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.

Moffat Electric or Gas Stove - Range Repair & Parts FAQs

These questions and answers about Moffat stoves, ranges, ovens were posted originally

at MOFFAT STOVE HISTORY & REPAIR so please be sure to check out the more detailed, organised advice given there.

On 2021-12-30 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@alan,

Thank you for that comment, it will help other readers.

On 2021-12-29 by alan

by the way....that switch on the front left of that 1949...is for warming oven....left door....I own one

On 2021-12-22 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Richard,

2 steps:

1. follow the probe tube back to the control unit; if it is attached by a screw-on fitting it can be replaced
   
   and
2. if you're lucky you can find a replacement probe by searching for parts using the control number and brand

There is some generic quality to these devices - at least on newer oven/range appliances.

An example shown here is the [UPGRADED] 12001656 Oven Temperature Sensor Replacement Part by Blue Stars - Exact Fit for Whirlpool & Kenmore Ovens - Replaces AP4009009 74004943 PS1570174 12001554 12001656VP

as listed for sale on Amazon. If you can find a wire plug connector or even wires from the probe you can probably connect up a new one but be sure to use all high-temperature materials.

On 2021-12-22 by Richard

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator,

Thank you for your answer. How I know if I can change the probe on my Robertshaw RAC-12-201-48.

On 2021-12-22 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Richard,

It depends on the model of your controller. In some cases you can replace just the probe.

On 2021-12-22 by Richard

I clean all my contacts and I make sure they are all tight on the oven controller. I tested the oven and both element gets red but cannot reach 500 Fahrenheit. Is it the probe ? Can I fixed the probe or I have to replace the oven controller.

Thank you very much

On 2021-12-21 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Richard,

Sorry you had trouble, I guess I had the pipe-dream that our readers would actually read through the article on this page.

But if you find that annoying and you want to skip right to the wiring section I mentioned you could

1. simply scroll down through the article until you see the heading in bigger bold letters titled 1960s Moffat Electric Stove Wiring & Controls
   
   or
   
2. you could use the search feature in your browser, such as CTRL-F and copy and paste the desired text 1960s Moffat Electric Stove Wiring & Controls into the search box
   
   - then your browser will skip for you and take you right to that spot in the article, or to the first one if the text or phrase occurs more than once.

On 2021-12-21 by Richard

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator,

I could not find the way to get to the section titled 1960s Moffat Electric Stove Wiring & Controls. Thank you for your help

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

On 2021-11-27 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator

@Anonymous,

The temperature accuracy of oven control is a common problem and not unique to this Moffat brand.

You could try replacing the thermostat sensor probe.

What we did was to write down a calibration scale so that we could actually see what temperature would be achieved by which dial setting.

On 2021-11-27 by Anonymous

My oven temperature is not consistent or the same as dial. Can this be fixed?

On 2021-11-22 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator (mod) - Where to get burner replacements for a 1956 moffat gas stove

@Emily,

In the article above we suggest a couple of repair parts sources that some of our readers have found useful.

On 2021-11-22 by Emily

Where can I get the top elements to replace on a 1956 moffat gas stove

On 2021-10-23 by inspectapedia.com.moderator (mod) - troubleshooting Moffat range with oven heating elements not working

@Dhyana,

OK so if the element was actually tested, I'd expect a technician to work backwards:

by checking for the presence or absence of power at the terminals to which the heating element connects, and if not there working backwards testing the wiring for damage, a break, a poor connector, to the controls themselves.

On 2021-10-23 by Dhyana

@inspectapedia.com.moderator, Thanks, I was told by two people that the element is fine, so the problem is originating elsewhere.

On 2021-10-22 by inspectapedia.com.moderator (mod)

@Dhyana,

It's possible that the bottom heating elements are burned-out; did they people "look" or did they actually test the heating elements?

Any electric stove repair person and many general appliance repair people know how to test a heating element to see if it's working;

You might find a generic replacement element of about the right size and shape that will work.

BUT before calling anyone, see if there is burned food or crud at the heating element connectors (with the stove disconnected from electrical power) and if so try cleaning those up.

On 2021-10-22 by inspectapedia.com.moderator (mod)

@Bill,

My guess is that your Moffat stove was manufactured in 1968

Does that make sense vis-a-vis the age of the building where it's installed?

On 2021-10-22 by Bill

My Moffat hi lo matic oven serial number is 811268

Any idea how old it is?

On 2021-10-21 by Dyhana

and another Moffat stove interior photo

I'll be grateful for any suggestions from InspectApedia.com reader or moderator or appliance repair companies

The Moffat stove oven

Another photo of my Moffat stove in Nova Scotia, Canada

I’m located near New Glasgow NS CA, and have an older electric Moffat Stove. (See photos.) Both ovens now only turn on to broil, not any other temperature.

