Moffat electric range & oven repair:

Moffit electric range repairs discussed here include a question about use of asbestos insulation in a 1950's Moffat electric range and oven, repairs to a broken Moffat oven door, and wiring diagrams for the Moffat electric range.

Do Moffatt stoves contain asbestos? If so, where?

Page top photo: a 1958 Moffat electric range and oven combination still in use. Repairs to Moffat electric ranges are discussed here.

History of Moffat Stoves

Moffat was a Scot, born in Glasgow, whose family migrated to Owen Sound, Canada in the 1880's.

The Thomas L. Moffat stove company was a Canadian firm, with (foundry?) locations in Markdale, in Grey County, in Weston Ontario, in Winnipeg, and in Calgary for which I've found that a Moffat stove was shown at the Canadian 1905 exposition.

And I've found Moffat stove ads from 1909.

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Those early stoves used a fire-brick combustion chamber liner and the stove indeed included asbestos components - heat guards that are discussed in early ads - probably cement-asbestos material.

If you're in Canada it might be easier to find more about the 1950's version of these stoves.

This website has a collection of Moffat stoves - http://www.kijiji.ca/b-ontario/antique-moffat/k0l9004 but offers no help about asbestos, parts, repairs.

Readers asking for dating the age of their Moffat stove or help with parts and repairs are invited to send me a photo of the stove exterior and of any data tags.

That might help with research. Use the page to or bottom CONTACT link.

Photos below: a Moffat stove photographed by an Inspectapedia.com reader who asks for an accurate date of its manufacture. We estimate that this stove was made before 1920. Contact us if you have more information about this stove.

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As you see from the data tag below, this Moffat stove, Style E.28, bears a serial number of 1102 68; harder to read on the tag is the information that the stove required 200 Volts and a 27-amp circuit.

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We're only guessing but from the general appearance of this Moffat electric stove and the data tag serial number, its's possible this stove was produced in 1911. Readers familiar with dating older Moffat stoves are invited to comment at the end of this page.

Moffat Stove Patents Illustrate History & Components of Moffat Electric Ranges & Ovens

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Above are listed the Moffat Electric Range patents in Australia, Canada, Great Britain, the United States, New Zealand, South Africa.

Researching these specific patent applications can provide details about the Moffat range design, materials, used, presence of asbestos and other information.

Moffatt Stoves & Ranges, Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, Patent Disclosures, History, Current Moffat Co Contact

Interest in and sales of vintage Moffat stoves and ovens (built before 1980) continues as readers have reported to InspectApedia.com, and vendors, particularly in Canada continue to make a market in antique or vintage Moffat cookstoves.

Moffat Stove Wiring Diagrams, Older Models

• MOFFAT Electric Stove phase-3 wire model 30D25 24D25 WIRING DIAGRAM Aug 25-58 drawn by Fowler drawing no c31782
• MOFFAT Electric Stove 1950's WIRING DIAGRAM - V2 - Version #2
• MOFFAT ELECTRIC STOVE OWNERS MANUAL 1955 [PDF]

Moffat Stove History via Patent Search & Photo Examples

• Moffat, Frederick W. "Electric heating element." U.S. Patent 1,188,972, issued June 27, 1916.
  Excerpt:
  
  Be it known that I, FREDERICK W. MOFFAT, of the town of Weston, in the county of York, Province of Ontario, Canada, a subject of the King of Great Britain, have-invented certain new and useful Improvements in Electric Heating Elements, of which the following is a specification.
  
  This invention relates to heating elements specially adapted for use in the broiling oven of an electric stove, and my object is to devise a cheap, easily constructed and assembled element, which is easily repaired.
• Moffat, Frederick W. "Process of forming oven side walls." U.S. Patent 1,508,566, issued September 16, 1924.
• Moffat, Fbedebick W. "Ornamental design for ain insulator sign for insulator porcelains for electric ovens [paraphrasing]" U.S. Patent D55,071, issued May 4, 1920.

Below a vintage 1936 Moffat electric stove-oven combination for sale in Canada

Above: A Moffat stove from circa 1927

• Elmore, Stanley Smith. "Electric heating apparatus." U.S. Patent 2,273,904, issued February 24, 1942. Original assignee Moffats Ltd.
• Stanley, Smith Elmore. "Means for forming sheathed electrical heating elements." U.S. Patent 2,507,825, issued May 16, 1950.
• Slate, Raymond N., Smith, David G., "Switch control knob." U.S. Patent 2,701,286, issued February 1, 1955. Original Assignee Moffats Ltd.
• Slate, X. Raymond N. "Switch control and indicator." U.S. Patent 2,732,467, issued January 24, 1956. Original assignee Moffat Limited (Moffat)

Below: a Moffat electric stove dated to 1936

Below: A Moffat Free-standing electric stove made by Metters KFB Pty. Ltd. in Footscray, Victoria, circa 1937, displayed by Museums Victoria Collections, retrieved 2021/12/17 original source: https://collections.museumsvictoria.com.au/items/401004

Museums Victoria provides an interesting and detailed history of this specific 1937 Moffat stove, recommended reading at the link we provided just above where the Museum also offers additional photos of this appliance.

Repair a 1950's Moffat Electric Range

Question: Do 1950's era Moffat Stoves, Ranges, & Ovens contain asbestos?

Can you tell me if this insulation, in a Moffat 1958 kitchen stove model 30D25 contains asbestos?

