SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS
Certain procedures in this section require electrical test or measurements while power is applied
to the machine. Exercise extreme caution at all times. If test points are not easily accessible, disconnect power and
follow lockout / tagout procedures, attach test equipment and reapply power to the test.
DOOR LATCH ADJUSTMENT
Opening a Jammed Door
Should the steamer door jam and cannot
be opened,
DO NOT FORCE OR PRY
the door as
damage will occur.
1.
Lift up on bottom of door at the handle end to
disengage latch.
A.
If door does not open, remove right side
panel, see COVERS AND PANELS .
B.
Locate the striker that catches on door latch
near steam chamber on front panel.
Fig. 35
C.
Remove nut from striker and this should
release it from the panel.
Fig. 36
D.
Open door.
2.
Remove striker.
3.
Remove any burrs on striker that may cause latch
to stick.
4.
Apply Loctite 271 to threads of striker.
5.
Reinstall striker with slotted side up. Snug striker
nut. Perform Adjustment, so door will not jam.
Adjustment
1.
Reinstall striker with slot pointing upward and
hand tighten nut only.
2.
Close door to center striker in front panel
mounting hole.
3.
Open door and check striker slot for horizontal
alignment. The slot on striker must be kept
horizontal in order for door latch to catch properly
and latch.
4.
Once proper slot alignment has been set, hold
striker close to its base then tighten the striker
nut. Be careful not to damage striker slot when
tightening or door may not latch properly.
NOTE:
Do not over-tighten nut. If over-tightened,
striker may turn and change alignment.
NOTE:
If door does not open easily, add shims
between striker and cabinet front. When adding shims
make certain that door gasket seals properly and
steamer does not leak. Remove shims as necessary
until leaking stops.
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