Technical Service Manual
MKG Series Gas Griddles
L22-296 Rev 0 (4/08)
Page 7
Photo 6
Photo 7
Photo 8
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Tightly hold the thermostat shaft (A) and turn
the adjustment screw (B) in small increments to
shift temperature (1/4 turn is approximately
30°F.). To increase temperature, turn the screw
counter-clockwise, or to reduce temperature
turn screw clockwise.
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Snap Action thermostat, See photo 6.
•
Electric thermostat, (E Series), use same
sequence as Snap Action thermostat. Electric
thermostat appliances
DO NOT
have a
temperature label once the knob has been
removed.
•
Check temperature after 15 minutes. Repeat
procedure until all zones are maintaining the
correct temperature.
3.2.2
Matchless (ST) Series
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Turn on all power switches.
•
Set knobs to the desired temperature.
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Allow appliance to stabilize for 30 minutes (1
hour if cold).
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Carefully remove knob cap (A), See Photo 7.
•
Hold knob firmly in place and
loosen
the 5/16”
retaining nut (A) with an appropriate socket or
nutdriver (B), See Photo 8.
NOTE:
Do not remove the knob.
•
Once the retaining nut is loose, pull straight
out on the knob to insure that the knob can
move freely on the shaft.
•
Align the white indicator line with the average
temperature of the corresponding cooking
zone.
•
Hold knob firmly on shaft, while retightening
the retaining nut (A),
do not allow knob or shaft
to move or temperature setting will not be
accurate
.
•
Replace knob cap as seen in Photo 7, the
white indicator lines on the cap and knob
should line up with each other.
4
Component Check & Replacement
With the exception of calibration, appliance control
checks or replacement
May
require removal of the
control cover front panels. The front panels are
removed as follows:
4.1
DISASSEMBLY OF FRONT PANELS
4.1.1
Snap Action Series
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Remove all thermostat knobs by loosening the
shaft retaining (set) screws (A), located in the
bottom of the knob, See Photo 9.
•
Remove all #10 self threading screws (B),
holding the upper control panel (C) in place.
•
Lower door panel(D) rotates down to allow
access to gas train components.
•
Slowly pull front panel away from front of
appliance and place in a safe location. Be
careful not damage the Piezo ignition wire as it
will still be attached at this step.
