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Magic Chef Oven temperature not accurate
When your Magic Chef oven temperature is not accurate, the bake element is the first part to check. A damaged element may have holes or blisters and will not glow red hot when heating; test it for continuity with a multimeter and replace it if the circuit is open. A faulty oven control board is the next likely cause because it controls voltage to the bake and broil elements or igniters and may shut the heating circuit off too early or not at all. Before replacing the control board, verify the temperature sensor and other heating components. Your Magic Chef oven may also need oven calibration. Check the actual temperature with a dial or digital thermometer after the oven cycles for at least 20 minutes at 350°F. If it is within about 35°F of the setting, calibration may correct the problem. On gas models, a weak oven igniter, control module, or spark module can cause the burner to relight late and create an oven temperature problem. Whether your oven runs too hot, runs too cold, or is not holding temperature, enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your Magic Chef range, stove, or oven.
01 - Magic Chef Range/Stove/Oven Bake Element
When the bake element is heating properly, it glows red hot. If the element does not glow red, this indicates that the element is not heating. Often, if the heating element has burned out, it will be visibly damaged. Inspect the heating element for holes or blisters. To determine if the bake element has burned out, use a multimeter to test the element for continuity. If the bake element does not have continuity, replace it.
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02 - Magic Chef Range/Stove/Oven Control Board
An oven's control board will often be used to send voltage to the bake and broil elements or the igniters to heat the oven to the designated temperature. When a temperature sensor senses that the oven has reached the appropriate temperature, the control board should shut off the voltage to the heating circuit. If the control board is defective, the voltage may be shut off too early or not at all, resulting in an inaccurate oven temperature. You should test the temperature sensor and other components first before considering replacing the control board. If you confirm the other components are working properly, you can inspe...
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03 - Oven calibration needed
It is normal for oven temperature to fluctuate throughout the cooking process. Oven temperature can be verified by using a dial thermometer or a digital thermometer with the wire lead end touching a cast iron skillet placed in the oven to keep the temperature reading even. Heat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius). Let the oven cycle on and off for at least 20 minutes, then check the temperature. If the oven temperature is over or under by 35 degrees Fahrenheit (2 degrees Celsius) the oven thermostat, oven sensor, or oven control (depending on the model), is likely at fault. If the temperature is within 35 degrees (2 degrees Celsius) above or below the set temperature, it can likely be recalibrated succcessfully. Refer to your owner's manual for instructions.
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04 - Magic Chef Range/Stove/Oven Igniter
The igniter draws electrical current through the gas valve to open it. As the igniter weakens over time, it takes longer to open the gas valve. As a result, the oven temperature will drop too low before the burner reignites. The oven temperature should not drop more than 40 degrees Fahrenheit before the igniter relights the burner.
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05 - Magic Chef Range/Stove/Oven Control Module
A gas oven's control module will often be used to send voltage to the igniters to heat the oven to the designated temperature. When a temperature sensor senses that the oven has reached the appropriate temperature, the control module should shut off the voltage to the heating circuit. If the module is defective, the voltage may be shut off too early or not at all, resulting in an inaccurate oven temperature. You should test the temperature sensor and other components first before considering replacing the control module. If you confirm the other components are working properly, you can inspect the module for signs of damag...
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06 - Magic Chef Range/Stove/Oven Spark Module
For gas ovens using a spark igniter, a faulty spark module could be responsible for the oven not heating. If you do not see a spark near the bake or broiler burner tube when the oven is turned on, use a multimeter to determine if voltage is reaching the spark module. If power is present, the spark module is likely defective and will need to be replaced.
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