Two handymen looked at it said that the elements in the (double) ovens are fine. I called a local appliance repair company, but they did not want to deal with an older stove.

I have three questions:

1. I’m wondering whether you know the year and/or model?

2. Do you know of any repair people in Nova Scotia who might be able to help with this?

3. Do you have any idea what might be causing the problem?

Thanks,
Suzanne Dhyana Iris

On 2021-07-08 by inspectapedia.com.moderator (mod)

@Kim P,

Glad to assist, let us know if you have success as that may help other readers as well

On 2021-07-08 by Kim P

@danjoefriedman, thank you so much for the reply! I will work at it.

On 2021-07-08 by (mod)

@Kim P,

In the article above we give some sources for Moffat parts;

In addition we see used Moffat stove parts including burner parts coming up from time to time on various internet sites like eBay; when I needed an oven door I posted my requirement on eBay: (you 'll need the brand and model number, part description, and if possible, part number from the manual for your 1964 Moffat gas stove model;)

It took a few months, then my oven door showed up and I bought it, received it, installed it with no trouble

Some burner parts are close to generic but I suspect those gas burner head rings have to be close to exact or they're not safe.

I would also try contacting some of the stove parts suppliers given above; if you have the exact diameter measurements on your burner rings, they may have a close-enough part that's low-cost and worth testing for safe and proper operation.

As a last and most-expensive resort, there are companies who can duplicate any part from scratch in their machine shop; the old car restoration people have been doing this for critical engine parts for decades.

On 2021-07-08 by Kim P

I've got a 1964 Moffat Gas stove, and I'm looking for the burner head rings - over the years theyve been knocked crooked and melted. Any ideas where these could be found?

On 2021-06-24 1 by mak.church (mod) - 1953 Moffat Stove model number 1164531

@Susan M,
In addition to the other information on this page about Moffat diagnosis and repair, please note specifically this contact information:

This parts supplier has some Moffat parts including hinges, controls, etc:

Partstown, Tel: 800.438.8898 Website: https://www.partstown.com/ Email: customerservice@partstown.com

On 2021-06-24 by Susan M

We have a 1953 (?) Moffat stove with an oven and warming oven - the oven will not heat and we believe that the problem is in the oven temperature setting control - see right side of panel in attached picture

- we believe it is the control switch - a professional has checked this out for us but we do not know where we can or if we can get a replacement part.

The model number info is 1164531 - photo of the stove is attached.

Any help would be appreciated. Our family is the original owners and it is like a family friend. Thank you

On 2021-04-28 by (mod)

@PJD,

If the damage is only to the plastic handle itself, there are generic replacements that can be fitted to suit until you (if you're a restorer) find an actual Moffat burner control knob for sale on Ebay or a similar source; we once waited a year but the part then showed-up.

The example I show below is a Sears Range Surface Element Knob (White) 8523215 replacement sold by Sears Parts Direct https://www.searspartsdirect.com/

You'll want to examine the shape of the shaft behind the Moffat control knob - usually a rounded shaft with one-side flattened to form a "D" shape, and then to measure its diameter before you waste time buying too many replacement Moffat knobs that don't fit.

Some range control replacement knobs include a bushing or adapter sleeve that can help fit the replacement.

Shown here, a replacement Sears electric range control knob.

On 2021-04-28 by PJD

Hi. I just picked up this (unknown year/model) Moffat 5 burner at auction. A handle on the top right is broken and curious if there’s any replacements out there? Thanks

On 2021-04-11 - by (mod) -

That sure looks like a lift-off drain cover of some sort, perhaps for use over an existing stove burner, or as a grease drain, but frankly I'm not sure Ray;

Over its life Moffat appliances has displayed a "Moffat" logo in a variety of fonts and styles as does the current incarnation (selling commercial cooking equipment). I've looked through those and not seen an exact match. There are a few other companies and products that used the Moffat name too,

Let's keep the image here to see if another reader recognizes it.

Thanks for the photo and question.

On 2021-04-11 by Ray

can you tell me if this belongs to a Moffat stove, and what is it?

On 2021-04-03 by (mod) - how to set the clock on an antique Moffat electric stove

@Gordon,

I can't give an authoritative answer since in my experience there were more than one type of electric lock on Moffats.

Usually we pull out a center knob to turn the hands.

On 2021-04-03 by Gordon

how do you set the clock on a Moffat brand

On 2021-02-20 - by (mod) -

@Charles,

Try posting (one image per comment)
- a photo of your Moffat range
- a photo of its data tag(s)

That may help guess its age

On 2021-02-20 by Charles

Hi ! I just bought a Moffat fiesta Mod: MSM3042T-9 ser: AY152360 and i can't find the year of the oven. (it's not a cooker, looks a lot like the Maître D 300)

Can you or anyone help me find the age of my oven/stove PLEASE ?

