Gas Oven won't maintain temp Brand: Magic Chef Model Number: Unknown Age: 5 - 10 years We have a Magic Chef gas range that is manual cleaning. It was in this house when we moved in 7 years ago. We believe that it was new at the time. We cannot locate the model or serial number because the sticker labels they put inside the broiler door are melted/rubbed off. All I can tell you is that it is white with a black door and black backsplash. There is a digital clock/timer on the right side of the backsplash.
That said, this unit has had little issues over the last year or so. Sometimes the burners do not light. You hear the gas coming out, but it doesn't light. Oddly, the problem comes and goes. This is the least of the problems. Of late, the oven will not maintain temperature. The temperature will climb and then it will drop back off. For example, before I turned it up to 350 and let it preheat. It reached the temp and I put my pan in. A half hour later when I went to check the cake, the oven temp was down to 200. I cranked it up for a second and then put it back to 350, just to get it going. The temp went up...but up to 450.
Because I can't find a model number, I'm having difficulty finding help online. We're fairly handy with experience running gas lines so this is not an issue. I'm looking for a direction to look at regarding part replacement. Any help in this would be appreciated. |