31FS-7W Magic Chef Range - Instructions

Compressed the springs and removed the damaged switch, then changed the wiring over to the new switch and press into place, worked fine.

Pushed the knob on to the part that was sticking out. Knob fit perfectly...had to use a substitute part & wasn't sure it was the right part, so was pleasantly surprised!

Removed old knob and took new knob out of package and just slipped it on the stove. Less than a minute.

I couldn't find my model number U31EA-7 so I decided to go with a deferent model number U31FA-7 Pulled the old Knob off and pushed the new knob on and it works great

Received the part the day after ordering. Appreciated the quick service and repair took less than a minute.

Slid oven out from counters. On each side there are 3 screws on the front and three screws on the back holding the side piece on. Once off, the spring was very easy to get at and replace. I had only one broken, but replaced both anyways. I think it took longer to clean the sides of the oven that haven't been touched in years than to r ... Read more eplace the springs. This job was very simple and easy.

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 c ... Read more ooktop 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!