4. Each oven door should open with a force of 8 to
25 pounds when pulled at the handle. The
adjustments must allow the doors to remain
closed during normal operation and allow
opening without exertion by the user.
DOOR CATCH BALL 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.
Disconnect the
electrical power to the machine and
follow lockout / tagout procedures.
1. Remove
Top Front Cover.
2. Open the doors and inspect door strike for proper
shape.
Fig. 67
A. Replace if bent and adjust as outlined in this
procedure.
3. Open and close the doors several times while
observing the catch ball operation.
A. Replace if malfunctioning and adjust as
outlined in this procedure.
NOTE: Shims may be required under the door strike,
before the proper door tension adjustment can be set.
4. Apply lubricant at the top of the door catch
assembly to lubricate the internal spring. See
LUBRICATION.
Fig. 68
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
as outlined under DOOR ADJUSTMENT.
6. Open right side door and view the left side catch
ball and door strike position. Ensure catch ball is
resting upon the angular surface of door strike.
Repeat on opposite door.
NOTE: If catch ball is striking the flat surface on door
strike, shims will be required under the door catch
assembly.
NOTE: The catch ball should make contact near the
center of door strike.
A. If adjustment is necessary, loosen mounting
screws then slide door strike from front to
back until roller ball rests upon the angular
surface of the door strike. Tighten screws
and check operation.
B. If proper adjustment cannot be achieved,
add shims beneath the door strike. Repeat
step 6.
NOTE: 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. The
adjustment must allow the doors to remain
closed during normal operation and allow
opening without exertion by the user.
NOTE: The amount of tension on catch ball
determines the opening force of door.
A. Adjust catch ball tension as follows:
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