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PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY
TEMP
TOO
HOT
TEMP
NOT
HOT
ENOUGH
NO HEAT
AT ALL
1
A] Adjustable thermostat
set too high
1B] Thermostat needs
re-calibrating**
2A] Opening door unnecessarily
2B] Thermostat set too low
2C] Cord plug pulled out from outlet
2D] Fuse blown - no power to outlet
2E] Thermostat out of calibration**
3A] Cabinet not plugged into outlet
3B] Thermostat knob at “ OFF ”
3C] Rocker switch at “ OFF ” position
3D] Fuse Blown - no power to outlet
3E] Thermostat needs replacing
3F] Heating element burned out*
1A] Set thermostat at a lower temperature
(no lower than 140°F).
1B] Loosen screw in thermostat knob and remove knob.
Adjust set screw in hollow stem with small blade
screwdriver by turning CLOCK-WISE
.
1/4 turn lowers temperature approximately 10°F.
DO NOT REMOVE SET SCREW.
2A] Keep door closed and latched shut
as much as possible.
2B] Set thermostat at a higher temperature.
2C] Replug cord into proper outlet.
2D] Have a qualified electrician check power
and fuse box.
2E] Loosen set screw in thermostat knob
and remove knob. Adjust set screw in hollow stem
with small blade screwdriver by turning
COUNTER-CLOCKWISE
.
1/4 turn raises temperature approximately
10°F. DO NOT REMOVE SET SCREW.
3A] Plug cabinet into properly grounded electrical outlet.
3B] Adjust thermostat knob to temperature
setting required.
3C] Turn switch to “ ON ” position.
3D] Have a qualified electrician check power
to fuse box.
3E] Unplug cabinet from electrical source.
Loosen set screw in thermostat knob and remove
knob. Remove control panel, disconnect wires from
terminals on thermostat, and remove 2 screws
holding thermostat to control panel. Replace
thermostat with new one, and re-install control
panel and thermostat knob.
3F] Unplug cart from electrical source. Remove screws
holding heating element in place. Gently pull
element away from back wall a few inches to
expose wire connections. Disconnect wires, and
replace element with new one. Reconnect wires,
secure element with screws.
* * NOTE: CALIBRATION IS EXCLUDED FROM FWE WARRANTY. Thermostats on all units are calibrated at the factory
* * prior to shipping. Due to conditions in transit, beyond our control, occasionally units will need to be re-calibrated prior
* * to use. This is a simple procedure for which instructions are given above. (1B, 2E)
* Heating element will either function or not function. Only a slight warmth indicates a problem with the thermostat,
* not the element.
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