FULL SIZE ELECTRIC CONVECTION OVENS - SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS
F25105 (Rev. A, October 2007)
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DOOR CATCH ROLLER
ADJUSTMENT
(INDEPENDENT DOORS)
NOTE:
For units with serial number starting with 48
made before 8/13/07 and serial number starting with
54 made before 8/27/07.
1.
Remove the top front cover as outline under
COVERS AND PANELS in REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
2.
Open the doors and inspect the door strike for
proper shape.
A.
Replace if bent and adjust as outlined in
this procedure.
3.
Open and close the doors several times while
observing the catch roller operation.
A.
Replace if malfunctioning and adjust as
outlined in this procedure.
NOTE:
Shims may be required under the
door strike to raise it, before the proper
door tension adjustment can be set.
4.
Apply lubricant around the spring. See
LUBRICATION under GENERAL.
5.
Close the doors and check them for proper
alignment.
A.
Doors should be centered and parallel at
the top and bottom, in the oven cavity
opening. See DOOR ADJUSTMENT.
6.
With the doors closed, observe the position of
the catch roller "ball" in relation to the door
strike.
A.
Ensure the catch roller "ball" is centered
(left to right) to the door strike.
1)
Adjust alignment, if necessary.
B.
Open the right side door and view the left
side door catch roller and strike. Ensure
the door catch roller "ball" is resting upon
the angular surface of the door strike.
Repeat on the opposite door.
1)
If adjustment is necessary, loosen the
mounting screws then slide the door
strike from "front to back" until the
roller rests upon the angular surface
of the door strike. Tighten screws and
check operation.
2)
If proper adjustment cannot be
achieved, add shims beneath the door
strike. Repeat step 6 thru this step.
DO NOT BEND THE DOOR STRIKE.
7.
Each oven door should open with a force of 8 to
25 pounds when pulled at the handle. See
TOOLS under GENERAL.
A.
Adjust catch roller tension as follows:
1)
Turn the set screw inside the catch
assembly housing clockwise to
increase tension on the catch roller
and counterclockwise to decrease
tension on the catch roller.
NOTE:
The amount of tension on the catch
roller determines the opening force of the
door.
2)
Continue adjustment until proper door
operation is achieved.
