W415-2007 / A / 10.21.19
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maintenance
6.6
latch block mechanism replacement
A.
Remove the 2 screws securing the latch block to the door.
B.
Pull the handle towards the inside of the door and remove the latch block components, then remove the
latch block and handle support. Replace any damaged or worn components.
C.
To reinstall the handle support, align the top and bottom screw holes of the latch block to the top and
bottom screw holes of the door (FIG 1).
D.
Loosely tighten the top screw and install the 2 pins (FIG 1).
E.
To install the spring, slip it into the bottom of the latch block and then install the screw. Apply a small
amount of high temperature grease to the spring and pins prior to installation.
TIP: Compress the spring using a fl at head screw driver, as this allows for easy installation of the
screw (FIG 2).
F.
OPTIONAL:
To permanently secure handle, apply clear RTV to the inside of the handle, slide it into place,
and let cure for 24 hours.
G.
Adjust the latch block up or down, angling the handle support away from the door in the closed position.
SPRING
PINS
SPRING
PINS
LATCH BLOCK
HANDLE
SUPPORT
HANDLE
TIP: Slide the handle onto the
handle support from the top.
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
!
WARNING
•
Burning your appliance with the doors open or ajar creates a fi re hazard that may result in a house and/or
chimney fi re.
•
Do not strike or slam door.
•
Never removed the door when the appliance is hot.
To ensure proper installation, the handle support should remain in an upwards position, and the handle support
should engage smoothly with the fi rebox.
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