Kitchen Gas Appliances - Old magic chef stove
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aktopjian
03-03-09, 06:52 PM
Hi I have a old magic chef stove that is missing the knob for the oven temp control. I have know idea how old this stove is but it is a two tone green stove with gas pilots for the range top and a gas pilot for the oven. Think I found a model number under the range top of 319v-38lw. Anyone know if there's anywhere that would still sell the replacement knob for this stove? Dont want to replace the stove because its on a second floor in a old house with narrow doors and hall ways and everything is a pain to get in and out.
mbk3
03-03-09, 07:37 PM
Start here
Parts for your Antique Appliances (http://wedgewood-stove.com/pages/parts.html)
Antique Stove Parts at a Discount (http://www.antiquestoves.com/toac/stoveparts.htm)
Parts for your Antique Appliances (http://wedgewood-stove.com/pages/parts.html)
Antique Stove Parts at a Discount (http://www.antiquestoves.com/toac/stoveparts.htm)
aktopjian
03-07-09, 01:21 PM
Checked those two sites and they seem to deal with parts for stoves that are way older than the one I have. Anyone else have any ideas of places to look?
Sharp Advice
03-08-09, 08:08 AM
Hello aktopjian. Welcome to the Gas Appliances topic.
Possibly a better and simplier solution...:thinker:
Avoid on line sites to identify the needed or wanted part(s) when you're not exactly sure. Buying a part on line puts the burden of identifying the correct part on yourself.
In My Opinion (IMO) the better solution would be to take a picture of the entire appliance.
Appliance should almost fill the entire picture. A close up of the front of the appliance. Then go to a local appliances parts store(s) in your area.
Show photo to counter sales rep. Almost any appliance parts counter sales person worth their "salt" should be able to identify the time period (era) in which the appliance was manufactured. Knowing that info should indicate which temp knob is the correct one for that model.
The ovens thermostat will or is very likely to be a Harper-Wyman, Wilcolator or Robert Shaw thermostat. Oven temp knobs should be available as an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) brands and/or an equivalent, that will fit thermostats stem.
You can also use a flashlight to see temp controls brand name by looking through the hole or opening, when temp knob is removed.....:thinker: Light from the flashlight should make seeing much easier then removing front panel or opening up top lid....:) Worth a try, IMO.
Possibly a better and simplier solution...:thinker:
Avoid on line sites to identify the needed or wanted part(s) when you're not exactly sure. Buying a part on line puts the burden of identifying the correct part on yourself.
In My Opinion (IMO) the better solution would be to take a picture of the entire appliance.
Appliance should almost fill the entire picture. A close up of the front of the appliance. Then go to a local appliances parts store(s) in your area.
Show photo to counter sales rep. Almost any appliance parts counter sales person worth their "salt" should be able to identify the time period (era) in which the appliance was manufactured. Knowing that info should indicate which temp knob is the correct one for that model.
The ovens thermostat will or is very likely to be a Harper-Wyman, Wilcolator or Robert Shaw thermostat. Oven temp knobs should be available as an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers) brands and/or an equivalent, that will fit thermostats stem.
You can also use a flashlight to see temp controls brand name by looking through the hole or opening, when temp knob is removed.....:thinker: Light from the flashlight should make seeing much easier then removing front panel or opening up top lid....:) Worth a try, IMO.