On 2021-02-02 - by (mod) -

Wendy

An electrical fire of any sort is dangerous, risking a building fire or an injury to you or other occupants.

If the problem is confined to the burner itself, it might be replaceable by a standard generic part, but for safety the burner connections and wiring need to be inspected for safe condition.

Perhaps you can post photos of the stove and of its data tag and of the damage - one photo per comment - and we can research replacement burners for older Moffat stoves a bit further.

On 2021-02-02 by Wendy

I have a Moffat Electric Stove. Live in apartment, do not own. Very old, don't know how old. Element started on fire and is now split in two of course. Cooking roast and heard crackling, went to kitchen and lucky I was able to put small fire out with baking soda. I have a model # MCBS524 K2WW, Serial # LR195630P. Haven't been able to look up if parts are even available. Any idea, where in London, Ontario these parts could be found. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

On 2021-01-22 by (mod) - Art & Ken Harris offer Moffat history & Information?

Ken

Thank you so much for the comment, post, and offer. We would much welcome any historical comments, documents, photos, catalogs or other Moffat information you and your father may have on Moffat appliances, as would our readers. We can be contacted by email using the CONTACT link found at page top or bottom. (Phone doesn't work for us .)

On 2021-01-22 by Ken Harris

Both My Father (Art Harris & myself were employed for 47 and 23 years respectively. I have considerable memories and memorabilia if interested. I can be contacted by phone( 519 925-6108)

On 2021-01-20 by (mod) - find missing control knobs for Moffat electric range

Thomas, thank you for the question and photos of Your Moffat electric range.

Sorry, but we cannot provide Moffat control knobs that you asked about. We do not sell anything. No products, no services.

I have seen online vendors in many forums, eBay, Etsy, TubeDepot, Amazon, and Vatican, as well as independent antique appliance manufacturers who offer parts for older Moffat stoves. I'd search for "buy control knobs for antique Moffat stove"

I've had success in finding older range or stove parts by entering a detailed accurate description on these sites and then waiting - sometimes for a year or more - for the exact parts to show up for sale.

However, if the controls you have are workable and clean and in good condition, they may be better than you'll find without a long wait. Below is an example of such controls listed at Etsy.

InspectAPedia.com provides building and environmental diagnostic and repair information. In order to absolutely assure our readers that we write and report without bias we do not sell any products nor do we have any business or financial relationships that could create such conflicts of interest.

On 2021-01-19 by Thomas

My stove has the wrong handles on it as they were missing when I got it. The handles are the same as the stove in this ad.

I have a 1939 or 40 Moffat electric stove that is very close to the model 924, is there a place that I could find pictures and information about the models from this vintage?

On 2021-01-05 - by (mod) -

David:

Many electric range burners use 240 V split into two 120 V interwoven heating elements. If one of those connectors fails or one of the elements fails the symptom will be just what you described the only part of the heating element is working.

On 2021-01-05 by david mmm

giass top range out side of element works in glass top range out side of element works inside not working

On 2020-11-10 - by (mod) -

That's a tough one. If you can't find a replacement clock and timer assembly it may be possible to take what you have to an electronics repair person who's willing to see if they can Cobble together the parts to make the old one work.

But before doing that, make sure that every electrical connector and connection is well-made

On 2020-11-09 by James Beattie

I wonder if you have any information on my range? Everything works well with the exception of the clock, so there's no timed cooking. I can't find a manual to help me fix it. I'd be grateful for any information.

Best regards
Jim

On 2020-10-14 by Debra

Hi,
Hoping you can help me with tracking down a replacement oven knob for my 1960 Moffat range. I'm attaching a photo of the panel showing the newer replacement oven knob on the left and the original knobs to the right. The model is 30G100W.

Thanks!

On 2020-10-12 - by (mod) -

Colin

Without a photo I can't say anything about what sort of plug you found on an older Moffat electric range, but in any case, if you're going to have an electrical receptacle installed to plug-in (rather than hard-wire) any electric range in a current building , you'd use something like an Eaton Wiring 50 Amp NEMA 10-50R 125V/250V Range Power Receptacle and matching wall plug and power cord like this one from Everbilt for the range to connect to the receptacle.

On 2020-10-12 by Colin

Hi do you know what the plug looks like on these?

On 2020-09-03 - by (mod) -

Melanie

I think that is a 1954 Moffat electric range typically selling for around 300 US dollars

On 2020-09-03 by Melanie

Sorry about that. Hopefully the images came through this time.

On 2020-09-02 - by (mod) -

Melanie

Try using the head image button to post a photo of your stove

On 2020-09-01 by Melanie

Hi
I'm wondering if you can tell me what year this may be from and how much it's worth if I were to sell it. I'm located in Calgary, AB
Thanks

On 2020-08-17 - by (mod) -

Typically in North America an item that is 50 years old or older may be considered antique.

