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Model: MEF402W3WC Brand: Tappan Age: Less than 1 year
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jbarkley123  
#1 Posted : Friday, July 3, 2009 9:41:54 AM(UTC)
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Just moved intoan older home with a real clean looking Tappan range/oven. It is a manual unit with knobs for ON Off and temp control. When set to 325, oven runs up to 450-475. I checked with fluke temp meter and probe.
I can't seem to find any info on the web on this model, Any help would be appreciated. I looked at the temp control and it has part number DT1-40-42.
Joe
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Dan O.  
#2 Posted : Friday, July 3, 2009 6:51:59 PM(UTC)
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Model Number: MEF402W3WC

Are you sure you didn't transpose a couple of the digits and the model number is actually suppose to be MEF402WCW3 ??

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When set to 325, oven runs up to 450-475.

If the temperature is out that much, you likely need a new thermostat. :(

LINK > Tappan MEF402WCW3 Oven Thermostat (no picture)

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jbarkley123  
#3 Posted : Saturday, July 4, 2009 1:40:03 AM(UTC)
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Thanks Dan, It is a WCW3. The link you sent showed the Thermostat at 265.86, so I guess I will opt for the 3.25 oven thermometer. Thanks , Joe
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Dan O.  
#4 Posted : Saturday, July 4, 2009 9:40:41 AM(UTC)
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Thermostat at $265.86, so I guess I will opt for the $3.25 oven thermometer.

Yes, the thermostat used on your model is towards the upper scale of what they can go for. :rolleyes:

UserPostedImage I would *strongly* suggest you do not let the appliance out of your site while using the oven because if the thermostat is out that much, there may be a very good chance it will eventually fail totally possibly resulting in uncontrollable heating in which case [COLOR="Red"]your oven could pose a very real fire hazard![/COLOR] :eek:

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