Thanks so much - Anonymous, 2016/05/12 by private email

(May 12, 2016) Anonymous said:

Is there asbestos in the oven insulation of a 1958 Moffat stove model 30D25 (made in Weston, Ontario)?

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Reply:

Asbestos was used as insulation in some stoves and other home appliances as well and asbestos is specifically cited in advertising for earlier model Moffat stoves from 1909 but I did not find asbestos specifically described for the 1958 Moffat kitchen stove.

While a lab test would be needed for an authoritative answer, and begging off as well that I can only see what's in your photos - that may not address all areas or components of the stove, what I see in your photos looks like fiberglass insulation.

See the Moffat range insulation photos above & below.

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Reader follow-up:

The stove is indeed a tough old girl: I've been a professional chocolatier for 25 years with this stove as my steady workhorse.

I owe her my career and surely that can include a repair now and then. I'll check out the options you have suggested. Thank you so much--I'll let you know how it goes.
Brook

p.s. What do you think about my buying some Frigidaire stove insulation and using it? Exactly what do you mean by "in place in the stove body?"

The original insulation appears to be jammed behind the firebox. I was planning on filling the side panels with a sheet of insulation on each side - and found some Frigidaire "official replacement part" insulation approx. the same size as the sides.

That sounded like an improvement over the Roxul that I used a few years ago in the side panels.

It is definitely a 30" beauty, and it was precisely BECAUSE the door didn't close tightly with that broken hinge that I used the Roxul in the first place. THIS time I'd like to repair it correctly.

Reply: repairs to a Moffat electric range oven door hinges: Moffat Stove Parts Suppliers

I would not try a makeshift door repair as if it doesn't close properly you'll have ugly and even possibly unsafe leakage (a fire hazard) when using the oven.

If you search on 1950's Moffat Stove you 'll find several enthusiasts who've posted kudos and photos.

Pick up those emails and ask if they'd help you with the hinges with some photos of the door in open, closed, position, the removal and re-installation procedure, photos of the door hinge parts with door removed and installed;

• Moffats are still sold in Canada: see http://www.moffatappliances.ca/jsp/ge_Listing.jsp?product_id=6

You might also find an appliance junkyard that has the necessary hinges but you'll need to match the stove model accurately.

As your WIRING DIAGRAM is for models 30 D 25 and 24 D 25 (and the first number is probably stove width) yours is probably a 30-inch Moffit Model D25 from 1958.

• This parts supplier has some Moffat parts
  
  http://www.partstown.com/moffat/parts?gclid=Cj0KEQjw3-W5BRCymr_7r7SFt8cBEiQAsLtM8jDdbv2mvtBe3bijejValLMSRzDf0Ks0idgPYdM94dkaAixm8P8HAQ#search-tab-content=parts

Check out these Moffat hinges

• http://www.partstown.com/is-bin/INTERSHOP.enfinity/WFS/Reedy-PartsTown-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewEasyAskSearch-Start

or if that link doesn't work for you search their website for Moffat D25 Hinge and they also claim to have manuals that may show the hinge details

Below: a Moffat Bake-Master Oven Door Cooking Chart [Click to enlarge any image]

Moffatt Stove Electrical Repairs & Wiring Diagrams

Reader follow-up: wiring diagram for a 1958 Moffat electric range

I've searched high and low but can only locate 2 places where information is printed, each time on aging paper: the one larger sheet with the Moffat's Ltd wiring diagram

Moffatt Electric Stove phase-3 wire model 30D25 24D25 Wiring Diagram Aug 25-58 drawn by Fowler drawing no c31782

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The other one listing the patents and that was manufactured in Weston, Ontario.

Between the oven door and the oven drawer was the plate with model and serial number: Model 30D25. Serial number: 650259, Weston Ontario. What other specs are you looking for?

I hope that is helpful. Sorry about the crappy photos. I can send another one (hopefully NOT crappy) of the entire stove once we reattach side panels and front door.

And thanks for even considering the hinge mechanism. I might ask another owner/seller about that, but since you have to remove the side panel I think it unlikely that anyone will be willing to do that in order to help.

Question: Need Help with Electrical Repairs to 1954 Moffat Stove

I came across your site when searching Moffat stove restoration/repairs on-line.

We have an original 1954 Moffat stove that have been in our family forever. My mother still uses it and it just started having problem now.

• We have replace two burners
• Front burner knob lights do not work
• Oven main control panel on header of stove, light does not work
• Clock and oven timer control within clock, does not work.
• Oven works perfectly and still used for big family dinners.

We replaced the bulbs, check for a short in the wiring, placed electrical tape on all touching wires to make sure there was no over current etc..

Asking for help to find someone on the electrical or even restoring the stove back to bring the light back on and clock working. Cannot find a electrical diagram. The burners have 3,4 and 5 wires.

Stove is in Hamilton, On. Canada. Can you provide any support or direction?

Thank you in advance! - Anonymous by private email 2018/06/27

Reply: electrical repairs to a 1959 Moffats Limited electric stove

Although the "date" field of the Moffats Limited (Weston Ontario) electric stove data tag is blank, we can see that the stove appears to have been manufactured in week 4 (or month 4) of 1959.

The Moffats Limited stove model number given here is 314453T.

We are posting the reader's Moffats Stove photos here to invite comments or suggestions for electrical repairs to this appliance.