On 2020-08-14 by Siddharth

Hi, Is the attached MOFFAT electric range considered as Antique? It's Moffat Maitre D 300
Thanks

On 2020-07-11 - by (mod) -

John

"The trades-person requires a "rating plate" " - I'm unclear on the requirement for certifying an antique cookstove as meeting modern standards and codes.

Most likely it doesn't and most-likely there is no such existing data plate for that stove model, though you might search through various photos of older 1920s Moffat ranges to see what sort of data tags were affixed.

The Moffat stove data tags I've found are on the page above. By the 1950s we begin to see some data showing volts and cycles of current. Nothing more.

On 2020-07-11 by John

Hello. I'm writing from Ontario, Canada. I have a vintage Moffat gas cooking stove, which needs some professional work. I believe the unit is from the late 1920s. The trades-person requires a "rating plate" (i.e. the plate affixed to the stove showing model info, safety standards approval, etc.).

The stove doesn't have a rating plate attached to it, so I'm looking to see if I can find one, or related data for this model.

Any suggestions/advice on this rating plate issue would be greatly appreciated, as I love the stove and wish to keep using it. Thanks.

Question: how do we wire this Moffat electric stove hot plate?

Becky Shilka said:

My hubby forgot to take photos of wiring before dismantling the hotplate of our 1950's moffat..how do we rewire if?

[Click to enlarge any image]

Moderator reply:

Becky

Watch out: I am scared to answer pretending I know for sure because of the possibility that you get killed or set the house on fire. Is hubby familiar with safe and proper electrical wiring? If not, bail and get help.

That warning issued,

If at all possible, find a wiring diagram for your stove. Often it's glued to the back of the appliance and occasionally to the underside of a panel. That would tell us for sure what the manufacturer intended.

We've also got some wiring diagrams for Moffat stoves on the page above but those could differ from your specific model. In the wiring diagram it's pretty easy to follow the wires from the power hook-up for the electric range to the individual controls and burners.

Below I've labelled your photo with a reasonable guess at the wiring connections. Notice that the center terminal itself has two wires running to it? That's probably the neutral side of each of two burner circuits.

When just one circuit is energized the burner is in low-heat range, when both are energized the burner is in high heat range. Some electric range burners use a smaller inner-ring for low heat, a larger outer ring for medium heat, and both rings for high heat. But your Moffat range may differ.

I SUSPECT from what I THINK I see i the photo, you have

• Black wire & terminal - probably hot 120VAC
• Red wire & terminal - probably hot 120VAC
• White wire & terminal - probably the neutral wire.

Watch out: later information from the reader indicates that the wiring in this photo is NOT CORRECT.

If this is the arrangement, then when the burner control connects either black or white to neutral you get 120V through that circuit, while if the control (IF it can) connects black to red you get 240VAC through that circuit.

So burners might offer ranges of heat using 1, 2, or 3 switch configurations.

From the observation that there are 2 bare wires in the connector center screw that's probably the neutral (white) and the black or red connect to the other two terminals.

Watch out:Hubby ought to know how to use a VOM or DMM to test the leads to see what is being delivered.

He might want to see DMMs VOMs SAFE USE OF

Reader follow-up: successful wiring of Moffat electric range hot plate terminal

Becky Shilka said:

Lol - that was brilliant - and no fear.he's a capable fella for sure - just cautious.

The pic shows how they should look..

The confusion was the yellow wire that changes depending on one of the five positions of the temperature control knob.

Thanks for reply

P.s..house is still standing!

Moderator reply:

I sit corrected. Thank you, this Moffat wiring detail will be helpful to other readers.

On 2020-07-01 by (mod) - need decal or 1950s Moffat stove

Becky

To protect reader trust we do not sell anything - no products, no services.

But you may find a part from some of the Moffat supply sources we list in this article series.

On 2020-07-01 2 by Becky Shilka

I'm looking for the Moffat decal for a 1950's Moffat stove as ours is missing..wonder if you can help?

On 2020-06-30 by (mod) - Moffat gas oven pilot won't ignite

Before calling a technician but taking care not to break something and cause a gas leak, you might see if a fine wire will unclog the gas pilot orifice. I have on occasion found an insect inside a little opening. Food or grease can also block it.

Also, does this pilot light use a thermocouple sensor to sense the flame?

If it does, you may need simply to replace the thermocouple.

If you search this website for


THERMOCOUPLE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT

you'll see the details on thermocouple troubleshooting and replacement.

On 2020-06-29 by Susan

Hello, I have a Moffat gas stove circa 1946 (likely original to the house).

Gas burners on stovetop are all working but oven suddenly won't ignite. We think the pilot light is in the notch at rear right side of oven burner in photo provided---but no gas is emitted and we can't get it to ignite.

