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09-21-2011, 09:05 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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Vintage Magic Chef Oven Operation Primer
I have a 66 Tradewind with the original Magic Chef range/oven. I have had it for 2 years and never have used the oven- I tried one time to light it but I was not successful. My daughter went camping with us and wanted to cook something in the oven. I had to tell her that the oven did not work, so she will need to go to plan B.
I looked at the owners manual and tried to start the oven up, but I was not able to. Part of the problem was the instructions in the manual. The section pertaining to lighting of the constant pilot and the adjustment of the pilot is partially wrong. The words in the manual state "Open pilot valve (A), light constant pilot (B) with match and adjust pilot valve (A) by reducing flame on constant pilot (B) until yellow tip disappears." The problem is that pilot valve (A) is a shutoff valve. It can not be used to adjust the flame. The adjustment screw is below the shield at the back of the oven and is accessed through a hole in the shield. See photos below.
Basically, I was able to get the oven working by taking the gas jets apart, cleaning them out using solvent and compressed air, and then lighting them and adjusting the flame using the adjustment screws. The sequence and location of valves and adjustment screws can be viewed on the following link.
https://picasaweb.google.com/adventu...ven?feat=email#
I hope this helps other folks get their magic chef ovens to operate.
Dan
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09-21-2011, 10:25 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Bethel Park near Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 541
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My oven needs help too
I have 66 Caravel with a MC. The oven doesn't work. The pilot lights and stays on. The oven will not fire up. Does any know what I should do to get it working. It is mint cond. and looks like it was never used. I would love to get it working
Thanks for any help.
Ace in PA
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09-21-2011, 10:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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Ace
Which pilot lights? There are 2 pilots- the constant pilot and the heater pilot. The constant pilot stays on all the time and is used to light the heater pilot. The heater pilot heats the thermocouple which then allows the main burner assembly to operate. You may want to look at the pictures I put in the link above.
Dan
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09-21-2011, 12:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Bethel Park near Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 541
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TouringDan
Ace
Which pilot lights? There are 2 pilots- the constant pilot and the heater pilot. The constant pilot stays on all the time and is used to light the heater pilot. The heater pilot heats the thermocouple which then allows the main burner assembly to operate. You may want to look at the pictures I put in the link above.
Dan
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They are both working. I'm not sure what your photos are showing. I will go take some pics of mine.
Thank for the help
Ace
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09-21-2011, 12:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Bethel Park near Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 541
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I turn the heat cont knob on and only see one flame. It lights right up. Am I doing something wrong?
Ace in PA
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09-21-2011, 01:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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Ace
The heater pilot "heats" up the thermocouple (tc) which sends an electrical signal to the main gas valve saying that it is safe to open. Then the heater pilot flame ignites the main gas valve flow. Sounds like you may need a new thermocouple. Look at figure 7b from the owners manual. Also look at the photos below showing the constant pilot tube- it is the larger of the pilot tubes that has a couple of tiny holes at the end that you can not see. The heater pilot tube is smaller and has 3 holes plus a longitudnal slot. Take a phillips screwdriver and remove the screw holding the thermocouple in. Then take a small wrench and remove the other end of the thermocouple at the back wall of the oven. Take the tc to a hardware store and get a matching type. They are cheap because most older gas appliances use them. Once you replace the tc you should hear the main gas valve open and the heater pilot should ignite the main burner. If the main burner flame is not strong enough you may need to clean the main concentric gas jet (see photos) or adjust the jet.
Dan
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09-21-2011, 05:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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Ace
In looking at your photo, I don't see a flame coming from the constant pilot. I assume this means that you had to light the heater pilot with a match or lighter. The purpose of the constant pilot is that you light it when you are using the stove and then it ignites the heater flame when you turn the oven on. For the constant pilot to come on you must open a valve and then light the pilot. The first photo below shows the constant pilot while the second photo shows both pilot flames. However this has nothing to do with the main burner not coming on. This appears to be a thermocouple problem.
Dan
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09-21-2011, 06:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Bethel Park near Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 541
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Great Info
Hey Dan
Thanks for the great info. It is very helpful. I was to warm in inside my AS to to get any work done today. I going to check things out in the morning. You are right I did light the pilot with a match. I am planning pulling it apart as you suggested. I let you know how things work out.
