55HN-3LX Magic Chef Range - Instructions
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- Customer:
- William from Florissant, MO
- Parts Used:
- WPY04000041
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
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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- Customer:
- Philip from Hull, MA
- Parts Used:
- W11122006
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Burner did not heat, but element is ok.
The Burner Control Switch - 250V Part Number: PS2089409 that this site recommended was the right part for this older range. Had to remove screws to pull out the front panel with knobs, but it only pulls out a couple inches due to wires so it is tight to remove old switch. The five tabs are not in same spot so go by the labels and the wire lugs fit just fine, and the knob snapped right on and works great. Thank You!
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- Customer:
- Deborah from Hodgen, OK
- Parts Used:
- W11122006
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Burner stayed on "high", could not adjust heat
I UNPLUGGED STOVE, removed panel covering the controls, removed the knob on front and the two screws there that hold the control in, inserted new control and replaced the two screws on the front that hold it onto the stove, used needle nosed pliers to unplug one connection at a time from the old control and onto the new control in the back. When I had all connections plugged onto the new control I re-installed the panel cover with a screwdriver, plugged the stove back in, and the burner is now working good as new!
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- Customer:
- Robert from Lodi, CA
- Parts Used:
- 12001676
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Burner element stopped working
The repair itself is really quite easy. Cut the wires, strip the ends and attach the new receptacle with wire nuts. The hard part was getting to it. My cooktop is about 30 years old, so I had to wade through piles of nasty built up grease. Some of the sheet metal screws were unworkable, so I had to cut them off with a Dremel tool. Not a pretty picture, but that's how repair work is on old stuff.
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- Customer:
- Ann from Schertz, TX
- Parts Used:
- WPY04000048
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
The broiler element made a loud noise.I immediately turned the overn off. It kinda acared me.
My son-in-law installed the new element. First turn off the electricity and remove oven door. Then unscrew all connections to the element.The back electrical wires come out from the top back oven. The bracket screw faces the oven and the electrical wires are so short there is very little room for a screw driver (get the shortest one you can find..abt as big as your thumb if possible).Once that was out the element came out with no problems.Then it's just reversing the step. Again, that back electical bracket is difficult to get to for install. Also, the new screws in our kit were Philips, but the old ones were flat so check those out before turning off the oven light.
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- Customer:
- Dennis from Oak Lawn, IL
- Parts Used:
- W11122006
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
Burner was in full hot.
Turned off the power. Pull the range away from the wall and removed the eight screws holding the cover in place. Carefully pulled the wires off the old switch. Removed the old switch and replaced it with the new. Put all the wires on and replaced the back cover and was done. Burner works fine. This part replaces a lot of different number switches.
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- Customer:
- Dennis from Oak Lawn, IL
- Parts Used:
- W11122006
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Screw drivers
Burner was always in high temperature.
Pulled the range away from the wall and took out all the screws of the back panel. I had two different screws. Removed the dial and took two screws out behind the dial. Carefully removed the wires and placed them on the new switch. Screwed switch to panel, replaced dial and put the back panel back on range. Pushed range back into place.
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- Customer:
- Robin from Seneca, SC
- Parts Used:
- WPW10196405, WPW10196406
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Drip bowls were all rusted.
Removed old rusted drip bowls and put in the new ones. Very easy to do and needed no tools. It made my 25 plus Jenn Air look new again!
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- Customer:
- Richard from Germantown, MD
- Parts Used:
- WPW10196405
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
old drip bowl was worn out
new drip bowl fit perfectly and was a snap to install.
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- Customer:
- William from APACHE JUNCTION, AZ
- Parts Used:
- 7403P067-60
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
Oven light Switch
Compressed the springs and removed the damaged switch, then changed the wiring over to the new switch and press into place, worked fine.
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- Customer:
- Judy from Framingham, MA
- Parts Used:
- 7801P030-60
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Somehow one of our oven racks was missing - maybe taken inadvertently from beside old refrigerator when it was removed.
We just installed the new rack in the oven. The amazing thing (after many unsuccessful attempts to find the correct rack) was having a friend recommend partselect.com. The gentleman I spoke to was extremely knowledgeable, helpful and efficient. We had our new rack 2 days after placing the order. We thought that kind of service didn't exist any more! Thank you so much. Now we can make 2 pizzas at the same time!!!
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- Customer:
- Dallas from Arlington, TX
- Parts Used:
- WPW10196405, WPW10196406
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
replace the cook stove's drip bowls instead of cleaning them
I removed the burners and then the older drip bowls of the cook stove--and then I put on the new drip bowls and put back on the burners. My mechanical skills were sufficient for the replacement of the drip bowls.
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- Customer:
- Dallas from Arlington, TX
- Parts Used:
- WPW10196405
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
I needed to replace to two 8* drip bowls on the kitchen range
(a) I took out (and threw away) two stained 8* chrome drip bowls on my kitchen range; (b) ti put in two new 8" chrome drip bowls on my kitchen range. I'm pleased that I was equal to the task.
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- Customer:
- Karen from Kettering, OH
- Parts Used:
- WPW10196405, WPW10196406
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Stove needed new bowls
Just dropped in
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- Customer:
- gizella from mays landing, NJ
- Parts Used:
- WPW10196405
- Difficulty Level:
- Really Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
Old dirty drip pans
Removed heating element, installed new drip pan, replaced heating element. Was amazed at fast delivery - ordered in afternoon, arrived fed ex next morning!
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