Any suggestions for home repair, or should I call a local technician? Thank you!

On 2020-06-24 by (mod) - Moffat electric range top burner wiring details

Medic

On the original burner with four wires if probably used to separate 110 volt or 120 volt circuits to heat to or rather one of two concentric heating elements to give a range of temperatures at that burner.

When your new burner only has two terminals it's only going to heat one range. If you need to use that burner for sure that you cap off the unused wires so that you don't have an electrical short, shock injury or fire.

On 2020-06-24 by medicalbills2020

I have an older Moffat stove. The large burner requires replacement, but the original burner has 4 wires and the new burners have only 2. Does anyone have a comment? Thank You

On 2020-04-17 by Anonymous

Excellent! so sorry for the upsidedown photo. I will check next time. Love this website

Question: what is the white switch on my 1949 Moffat electric stove front?

Marcel V said:

@Mark,
HI Mark. I just buy a 1949 and I'm starting my restoration project. Do you this switch? the white one?

Reply:

Marcel

If you're referring to that white toggle switch (circled in red) usually that switch, as it does not include a temperature control, is not for a burner nor oven; rather the switch typically controls either a light, perhaps an oven light, on and off or in some re-wirings it may switch the utility receptacle to the right of the controls.

On late 1940s and early to mid 1950's Moffat stoves it was common to see a white toggle switch at the left of the control dials on the stove front, and a two-prong electrical receptacle utility outlet on stove front to the right of the controls - as shown in this except photo from a 1953 Moffat electric range [below] -

That white toggle switch (circled in red) switches an oven-light on and off.

This MOFFAT STOVE WIRING DIAGRAM from a 1950's Moffat clearly shows the oven light and the controlling switch.

[Click to enlarge any image]

Question: switches needed for 1950s Moffat Synchrochime range

(Feb 28, 2020) Mark said:

I have a1950s Moffat Synchrochime range. Does anyone know where I can get the switch for the warmer and the Handibroil located on the left side of the stove?

Or can this be rebuilt? Mine is cutting in and out.
Thanks

Reply:

Mark

I've added what we have on Moffat range parts near the bottom of the article above on this page.

I'd be looking at a re-build using a close-replacement switch.

 

On 2021-11-27 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator (mod) - how to find a replacement burner for a Moffat electric range

@Kristian,

Thank you for that added detail, you're absolutely right. That Moffat electric range burner connector is not the usual flat-spade type plug-in used on most electric ranges.

If we can't find a Moffat OEM connector burner, I'd consider replacing the receiving female connector in the Moffat range top to allow it to accept a generic replacement. An example we show below is made by ApplianceMate, is generic, and involves simple wiring that can be installed by any electrician or appliance repairman or homeowner who is familiar with safe electrical wiring practices.

I'll also look to see if we can find some other sources for you.

On 2021-11-25 by Kristian

@Inspectapedia Com Moderator, thanks! I’ll keep looking. The ends don’t seem to be compatible with the more generic pigtail style you see now commonly. Haven’t been able to find anything online resembling it actually.

On 2021-11-24 by Inspectapedia Com Moderator (mod) - replacement burner for a Moffat 30L260w?

@Kristian,

Take a look at the list of parts suppliers on this page, the home page for this topic:

MOFFAT and ELECTRIC GAS STOVES
https://inspectapedia.com/Appliances/Moffat_Electric_Range_Repair.php

I wanted to add that for electric burners on a Moffat, if you take the old burner to any appliance repair parts supplier, or even simply measure it and shop online, you'll probably find a generic electric range burner that will fit.

On 2021-11-24 by Kristian

Any leads on a replacement burner for a Moffat 30L260w?

On 2021-09-19 1 by inspectapedia.com.moderator (mod) - how old is this Moffat stove

@Anonymous,

Probably 1960s or early 1970s.

Unless that's an asbestos cat I hope you move it before turning on the burners.

On 2021-09-19 by Anonymous - cat on a Moffat stove

Any idea what year this was made ? No date anywhere

On 2021-06-01 by mak.church (mod)

@Corrinna,

- temp fix: take the electrician's advice

- longer term fix, or if you can wait: buy a repair switch that fits, doesn't match exactly, but works, and install that - there are a lot of online vendors of replacement controls for electric stove burners

- and live with that unless you're trying to do a historic restoration - in which case there are online vendors on eBay and elsewhere who occasionally have used Moffat controls for sale.

We don't have a specific referral in Toronto, but there are indeed appliance repair technicians in Toronto who can repair an electric stove. It's often possible to replace a hard-to-find electrical switch with a generic model that works perfectly well.

[Click to enlarge any image]

Also if you could contact us by email to provide a PDF of the wiring diagram and owners manual that would be very helpful to other readers who own similar Moffat Fiesta stoves.

