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31203WAW Magic Chef Range - Instructions

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broke the igniter in the oven before I even got the oven installed
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  • june from wills point, TX
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
ordered the new igniter kit, it was delivered the NEXT day, followed the instructions, it was a lot easier then my old Tappan oven, took about 15 minutes. Not bad at all, and I am a 58 year old woman.
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no spark on top burners
2 of 4 people found this instruction helpful.
  • eric from winter haven, FL
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
part was by the brolier drawer inside under stove removed 2 screws on cover/ part was attached to cover removed module line 1-2 fit/ had to use supplied disconects crimped on 4 burner wire leads/taped around module w/ elec. tape put back 2 screws finished. works now.
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No heat in oven
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  • Cynthia from AURORA, MN
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
Checked igniter it glowed but never got hot enough to open gas valve. I switched igniter from broiler to oven and oven burner lit. Switched igniter back to broiler as wires were shorter than the oven igniter. Ordered part from number and picture comparison. It took about 20 minutes to get it installed and all stove parts back together.
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Oven was not working at all
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  • Glynne from Dedham, MA
  • Easy
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
My brother is a handyman. The part was delivered very quickly. The instructions were very easy to read and after an hour, voila the oven works perfectly!
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gas oven would not light
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  • carmine from ABINGTON, PA
  • Very Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers
Remove oven door, remove burner bar, replace ignitor, splice wires together because the old electrical connectors had melted together. Shipping was fast and extra wire, insulation and ceramic wire nuts were included.
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Themostat knob print starting to get worn.
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  • Bruce R. from SPRING VALLEY, CA
  • Really Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
All identification of the stove was missing, other than the brand name on the exterior of the top of the range. Tried to match the knob to one found on the Part Select site. Found one that matched the appearance and ordered it. Found out that when it arrived it was 180 degrees off when installed on the thermostat shaft. Not the fault of P arts Select. Called customer service and they were unable to track anything from the part number cast into the back of the knob on the range. Suggested I try the Whirpool customer service line, and arranged to have the knob I purchased returned.
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The oven igniter would glow red but gas did not come on to light the burner.
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  • Ernest from CINCINNATI, OH
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
I watched a repair video, unplugged the electric,turned off the gas valve and disconnected the gas line. removed the shelves and burner tray. removed 2 screws and unplugged the igniter. Replaced the igniter and put tray and racks in.Hooked up gas and plugged in the electrical plug. Job done....
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Oven was slow to get to temp and not holding temp
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  • Matt from Arlington, AL
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Nutdriver, Screw drivers
Thanks to previous posters, this seemed to be an igniter issue, and I found the idea of swapping the broiler igniter for the bottom one particularly good - I knew exactly what part was broken and how easy/hard the job would be prior to ordering. The part used snap in electric components, so the only work was in removing and re-installing the parts. Working in the oven was by FAR the most difficult part of the entire process.
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Burner gas supply connect tubing is cut
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  • Marisa from SAN FRANCISCO, CA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Wrench (Adjustable)
First remove the burner head by turning counter clockwise to unlock. Use pier to remove the wires from the igniter and burner. Once both burners heads are removed from 1 side, use screwdriver to remove both screws that is holding the burner orifice fitting assembly. You want to repeat the process for the other side. Once both sides ar e done, you can lift the range cover to gain access to the broken burner orifice fitting assembly. Use adjustable wrench to unscrew the two nuts that are holding the assembly in. Remove assembly and replace with new. Reverse the disassembly process then you are done.
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The broiler would not lite at all and the oven would lite occasionally but would not maintain temperature.
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Vincent from Lewes, DE
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
I replaced the igniter in both the oven and the broiler. This was my first time ever working on a range.
I removed the oven door for easy access. To replace the oven igniter, I took the bottom floor out of the oven. The igniter is readily visible at the rear of the burner. I removed the two screws holding the igniter with a socket wrench. The screws were somewhat stubborn but yielded rather quickly. I gently pulled the two wires attached to the igniter from the back of the oven until the connector was exposed. I disconnected the old igniter and connected the new one. Then I simply reversed the the procedure, tucking the connector and wire back through the hole it came from and re - installed the two screws in the bracket. The insulation provided with the kit was used to plug the hole in the back of the oven.

To replace the broiler igniter, I essentially followed the same procedure. However, I chose not to remove the broiler baffle. This made it more difficult to both remove and re-install the two screws holding the ignitor. Otherwise, everything else went smoothly. If I had to do it again, I'd remove the baffle.
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Replacement of igniter
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  • Robert from Orange, CA
  • Easy
  • 30 - 60 mins
  • Screw drivers, Socket set
Removed two nuts and one screw to replace old igniter with new one. Replaced the nuts and screw. Turned on the oven, and it is working fine.
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igniter glowed, but oven would not light or stay lit
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Daniel from Grafton, WI
  • Really Easy
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Screw drivers
The igniter was located in the bottom of the stove or broiler section. It was hard to get at, but with a little trial and error I figured out how to take the plate between the oven and broiler. Now the igniter was easily accessable. 2 screws on the igniter bracket, then simply unplug the electrical. The igniter supplied had the identi cal electrical plug (plug and play). The new igniter works like a charm-oven ignites in about 15 seconds. Piece of cake!!!!!
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oven took too long to light, then lit with a whump sound
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Steve from Sierra Madre, CA
  • A Bit Difficult
  • 1- 2 hours
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
I read all the reports on your site pertaining to oven igniters and decided to order one. I was amazed when it arrived the next day. I got a lot of tips reading others replys so I lifted off the oven door, took out the racks, removed the 2 screws holding the old igniter and tried to pull it out. There was hardly any slack in the wires, so I pulled the stove away from the wall, took off a breadpan size cover in back and found the wires were zip tied to a tube. I cut the tie and unplugged the wires, but the new plug didn't match so I cut the new plug off and rejoined the wires with butt to butt crimp connecters, which I prefer to wire nuts. I used the insulation and new cover from your kit as my old part had the long ceramic insulator and put it all back together. It works like new again and saved me a lot of money. I am very pleased with your product and service, thanks.
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smell gas on oven start up
1 of 2 people found this instruction helpful.
  • Wayne from Long Grove, IL
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Pliers, Screw drivers
took oven tray out and loosened igniter and replace same works great.
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Oven making whooshing sound and not heating up
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  • Jason from Williamsburg, VA
  • Easy
  • 15 - 30 mins
  • Screw drivers
Pulled oven out from wall. Unplugged. Pulled out bottom drawer. Removed oven door by pulling up on angle. Removed bottom of oven. Removed old ignitor by taking out screws. Disconnected red and white wiring plastic coupler. Fed new wiring and connected. Mounted ignitor. Plugged back in. Very easy and worked!
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All Instructions for the 31203WAW
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