Just acquired an 83 Southwind and getting to know all the problems. Current one is the oven won't stay on. The pilot will light and after a while the burner...
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Todd Barnard
docrocker...
Feb 15, 2013 9:37 pm
Does the pilot go out as well? ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Todd Barnard
docrocker...
Feb 15, 2013 9:57 pm
Those old Magic Chefs had a 2 stage pilot, when you turned the oven knob ot the "PILOT" position you could light the primary pilot. Turning the knob to where...
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D. Hammond
dhammondtx
Feb 15, 2013 10:46 pm
No...the pilot light stays on and if you put the control on "broil" the pilot light flares up more. D. Hammond ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Todd Barnard
docrocker...
Feb 15, 2013 10:50 pm
Does the burner come on after that? ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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D. Hammond
dhammondtx
Feb 15, 2013 11:06 pm
In either case, the burner will come on, but only after about 2 minutes, then heat up to about 200 (bought a new oven thermometer to check it) and then the...
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Todd Barnard
docrocker...
Feb 15, 2013 11:15 pm
So, you set the temp and the main burner comes on, then shuts off at 200, but if you turn it up to broil after that, the burner comes on again, but only for a...
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D. Hammond
dhammondtx
Feb 15, 2013 11:25 pm
In all cases, when the temperature is set on the control knob, after about 2 minutes the burner comes on, then after reaching 200, the burner shuts off....
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Todd Barnard
docrocker...
Feb 15, 2013 11:38 pm
ok, now that I know its not coming on again, I agree, its the thermostat. They are pricey, and generally the ovens are the least used appliance on an RV. I've...
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Ted Kroll
wipermaker
Feb 15, 2013 11:54 pm
Sounds as if ur not getting enough gas or running out of gas. Ted ... From: "Todd Barnard" <twbarnard@...> To: <classicrv@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday,...
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D. Hammond
dhammondtx
Feb 16, 2013 12:57 am
Thanks, everyone. I was afraid it was the thermostat, but I thought I'd check it out here first. Time to get a new toaster oven! D. ... [Non-text portions of...
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Wesley Furr
wesleyhfurr
Feb 16, 2013 2:23 am
My parents until fairly recently had a 1971 Terry with an old green Magic Chef oven. It actually didn't even have a pilot off setting on the knob. At some...
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Wesley Furr
wesleyhfurr
Feb 16, 2013 2:24 am
Perhaps worth checking gas pressure? Probably not a bad idea regardless... Wesley ... Sounds as if ur not getting enough gas or running out of gas. Ted...
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mainiacbill
Feb 16, 2013 9:53 pm
Just for kicks and giggles , what is the model # of the magic Chef unit? I tried looking it up online through my many parts sources, but without a model # it...
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RogerD
red2dog45
Feb 17, 2013 9:04 pm
Nice explanation of how these stoves work Todd! Do you know how to identify the model? Mine has no visible tags or plates inside or outside. 1976 that still...
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Todd Barnard
docrocker...
Feb 17, 2013 11:13 pm
Most ID tags were just under the cook top, lift the lid up and there is usually a tag with the model stamped or printed on it. Unfortunately, they can be hard...
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RogerD
red2dog45
Feb 18, 2013 8:20 pm
Thank you!!! Never had the top burner lid up before and the model/serial tag was very readable. Found a copy online of the original...
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RM
rosemariedor...
Feb 18, 2013 8:31 pm
Roger, the white out pen would be useful to re-mark your stove burner knobs, too. It lasts a long time without coming off. --RM [Non-text portions of this...
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Todd Barnard
docrocker...
Feb 18, 2013 9:34 pm
Almost always, calls regarding a propane odor were from an unlit oven pilot. Treat all gas odors with the due seriousness, but check that pilot first. I've...
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RogerD
red2dog45
Feb 18, 2013 11:58 pm
Top and bottom pilots are lit separately and are both supplied by the thermostat. I use the top burners occasionally, and the oven very seldom. The way they...
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RogerD
red2dog45
Feb 19, 2013 12:11 am
It was really just the one area on the oven control knob showing Pilot Off that is worn. All you have to do is turn the knob all the way clockwise and it locks...
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Mike VanPelt
mvp1114
Feb 19, 2013 6:43 am
Elmer's, Krylon, and Sharpie make paint markers - Wally World and craft stores carry them. Opaque, glossy paint sticks to about anything and lasts far longer...
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Dick
dickcobbs1
Feb 20, 2013 6:34 pm
Down here they use white nail polish for timing marks and other things. Nicaragua....
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mcolie
Feb 20, 2013 6:45 pm
I am working on the windows of my old coach. It turns out that I have some broken springs that are probably supposed to keep the screens from rattling. I...
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D. Hammond
dhammondtx
Feb 22, 2013 3:27 pm
Here's a question for you: Is it conceivable to take all the guts out of the oven and put a "counter top" toaster/convection oven inside? I know it has to...
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RogerD
red2dog45
Feb 23, 2013 3:51 am
Will not hurt the RV oven, but might "cook" the toaster/convection oven. Likely OK if you have the RV oven door open or removed. Problem is size. My 22" Magic...
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Bill Miller
mainiacbill
Feb 23, 2013 11:43 am
If it will fit inside the oven go for it. The only reason it needs space , is to dissipate the heat. But inside the oven cabinet they are made to take the...
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dusty titus
dusty_titus
Feb 23, 2013 8:16 pm
I think it would a bit difficult trying to Cook that way - but why not just use your oven to store appliances till you need them? I pulled out the all the...
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RogerD
red2dog45
Feb 25, 2013 3:31 am
A toaster oven small enough to fit inside most TV ovens is not going to get you much cooking utility...stored or used there. Small toaster ovens only heat...
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Dave S.
deslater2000
Feb 25, 2013 5:19 am
We have one of those Cuisinart Griddlers, cooks steak, chops and chicken in no time perfectly, can also be used for toasted sandwiches. Open it flat and you...