On 2021-05-31 by Corrinna - 1961 Moffat Fiesta complete with wiring diagram and owners manual! (Model BC-32)

I am now the proud owner of a 1961 Moffat Fiesta complete with wiring diagram and owners manual! (Model BC-32) The electrician who just added a ne Whitley for it, tested it out. Unfortunately there are 2 issues. 1) the small front burner tripped the fuse. The electrician took off the panel behind the controls and determined the temperature/on/off switch is grounding for some reason and should be replaced.

He left the switch disconnected. 2) the back burners also tripped the fuse. A spark came from the rear right corner of the drawer where the safety switch is.

(The safety switch prevents the back burners from heating up when the drawer is closed) He tested the safety switch as well as the temperature/on/off switches and could not find anything wrong. He suggested I don’t replace the fuse until it’s looked at by an appliance technician.

Do I have 2 questions; does any one know where I can get replacement switches and does anyone know a technician in or around Toronto that can repair this? Worst case, the electrician suggested I use one of the working temp switches from the back burner for the front burner. I would just have to deal with no back burners. Any advice would be great! Thanks!!

(Correction - “ The electrician who just added a NEW OUTLET for it, tested it out”

On 2021-01-05 by tom

how to light the oven pilot on a moffatt 2200 gas stove circa 1950's ?

On 2020-07-19 - by (mod) -

Nice 1930s Moffat range photo, Dan. Take a look inside the various doors and on the stove back and post photos of any data tags you find. (You can, sadly, just post 1 photo per comment, but of course you can post multiple comments).

On 2020-07-19 by Dan Sheehan

Hello All moffat fans,

I have an old moffat from I hink 1934 and I am looking to find out more information about it.

Please find picture attached.

Any insight would be wonderful.

Kind regards

Dan

On 2019-07-10 - by (mod) -

Collin at the home page for this topic (at Continue Reading above) MOFFAT ELECTRIC RANGE REPAIR inspectapedia.com/Appliances/Moffat_Electric_Range_Repair.php

I give the earliest Moffat stove advert I've found was from 1909, and earliest Moffat patent I've found, from 1916. From appearance I'd guess your stove is one of the very early ones, perhaps from before1920. If you can attach photos of any data tags or labeling on the Moffat stove that would be helpful.

Also tell me the country and city where your Moffat is located. For example, in Australia Moffat stoves date back to as early as about 1922.

I have not found a comprehensive Moffat stove serial number decoder that gives dates, something that's often coded there. I'm looking further.

On 2019-07-10 by Collin

Please date

Thanks here us the pic of the moffat electric stove

On 2019-07-10 by Collin

Hi can anyone tell how old the moffat stove on the pic is.the style is E28 an serial no 110258.I'm just planing on rebuilding it.I have no been able to find a pic of another one like it

On 2019-04-19 - by (mod) -

Thanks for the interesting details, J.F. - those will doubtless help other readers.

If you like you can post a photo of your Moffat stove or fuses or stove-parts - one image per comment using the Add Image button to show the details.

On 2019-04-18 by Jimmy Fair

The model number of the brown Moffat Gourmet stove is 30L260W, Serial number 001285.

How about that spelling checker! I wrote “Fuses are hidden behind a stainless steel trim piece...” They are, of course, different colours; green for the oven, 30 Amps, and there are two of them; third from the left, and third from the right. Make sure to flip the breaker off at the electrical panel before you open up the back of the stove, because there is a bare copper wire ( bus bar) running horizontally feeding 240 volts to those fuses; and I got nipped through the finger on it some years ago. It felt Hot!

On 2019-04-18 by Jimmy Fair

I have Mom’s Moffat Gourmet electric range with rotisserie on top.There are ten glass fuses in a row on the rear vertical surface a foot above the cooktop elements. The fuses are green behind a stainless steel trim piece which is attached by two threaded knobs. The oven kept blowing fuses whenever I turned it on.

The oven elements checked out OK; and I have ordered a new generic oven thermostat control. I found it at <appliance parts hq.ca> P/N 6700S0011. Hope this helps someone, since this stove is over fifty years old, dating from about 1966. It is dark brown in colour. Cheers!

On 2020-02-28 - by (mod) - Where to Get Moffat Stove Parts

Mark: see the Moffat parts sources listed

at MOFFAT STOVE HISTORY & REPAIR

On 2020-02-28 by Mark

I have a1950s Moffat Synchrochime range. Does anyone know where I can get the switch for the warmer and the handibroil located on the left side ofnthe stove?

Or can this be rebuilt? Mine is cutting in and out.
Thanks

On 2020-01-11 - by (mod) - identify my Moffat Stove located in Tasmania?

