Repair Procedure
Heating Element Alignment
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The position of the Heating Element is important for proper operation of the Hottop Coffee Roaster. If it is too close to the wall of the roasting chamber heat may be lost and can slow the roast through loss of heat energy. That is less of a problem than if the heating Element is too close to the drum. In that position it can cause "tipping" of the beans which is a scorching that causes bad tastes. Although a rare condition, in the extreme, the heating element may rub on the drum which will cause noises
Remove the Roasting Drum and examine the heating element. It's proper location should be parallel to the Roasting Chamber wall. Look at back wall of the Roasting Chamber where the Heating Element mounts to see the proper distance. The heating element should be the same distance from the Chamber Wall throughout its length. A visual inspection is sufficient- it is not necessary to actually measure the distance. If it is necessary to adjust the heating element, use care when bending it into its proper location. After bending the outer bars of the Element away from the wall it may be necessary to make a further adjustment to the center loop of the element.
CAUTION: use care not to be injured on sharp edges during this procedure.
If the element is warped, oddly bent, or twisted in such a way that it cannot be aligned it will need to be replaced. Contact Hottop to order a replacement heating element, and refer to THIS PAGE for the replacement procedure.
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