Keating Of Chicago 23897 Service Instructions

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1.

Make sure that the thermostat capillary and bulb are

completely protected by the shield, except for 1” (not

including the swedge) at the end of the thermostat bulb.

(See Note 1)

2.

Make sure that the thermostat shield extends to the front

edge of the plate, and that the capillary goes through the

formed end of the shield. (See Note 2)

3.

Make sure that the bolts which hold the thermostat bulb and

shield in place do not touch the thermostat bulb. (See Note

3)

4.

Make sure the capillary bulb is completely touching the

bottom surface of the griddle plate.

DO NOT TIGHTEN THE BOLTS ON THE THERMOSTAT

SHIELD MORE THAN FINGER TIGHT AND 1/4 TURN

OR THEY WILL CRUSH THE THERMOSTAT BULB.   

5.

Make sure that on part #037088 thermostat the insulation

has been moved up the capillary and starts at the beginning

of the thermostat bulb. (See Note 4)

WARNING:  Disassembling the thermostat will void the

thermostat warranty.

REQUIRED TEST EQUIPMENT:

Multimeter for testing continuity

6.

CHECKING CONTINUITY WITH THE MULTIMETER

A.

Rotate the thermostat shaft until an audible click is

heard.

B.

Rotate the thermostat shaft left and right ten times

causing the switch to click on and off ten times, while

using the Multimeter to verify continuity.

C.

If the switch does not show continuity during all ten

trials, replace the thermostat.

S E R V I C E   I N S T R U C T I O N S

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REQUIRED FIELD TEST BEFORE REPLACING 

MILLIVOLT GRIDDLE THERMOSTATS

KEATING PART #037088 & KEATING PART #023897 

Part #031920

ECO 2537 REV 0

11/24/98