We provide free copies of Moffats electric oven & stove WIRING DIAGRAMS and other documents in this article.

When an electric stove burner has multiple wire connections usually those permit the burner control to activate more than one coil within an electric burner, thus providing multiple heat range settings.

An electrical appliance repair person will first check that the wiring and connections are sound - or replace them, then check that the control knob is working to connect each circuit when required.

These are very basic electrical repairs. However if the control knob itself has burned or damaged contacts it might not be field repairable and a replacement, though required, could be difficult to find.

In that case I would leave disconnected and removed any wires to control settings that do not work.

Watch out: do not try working on an electrical appliance if you are not trained to do so. Making a mistake could cause a fire, injury, or worse.

1960s Moffat Electric Stove Wiring & Controls

On 2021-12-20 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator (mod) - 1960s Moffat Electric Range Wiring & Oven / Range Control Replacement

@Richard,

On the typical Robertshaw control (the unit you show below) L1 and L2 are the line voltage input terminals on all of these controls.

Illustration: Universal Oven & Range Burner Control sold at appliance repair part outlets.

Moffat electric burner control & burner Wiring

Terminals 1,2,3,4 are individual burner terminals that, as I understand it, are in essence interchangeable. But that control appears to be designed for electric stove elements that only use a single burner coil or heating element.

Your stove burners had two heat ranges which explains why each burner has 3 rather than 2 terminals - a common neutral and two separate supply voltage wires. At your burners, by your wiring diagram

Yellow wire brings power to the inner coil on the burner - T1 on the control

Black wire brings power to the outer coil on the burner (the two are intertwined) - T2 on the control

Red is the common wire that went to T3 on the original burner control switch

Moffat Electric Oven Control Replacement Options

You may need to replace that Robertshaw RAC-12-201-48 thermostat control (your photo is shown later, below) with a Universal ER6700S0011 Range Oven Control Thermostat Kit - sold by several vendors for about $150 and shown above.

I should say, or a similar model - note that typically one of the wires runs the oven upper heating element and the other the lower or bottom heating element.

Below is an example wiring detail for the Universal Range/Oven Controller we cited above:

You might contact Robertshaw directly to ask what replaces your older oven control most-easily:

Contact Information for Robertshaw Controls

Web: robertshaw.com/Tech-Support/

North America and South America
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm CST (Central Standard Time)
Closed for US holidays
Languages spoken: English and Spanish
Dial +1 800 445 8299
technicalservice@robertshaw.com

Europe
Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CET (Central European Time)
Closed for certain holidays
Languages spoken: English and Czech
Dial +420 587 805 191
CustomerService.STB@robertshaw.com

All other International callers dial 011 630 260 3400. Enter x7344 or press 0 (zero) for operator to request transfer to Technical Service Department.

Thank you so much; I'll add all of these photos to a 1960s Moffat section in the article above.
If you want to be identified as a contributor let me know by email (page bottom CONTACT link)

On 2021-12-20 by Richard - Photo of 1962 Moffat Electric Stove

This is a photo of a 1962's Moffat stove looks like - Richard Lemieux

On 2021-12-20 by Richard - Wiring or Replacing the Robertshaw Oven Control

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator

If I look at the wiring diagram, there's wires goes to L1, L2, two wires on contact 3, 4, 5, and 6. On the Robertshaw oven control installed there's L1, L2, 1, 2, 3, 4. Missing wires ?

On 2021-12-19 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator (mod)

@Anonymous, Richard:

and from the closeup of the remains of the wiring diagram we see that your Moffat stove - or at least its design - dated from 1962.

Can we see a photo showing what that year's model looked like?

On 2021-12-19 by Richard: Wiring Diagrams for a 1962 Moffat Electric Stove

[Click to enlarge any image] - Wiring diagrams for a 1960s Moffat stove are provided courtesy of reader - Richard Lemieux, Canada.

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On 2021-12-17 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator (mod)

@Richard,

You'd be helping us out and helping other readers if you'd post (one photo per comment) images of your Moffat stove and of its metal data tag.

Yours is a 30" electric range model 30H45W; while we haven't found a manual or wiring diagram unique to that model, (perhaps from 1981?),

the wiring is going to be very similar to the wiring diagrams that we provide at

Moffat Stove Wiring Diagrams, Older Models - above on this page at

https://inspectapedia.com/Appliances/Moffat_Electric_Range_Repair.php#Wiring

If you'll also post a photo of the remains of the wiring diagram that you DID find, we can compare that with what we have on hand.

Below is an example wiring diagram NOT for a Moffat but for a 1960s GE electric range - this is a nice generic example of typical oven wiring.

On 2021-12-17 by Richard - 1962 Moffat 30H45W Electric Range Data Tag

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator,

On the metal data tag, the model number is 30H45W and the serial number is 774581

On 2021-12-16 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator (mod)

@Richard,

You might post a photo of the stove, and you might compare yours to some of the others displayed in this article series.

You might also look for a metal data tag. It may be present around the oven door opening.

See if that gives you a model and serial number.

On 2021-12-16 by Richard

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator,

You are right, it's glued to the back of the appliance but half of it is missing. How can I find the year of my appliance.
Thank you

On 2021-12-15 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator (mod) - where to find the wiring diagram for a 1960s Moffat Electric Range

@Richard,

Often it's glued to the back of the appliance and occasionally to the underside of a panel. Any chance you find it there?

