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Model: MEF402W3WC	Brand: Tappan	Age: Less than 1 year
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jbarkley123		#1 Posted : Friday, July 3, 2009 9:41:54 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/1/2009(UTC) Posts: 4		Just moved intoan older home with a real clean looking Tappan range/oven. It is a manual unit with knobs for ON Off and temp control. When set to 325, oven runs up to 450-475. I checked with fluke temp meter and probe. I can't seem to find any info on the web on this model, Any help would be appreciated. I looked at the temp control and it has part number DT1-40-42. Joe


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Dan O.		#2 Posted : Friday, July 3, 2009 6:51:59 PM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/31/2009(UTC) Posts: 647		Quote: Model Number: MEF402W3WC Are you sure you didn't transpose a couple of the digits and the model number is actually suppose to be MEF402WCW3 ?? Quote: When set to 325, oven runs up to 450-475. If the temperature is out that much, you likely need a new thermostat. :( LINK > Tappan MEF402WCW3 Oven Thermostat (no picture) JMO Dan O. www.Appliance411.com The Appliance Information Site =D~~~~~~


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jbarkley123		#3 Posted : Saturday, July 4, 2009 1:40:03 AM(UTC)
Rank: Member Groups: Registered Joined: 7/1/2009(UTC) Posts: 4		Thanks Dan, It is a WCW3. The link you sent showed the Thermostat at 265.86, so I guess I will opt for the 3.25 oven thermometer. Thanks , Joe


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Dan O.		#4 Posted : Saturday, July 4, 2009 9:40:41 AM(UTC)
Rank: Advanced Member Groups: Senior Expert Joined: 5/31/2009(UTC) Posts: 647		Quote: Thermostat at $265.86, so I guess I will opt for the $3.25 oven thermometer. Yes, the thermostat used on your model is towards the upper scale of what they can go for. :rolleyes: I would *strongly* suggest you do not let the appliance out of your site while using the oven because if the thermostat is out that much, there may be a very good chance it will eventually fail totally possibly resulting in uncontrollable heating in which case [COLOR="Red"]your oven could pose a very real fire hazard![/COLOR] :eek: JMO Dan O. www.Appliance411.com The Appliance Information Site =D~~~~~~


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