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Gary, I've seen this hundreds of time on car lots where the mouse has eaten the wires somewhere and the vehicle won't start and run. Look around at all the wiring and if you see any eaten wires then fix the wire and you should be good to go.
It is common for mice to get into the oven box insulation and nest. I had this problem before and its not likely you'll be able to get rid of the odor without replacing the insulation. Another issue is any fecal matter the mice leave behind. This can become a health hazard (expecially in an appliance that you use to prepare food). I would recommend replacing the insulation. If the model oven is correct, the insulation can be purchased for around $20 at any of the following websites:
The part number will depend upon your COMPLETE model number (located on a nameplate around the oven door opening, or lower drawer opening (if equipped). On some models, the model number will appear on the back of the operator console. The first three sites on the list include exploded view parts illustrations to assist you with locating and properly indentifying any parts you may need. The insulation for the Magic Chef 31000 series is listed under the "Body" parts list.
To replace the insulation on MOST ranges, all you should have to do is lift the range top to access the oven box. The top on most ranges can be lifted by removing a series of screws that are usually holding it secure under the bottom of the front edge. You will need to open the oven door to see them. CAUTION: Do not lean on the oven door as this may cause damage to the door hinges and springs.
On the Magic Chef 31000 series, it appears that you will need to remove the burner control knobs, followed by screws holding the burner control control panel in place. You should also remove all the orifice covers and burner grates from the top of the range. Once the burner control is removed, remove the top panel, followed by the burner box top panel. The insulation will be wrapped around the oven box. It should just lift out. Depending on the potential infestation, you may want to wear a dust mask and use a vaccum to **** up any loose debris. CAUTION: Turn off the gas supply BEFORE attempting any repairs - if this is a gas range.
If you have questions, please post back and let me know. I hope this helps you.
here is my guess from experience. If you have dogs or cats.... I have seen stoves where a rodent(mouse and or rat, chipmunk, squirrel) has decided the stove was a god place to store a winter supply of food. The insulation was dug out and replaced with the animal feed and or acorns and nuts. This creates a weak area of insulation and the odor you describe. I hope not but a surface thermometer can be used to locate the area of concern so you do not have to dismantle the whole unit looking for the cause. Find the warmest area during bakeing and look there first. Eric
Normally all you need to do, is just simply wrap the new insulation round the outer oven compartment, and it holds itself in place, would not recommend useing adhesive, if you can't get it hold in place, then twist some thin wire round to hold it in position.
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F1
Circuit board defective
Replace control board
F2
1. The oven temp has risen above 665F and the door is not locked or 2. The temp has risen above 965F with the door locked
1. Check oven temp in mode that failure occurred. Replace EOC (Electronic Oven Control) if above limits 2. Check 8-pin connector. Check and replace oven temperature sensor if necessary
F3
Oven temperature sensor is open (above 3000 ohms)
Check resistance of oven temperature sensor, check for open wiring between oven temperature sensor and control
F4
Oven temperature sensor is shorted (below 500 ohms)
Check resistance of oven temperature sensor, check for shorted wiring between oven temperature sensor and control
F5
Internal watchdog circuit has detected a failure
Defective EOC (Electronic Oven Control)
F6
Shorted buttons
Check push buttons and dome switches on control
F8
Logic interrupted (lock motor switch sequence)
Check door lock switches and wiring
Most likely problem is the oven temp. sensor. Should check around 1100 ohms at room temp. I would replace that first because it is the easiest and cheaper than an oven control.
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