I'm not assuming you haven't already checked but just in case...

On 2021-12-15 by Richard - Moffat stove model 30H45W and I'm looking for the wiring diagram

I have a Moffat stove model 30H45W and I'm looking for the wiring diagram. I need it for troubleshooting. My oven works only on 120 volts, I think. - Richard Lemieux, Canada.

Moffat Range / Stove Parts Suppliers

• Moffats electric oven & stove WIRING DIAGRAMS and other documents - in this article

Moffat parts including hinges, controls, etc:

• Antique Appliance Store, 30 West Savannah St. P.O. Box 389 Clayton, GA. 30525 US Tel: 706-782-3132 Website: https://store.antiqueappliances.com/ Email: parts@antiqueappliances.com
  
  We specialize in antique appliance restoration from the 1920’s to the 1950’s.
  If you would like to send us photos of your appliance and/or part(s), please e-mail them to us
• Antique gas stoves Antique Stoves - Sales - Parts - Restoration Antique Gas Stoves, Tel: (909) 484-2222 Email: cookin@AntiqueGasStoves.com Website: http://www.antiquegasstoves.com/
  
  The company lists O'Keefe, Merritt, Wedgewood, and Western Holly stoves; also offers stove rebuild services.
• Chromalox parts can replace some Moffat Parts such as electric burner elements on Moffat electric ranges
• Norge (antique) electric stove parts may replace some Moffat parts such as burner components
• Part Advantage, Website: https://www.partadvantage.com/ Tel: 1-866-678-3718 Email: orders@partadvantage.com
• Partsfe, 700 Nicholas BLVD Suite 105 Elk Grove Village IL 60007 USA, Email: contact@partsfe.com Tel: +1 630 281 2419 Website: https://partsfe.com/
  
  - may have Moffat or Moffat substitute parts
  
• Partstown, Tel: 800.438.8898 Website: https://www.partstown.com/ Email: customerservice@partstown.com
  
  - has some Moffat parts
  
  Website excerpt: Moffat started making cooking and baking equipment for Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s.

Contemporary Moffat Company Contact: Current Production Stoves & Ovens

Below: Modern Moffat electric stoves - GE and other distributors of these modern Moffats provide service and parts but only for new models, not for antique Moffats discussed on this page.

Beginning in Australia and New Zealand in the 1920s, Moffat has produced cooking ovens and stoves sold also in North America and in the U.K. The current Moffat Products and Company has offices in Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and also markets under the Blue Seal brand in the United Kingdom.

The current Moffat company (in 2018) specializes in convection oven cooking equipment, apparently for commercial uses as well as related commercial baking equipment and fans.

While OEM replacement parts are available for current Moffat stoves (built after 1980) and products from Moffat as well as from other stove parts vendors, such parts are not readily available for older Moffat stoves popular in the 1950's and 1960's.

Illustration: Moffat's E32D5/SK32 electric convection oven. This is a current product. [Click to enlarge any image]

• North-American Moffat has distributed and sold products in Canada and the U.S. since the mid 1980's.
  
  Moffat in North America is positioned as a specialist in convection ovens and proofer holding cabinets, with this product range being our sole focus.
  
  Moffatt, an Ali Group Company, Moffat Inc. North America, Champion Industries
  3760 Industrial Drive, Suite , Winston Salem, NC 27105 USA
  
  Tel: Sales: 1-800-551-8795
  Tel: Service: 1-866-673-7937
  Fax: 336-661-0946
  Email: spareparts@moffat.com
  Website: m.moffatusa.com
  
  MOFFAT SPARE PARTS PRICE LIST-2018 (for current) Moffat stoves, fans and other products.
  
  Really? it is not likely that you will have success contacting the current Moffat company to ask about parts, service, repair, wiring diagrams for 1950's vintage Moffat stoves. Let us know by posting a comment on this page if you find service support for older Canadian or U.S. sold Moffat stove products.
  
  A search of the Moffat website parts and service page for older Moffat stove model numbers, or for "stove" or "electric stove" or "wiring diagram" produces no results.

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• Moffatusa, 3760 Industrial Drive, Suite B Winston-Salem, NC 27105 USA, [these are not for antique Moffat ranges] including Turbofan products, Tel: 866-673-7937 https://www.moffatusa.com/service-replacement-parts Email: spareparts@moffat.com
  Website excerpt:
  
  Moffat specializes in the design, manufacture, distribution and after-sales support of commercial convection ovens, proofers and holding cabinets.
• Parts FPS (Foodservice Parts & Supplies), Mailing Address SKG Group Holdings LLC 1 Radisson Plaza Ste 800 New Rochelle, NY 10801 Website: https://www.partsfps.com/ Tel: +(315) 675 7792
• Webstaurant Store, Website: https://www.webstaurantstore.com/
  
  - has some modern Moffat parts
  
  Dream on if you want to find a physical address, telephone, or email [Ed. July 2021]

Modern Moffat Stove Manuals & Technical Specifications - Current Models (not the older Moffat stoves discussed in this article - are available from the manufacturer cited above.

