THERMO Element Adjustment
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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.