Dennis

I did an image search + the word Moffat and found a nearly identical stove indicating it's a 1930's model. That stove had been sold but you might get some info from the seller

www.varagesale.com/i/7x2rw6gw-moffat-1930-s-porcelain-stove

Above is vgaragesale's photo of their 1930's moffat, published here in case their page disappears

On 2020-01-10 by Dennis

Hi, can someone identify my Moffat Stove from this picture.

It's in Tasmania , Australia and the manufacturer's tag says.."Made in Canada

MOFFATS LIMITED

HED 507

Style E-37K

Serial 117746

240 V / 31 A"

it has 3 plates/elements , 2 are about 8inches?, other a little smaller.

Thanks, I've added a picture of the stove.
Grateful any info, including what value it may have.

On 2020-01-07 - by (mod) -

usually there's a metal tag. It may be riveted to one of the sides of a door opening or drawer opening and occasionally maybe on the back of the appliance

On 2020-01-07 by Susan

Hi, I'm trying to find where the model number would be on a 1950's moffat roper super delux gas stove. I've looked on the doors inside the oven...any ideas? Really just trying to find if a manual exists for this model. Thanks.

On 2019-12-20 by Howard Rosenstein

1960s Moffat oven knob and small (Conrad) element replacements? Thank you!

suchabratwill@netscape.net

On 2019-07-15 by (mod) - data tag for an older Moffat electric stove, probably built before 1920

Thank you Collin, I'll keep the tag image with your other photos of your stove at MOFFAT STOVE HISTORY & REPAIR; also displaying it may prompt comments from other readers who are familiar with older Moffat stoves.

If I were to guess I'd speculate that this was the 68th electric stove Moffat manufactured, perhaps in February 1911.

On 2019-07-15 by Collin

Thanks here is the tag

Regards Collin

On 2019-07-15 by (mod) -

Collin

Could be 1911.

A photo of the data tag would be helpful.

On 2019-07-14 by Collin

Hi here is the style an serial no for the pre 1920 Moffat 2 plate electric stove

Style E 28 serial no.110268. Thanks.hope this helps with dating the stove .regards Collin

Question: how to snap the range top back in place

2019/09/11 Ben

How do you get the range top to snap back in place after lifting it to clean

Reply:

Ben

Take a look under the front and sides of the stove top to see the location of the spring clips that hold a typical stovetop in place.

See how the clips in the stop top align with the holes in the stove base (or vice versa) and fix any mis-alignment:

You may need to use a thin blade such as a putty knife to push the face of one or more clips to slip exactly into their respective matching openings.

Attach photos of your stovetop and clips and clip openings and I can comment further.

On 2019-03-03 by (mod) -

Beau

I'm not sure about the decoding of the S/N of your Moffat range;

Yes it's most likely your stove was made in Canada as that was Moffat's address and facility.

regarding safe use, there are several things your electrician can check and if necessary repair or replace including

- actual electrical wires and connections

- controls (replacement parts are sometimes available as cited in the article above)

- temperature sensors (ditto)

I'd be glad to see a photo of your E37A and of its data tags

On 2019-03-03 by Beau Montgomery - vintage E37A Moffat range

Hi there. I have purchased a beautiful vintage E37A Moffat range ( as above) .

I am trying to find what year it was manufactured. Serial number is hard to decifer but it is either 21445 or 2/445. Would this have been imported from Canada? And if checked by an electrician will it still be safe to use?

I have been reading alot of old stoves were lined with asbestos. Is this a problem? Would be very grateful for your advice. Your sincerely , Beau Montgomery

On 2019-01-15 by (mod) -

Reg

I'm unsure how repairable a Moffat oven thermostat actually is - you might find a replacement part among some of the sources listed in this article - or perhaps a reader with experience in Moffat thermostat repair can add a suggestion.

Or you may find a universal thermostat replacement for the Moffat oven that will work - that's a common approach using oven thermostats widely sold at appliance repair parts vendors, as well as online such as Amazon, eBay.

I'd like to see a photo or two of the thermostat showing as much of its operation and of its components as you can as perhaps I'll have a suggestion.

In the UK WhiteGoods has some Moffat oven thermostat replacements - some of their offerings are "unviersal oven thermostats" that might be made to work, such as one I illustrate below (from their collection)

UK Whitegoods Limited
Unit 5/6 Bonnyton Industrial Estate
Munro Place
Kilmarnock
KA1 2NP UK
Tel: 01563 557156
Email: spares@ukwhitegoods.co.uk
shop.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/moffat-oven-thermostats

On 2019-01-15 by Reg - mid fifties Moffat electric stove with oven thermostat problems.

Hi; I have a mid fifties Moffat electric stove with oven thermostat problems. It is a bimetal, flat coil with a slide temperature selector. It will not hold to temperature and sometimes the slide moves on its own. Could it be that the thermostat is ok and there is a linkage problem ?