• Moffat Gas Range Electric Oven Models GE58A,B,C,D Specifications [PDF] - current model data
  
  Moffat Turbofan Convection Oven E32D5 Installation & Operation Manual [PDF] - current model data
• Modern MOFFAT ELECTRIC OIL & RADIANT RANGE OWNERS MANUAL [PDF] (2019) Coil Top and Radiant Top Models, Ranges Electric Coil & Radiant, Models: MCBS523, MCBS525, MCBS585, MCB757, MCB787 - including the two modern (contemporary) Moffat electric range/oven appliances shown above. Both of these electric stoves were displayed by GE Appliances - Canada https://service.geappliances.ca/ - 2021/12/17
  
  Note: these are modern Moffat electric ranges like the models illustrated just above. Service questions for these newer models for Canadian Customers, but NOT for antique Moffat stoves and ranges, is by MC Commercial, Inc., 1 Factory Lane, Moncton, New Brunswick
  E1C 9M3 CANADA
• Moffat TURBOFAN E931M INSTALLATION & OPERATION MANUAL [PDF] (2019) Moffat Limited Rolleston 7675 New Zealand - retrieved 2022/10/11, original source: https://moffat.global.ssl.fastly.net/sites/default/files/products/manual/E931M_OM_AN_UK.pdf

 

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On 2024-01-09 by InspectApedia DF (mod) - Moffat range oven door hinge and the makeshift repair

@Anonymous,

Thank you - those are very helpful photos of the Moffat range oven door hinge and the makeshift repair.

Because the oven door hinge parts are basically flat steel I suspect that if you could remove the hinges entirely and bring them to a metalworking shop it would be very easy to fabricate replacements with the center hole drilled to the proper size - avoiding the worn, oversized hole problem.

I've done exactly that as a DIY project on other mechanical systems; we cut a bit of strap steel of the proper thickness to the necessary rectangular size, then used a grinder and belt sander to shape the hinge, then carefully drilled the right sized holes to convert it into a hinge.

Probably the most work is in removing the door without other damage.

At OVEN DOOR REPAIR / REPLACE

Jenn-Air https://inspectapedia.com/Appliances/Oven-Door-Repair-Jenn-Air.php

you'd see that breaking the door glass is a worse snafu and one that's more dangerous too. So take care when handling the door.

On 2024-01-09 by Anonymous

@InspectApedia Publisher, Here is a picture. Essentially what happened is the pin in the hinge broke (likely) decades ago. Previous owner of the house replaced with a nut and bolt.

The trouble is the hole in the hinge has been worn and elongated to the point where the door no longer lines up with the opening and rubs on the drawer below.

My temporary fix was to cut a 3/32" slice of bolt to use as a shim in the elongated hole, to align the door, and a new bolt with a large washer to keep the shim in place. It is working for now but I know it is just a matter of time before the threads on my bolt make the hole wider again.

I agree, the ultimate fix would be to have a metal fabricator weld the hole full, make a new hole, and a proper pin.

with the new nut and bolt, and large washer holding in place.

On 2024-01-08 by InspectApedia Publisher (mod) - need to find 1956 Moffat range replacement hinges

@Jamie,

I've had poor luck finding original or OEM mechanical parts and switches for antique Moffat ranges like your nice 1956 unit, though some online vendors say they have some parts such as generic burner replacements or alternative control switches.

On occasion I've simply added-on simple hardware store hinges of an appropriate size, using a shim if needed so that the oven door closes neatly and completely.

But what I would prefer when we can't find an OEM Moffat oven door hinge is remove the broken oven door hinges and take them to a local metalworking shop to see how close they can come to fabricating a replacement. That's a more expensive hinge than one found at your hardware store, but much less than the cost of buying a replacement range and giving up on keeping your 1950's Moffat range working.

There is a long history of this approach in the antique car restoration world, so it's not a new idea.

Can you post a closeup of the broken hinges?

On 2024-01-08 by Jamie

I have a 1956 Moffat 40" range. Does anyone have a lead to replacement hinges? Mine are shot on the main oven door.

Maybe you're sitting on a parts machine as well and would be willing to sell/ship the hinges? Or you know of one? Any ideas are appreciated! (pic of my range attached)

On 2023-12-16 by Katherine

Here is the serial plate.

On 2023-12-16 by InspectApedia Publisher - Moffat countertop grill

@Katherine,

What a great Moffat cooking appliance - one that I have not seen before.

Can you post another photo of that data tag that shows the serial number?

On 2023-12-16 by Katherine

Hi, I have a vintage moffatt.....? ? Is it a countertop grill oven? Pristine condition. i dont believe that it was ever used. Style # E 2 T. I'd like to know what year it was made and what it is. Thank you!

On 2023-08-09 by InspectApedia Publisher - does a Moffat stove have fuses

@Patrizia,

I don't think there are fuses.

But I don't know that exact still model wiring.

An appliance repair person would use a digital or analog voltmeter to check for voltage at the terminals into which the oven heating elements plug or connect.

If there's voltage there,
And if cleaning the terminals and connections doesn't solve the problem, you may need to replace the oven burner element.

If there's no voltage I would follow the wiring back to the control.

On 2023-08-09 by Patrizia

Hello, I have a Vintage Moffat stove. It has worked fairly well until now. The other day I had a problem with the oven. Only the grill seems to work, but the other element at the bottom is lifeless. Does this stove have fuses?

I looked for them at the bottom of the drawer at the back and front panel and found nothing. I would really appreciate some advice. Also, the oven door no longer closes well.

I am also looking for some replacement elements for the burners. It is difficult to find large elements.