Ace in PA
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11-10-2011, 05:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1966 24' Tradewind
oldham,co.
, Kentucky
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 22
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I have same stove/oven and need the fitting in your picture??(is this were you adjust the pilot)
Are the easy to obtain ?
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01-12-2012, 10:12 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 19' Globetrotter
South Kingstown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,406
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Thanks for the post: I have a '64 Magic chef, and have gotten the burners to work but not the oven. There is some gas coming out of the pilot under the oven but it won't stay lit, maybe the thermocouple is shot? The pilot on the rangetop won't light at all, but the burners work. I thought perhaps the PO (original owner) may have turned off the range pilot to save gas, and wondered if there is a way to do that, maybe cranking all the way down on a pilot adjustment? Is the manual you mention part of the AS Owner's manual? I'll have to get one. Is it possible to replace the thermocouple in the under-range pilot? Do you think it might be that the pilot is gummed up, and there is a way to take it out and clean it the way you described?
Thanks
Peter
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01-12-2012, 10:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 19' Globetrotter
South Kingstown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Oops, followed the link and I now have instructions. Thanks
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02-26-2012, 02:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 19' Globetrotter
South Kingstown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Dec 2004
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Update: the range works now, and with the instructions, figured out how the range worked. The primary pilot was getting gas but was sputtering. When I got it to work, I turned on the range and the secondary pilot lit, and then the range. Once it's on, the oven worked prefectly, repeatedly. I took the primary pilot tube out of the oven valve and alternated solvent and compressed air through it, dried it and re lit it- pilot works. We're making lasagne in it next weekend when we go camping! Thanks for all your help!
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09-16-2012, 03:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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thanks for this thread..my 66 Overlander oven has the same problem
But where is ha gas valve you show in the photos? Behind the oven? I may be missing it, and that could be my main problem.
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09-16-2012, 03:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Bethel Park near Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ALANSD
thanks for this thread..my 66 Overlander oven has the same problem
But where is ha gas valve you show in the photos? Behind the oven? I may be missing it, and that could be my main problem.
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Mine is under the burner cover on the top. The top lifts off and you will see the valve.
Ace in PA
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09-16-2012, 03:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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After checking I see the valves part of the stove, my oven is separate from the 3 burner stove. So I am guessing the only gas valve is the one under the trailer. I cleaned the pilot areas with solvent...will see I that helps.
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09-17-2012, 11:34 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 19' Globetrotter
South Kingstown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Dec 2004
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two of my burners work, the other two have big flames, and won't light from the pilot but are large when lit. I wondered if it's in the manifold or knob/valves? Otherwise, it works great and we've been making home made pizza in the oven.
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09-18-2012, 05:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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SHE lives! The pilot lit and the oven lit right up just like its supposed to. I guess the solvent cleaning helped. Now my lovely wife can bake her special pumpkin yahoo! for our Rally in October. Yippee
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07-20-2014, 07:11 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 22' Safari
Madison
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 100
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Magic Chef oven gas shutoffs
Good morning Dan,
Great info on the MC! Need clarification on photos 6 and 10. Are these two different gas shutoffs? If so, where is 10 located in relation to 6?
Thank you!
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11-22-2014, 11:10 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1958 22' Flying Cloud
Saint Helena
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 254
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67 Safari and Magic Chef Oven
Hello! I'm helping friends with their newly acquired Airstream. The pilot lights will light, but the constant pilot will not stay on when the temp dial is off. If temp set to, say 300, then both pilots will light and the burner comes on. Then, if you close the door, in a matter of 90 seconds, everything shuts off. If you leave the oven door open, things stay on.
What repair strategy should I employ?
Thanks in advance!
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11-30-2014, 10:56 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 24' Tradewind
Bellevue
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 34
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This info was excellent as I have a '67 with the original oven and mine is nearly identical. At this point I have taken out the parts for the pilot on my oven. My blockage appears to be in the last piece of pipe. What sort of solvent did you use? I have a can of Carburetor Cleaner with a basket that I was thinking of dropping the parts in that. Advice?
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