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2-41. DRYER ASSEMBLY (CONT)
TEST (Cont)
4.
Shut down dryer after use.
ADJUSTMENT
1.
Adjust door interlock safety switch.
NOTE
The door interlock safety switch is
adjusted so that when the door is
closed and secured, the cam on the
door hinge presses the button on the
switch. When the door is opened, the
button should be released.
a.
Close and secure dryer door (4).
b.
Loosen setscrew (5) on safety switch cam
(6).
CAUTION
Do not force the cam into position
with the safety switch.
c.
Turn switch cam (6) until it is directly
centered on or directly in front of button
(7) on safety switch (8).
d.
If switch cam (6) cannot be centered on
button (7), perform step f; then repeat step
c.
e.
Tighten setscrew (5).
f.
Loosen three screws (9) on door switch
mounting plate (10).
g.
Position the switch (8) so that switch cam
(6) presses button (7). If the switch
cannot be positioned so that the cam
presses the button, perform steps h and i.
CAUTION
Extending the cam unnecessarily can damage the safety switch.
h.
Loosen locknut (11) and adjust cam bolt (12) until safety switch button (7) is pressed.
i.
Tighten locknut (11) and secure cam bolt (12) in position.
j.
Tighten three screws (9) on door switch mounting plate (10).
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