Thank you for your help.

Unfortunately, I have no model number because that part on the diagram in the back was torn off.

On 2023-06-15 by InspectApedia DF (mod)

@Josh,

Thank you for that follow up, Josh. Yes, those additional details will help other readers. Glad you were able to figure out what you needed. We'll be sure to keep these details with the article.

On 2023-06-15 by Josh

@Josh,

@InspectApedia Publisher, Thanks for getting back to me! I was able to track down the original part number for the bake element: WG02F05410. I called Reliableparts [dot] ca and they said there's an aftermarket model that has the same size/specs: UB963

Turns out is is 3000 watts. Hopefully this helps somebody else someday!

Thanks

(reposted by mod with modified web link to protect reader and site)

On 2023-06-15 by InspectApedia Publisher - what would be a typical wattage for a generic replacement element

@Josh,

That's a great question, thank you. Let me do some research to see what would be a typical wattage for a generic replacement element. All that you will need to do is match the terminal connections and find one that fits approximately in the same space.

I'm out of the lab right now but will do some more search and report back on what we found.

On 2023-06-14 by Josh

Hello! I have an old electric Moffat stove that was bought in 1978 (photo attached) and the bottom bake element has recently broke. I can’t find the specs for the bake element to replace it and wondering what the wattage might be to properly replace it.

What I do know:
model number - MSS 6058 W-1-S1 (style B11)
KW - 60 Hz
120/240 V
The broil element is labelled at 3300 watts

I’d love to keep using this oven as it’s worked so well for us over the years. I called GE parts and their database only goes back 20 years. I found an element that is very close in sizing at 240v but the wattage is 3000. I want to make sure I’m not using a higher wattage than the bake element is meant for.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

On 2023-05-10 by InspectApedia Publisher - what are my Moffat stove's switch and drawer for?

@Rob,

Let's open the drawer and post a photo of its interior and then give me the interior dimensions .

With those electric burners overhead it may be that there's not enough room for a deep drawer and if that's the case it may just be storage for utensils.

On 2023-05-09 by Rob

We recently got a Moffat stove with four knobs down the side and a switch under the knobs. There's also a drawer above the oven. We don't know what the switch or drawer are for, though. Any ideas?

On 2022-10-11 by InspectApedia (Editor) - 1950s Moffat stove manual

@Lyn,

We have a 1950s Moffat stove manual that we're in process of scanning to make available free to the public, but are traveling out of our lab at the moment, so it'll be a month or so before it's available free on this web page. (come back after Thanksgiving).

You can buy some replacement parts that will work on Moffat electric stoves and ovens such as burners and controls, from Chromalox https://www.chromalox.com/ though in my OPINION their website is a bit obnoxious as it insists on slamming unwanted cookies onto my computer. Chromalox parts are also sold on eBay and at other online vendors.

That's a nice-looking 1951 Moffat electric stove - I'd like to see a photo of its data tags - look around the oven door threshold.

On 2022-10-10 by Lyn

Looking for an owners manual and door handle for our 1951 moffat stove. Just purchased it 2 weeks ago and have lots of questions. Thanks !

On 2021-04-17 by danjoefriedman (mod) - What are the symptoms of needing new fuse for oven?

@Anonymous,

If your electric oven is not working check

- that the circuit breaker or fuse in the electrical panel is on or not blown

- that electrical power is being delivered to the receptacle into which it's connected.

- that the control itself is on and appears un-damaged

- that power is being delivered to the sockets into which the electric oven element is plugged

Watch out: these checks require safe use of a VOM or DMM - if you are not trained in safe electrical work you could be shocked or killed.

On 2021-04-17 by Anonymous

What are the symptoms of needing new fuse for over?

On 2023-12-11 by InspectApedia DF (mod)

@David Craib,

Please help us out by telling me why this is posted on our contact page instead of on our Moffat stove page.

We don't mind moving this over there where it'll be found by readers who are interested in Moffat stoves, but we're trying to understand if we have something wrong on our website design that causes you to post here instead of there.

Thanks.

On 2023-12-10 by David Craib

Moffat double oven stove, early 50's for free in Ottawa - see Ottawa kijiji. People who visit your site may want to know.
Comment posted December 2023.

On 2023-04-04 by InspectApedia Editor

@Dorothy R,

I think you want to look for an "appliance repair technician" not an electrician (though perhaps some of those folks may be willing to work on an appliance they usually install home electrical and circuits),

then when you find people advertising that they repair home appliances, ask specifically if the person is experienced with electric range and stove top repair.

Keep us posted - what you find will help others.

On 2023-04-04 by Dorothy R

@InspectApedia Editor , Thanks again for your helpful hints and suggestions. So if we can find an electrician to take the ceramic top off, he should be able see which elements would do the job. That’s the problem initially, finding such a person! We will look again for a tag, but did look fairly thoroughly before. If you can find a suitable Manual that would be great.

On 2023-04-04 by InspectApedia Editor - Wiring diagrams were often glued to the back of the Moffat

@Dorothy R,

Manuals for older Moffat cookers, ranges, ovens, are generally hard to find; we've bought whatever older Moffat manuals we could find and then have re-published them as free PDF downloads given on the page above. Fortunately the wiring and operation of electric cook stoves, ranges, ovens, is fairly straight-forward so that often an experienced appliance repair person can diagnose and fix common problems such as a bad electrical wire, connector, or temperature sensor.

