Thread Number: 70105
/ Tag: Ranges, Stoves, Ovens
Stove/oven safety help needed |
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Post# 930283 , Reply# 2   4/3/2017 at 04:44 (2,579 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 930302 , Reply# 3   4/3/2017 at 08:03 (2,579 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Differently try Hans good suggestions, but keep in mind that older ranges often run hotter on the outside surfaces than newer ranges. Current ranges are only allowed to get to about 200 F. on the front of the oven doors, there is NO MAX temp standards for the cook-top areas even on current ranges however.
How hot is your range getting? and the good thing is there are no plastic parts on this old range to be damaged so it is not dangerous to operate like this.
This is why when we were young children our parents taught us not to touch the range, older ranges could run very hot on the outside. |
Post# 930346 , Reply# 4   4/3/2017 at 12:34 (2,579 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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To a old GE once, I thought it was too hot, so I took the top loose, and added about 5 or 6 more inches of insulation over the oven...no more hot top and it was very easy to do. most GEs didn't have but 2 inches of insulation back then. |
Post# 930360 , Reply# 5   4/3/2017 at 14:56 (2,578 days old) by ken (NYS)   |   | |
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I got this 1967 GE range in Oct 2015 for $25.00. It was very dirty. I disassembled it to do an extensive cleaning. The top was held on by just two screws located in the front corners. After removing the screws the top slid back to disengage two hooks at the back. After removing I was surprised to see no cover of any kind over the fiberglas insulation that covered the oven liner. There were only the two drip trays that spanned from front to back under the burners. Between and to the outside of them the insulation was completely exposed.
Before disassembling I had tested it and found the top got pretty hot with the oven on. I did realize that was normal but thought I could do something about it while I had it apart. I added more insulation on top of the factory insulation. I then covered the insulation with aluminum covers for large disposable aluminum serving pans purchased at a Dollar store. They were just the right thickness. Heavy enough to not rip but thin enough to cut with a scissor and mold to the shape needed to fit under the drip trays. I had also taken the outer and inner door panels apart to get the window out. I added more insulation between the panels before putting back together. It definitely made a difference after it was back together and the oven operating. The top didn't get near as hot as originally.
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