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where is the pilot light on a magic chef oven

by Korbin Wintheiser Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago

Open the drawer under the oven. Inside towards the back near the center along the top there is a metal prong sticking out - like a mini-sprinkler pipe. At the end of the pipe is something that looks like a sprinkler head. This is where the pilot light is located and where it must be lit.Dec 28, 2011

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How to use a Magic Chef oven?

How to Use a Magic Chef Oven. Press "Clock" until the oven beeps once. Press the up and down arrows to set the correct time. Press "Clock" to return to the time of day when the oven is in timer mode. Press "Timer" until the oven beeps once. Press the up and down arrows to set the correct baking time on the timer.

Is there a pilot light in my oven?

Locate pilot in the back of the compartment. The pilot is attached to the left side of the oven burner. To light the oven pilot, push in and hold the oven control knob while lighting the pilot with a match. Once the oven pilot is lit, continue holding the oven control knob in for 1 minute before releasing.

How to light a stovetop and oven pilot?

  • Make sure the oven is turned off.
  • Open the oven door and locate the pilot light opening at the bottom of the oven. ...
  • Use a grill lighter or long match to light the pilot light valve at the bottom of the oven.
  • Some ovens are designed to be manually lit at each use. ...
  • Close the oven door after the pilot light ignites.

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How do you turn on the pilot on a Magic Chef oven?

Igniting a Magic Chef Oven To light the oven for baking, push in the temperature control knob, hold it for three seconds and then release it. You'll hear the igniter continuing to spark, which is normal. While pushing in the knob again, turn it counterclockwise to the proper temperature before releasing it.May 18, 2020

How do you light the pilot on a Magic Chef gas stove?

Locate pilot in the back of the compartment. The pilot is attached to the left side of the oven burner. To light the oven pilot, push in and hold the oven control knob while lighting the pilot with a match. Once the oven pilot is lit, continue holding the oven control knob in for 1 minute before releasing.Jun 23, 2020

Where are pilot lights located oven?

Locate and light the pilot light: It's often labeled “pilot light,” and can be a small hole in the bottom of the oven, front center near the door opening, or in a back corner. If you don't see it inside the oven, it could be in the back of the broiler compartment. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe down the area.Feb 4, 2018

How do you replace the igniter on a Magic Chef gas oven?

1:266:03Magic Chef Range Repair – How to replace the Flat Style Oven Igniter KitYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipAnd lift the whole burner assembly out it's the wire connector you just need to depress these twoMoreAnd lift the whole burner assembly out it's the wire connector you just need to depress these two side tabs to disengage it. Now we can remove the two 5/16 hex head screws.

How do you light a stove on a Magic Chef camper?

To light the burners on a stove with electronic ignition, you must turn the flame control knob to the highest position. The burner should ignite, and you can then adjust the flame. If the oven is lit electronically, all you have to do is turn the thermostat to the desired temperature and let it heat up.

Do gas ovens have a pilot light?

Most newer gas ranges and ovens don't have pilot lights. Instead, the gas is ignited by an electric ignition system. In this type of system, an element becomes hot and glows like the filament in a lightbulb when an electric current passes through it. The heat from the filament lights the gas.

Can I manually light my gas oven?

You can still manually light nearly every modern gas stove with a match or lighter, even if the igniter is broken. Matches are safer and will work better than typical cigarette lighters.Jun 3, 2009

Why does my gas oven not ignite?

1:283:19Top 4 Reasons Oven Won't Turn On — Gas Range TroubleshootingYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIf this happens the igniter or electrode will be unable to ignite the gas to heat the oven. On. SomeMoreIf this happens the igniter or electrode will be unable to ignite the gas to heat the oven. On. Some ranges the oven control uses a thermostat and sensing bulb assembly.

How to turn off the pilot light on a stove?

Set the oven's temperature to "Off", remove the stove's oven control knob, and push in on the metal control rod there while holding a lighter under that sprinkler head— this should cause the pilot to light. Hold the control rod in for a few seconds to allow the pilot to warm up the oven's thermocouple, then release it.

Why does a pilot light close?

If the flame is out then the gas valve will close because the thermocouple / thermopile won't be generating any electricity to hold it open.

Is it safe to use a pilot light on a stove?

They are no big deal and are very common and safe except in certain very rare situations. It is true that a lot of new stoves have spark systems but pilot light set-ups are still very common. Here's what worked for me. The manual says to push in the oven knob while applying flame to the thermocouple.

Magic Chef Oven Pilotless Ignition

A pilotless ignition, also called an automatic electronic or electric ignition, allows you to light surface burners or oven heating elements without using a match to ignite them. Because a pilotless ignition doesn't have a pilot light that stays on, called a standing pilot light, the appliance doesn't use gas when it's not in use.

Igniting a Magic Chef Oven

The gas burner utilized for baking is located underneath the Magic Chef oven cavity so that heat can rise to bake food in the oven. To light the oven for baking, push in the temperature control knob, hold it for three seconds and then release it. You'll hear the igniter continuing to spark, which is normal.

Igniting Magic Chef Surface Burners

To light a surface burner on your Magic Chef stove, push in the control knob that corresponds to the burner you want to light and turn the knob counterclockwise to the "LITE" position. Even though you'll hear all the surface burners clicking, only the burner with "LITE" selected will actually produce a cooking flame.

When Burners Do Not Ignite

If your Magic Chef oven is not heating or the surface burners do not ignite, first check to make sure the power source to your appliance is on. You may simply need to replace a fuse or reset the circuit breaker if it tripped because of a power surge.

Magic Chef Customer Service

If you're still having trouble lighting your oven, contact Magic Chef Customer Service. When this page loads, you'll be able to choose among different contact options, including email, live chat or toll-free telephone number.

How do you light the pilot on a Magic Chef RV oven?

To light the pilot on a Magic Chef RV oven, open the door, remove the metal shelf if need be, and hold a long-handled lighter up to the pilot light assembly while pressing the oven pilot knob in to allow the flow of gas.

How do I reset my Magic Chef RV oven?

To reset a Magic Chef RV oven, disconnect power to it by resetting the circuit breaker. Wait for 30 seconds, then restore power to it.

How do I replace the thermocouple in my Magic Chef RV oven?

First, remove the defective thermocouple after shutting off the line that supplies gas to the oven. Then, screw the new thermocouple in place where the old one used to be. Be careful while removing and screwing on the clips that hold the thermocouple in place.

How do I know if my RV oven fuse is blown?

If the RV oven won’t light and any electronic controls are not functioning, locate the main fuse panel in the RV. Then locate the correct fuse for the oven (consult the manual if they are not labeled). Remove the fuse and look for black marks or an obviously broken connection inside the fuse.

Conclusion

In this troubleshooting guide, we looked at how to light the pilot on a Magic Chef RV oven and what to do if your Magic Chef RV oven won’t light.

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