We'll continue to look for a manual for your specific THBMEC01A MOFFAT cooker but to date haven't found one.

It would help if you'd look carefully along the frame of the oven as well as elsewhere for model data tags. Often there is a metal tag riveted to the oven frame side - not just stickers on the back.

Wiring diagrams were often glued to the back of the Moffat.

On 2023-04-04 by InspectApedia Editor

@Dorothy R,

Just what parts you can find for a 1980's Moffat Oven/Range combo will vary depending on what part you need.

We see some vendors stocking some old parts, and there are some generic replacement parts that work on many electric ranges as well as some generic electric oven burner elements.

Matching a control knob exactly or replacing a clock will be more-difficult.

About your "slow-heating" hob rings, check and clean the electrical connections (with power OFF of course).

About the hob ring that does not work at all, look for a generic replacement of the right diameter. Often the actual electrical connectors on the replacement ring work, else you might have to change the connector in the range top as well.

You don't need the model number of an electric range to buy replacement rangetop elements, just the diameter and type - or number of connectors (two or four). While many such replacement parts are sold as replacing "GE" or "Whirlpool", others are sold as "generic" or "replacing hundreds of element models" - so principally you look at the diameter and the number of connectors and match that to your existing Moffat cooker.

Below is just one example of a 7-inch electric burner element that will fit many stoves.

On 2023-04-04 by Dorothy R

@InspectApedia Editor , Thank you so much for your help. So if I quote THBMEC01A as the Model No. I should be able to buy elements/parts?

Is there an Operating Manual or Wiring diagram for this Model?

On 2023-04-03 by InspectApedia Editor - Moffat Electric Cooker American With Roastmaster Rotisserie

@Dorothy R,

Sure, that looks like a an older model of a late 1970s or early 1980's (*manufacture date, not purchase date) THBMEC01A MOFFAT ELECTRIC COOKER AMERICAN WITH ROASTMASTER ROTISSERIE - THBMEC01A (or similar model) Moffat Electric cooker American with Roastmaster Rotisserie

On 2023-04-03 by Dorothy R

Can you help identify their cooker please. Bought in 1980, when it was 6months-1 year old, and lost the manual and so Model No…yes, we’ve looked all over for it. It was on the back but several moves later it’s missing! Basically it works well, but one hob ring is defunct and the other three are slow to heat. We think we can still buy new elements but need the model number to do so. Would be really grateful for any help.

On 2023-01-15 by InspectApedia Publisher - 1952 Moffat

@Eric K,

Those burners use two, sometimes more, concentric spirals of burner elements to provide various levels of heat. So if one of those burns out or its wire connection fails the burner loses some of its heat-range.

Before replacing burners, your appliance repair person (or you if you're experienced and know how to do safe electrical work safely) would first check the connections to the burners and the wires between burner and control.

Some of our readers have re-built older Moffat electric stove burners by finding a generic element to install - of the proper diameter.

A simple search for "replacement electric stove element" will turn up a variety of products, some of which might fit.

On 2023-01-14 by Eric K

I think our stove is a 1952 Moffat which is still in use in our home. At least 2 of the burners are not working to full power seems only half the ring is heating. Do you know where replacement rings can be purchased or repaired?

On 2022-11-21 by InspectApedia (Editor)

@Lori,

We have found a few Moffitt stove manuals and have provided them as free pdf downloads above on this page. If I find any more I'll certainly post them here.

On 2022-11-21 by Lori

I have an old Moffats wall oven and cooktop. I think they're approximately 60 years old. The model number on the wall oven is 21D80 WS. I'm wondering if there are manuals for these appliances available anywhere?

On 2022-10-10 by InspectApedia (mod)

@Lyn,

It is but the decoding method is similar.

On 2022-10-10 by Lyn

@InspectApedia , this link is for water heaters

On 2022-10-10 by Lyn

We have started a Facebook page called Vintage Moffat to share info with other fans of Moffat stoves. Thanks!

On 2022-09-29 by InspectApedia (mod)

@Ray Boyd,

Best guess based on the serial number would be week 30 of 1942 although this doesn't follow the typical decoding sequence. See more about decoding age at

GSW WATER HEATER AGE / MANUALS
https://inspectapedia.com/plumbing/GSW-Water-Heater-Age-Manuals.php

On 2022-09-29 by Ray Boyd

I just pick this up. Works good but need 1 door handle and would like 2 of the original style "fat" burners. Also any specifics like year and information

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On 2022-09-22 by InspectApedia (Editor) - antique 1907 Moffat stove

@Gage,

Thanks for the great photo and question about a really antique 1907 Moffat stove. I've seen some of those in ads but have focused in this article on later models as most of our readers are fixing Moffats from the 1940's to 1960s.

I'd like to see a data tag for the stove if there is one - take a photo.

I've not seen that old model for sale but Moffats from the 1930s are often sold for asking prices between $500. and $1000.

I've seen a "vintage antique French stove -fancier - for sale at charish.com for an asking price over $5,000 - and I'm doubtful that at that price it'll sell very quickly.

So sure there's a market for vintage stoves. I'm not expert enough to guess a price for your 1907 Moffat. If your stove has pretty much all its parts un-broken, clean it up with care (don't scrub or polish off the patina of age, just remove surface dirt) and if you want to sell it, try posting on some auction sites.

