Hottop Repair procedure - Heating Element Replacement

Repair Procedure Heating Element Replacement Click on the small images on this page to see a higher-resolution version of the image. The larger image will open in a new window that can be closed after viewing

Begin by following these procedures: Remove Cooling tray Front Cover Bearing Plate and Drum Remove Fan Remove Rear Cover Remove Top Cover

1		Before beginning this procedure, check to see that your roaster has the jumper-resistor connected to terminals T3 and T4 as shown here (your circuit board may look different from the one pictured here, but the terminal numbers will be the same). CAUTION: If you do not have this jumper-resistor already installed, you must click here and follow THIS PROCEDURE.

2		Follow the directions to Remove the Motor. It is NOT necessary to completely remove the motor. Just the 4 screws holding the motor's mounting bracket to the machine. No wires need to be removed. Looking at the rear of the machine, move the motor off to the left to revel the fusible link. Do not allow the motor to hang by its wires. If you cannot safely support the motor either get assistance or remove it completely.

3		Remove the two wires connected to the heating element. NOTE: Over time there has been some variation on the colors of some of the wires. The wires you will be dealing with may be red or may be white. So long as you chose the correct wires as identified by their connection points the color of the wires does not matter.

4		Remove the two Phillips head screws indicated in this photograph from inside the roasting chamber that secure the heating element. Pull the heating element out through the roasting chamber. Install the new heating element making sure that the connectors pass through the holes in the wall of the roasting chamber and fasten in place using the new screws included with the element.

5		Replace the two wires removed in step connected to the heating element. The position of the may be reversed from the positions shown here (ie. in this case, the red one may be on the upper connection and the white may be on the lower connection). IMPORTANT: Be sure to check that both spade connections on the heating element are tight. If loose, remove and use a small pair of pliers to carefully squeeze the female spade clips closed a bit and check for proper fit again. Use caution when pushing on the heating element's attachment points.

To complete the procedure: Replace the Motor Replace the tie wrap(s) on the wires leading to the main board Replace Top Cover Replace Rear Cover Replace the Main Fan Replace the Drum and the Bearing Plate Replace Front Cover