If your Magic Chef oven light is not working or your Magic Chef oven won’t light, this article is for you. We will look at Magic Chef oven light problems today and how to fix them.
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Magic Chef Oven Light Not Working — How To Fix
Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your Magic Chef oven light won’t work and how to fix them.
1. Light Bulb
A faulty light bulb is the most likely reason why your Magic Chef oven light won’t work. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Magic Chef oven light bulb…
Step 1: Disconnect the power to the oven. You can do this by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or switching the circuit breaker off.
Step 2: Open the oven door.
Step 3: Slide out the racks in the oven.
Step 4: The light bulb is on the oven’s upper back wall. Unscrew the light cover by turning it counterclockwise.
Step 5: Unscrew the light bulb from the socket as well.
Step 6: Get a new Magic Chef oven light bulb.
Step 7: Screw the light bulb into the socket.
Step 8: Return the light cover as well.
Step 9: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 10: Shut the door of the oven.
Step 11: Reconnect the oven’s power by plugging the power cord in or switching the circuit breaker back on.
Watch the video below for a visual of how to replace a Magic Chef oven light bulb.
2. Light Socket
If your Magic Chef oven light is not working after replacing the bulb, the light socket is the next component to check. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Magic Chef oven light socket…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: Disconnect the power to the oven by unplugging the power cord.
Step 3: Go to the oven’s rear.
Step 4: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws which hold the oven’s back panel in place.
Step 5: Lift the access panel off and set it aside.
Step 6: Disconnect the wires from the terminals of the light socket.
Step 7: Get a multimeter.
Step 8: Test the light socket for continuity using the multimeter. If the multimeter doesn’t show a reading, the light socket is faulty and should be replaced.
Step 9: Open the door of the oven.
Step 10: Slide out the racks in the oven and set them aside.
Step 11: Unscrew the light bulb cover. The light bulb cover is on the oven’s upper back wall.
Step 12: Unscrew the light bulb from the socket as well.
Step 13: Using a flat blade screwdriver, bend the tabs on the light socket which secure it to the oven.
Step 14: While doing this, have someone push the light socket out from the back.
Step 15: Get a new Magic Chef oven light socket.
Step 16: Position the light socket in the oven and snap it into place.
Step 17: Screw the light bulb back into the socket.
Step 18: Return the light bulb cover as well.
Step 19: Slide the racks back into the oven.
Step 20: Shut the oven door.
Step 21: Go to the oven’s rear.
Step 22: Reconnect the wires to the terminals of the light socket.
Step 23: Reposition the oven’s rear access panel.
Step 24: Hold the panel in place with the screws.
Step 25: Plug the oven’s power cord back to the outlet.
Step 26: Push the oven back to the wall.
Watch the video below if you would like a visual of how to replace a Magic Chef oven light socket.
3. Damaged Wires
If both the light bulb and socket aren’t faulty, the next thing to check is the light socket’s wires. Remove the oven’s back panel and inspect the wires connected to the terminals of the light socket. If there are burns or cuts on the wires, they may be why your Magic Chef oven light won’t turn on. Contact a technician to fix the wires.
4. Touchpad
If the components above aren’t faulty, you should replace the touchpad. Since there is an oven light button on the touchpad, if it stops working, the light won’t turn on when you press it. To replace the touchpad in your Magic Chef oven, read this article: Magic Chef Oven Control [Issues & Proven Solutions]
5. Control Board
This is the final possible reason why your Magic Chef oven light won’t work. If the control board fails, it won’t send voltage to the light bulb. This will prevent your Magic Chef oven light from turning on. However, before replacing this component, make sure to check all the other components above. If none of them is faulty, read the “Magic Chef Oven Control” article in the section above.
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Magic Chef Oven Light Cover Stuck — How To Fix
Below, we show you how to remove a stuck Magic Chef oven light cover…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord from the outlet.
Step 2: Open the door of the oven.
Step 3: Slide out the oven racks.
Step 4: Get an oil filter wrench and wrap it around your Magic Chef oven light cover.
Step 5: While applying pressure to the light cover, turn it counterclockwise to remove.
Magic Chef Oven Lock Light Blinking — How To Fix
If your Magic Chef oven lock light keeps blinking, follow these steps…
Step 1: Switch off the circuit breaker for 10 minutes.
