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38FY-2CXW Magic Chef Range - Instructions

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The original bake element burned out
1. Removed racks 2. Removed two screws holding in the bake element. 3. Gently pulled out the element exposing the two wires connected to it. 4. The two wires were held by a clip connection. 5. Removed the wire clips holding the wires. 6. Attached the clips to the new element and re-installed the element. New problem: The element did not heat up. A repairman informed me that the selector switch was damaged during the burnout- that switch was no longer manufactured and was discontinued. Whirlpool company was checked and indicated that there was a new part # 7403P023-60 but that was discontinued too. I was able to get the element working by moving the selector switch to the "Bake" position and then moving the switch about 1/4" in the clockwise direction. The element heated and the oven works at least for now as I search for a replacement part. PartSelect was an invaluable aid and helpful all along the process.
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Bake Element (15 Inch long x 19 Inch wide)
  • William from Florissant, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Not heating
Was easy cut the wires of as told to do wire nut the ends together and put back together and tested and worked great. Done
Parts Used:
Surface Burner Receptacle Kit
  • Darwin from wisconsin rapids, WI
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Drip bowls tarnished.
Remove heating element coils. & old drip pans. Install the new drip pans and reinsert the heating elements and insure all elements were level. For aesthetic reasons I replaced all the drip pans - 2 x 8" & 2 x 6".
Parts Used:
Chrome Drip Bowl - 8 inch
  • Jennifer from Albion, NE
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
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part of original burner not working
slide new burner in slot and turned on stove. Worked perfectly.
Parts Used:
Economy Y-frame Surface Unit - 8"
  • SUSAN K from SEDALIA, MO
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Right-side oven door spring broken
Range is a 1967 model Maytag. First I removed drawer under oven, unplugged the range and pulled it out from the wall. Removed oven door by positioning it in the partly-open detent position, then pulled up to remove the door. Next I removed 7 screws per side panel: 3 in front and 3 in back, and one on top under cooktop, which retains the cooktop hold-down clip. With side panels removed, I noted the oven door spring position on the intact left side, then replaced the right-side spring first using the same spring adjustment positions. As I replaced the spring, I applied lithium grease to the spring hook pivot points as well as the spring coils where they rub against the interior wall. I repeated the process on the left side. I reassembled the side panels, oiled the door hinges and reinstalled the oven door. Reinstalled range and bottom drawer. The oven door operates like new, and the new springs are totally quiet — good for another 47 years!
Parts Used:
Oven Door Spring
  • Ted from Horseshoe Bend, AR
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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The drip pans needed replacing.
Put in the new drip pan -- which are really nice shiny ones.
Parts Used:
Chrome Drip Bowl - 8 inch Drip Bowl - 6 Inch
  • Alison from Carnation, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Dirty drip bowls
Just remove old bowls from range top and put new ones. That is all ... just super simple! :)
Parts Used:
Chrome Drip Bowl - 8 inch Drip Bowl - 6 Inch
  • Paul from Carnegie, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Dirty drip bowl
Remove old drip bowl from the range and put a new one back.
Parts Used:
Chrome Drip Bowl - 8 inch
  • Paul from Carnegie, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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unable to remove screw with screwdriver
used drill to remove old screw
Parts Used:
Surface Burner Receptacle Kit
  • Emmett from Rayville, LA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Cartridge wire burned out
I was unable to remove the screw which held the electrical element.. so I took the new surface burner receptacle and removed the metal part, and used the old one and put in the new one in the old metal part and rewired, and it is like new.. now I need to do another one.
Parts Used:
Surface Burner Receptacle Kit
  • Robert from San Francisco, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
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I had a power serge and it burned the Plug at the termial block and melted a few wire.
After we got the part in the mail my husband put it on and shortened the wires and put new plugs on the ends of the wires and we had to get a new plug put it on and it was fixed.
Parts Used:
Terminal Block
  • Robin from Vanderbilt, PA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Socket set
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The surface burner element burned out on my 20 year old Jenn Air electric stove.
It was so easy to order a new one from your company. And it arrived in less than a week! I slipped it into the electric outlet and it worked perfectly. THANKS. Wanda Major
Parts Used:
Surface Burner Element - 8 Inch
  • Wanda from Riverton, WY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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All Instructions for the 38FY-2CXW
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