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38DN-2CX Magic Chef Range - Instructions

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Burner wouldn't heat (wiring failure)
1. Shut the breaker off; Jenn-Air's design will have you working around hot leads if you don't.
2. Raise the control panel
3. Remove burner and unscrew the burner connector; trace the wires back to the control panel bottom and remove them
4. On the replacement connector, add the electrical for the control panel. These are not included and can be found at any hardware store; they are a standard size.
5. Connect the new wires and put everything back together.
6. Reset the break and test.
Parts Used:
Surface Burner Receptacle Kit
  • Eugene from San Antonio, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench set
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Burners weren't heating
Unplugged old burner elements. Popped in new burners. Turned on the burners to test.
Parts Used:
Surface Burner - 8 Inch - 2600W
  • james from killingworth, CT
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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A switch on a front burner went out
I first removed the back panel that covers the switches from back of stove; then I removed the wires and put them on the same numbered wires on the new switch; put the new switch in place with the wires connected to it; installed the 2 front screws and put the back cover on again & it took about 10 min and saved about $300.
Parts Used:
Range Surface Element Control Switch
  • thomas from South Bend, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Electric Stove Burner was working unreliably
pulled out the old burner, plugged in the new burner. Turned on the power and it heated up very quickly.
Parts Used:
Surface Burner - 8 Inch - 2600W
  • Jacqueline from Austin, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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The Broiler element split after oven self-cleaning
We at first thought the replacement could be done by just removing 2 screws.
When in fact it was necessary to pull the oven from the cabinet, remove the rear metal shield in order to unplug the element.
The job went rather smoothly at a considerably less cost than if I had contacted a repair service which would have upped the price of the element plus the cost for the service call.
Parts Used:
Broil Element (15 Inch long x 12 Inch wide)
  • Rolland from New Port Richey, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Replaced Broiler Element
Turned off oven power.Removed oven heat shield, element support clips and element mounting plate screws. Disconnected three element power wires and ground wire. Removed old element. Reversed removal procedure for new element install. Piece of cake.
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Broil Element (15 Inch long x 12 Inch wide)
  • Phillip from Reston, VA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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replace element
remove two bracket screws, and remove bracket, the remove two mount screws for element. then remove the element. installed the element in reverse order that it was removed.
Parts Used:
Broil Element (15 Inch long x 12 Inch wide)
  • alex from huntington, NY
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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Oven Wouldn't Heat
Of course, power off first, then I removed the old one and inserted the new one, make sure everything in right place, then turn on power, simple as 1-2-3.
Parts Used:
Surface Burner - 8 Inch - 2600W
  • DAVID from PETALUMA, CA
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Element burned out, broke circle, heat only half
Repair went fine, insert helped, just take your time and remember the way you took out. Started without takeing door off, I am to short and door comes off easy, unscrew the two screws holding element leaving one not quite off then the back two screws then go back to upper screw remove and element will pull out, remove 3 wires remembering the order, Wiring is a little tricky (in the stove-just 3 plugins), just pay attention and will go smooth. Then remove element and go backwards and presto your done.
Parts Used:
Broil Element (15 Inch long x 12 Inch wide)
  • Michael from Thornton, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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burner would not heat.
I unpluged the old burner and pluged the new one in. Repair done in about 2 min,
Parts Used:
Economy Y-frame Surface Unit - 8"
  • Jackie from Hughes Springs, TX
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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replacing old drip bowls
It was so simple & the parts fit perfectly. I appreciated all the help from your sales lady. Thanks again.
Parts Used:
Drip Bowl - 6 Inch Chrome Drip Bowl - 8 inch
  • Marion J. from Palmetto, FL
  • Difficulty Level:
    Really Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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Burnt out
All went well except for error on instruction sheet.
Ground wire used on earlier Models attached to the ground lug is no longer used?? and should be removed!!! Guess what the ground wire has to be used or the element will not heat up.Soooo someone at the mfg. has no ideal what they are talking about,You have to ground the element or it will not come on.
Parts Used:
Broil Element (15 Inch long x 12 Inch wide)
  • David from Elba, AL
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    15 - 30 mins
  • Tools:
    Pliers, Screw drivers
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Half of broiler element worked
Turned off power at panel. Removed 2 Phillips screws holding broiler element support in place. Squirted 2 additional Phillips head screws attaching element to back of stove with WD-40 and removed screws. Slid element out to access electrical connection and used short phillips screwdriver to remove. Reattached electrical connection to new element with short screwdriver (no fun as you are cantilevered into the oven and have to hold the element, the screw and the screwdriver to do this). Slid element into support and screwed support to top of stove cavity to align element. Installed screws holding element onto back wall. Turned on power and ran element long enough to dissipate WD-40 fumes.
Parts Used:
Broil Element (15 Inch long x 12 Inch wide)
  • Paul from SEATTLE, WA
  • Difficulty Level:
    A Bit Difficult
  • Total Repair Time:
    30 - 60 mins
  • Tools:
    Screw drivers
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ELECTRIC BURNER SUPPORT FELL OFF AND BURNER SOMETIMES WOULD NOT COME ON.
Stuck the new one into the plugin.
Parts Used:
Economy Y-frame Surface Unit - 8"
  • RICHARD from SHOW LOW, AZ
  • Difficulty Level:
    Very Easy
  • Total Repair Time:
    Less than 15 mins
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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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All Instructions for the 38DN-2CX
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