove. You'll want to provide more supervision and be sure to have alternative activities for the person to engage in.

Cooktops
A cooktop has four burners (no oven) and is installed into the kitchen countertop.