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Model: U 31FA-8KX OC	Brand: Magic Chef	Age: More than 10 years
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Michael Robinson		#1 Posted : Tuesday, December 29, 2009 10:10:31 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		Hi, The gas stove on my magic chef oven is not igniting. the ignitor seems to be glowing and when I bang the stove with my hand it seems to ignite the flame. Is the ignitor defective> thanks for the advice. Mike Robinson


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Gene		#2 Posted : Tuesday, December 29, 2009 11:53:07 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Measure the current drawn by the igniter. If it's 3.2 amps or less, replace the oven igniter. - The oven igniter Part number: AP4012072 Here are the breakdown diagrams and Replacement parts for MAGIC CHEF 31FA-8KX-OC Range - F/s Std Gas \| AppliancePartsPros.com Gene.


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Michael Robinson		#3 Posted : Tuesday, December 29, 2009 12:46:51 PM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 12/29/2009(UTC) Posts: 2		thanks Gene, Using a volt meter can i measure the draw by removing the ceramic wire nuts and contacting one wire with each probe? Thanks Mike R


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Gene		#4 Posted : Tuesday, December 29, 2009 1:09:31 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert, Administrators Joined: 7/19/2007(UTC) Posts: 27,455 Was thanked: 4 time(s) in 4 post(s)		Yes, you can if it has an amperage scale. The meter probes should have a good, reliable connection for at least a minute. Gene.


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