New parts are not available. Does anyone have experience with this. Thanks

On 2019-01-02 by (mod) - how To disconnect ANY hard-wired electric stove

Robert

To disconnect ANY hard-wired electric stove you need to

1. go to the main electrical panel and find the fuses or breakers powering the stove circuit. Typically there will be at least one and probably only one circuit, providing 220VAC to the appliance.

2 Turn off the breakers or pull the cartridge fuses if those are used to power the stove.

3. Use a DMM, VOM, or voltage tester at the stove wiring junction box to confirm that power is OFF - by testing both between leads and between each lead and ground.

This will mean pulling the stove forward enough to see and access its electrical wire connections in a junction box - typically in the wall behind the stove. There has to be enough slack wire to give this access - otherwise I'm not sure how anyone could have connected the stove in the first place.

Normally the circuit bringing power to the stove will end in a junction box in the wall behind the stove, and wires from the stove itself connect between stove and the wires in the junction box. (Nicer installations used a 240VAC plug connector).

You should not have to open or disassemble the stove itself, though I suppose there may be some electric stove, range, or oven models where that's necessary.

Watch out: making a mistake can kill you or burn down the house. So if you are not trained and comfortable doing such tests then don't try it - hire a licensed electrician to drop power for you.

4. With power OFF to the stove and confirmed OFF,

then you can disconnect the stove wires from the circuit wires.

On 2019-01-02 by Robert

How do you disconnect a hard wired 1960 vintage moffat electric stove

On 2018-12-09 by (mod) -

Possibly some of the suppliers listed in this article or I have also seen those stuff for sale on eBay.

On 2018-12-04 by Michelle

Hello! We recently realized that our stove that we bought with our house 10 years ago. The date on the back indicates its from 1958. I loved this oven, but its old, and I am not certain I trust the wiring anymore. Because I understand the value, is there anyplace that would buy this oven from us? Thank you!

On 2018-12-09 by (mod) - is there someone who will buy our 1958 Moffat Stove?

Possibly some of the suppliers listed inMOFFAT ELECTRIC RANGE REPAIR or I have also seen those stuff for sale on eBay.

On 2018-12-04 by Michelle

Hello! We recently realized that our stove that we bought with our house 10 years ago.

The date on the back indicates its from 1958. I loved this oven, but its old, and I am not certain I trust the wiring anymore. Because I understand the value, is there anyplace that would buy this oven from us? Thank you!

On 2018-11-29 by Anonymous - where to get 1959 Moffat Fiesta Rotissary Parts

Dave

In the text of the article MOFFAT STOVE HISTORY & REPAIR we name a few suppliers who have sometimes spare parts in stock for Moffat stoves.

I'll see if I can collect some more and put them in a separate section there.

On 2018-11-28 by dave morrison

i have a 1959 moffat fiesta with rotissary , it stopped working . is there any replacements avallible . oven is on top with lazy susan and slide out burners

On 2018-11-26 by marjorie maher

turned my oven on 350degrees and then it suddenly went of. Why?

On 2018-11-09 by (mod) - 1950s Moffat Oven Parts

Links to manuals for older 1950s Moffat stoves that we could find are in the article above.

We continue to seek other Moffat stove manuals as well as to invite readers to submit copies. Sorry but thsts all we hzve.

The 1955 manual linkes in the article is as close as I've found for 1953.

On 2018-11-09 by Clive Tucker

Where can I find heating elements for a 1953 Moffat oven please.

On 2018-08-15 by (mod) - where are the glass fuses on a 1954 Moffat Stove?

Take a look in the owners' manuals shown in MOFFAT STOVE HISTORY & REPAIR- for the best answer I can suggest

On 2018-08-12 by Susana

I’m thinking of purchasing a vintage Moffat 1954. I’m curious about where the glass fuses are. Any idea? Thank you.

On 2018-07-06 Rose

@Rose,
Thanks for your advice I will add some pics

On 2018-07-05 by (mod) - Moffat model 30 k 260

Rose,

I'll keep your request here and perhaps someone who has a Moffat manual will post or email-to me a PDF copy. I've been looking for Moffat manuals to provide free to our readers for some time now with little success.

Occasionally I find a web page or dealer offering a copy of a Moffat manual at a stunningly high price that, combined with doubt about what will be received, has left me hesitant.

There are also online Moffat parts vendors who sometimes have parts.

I have also on occasion shopped on eBay and purchased entire appliances or sub-assemblies to get a hold of a much-needed part. That's not the most economical approach but can be all that remains of options.

Attach some photos of your Moffat to a comment or two - that may help. Use the Add Image button.

On 2018-07-04 by Rose

I have a crossley by Moffat model 30 k 260. It has a upper broiler and rotisserie
Was made in 1964.

Looking for instructions and possibly some parts. If you know where I could get any info on it that would be great. Looking to restore it.

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