Introduction
Magic Chef RV Ovens are, for many foodies, the absolute necessity for any RV vacation. Enjoying a well-cooked meal while on a relaxing RV adventure is one of the purest joys of the experience for many. However, when an issue begins to arise, it can really put a spanner in the works of a well planned excursion.
Therefore, understanding how to resolve any of these safely and quickly is essential for every owner. Continue reading this informative article to guarantee you fully understand all of the necessary steps to getting your beloved Magic Chef back up and running.
Magic Chef RV Oven Troubleshooting
1. Check the Gas Supply
The entire purpose of these innovatively devised creations is to heat up and cook food in your RV. These innovative appliances have been abundant in the RV industry for some time and are exceptionally efficient at what they do.
However, from time to time, they will fail to turn on. Even if the pilot light is on, it does not mean that there is not an underlying fault that is preventing the oven from working.
These ovens are designed to operate using propane gas which is the most common gas stored and used within the RV industry. The gas can be stored in a compact liquid form in robust canisters that can even be underslung in many RVs, drastically reducing the necessity for precious space utilisation.
However, this critical fuel source will often run dry without the RV owner noticing. Often RVs do not have a gas volume gauge installed, which means they can run out at any moment and without any warning.
More specifically, the Magic Chef RV Ovwern requires the propane fuel to be at a certain pressure to function. Many customers who have gas reserve gauges have noted that even though the gas is not empty, it is low enough not to generate enough pressure to provide a suitable sufficient flame to cook food.
Ensuring a cleaner and plentiful gas supply is critical for the satisfactory operation of the Magic Chef. It is advised that it is used in conjunction with an ample propane gas supply with an easily accessible fuel level gauge. Otherwise, like many others, you may fall victim to the gas running out exactly when you need it most.
2. Onboard Gas System
RVs have become increasingly complex in nature in recent years. This is because they are tightly packed with new and improved technologies which can replicate any modern home. However, the complexity issue is the greater chance for complicated faults to form.
Larger RVs are likely to incorporate a well-integrated propane storage system. Often the tanks are placed underneath the vehicle as a means to take up the minimum amount of space as well as provide easy access for refilling. In doing so, it ensures that the gas must be transported over longer distances to get the Magic Oven.
In addition, the rubber gas tubing is often internally routed along with electrical cabling to keep it out of reach and mind of the owner.
When the RV is in operation, it will create excessive vibrations and jerks, which will move and manipulate the gas tubing unnecessarily. This can easily create kinks in the system, which will compromise the essential gas flow to the appliance. This is a common problem for Magic Oven owners.
The flexibility of the rubber tubing is prone to developing kinks which can seriously compromise the operation of the oven. Many cases have stated that these kinks don’t fully cut off the supply but restrict the flow to the point that the oven only partially works. It can be very difficult to diagnose and resemble the same symptom as a gas leak.
It is crucial to be fully aware of the route which the gas pipe takes within your RV. Additionally, identifying and resolving kinks is a critical and common point of issues that should be addressed as soon as they arise to ensure the smoothest oven operation.
3. Pilot Light
The Magic Oven requires a piolet light just like a regular home oven. These pilot lights are essentialn as the main ignition source of the gas flame. However, this primitive source of continual flame can easily malfunction for a number of reasons.
Firstly, the flame will go out should the gas supply be low or go out. It will need to be relit every time the gas is empty or disconnected. It may seem obvious but newer homes often use electric ovens and are unaware of how to use a gas oven properly.
Additionally, the pilot light is essentially a tiny flame that is fueled by a tiny hole in the gas outlet. This light is found inside the RV oven, which makes it very susceptible to particle blockage. Therefore, material that is being cooked can oven spill and contaminate the pilot hole, which is easily blocked.
This is a prevalent issue which requires frequent attention to ensure that the oven is thoroughly cleaned regularly.
The pilot light is responsible for igniting the entire burner set-up when required. In essence, when the oven is lit but pushes a large amount of gas into the oven simultaneously, it is ignited by the existing pilot flame. However, if the pilot flame is too weak, it will not react with the gas.
This can cause a dangerous situation where gas is leaking into the oven space and will be trapped until the oven door is opened, exposing the user to a dense gas cloud.
In either case, it is imperative that the pilot flame is appropriately large to do its job correctly. The Magic Chef has a flame adjustment screw which is located at the rear of the thermostat assembly. If the oven fails to ignite regularly, a larger flame will most likely resolve the issues.
4. Pilot Ignition Battery
The pilot light is used to ignite the flames of the oven. However, there is also an ignition switch for the pilot light itself. Therefore, when the pilot light goes out, it must be relit by utilizing the battery-operated ignition system.
This pilot ignition is generated from a spark that is powered by three traditional batteries, which ignites the tiny gas flame. The most obvious symptom will be when the ignition is pressed. There is no visage spark generated inside the oven. This is a reasonably clear sign that the ignition batteries have run dry and simply need to be replaced.
5. Burner Ports
Similar to the pilot light, the burner ports may also be the source of a malfunctioning Magic Chef Oven. These ports are essentially a metal tube with holes in them which allow a varying level of gas to escape and ignite as part of the oven’s integral mechanisms.
However, these ports suffer the same susceptibility to the pilot light, which is susceptible to blockage from food particles. Therefore, it is imperative that the burner ports are cleaned regularly, too, to allow for continuous optimal operations.
However, unlike the pilot lights, the burner holes will begin to block slowly. There are symptoms before a final breakdown of the ports. The best way to identify this issue is to observe the flames when they are lit. There will be a noticeable section which does not have flames to what should be uniformly lit burner bar ports.
Identifying these blockages early provides the best opportunity to clear the debris more easily and stop their being cold and ineffective sections of the Magic Oven.
6. Cleaning Contaminants
Although above there are several suggestions that cleaning the internals of the oven is critical for a fully functioning Magic Chef, it can sometimes be the source of several problems.
The Magic Chef RV Oven’s user manual suggests that after cleaning, users must allow several hours for it to dry thoroughly. There have been several complaints by customers who have suggested that cleaning the oven has resulted in more issues.
However, it is generally the cause of excessive cleaning product residue and water, which has created an environment which prevents ignitions. Therefore, it is always crucial to remove as much excess cleaning floods and water as possible to prevent it from leaking into the internal components of the ovens components.
Conclusion
Using a Magic Chef RV Oven is a luxury for any RV owner. Baking and roasting require particular setups and diligent investment to ensure a safe and effective configuration.
However, sometimes these innovative appliances malfunction. Reviewing the information above will equip every owner with the necessary tools to effectively take on some of the more challenging issues that can arise and ensure no time is taken out of an RV adventure.
