Hinges - Thermador ME301J Series Service Manual

Service Manual for Thermador Masterpiece J-Series Built-in Wall Ovens
4. Confirm that the locking levers are locked in the open position
(toward the top of the door), then carefully close the door until
the top edge of the door is approximately 5 ½" from the bottom
edge of the control panel (~30° angle).
5. Use both hands to grasp the door firmly on both sides, and lift
upward and outward at an angle so that the hinge foot on each
side will disengage from the hinge slots in oven chassis.
Figure 8 Removing the door
6. Carefully lay door on flat, smooth surface protected by a
blanket or cushion.
Reinstalling the Door
1. Grasp door firmly in both hands, holding at a 30° angle in front
of the oven, then guide the hinge feet into the hinge slots on
each side of oven chassis. If necessary, rock door slightly to
properly engage the hinges.
2. Carefully lower the door into a fully open position; if door will
not open to 90°, hinges are not correctly seated in slots and
step 1 should be repeated.
3. Push the right and left locking levers forward toward oven
cavity.
4. Reinstall right and left locking plates using the T20 screws.
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5. Hold the door firmly and gently close to check operation. Be
aware that the door may slam shut if the door has been left in
a horizontal position for 4 hours or more and the dampening oil
in the hinge cylinders has not had sufficient time to flow to the
bottom of the cylinders (see section 6.2 Hinges for additional
information).
6. Open and close the door several times to ensure that door is
correctly installed; door must close smoothly, and fit squarely
and securely.
6.2

Hinges

SoftClose hinges are used on the J-series ovens. Each hinge has a
cylinder inside which holds oil that acts as a dampening fluid and
causes the soft-close effect. For the hinge to dampen properly, the oil
must be in the bottom of the cylinder. If doors or replacement hinges
have been in a horizontal position for 4 hours or more, or stored in a
very cold location, the hinges may temporarily lose the ability to
dampen as expected.
After replacing both hinges and/or re-installing the oven door, carefully
close the door to test its operation. Be aware that the door may slam
shut if the oil has not had sufficient time to flow to the bottom of the
hinge cylinders.
If the door does not close softly, open and close the door few times,
then allow the hinges time to recover in the vertical position (with door
closed). The expected recovery time for hinges which have been
stored or shipped horizontally is approximately 15-30 minutes. Hinges
that are very cold take longer to recover.
After 15-20 minutes, test the operation of the door again to ensure
that the hinges have begun to dampen. Note that it may take a few
more minutes until the hinges have completely recovered and are
operating with full dampening.
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