Cavity Thermal Cut Out (Tco); Vent Thermal Cut Out (Tco) - GE DVM1950 Technical Service Manual

Cavity Thermal Cut Out (TCO)

The cavity TCO is a one-shot device that will open at
230°F if a thermal event takes place within the oven
cavity.
1. Remove the outer cover. (See
2. Disconnect leads from the cavity TCO using
needle-nose pliers by gently pulling the terminals off
the male cavity TCO terminals.
Note: Both the insulated and non-insulated wire
terminal ends have locking tabs. The insulated wire
terminal end can be removed by inserting a small,
flat screwdriver between the insulator and the
terminal end on the locking tab side. Depress the
locking tab with the tip of the screwdriver to unlock
from the terminal while pulling electrical wire end off
the terminal.
Disconnect
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Outer Cover
Cavity TCO
Disconnect
Slide the cavity TCO from beneath the spring clips.
Spring Clip

Vent Thermal Cut Out (TCO)

The vent TCO is attached to the magnetron cooling
fan motor mounting bracket. The contacts close at
approximately 158°F and open at approximately
104°F.
To remove the vent TCO:
1. Remove the control panel assembly.
(See
Control Panel Assembly
2. Disconnect wiring to the vent TCO.
3. Remove the Phillips-head screw attaching the
vent TCO to the cooling fan motor mounting
bracket and lift it out from the slot in the
mounting bracket.
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Vent TCO