Technical Service Manual
MKG Series Gas Griddles
Page 16
L22-296 Rev 0 (4/08)
Photo 35
Photo 36
Photo 37
Photo 38
IMPORTANT! Before performing any service
to this appliance, make sure any Gas or
Electrical supplies are turned off and
disconnected
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Pull the sensing bulb “Out & Down” from the
slot, the loosened bulb clamp will move so the
bulb can be removed.
With the sensing bulb removed, the control can be
disconnected and removed from the appliance:
•
Disconnect inlet(A) and outlet(B) gas tubing
from thermostat.
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Remove mounting screws(C), save for re-use.
•
Install replacement thermostat in reverse order.
Make certain that there is no strain on the
flexible gas tubing, or the capillary line for the
thermostat.
•
Insure that the sensing bulb is seated firmly up
into the slot prior to securing the bulb clamp in
position.
4.10.2 Matchless “E” Models
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Remove sensing bulb according to section
4.10.1
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Carefully disconnect the “push-on” wire
terminals(B&C) from the thermostat with needle
nose pliers or other adequate tool, Photo 31.
•
Pull the thermostat knob off the thermostat
shaft. Remove the thermostat from the
mounting bracket by removing the two
exposed screws(A) found under the knob, See
Photo 37.
NOTE: If necessary, the thermostat mounting
bracket can be carefully dismounted to allow
additional access to the controls.
•
Install replacement thermostat in the reverse
order.
CAUTION: Do not allow the capillary to short
circuit electrical connections.
4.10.3 Matchless “ST” Models
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Remove the Solid State control knob by
loosening the locking nut(A, Photo 8) under
the knob cap(A, Photo 7).
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Pull the control knob off the shaft. Remove the
Solid State control from the mounting bracket
by removing the two exposed screws(A) found
under the knob, See Photo 38.
•
Carefully disconnect the wires from the Solid
State control with needle nose pliers or other
adequate tool, See Photo 33).
Note:
Label the wires for rewiring the control,
miswiring could damage the appliance.
•
Install the replacement control in reverse
order, calibrate the control according to
Section 3.2.2.
