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VHX SERIES STEAMER - SERVICE PROCEDURES AND ADJUSTMENTS
F25154 (February 2004)Page 23 of 48
Door Sealing Adjustment
1. Check door gasket condition. If damaged or
worn, replace as outlined under COOKING
COMPARTMENT DOOR(S) in REMOVAL AND
REPLACEMENT OF PARTS.
2. Loosen screws until the screw heads no longer
touch gasket plate.
3. Tighten screws until the screw heads touch
gasket plate and begin counting turns. Tighten
all screws approximately two turns.
4. Close the door and check for proper operation.
A. If necessary, tighten all screws an
additional 1/2 turn.
B. Repeat as necessary, tightening all screws
by 1/2 turn until the door closes properly
and no steam leaks are seen around
gasket seal.
Door Latch Adjustment
Should cooking compartment door jam and cannot
be opened, do not force or pry the door or damage
may occur.
Lift bottom of door at the handle end to disengage
latch. If door does not release, remove the right side
panel to access door striker.
The door striker mounting nut is located behind the
front panel of cooking cavity. Remove striker nut
from striker to release door.
Remove any burrs on door striker that may cause
door latch to stick. Reinstall door striker and adjust
as outlined below.
CAUTION: When installing, do not damage the
slot in the door striker or door may not latch
properly.
To adjust:
1. Reinstall door striker with the slot pointing up
and hand tighten striker nut only.
2. Close door to center the door striker in the oval
mounting hole.
3. Open door and check the door strikers’ slot for
horizontal alignment. The slot on door striker
must be kept horizontal for the door latch to
catch on the door strikers
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slot and latch.
4. Place a cloth over the door striker to protect the
slot. Secure the door striker close to its base to
keep it from turning and tighten striker nut.
NOTE: Do not over tighten as the striker will begin to
turn and change alignment.
5. Check for proper operation.