C24EO SERIES STEAMER - SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS

SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS

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.

B.Locate the striker that catches on door latch near steam chamber on front panel.

C.Remove nut from striker and this should release it from the panel.

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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F25386 (June 2010)