Sunbeam T20A User Manual

Sunbeam
Original Service Manual, Radiant Control Toaster
Models T20, T20A, T20B
Compiled by
Dave's Repair Service
©2004 All Rights Reserved
www.DavesRepair.com
(Note:
Due to the poor condition
of
the original
copy
of
this vintage
document, it was necessary
to
digitally remaster parts
of
it. The original
format,
layout,
and graphics have been painstakingly and
faithfully
reproduced.)

Sunbeam T20A Specifications

General

Slots	2
Browning Control	Yes
Cancel Function	Yes
Crumb Tray	Yes
Extra Wide Slots	Yes
High Lift Lever	Yes
Defrost Function	Yes
Reheat Function	Yes
Cord Storage	Yes

Summary

Operating Principles

Rules of Good Repair Practices

Disassembly

Replacement of Parts

Base and Cord Replacement

Thermostat Bracket Replacement

Thermostat Blade Replacement

Detailed steps for replacing the thermostat blade.

Center Element Wire Replacement

Bread Lifter and Side Frame Assemblies

Adjustments

Toast Too Light or Too Dark Setting

Adjusting the control knob to achieve desired toast darkness.

Bread Lifter Assembly Not Lowering

Troubleshooting steps for bread lifter lowering issues.

Continuous Bread Movement

Diagnosing and fixing continuous bread movement issues.

Erratic Operation and Non-Uniform Toasting

Addressing inconsistent toasting results and erratic operation.

Slow Bread Rising

Non-Uniform Toast Color

Toast Lighter on Top

Toast Color Changes with Heat

Thermostat Fails to Shut Off Current

Diagnosing and fixing issues where the thermostat fails to shut off.

Bread Does Not Rise After Shut Off

Troubleshooting bread not rising even when power is off.