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3500SPW Magic Chef Range - Instructions

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Bake element caught on fire
I got the run around about my HARWICK stove at several part stores. Like they all said the same thing (cant look it up just bring it down) So i did and then they would say, what's the model number. ERR! SO my wife found parts select on the web and they beat the three price quotes I got. First turn the power off to the stove!!! The repair was simple. Just remove the two screws on both side's and pull the element out but just enough for the wire's to show. Disconnect the two wire's and pull the element out. Reverse the processes but when wire's are reconnected squeeze terminals end gently to ensure a good connection. This is a great company to deal with, I will be using them again. Thanks and good luck!!!
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Oven Bake Element
  • Dan from TomRriver, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Baking element burned out
I watched the video on the web site and it worked like a dream. Two screws to take out - disconnect wires put back connecting wires and replace the screws again. Just like the video. Thanks
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Oven Bake Element
  • Stephen from Pleasant Hill, IA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Drip pans were not original to range, I could not get them clean.
I reoved old drip pans and installed new ones. Very easy, they look great!
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Drip Bowl - 6 Inch Chrome Drip Bowl - 8 inch
  • Lynn from BRADENTON, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Bake Element wouldn't heat up to temperature
I had viewed the video link on PartsSelect. I removed 2 screws and proceeded to pull element out to disconnect wire connectors. However one side the wire connected was melted on to the contact tab of the element and the wire was broken off. I proceeded to remove back panel from stove and located the exposed broken wire. I stripped back wire and installed a new wire connector that I had in my tool box. I fed wire through small hole. Then I re-installed back panel. I then connected wires to the new bake element and installed element mounting screws.
Parts Used:
Oven Bake Element
  • John from Foxboro, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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I needed a broiler pan
I took the broiler pan out of the shipping container and put it in the oven.
Parts Used:
Broil Pan Insert Broiler Pan
  • Rhoda P. from Secaucus, NJ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Used part
Lift burners out of plug discard old drip pans replace new drip pans into plugs and done .
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Drip Bowl - 6 Inch Chrome Drip Bowl - 8 inch
  • Sabrina from FREMONT, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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needed to replace stove pans and burner
An easy replacement job.

Service from you was prompt and the replacement parts arrived in perfect condition...thanks
Parts Used:
Economy Y-frame Surface Unit - 6" Chrome Drip Bowl - 8 inch Drip Bowl - 6 Inch
  • Marylou from Sitka, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Grandkids lost control knob
I was pleased as punch that PartSelect had the missing control knob for one of my apartment ranges. I probably should have ordered a complete set of control knobs because now one is much cleaner than the rest.
Parts Used:
Range Infinite Switch Knob (Black)
  • David from Ada, MI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Frayed and exposed receptical wires in cartridge
* Do not lose the supplied CERAMIC electric connecting nuts; they will not fry in the heat.

* Unplug the heating elements from the old receptacles, and remove any rings; unplug the cartridge by lifting up the back side and pulling gently toward the back of the stovetop.

* Unscrew the cartridge top from the cartridge base (about 12 screws) and the recepticals, and cut the old wire close to the old receptacle.

* If you have a spare magnetic thingy around, use it to hold the screws and not lose them.

* Screw in the new receptacles, route the newer wiring from the receptacles (use as much of the new wire as possible), back toward the wiring block on the cartridge plug.

* Recut the old wiring to accomodate the length of the new wiring, but leave at least 2-3" from the wiring block, if possible. Re-connect them using only the supplied CERAMIC electric nuts.

* The CERAMIC nuts allayed my fears about the effect of heat on a plastic nut; ceramic is designed for high-heat environments.

* Reverse the disassembly steps to reassemble and reinstall the cartridge.
Parts Used:
Surface Burner Receptacle Kit
  • Richard C from San Jose, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Nutdriver, Pliers, Screw drivers
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The bake element burst.
Removed the two screws that held the element in place and then pulled off the element from the connectors. Slipped the new connectors on. Tested the oven - Baked some blackberry cobbler!
Parts Used:
Oven Bake Element
  • Diane from Littleton, CO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Drip Pans were stained and burned on.
Replaced drip pan. Notch did not want to match the burner notch. Was a close fit bit with a little pressure made it work.
Parts Used:
Chrome Drip Bowl - 8 inch
  • Sandra Collignon from SANTA CLAUS, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
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Lower burner not heating:
Ordered element and recieved in two days(yea). Removed back cover from unit. Removed two wire slide on wire clips. Then went inside oven cavity and removed two screws holding element intact. The element slid out. Installed element, re-installed two screws to hold element intact. Attached wire clips back on to element, re-attached back cover. Plugged unit back in and it worked perfectly. Eazy-peezy lemon squeezy.

John
Johnny on the Spot Home Repairs
Fishers, Indiana 317-997-3600
Parts Used:
Oven Bake Element
  • John from Fishers, IN
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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replace broken bake element
Unplugged the range. Took our the oven shelves. Unscrewed the bars holding the broken bake element to the back of the oven wall. Gently pulled out the wiring to which the bake element is attached. Slipped the ends of the broken bake element off the ending on the wiring. Then slipped the ends of the new bake element over the ends on the wiring. Then pushed the wiring with attached bake element back into their position behind the oven wall and attached the bars holding the bake element to the back of the oven wall. This is really easy because it is exactly like the on-line video, for I am a 75 year old female with little technical experience.
Parts Used:
Oven Bake Element
  • Frances from MOREHEAD, KY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The bake oven element burned out
Removed two screws and disconnected the element. Reconnected the new element and reinstalled the screws
Parts Used:
Oven Bake Element
  • Robert from LEXINGTON, MA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Drip pans were old and with burnt on food that I couldn't get off. Disgusting!!
No problem Took off old ones and replaced with new.
Parts Used:
Chrome Drip Bowl - 8 inch
  • Nicki from ELSIE, NE
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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