Market Forge Industries ST-E STEAM IT, Service Manual

Page: 9 / 25

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017 9 ST-E ELECTRIC PRESSURE COOKER
ADJUSTMENTS & PARTS REPLACEMENT
FULCRUM & DRAIN ASSEMBLY
The fulcrum and drain assembly is located at the lower
front of the cooking cylinder and furnishes a sturdy an-
chorage for the door locking system of the door handle.
Also provided in this assembly is a means of adjust for the
door seal. The drain port and drain plug provide a means
of discharging accumulations of water from the cooking
cylinder.
ROLLER ASSEMBLY
Built prior to 10/85 & built after 10/85. The roller assembly
must be kept free-rolling at all times. Should this assem-
bly be allowed to become frozen due to lack of lubrica-
tion, undue strain will be put on the door handle and the
fulcrum casting while the door is being locked. Use only a
dry lubricant such as graphite, as oil or grease will tend to
attract dirt to this area.
COOKER DOOR ASSEMBLY
The door of the cooker has been engineered to establish
a positive method of sealing the steam pressure within
the cooking cylinder. As steam pressure builds up with-
in the cylinder, the door seal will tend to become more
positive. However, the door should be adjusted to make
a good initial seal between the door gasket and the door
opening without the added assistance of internal cylinder
steam pressure. With the simple action of securing the
door handle down in a locked position, the door gasket
should be sufficiently compressed against the door open-
ing, all the way around, to prevent any steam leakage
from occurring.
DOOR GASKET
To change the gasket, remove the entire door assembly
as a unit, remove and discard the old gasket, replace
it with a new one (no cement needed) and reinstall the
door assembly. Make an operation check for leaking and
adjust the door if necessary.