Step 2: Switch the breaker back on after 10 minutes.
If the lock light still keeps blinking and your Magic Chef oven door won’t open, the lock assembly is faulty. Read this article: How To Clean A Magic Chef Oven [Detailed Guide] to replace the lock assembly in a Magic Chef oven.
Magic Chef Gas Stove Won’t Light — How To Fix
Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your gas Magic Chef stove won’t work and what to do about them…
1. Igniter
A faulty igniter is the first and most likely reason why your Magic Chef gas stove won’t light. Once the oven igniter starts to fail, it will glow but take a while to light. Remove the oven’s bottom panel and look at the igniter. If the igniter doesn’t glow brightly when turned on, it should be replaced. Read this article: Magic Chef Oven Igniter [Issues & Proven Solutions] to replace the igniter in your Magic Chef oven.
2. Safety Valve
If the igniter isn’t faulty, you should check the safety valve next. If the safety valve fails, it won’t send gas to the igniter. This will prevent your gas stove from lighting. Read the “Magic Chef Oven Igniter” article in the section directly above this one to replace the safety valve in your Magic Chef oven.
3. Control Board
The control board is the final possible reason why your Magic Chef stove won’t light. If the control board fails, it won’t send voltage to the igniter for it to function. If you have checked the above components but none of them is faulty, read the “Magic Chef Oven Control” article in the “Magic Chef Oven Light Not Working” section above.
Magic Chef Stove Burner Won’t Light — How To Fix
Below, we have listed the possible reasons why your Magic Chef stove burner won’t light and how to fix them…
1. Igniter
A faulty igniter is the most likely reason why your Magic Chef gas burner won’t light. Follow the steps below to replace your Magic Chef burner igniter…
Step 1: Unplug the oven’s power cord.
Step 2: Turn off the gas supply as well.
Step 3: Lift the grate off the faulty burner.
Step 4: Unscrew the burner assembly from the stove top by turning it counterclockwise.
Step 5: Lift the burner assembly off.
Step 6: Disconnect the wires from the igniter using a pair of needle nose pliers.
Step 7: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the two screws holding the igniter to the burner assembly.
Step 8: Remove the igniter and get a new one.
Step 9: Position the new igniter on the burner assembly and hold it in place with the screws.
Step 10: Place the burner assembly back on the stove top and turn it to the right to secure.
Step 11: Place the grate back on the burner.
Step 12: Plug the oven’s power cord in and turn the oven’s gas supply back on.
The video below will give you a visual of how to replace a Magic Chef stove top igniter.
2. Spark Module
If your Magic Chef burner still won’t light after replacing the igniter, the spark module should be replaced. Below, we have listed the steps you need to follow in order to replace your Magic Chef oven spark module…
Step 1: Pull the oven away from the wall.
Step 2: For safety, disconnect the power to the oven. Do this by unplugging the power cord from the outlet or switching the circuit breaker off.
Step 3: Shut off the oven’s gas supply as well.
Step 4: Using a Philips head screwdriver, take out the screws holding the oven’s upper access panel in place.
Step 5: Lift the panel off and set it aside.
Step 6: Now, take out the screws which hold the spark module cover in place. The cover should be on the right or left.
Step 7: Lift the cover off and set it aside.
Step 8: Using a short Philips head screwdriver, take out the two screws which hold the spark module to the oven.
Step 9: Pull the spark module out of the oven’s opening.
Step 10: Get a new spark module.
Step 11: Disconnect the wires from the old spark module and connect them to the new one. Make sure that each wire goes to the right place or the spark module won’t work.
Step 12: Reposition the spark module in the oven’s opening.
Step 13: Hold the spark module in place with the two screws.
Step 14: Return the spark module’s cover
Step 15: Hold the cover in place with the screws.
Step 16: Reposition the oven’s back panel.
Step 17: Secure the panel with the screws.
Step 18: Reconnect the power to the oven by plugging the power cord back in or switching the circuit breaker on.
Step 19: Turn the oven’s gas supply on.
Step 20: Push the oven back to its usual position.
Watch the video below if you would like a visual of how to replace the spark module in a Magic Chef stove.
Magic Chef Oven Light FAQ
Can You Leave Magic Chef Oven Light On?
Yes, you can. However, doing this will shorten the life span of the light bulb.