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pirkie  
#1 Posted : Monday, January 26, 2009 6:55:15 AM(UTC)
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Westinghouse model #OAC21X4

I am trying to save my old Westinghouse double wall oven. I have tried replacing elements in both ovens, but one oven still doesn't work at all and one only heats to about 200 degrees. I would be happy to even get just one of the ovens working again. I would appreciate any recommendations for further troubleshooting. Thank you.
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Gene  
#2 Posted : Tuesday, January 27, 2009 1:26:41 PM(UTC)
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Do you have the wiring diagram? If you do and can post it, it might help. Otherwise there is no information available for such old models. In that case only a pro looking at the oven might help you.

Gene.
pirkie  
#3 Posted : Tuesday, January 27, 2009 7:47:42 PM(UTC)
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Thanks for the reply, Gene. I do not have any documentation on this oven that was in place when I purchased the house in 1986. I have learned that thermostats and other parts are no longer available for this model, but I do not understand why I cannot pull the oven out of the wall, trash ALL the electricals, and start from scratch with all new components. I do not even need the clock or the timer to work. I just need the old metal box to get hot so I can cook in it. I have to virtually demo and reconstruct 1/3 of my kitchen to accommodate a replacement wall oven so this is my motivation for making this oven work again. People put all new guts underneath old car bodies, I do not understand why this cannot be done with an oven. Has this never been done before?
Gene  
#4 Posted : Wednesday, January 28, 2009 11:38:04 AM(UTC)
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It can be done. No doubt about it, but it must be done with knowledge of all codes and safety rules. In other word it has to be done by a pro, or at least under a pro supervision.

Gene.
pirkie  
#5 Posted : Wednesday, January 28, 2009 4:45:45 PM(UTC)
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Thanks, Gene. I understand about having a licensed pro do the work. I certainly do not want to lose my entire house to fire over this.
Gene  
#6 Posted : Wednesday, January 28, 2009 5:09:32 PM(UTC)
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Good luck. Make pictures before and after and post them.

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