Magic Chef oven woes HELP!

[dkremenliff]

I am so irritated I could just spit! I replaced an older electric oven but not because it didn't work but because I want to upgrade my kitchen appliances. So I bought what I thought was a top-of-the-line Magic Chef smooth top stove/oven. I've had it for about a year when I decided to use the oven's self cleaning feature. I got it started just fine and while it was doing it's thing, I decided to clean the stovetop. As I was cleaning the stovetop I accidentally bumped the locked handle to unlock. I can't exactly recall what happened but I think the oven started beeping so I tried to cancel the cleaning option and in a panic started to punch buttons on the keypad. Needless to say at some point an error of F1 starting flashing on the clock display. It all went downhill from there. Now all the clock display will show is F1. I've tried unplugging the oven from 15 minutes up to 1 hour, tried pushing the cancel button, tried pushing a combination of buttons. Nothing helps. So now I have an oven that does not work. Stovetop works fine. I am so irritated because I spent money on a new fandangled appliance and now I have to consider paying a repairman to come fix this new appliance. I've gone without using the oven for several months now out of defiance but with the holidays coming up I'm feeling pressure to call someone. Thanks for letting me vent. Now...what do I do? I'm rather handy with do-it-yourself projects but I'm not sure where to start. Or if I should just give up and check consumer reports for purchase of a new oven/range.

[Jake]

Hi,

Whats the model# (http://www.applianceblog.com/mainforums/showthread.php?t=1024) of your range?

I would check your receipt on your range, if its still under a year old, you can contact Magic Chef and it will be fixed free of charge.

F1 indicates:
1. Watchdog on board
2. Touch membrane defective

Solution:
To determine which component is at fault, disconnect ribbon strip. If NO fault code, replace membrane, otherwise replace board.

Jake

[dkremenliff]

I'm positive it's been over a year. It must have happened after the holidays last year ('cause I don't remember being panicked during the holidays last year) but I had it for at least a year before then. And of course, I can find my owner's manual and have the model and serial number but can't find the receipt. Didn't think I'd have problems with a brand new "Magic Chef" oven! The model number is CER 3760 AAW.

From reading other people's problems with Magic Chef's F-1 problems, doesn't this constitute a defective appliance. Why isn't there a recall or something?

[dkremenliff]

After reading and asking about F-1 problems I opted to go with the least expensive, which was replacing the heat sensor myself for approx. $50, versus replacing the control panel at $220. I said a short prayer before I plugged the oven back in and voila, no F-1 beeping! Thank you Jake and to all others who offered advice. I love the internet!

[Jake]

Good job fixing it.:)

Here is the oven sensor for your model, in case others need to order it:
http://www.repairclinic.com/dbimages/00000576/00174695.jpgOven sensor kit, 6 inches long. (http://www.repairclinic.com/referral.asp?R=1265&N=1364)

Jake