Kitchen Gas Appliances - maytag cwg400 oven won't cook correctly
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Elijuana
11-07-05, 09:27 PM
I have a Maytag CWG400 natural gas oven. I think there is a problem with the thermostat or temperature control. I tried to cook a pizza the other day, and it took an hour when it normally used to take twenty minutes. I have no idea what is wrong, or where to look, so if somebody can get me started I think I can take care of it. The flame still lights correctly and everything seems to be working, but it just doesn't get to the temp I set it to. Please help. Thanx. :wall:
Sharp Advice
11-07-05, 09:48 PM
Hello Elijuana and Welcome to the Do It Yourself Web Site and my Gas Appliances topic.
Some help here:
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=239856
Slow cooking can be caused by temperature. And many other possible causes. Some covered in the thread link above.
Another possibility could be the useage of aluminum foil to cover racks or oven plates and panels inside the oven. No foil should be used. Foil reflects & distorts the proper heat rising characteristics.
Foil useage in any oven, gas or electric, anyplace inside the baking compartment will and does cause drastic changes in normal and proper heating. It should not be used for any reason, including an attempt to collect spill overs or to keep the oven clean.
A baking container too large for the baking compartment will also distort the normal heat rising characteristics also. Baking pans & containers must not be any larger then 2/3rds the size of the racks.
Properly sized baking containers allow the rising heat to circulate evenly & completely around all sides of the baking container and allows normal heat rising.
Other possible problems, which may or may not apply, could be proper door closing and sealing. Worn door seals or doors the do not close or seal well allow heat to escape.
Proper attachment and location of the temperature sensing element is a must. The element must be secured to the two supporting & retaining clips. The sensing element must not touching any part of the oven except for the two clips.
Maytag Appliance Home Page:
http://www.maytag.com
Maytag 1-800-688-9900 USA
Maytag 1-800-688-2002 Canada
Maytag is also the maker of Amana, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef and Caloric Appliances.
If you need further assistance or care to post the results of this repair, use the REPLY button. Doing so moves the topic to the top of the daily list automatically.
Retail parts dealers and appliances parts stores can also help determine what the possible problem may be based upon that specific brand and model. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Dealers and appliances parts stores are listed in the phone book.
Additional Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, repair and or owners manuals which may be available online.
Help Link: Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information & Manufacturers Web Sites: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808
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Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
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Disclaimer:
Spending many years in the natural gas industry, some appliance information and or diagnostic information provided is offered exclusively from memory. Never knowing when a "Senior Moment" is in progress....:)
Some help here:
http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=239856
Slow cooking can be caused by temperature. And many other possible causes. Some covered in the thread link above.
Another possibility could be the useage of aluminum foil to cover racks or oven plates and panels inside the oven. No foil should be used. Foil reflects & distorts the proper heat rising characteristics.
Foil useage in any oven, gas or electric, anyplace inside the baking compartment will and does cause drastic changes in normal and proper heating. It should not be used for any reason, including an attempt to collect spill overs or to keep the oven clean.
A baking container too large for the baking compartment will also distort the normal heat rising characteristics also. Baking pans & containers must not be any larger then 2/3rds the size of the racks.
Properly sized baking containers allow the rising heat to circulate evenly & completely around all sides of the baking container and allows normal heat rising.
Other possible problems, which may or may not apply, could be proper door closing and sealing. Worn door seals or doors the do not close or seal well allow heat to escape.
Proper attachment and location of the temperature sensing element is a must. The element must be secured to the two supporting & retaining clips. The sensing element must not touching any part of the oven except for the two clips.
Maytag Appliance Home Page:
http://www.maytag.com
Maytag 1-800-688-9900 USA
Maytag 1-800-688-2002 Canada
Maytag is also the maker of Amana, Jenn-Air, Magic Chef and Caloric Appliances.
If you need further assistance or care to post the results of this repair, use the REPLY button. Doing so moves the topic to the top of the daily list automatically.
Retail parts dealers and appliances parts stores can also help determine what the possible problem may be based upon that specific brand and model. Bring the make, model and serial numbers. Dealers and appliances parts stores are listed in the phone book.
Additional Suggestions:
Read the manufacturers online web site for product information, problem possibilities, causes, solving methods, part locations, disassembly, reassembly methods, repair procedures, pictorials, schematics, repair and or owners manuals which may be available online.
Help Link: Range-Stove-Oven-Broiler Basic Help Information & Manufacturers Web Sites: http://forum.doityourself.com/showthread.php?t=159808
Web Site Host, Forums Monitor, Web Sites Moderator Hiring Agent, Gas Appliances Topic Moderator & Multiple Forums Moderator & Natural Gas Appliance Diagnostics Technician.
Personal Safety Reminder:
Buckle Up & Drive Safely.
"The Life You Save, May Be Your Own."
Disclaimer:
Spending many years in the natural gas industry, some appliance information and or diagnostic information provided is offered exclusively from memory. Never knowing when a "Senior Moment" is in progress....:)