Electrical Projects If the heating element is open, you will have to disassemble the waffle baker and replace the element. First, remove the bottom grid. Next, bend the retaining tabs and remove the element shield. Note the position of the control knob before disturbing it. Then straighten the retaining tabs of the element case and lift the element case up and out of the shell. Be careful not to move the control shaft. Note that the element case is slotted to allow the retaining tab to pass. Remove the element from the terminals and hooks. When replacing the element, stretch it so that the coils are evenly spaced for even heat classification. Replace any element hooks which may be cracked or broken. Position the insulating washers at terminals properly to prevent shorting. The upper element must be placed so the glow can be seen through the lens of the signal light.

To replace the thermostat, remove the element case (see the preceding paragraph for element disassembly), then the element lead to top shell and the thermostat lead at cord terminal pin. The element case with thermostat can now be removed as an assembly. Pry and slide the outer housing up and out of the case. Remove the insulation pads and the thermostat lead at the element terminal. Replace the nuts on these terminals to prevent damage to insulating washers. Remove the stop arm. Now turn element case on its back and remove the control shaft by turning it clockwise. Catch the loose washer at the thermostat end of the control shaft. Turn the element case over and lift out the thermostat along with the inner housing. Remove the thermostat from inner housing. A silicone lubricant can be used on the threads of the control shaft for ease of operation.





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May 19, 2012