THERMO Element Adjustment

If thermo element replacement is necessary, remove retainers, pins and thermo element. Remove plate element. See Fig 1. For NEW element, set thermo pin height with Height Gauge (J-34094-A). See Fig 2. Install plate element. Install pin and retainer assemblies, and set height with height gauge. Install NEW thermo element. "V" shape in thermo element must contact element plate.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Thermo Element

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Fig 2: Using Thermo Element Height Gauge

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