MODEL C24EA - DOOR
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B. Locate the striker that catches on door
latch near steam chamber on front panel.
C. Remove the 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.