Keep us posted.

On 2022-09-22 by Gage

I have been searching everywhere for information on this moffat I found in a barn on the property I just bought but haven't had any luck. I can't even find a similar one on Google images.

It seems to be in good shape but I can't say for sure as I don't know anything about these stoves. Under the right hand cast cover it says 1907 I'm assuming that's the year.

I'm here in manitoba canada and would like to know if it is worth anything to a collector. It means nothing to me and is in the way. I would like to get it appraised if it's a hidden gem and get it in the hands of someone that would enjoy this piece of history.

On 2022-06-12 by InspectApedia-911 (mod)

@Dawn,

Great question. I'm sorry that we don't have list of specific referrals but see if you can find an experienced appliance repair person nearby who's willing to take on the project. You'll see there are plenty of enthusiasm for this Moffat stove line.

If you like, post a photo of your stove to add to your request along with the description of what work is needed, and perhaps a local repair person will see it even if you haven't yet found them.

On 2022-06-11 by Dawn

I have a 1936 Moffat Stove at our family cabin, it has all the parts and is in great shape. My nephew is bent on getting rid of it. I am hoping to have it rewired and continue to use it in my own cabin. I live in British Columbia, Canada...would you know of a company or person in my area that would rewire my 1936 beauty?

On 2022-03-01 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Emmanuel,

Thank you for adding that information: a Moffat stove whose data tag shows the model number 3144 53T as well as its manufacture in Canada.

Too bad the date isn't also legible on the tag.

Agreed that that's an un-common temperature controller; you might have success contacting some of the Moffat parts suppliers we list in this article.

On 2022-03-01 by Emmanuel

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator, Thanks, I think I can read model 3144 53T

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On 2022-02-22 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Emmanuel,

Right - I've had a devil of a time trying to find a slider type control for the thermostat/temperature on an electric oven as a replacement part -

Can you post a close-up and sharp photo of the control ? Also look at it closely to see if there is a manufacturer name and part number. Even on a Moffat, a long-established brand, the manufacturer often used third party OEM parts.

Next open each oven door and look along the door threshold or body for a manufacturer's data tag - post that photo too.

On 2022-02-22 by Emmanuel

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator, thanks, the photo you put looks like a regular knob, this moffat uses a slider.

On 2022-02-22 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator - Moffat failed temperature sensor

@Emmanuel,

That does sound like a failed temperature sensor or, though less likely, a failed control.

You might find a generic thermocouple replacement that fits. Take the old one to your local plumbing and heating supplier.

Shown here is a generic electric oven thermostat control set that might be made to work: the Nu-Vu 252-4004 Control Thermostat/Knob Kit, Proofer, OP-2 sold by partstown [dot] com and other vendors.

On 2022-02-22 by Emmanuel

Hi! My moffat suddenly dosent stop cooking! The oven will just heat no matter the temperature choosen, but it will turn off when slider completly to the left.

2 question, anybody knows the model or event better, the thermostat needed for it?

On 2022-01-17 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Richard,

Measure the diameter of those two parts.

I think you'll find that there are generic replacements widely available at appliance parts stores and even from online vendors.

On 2022-01-17 by Richard

Hi,
The chrome ring and drip pan are rusted in my 1962 Moffat stove. Where can I find replacement parts? Thank you very much for your help.

On 2022-01-11 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Thomas,

Continuing: these instructions should be helpful:

OVEN DOOR SPRING REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS [PDF] REPA Spare Parts Group, Germany (Head Office):

GEV GROSSKÜCHEN-ERSATZTEIL-VERTRIEB GMB Gadastr. 4 85232 Bergkirchen Tel.: +49 8142 6522-50 order.ger@repagroup.com - retrieved 2022/01/11 original source: https://www.gevonline.de/resources/Artikelinfo/NzAxNjgyX0Fzc0luc183NjE1Nl9FTlVfX1dTRlJFSQ==.pdfaliav

On 2022-01-11 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Thomas,

I suspect that those are holding part of the oven door hinge assembly for the door above, but honestly I'm unsure.

Can we also get a look at the sides and floor of the oven compartment whose door spring we'd like to re-connect or replace?

Typically the oven door hinge includes a flat steel slider that inserts into the oven door itself. The door is opened part way and un-clipped from the spring assembly and pulled off;

That may expose bolts or screws that permit access to the hinge and spring assembly.

Take care to put the hinge bars into the "closed" position before trying to open the hinge assembly as you want minimum tension on the spring.

If the oven door spring is broken, measure its proper length including the hooks at both ends: almost certainly you can find an after-market oven door spring replacement that will fit.

Shown below is a "universal" oven door spring replacement assembly sold on eBay. This image may help you recognize its equivalent on your Moffat oven.

On 2022-01-09 by Thomas

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator, a few screws are visible from underneath, in the bottom drawer. Here's a picture.

Thank you for your help!

On 2022-01-08 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Thomas,

Spring is a force inside the chassis for the appliance and hard to see. Have you tried pulling out the lowest drawer and looking from underneath? Check there before we proceed with further disassembly.

On 2022-01-07 by Thomas

Hi! I have a (I think) 1956 Moffat electric stove, 2 doors. Recently, the spring holding the small door broke.

My question is how do I get to the spring? Once I get to it, I'll manage to find some other spring to replace it.

Thank you for your help!

 

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