Magic Chef Oven won't light

[mfoss]

I was all set to put a roast in the oven on Christmas Day and we couldn't get the pilot light to light. There is plenty of propane and the burners work fine. The oven has always been a little brat to light but this is the first time it has failed. We took the burner cover off and tapped it here and there but it was a no go. Does anyone have any idea what could be wrong and the solution to go with it?

[Rondo]

There have been some threads on this problem and some said that the line had been plugged partway by spider webs. You might want to run somethind down the line to see if you pull out any web or anything that might be blocking it! I'm sure there will be others that will jump into this thread also! Keep us informed on what turns out!

[capn chris]

Ours can be a bear, sometimes, too. Turning the dial to "light" doesn't seem to be enough now and then. Turn a bit higher and hold a butane lighter under the pilot or near the burner itself?!! Be safe and good luck. Frustrating!

[snfexpress]

I agree with Chris - I have to give it a nudge past the pilot light setting to get it to go and this is a new rig. Had to do the same in the old rig. Figure that the calibration of these ovens are not great, but are generally okay for RV use.

[mfoss]

It doesn't seem to matter how high we turn it up there is no sound of the propane coming in from the line. I do know that the knob must be pushed in and held! We use one of those trigger lighters--it has a good flame--just no propane for it to ignite! How do you check the line for spider webs? Is there such a thing as a thermo couple that could need replacing? Thanks for you replies, really appreciate them!

[H. John Kohl]

You have to hold the lighter flame under the bi-metalic piece (until it gets hot) to get the propane to flow. I hope this helps. takes 20 to 30 seconds. If you are past the pilot light position watch for burned hairs when the broiler lights. Suggest a charcoal lighter with a reach.
Good luck and let us know what you find.

[mfoss]

John, that was it!! We tried it just like you said and held the lighter for 20 to 30 seconds and IT LIT! It sure doesn't seem like we have ever had to hold the lighter there that long before but maybe I was short on patience Christmas morning..........? Anyway, I'm a happy camper, THANK YOU!!

[snfexpress]

Good call, John!