VOLLRATH JW Series Cheese Melter Heater Tube Installation Guide
- August 11, 2024
- VOLLRATH
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VOLLRATH JW Series Cheese Melter Heater Tube
Product Information
Specifications
- Model : Cheese Melter JW30
- Compatible Models: JW1, JW2, JW30PA
- Manufacturer : The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.
- Address : 1236 North 18th Street Sheboygan, WI 53081-3201 U.S.A.
- Contact Information:
- Main Tel : 800.624.2051 or 920.457.4851
- Main Fax : 800.752.5620 or 920.459.6573
- Customer Service: 800.628.0830
- Canada Customer Service: 800.695.8560
- Technical Services:
- Toasters : 1-800-309-2250
- All Other Products : 800.628.0832
TOOLS REQUIRED
- Slotted and Phillips head screwdrivers
- Nut driver
- Wire cutter
Product Usage Instructions
Removing the Old Heater Tube
The photos in this procedure show the JW30 model cheese melter. The
procedure is the same for the JW1, JW2 and JW30PA cheese melters.
- Turn off and unplug the cheese melter.
- Let the cheese melter cool completely.
- Place the cheese melter on a flat, stable surface.
- Turn the cheese melter so it is resting on the back panel.This position will make it easier to remove the side panels.
- Remove one of the side panels by removing the four screws that hold the panel in place.
- Locate the wire of the heater tube that needs to be replaced.
- Cut the wire tie.
- Use the nut driver to loosen the heater element retainer plate.
- Slide the plate to create access to the heater elements
- In the terminal block, locate the wire of the heater tube that needs to be replaced. Note the location. You will need to reconnect the wire to this location after installing the replacement heater tube.
- Press the + on the terminal block to remove the wire from the terminal block.
- Remove the other side panel.
- Cut the wire tie.
- In the terminal block, locate the wire of the heater tube that needs to be replaced. Note the location. You will need to reconnect the wire to this location after installing the replacement heater tube. Remove the wire from the terminal block
- On the side of the cheese melter with the loosened heater element plate, gently pull the old heater tube out of the cheese melter.
Inserting the Replacement Heater Tube
- On the side of the cheese melter with the loosened heater element plate, insert the replacement tube into the appropriate hole.
- Use one hand to support the tube as you guide it through the cheese melter and into the corresponding hole on the other end.
- Reconnect the heater element wires to the appropriate locations on the terminal blocks.
- Tighten the heater element plate
- Use two new zip ties to bundle the wires.
- Re-install the end panels.
The Vollrath Company, L.L.C.
- 1236 North 18th Street Sheboygan, WI 53081-3201 U.S.A.
- Main Tel: 800.624.2051 or 920.457.4851
- Main Fax: 800.752.5620 or 920.459.6573
- Customer Service : 800.628.0830
- Canada Customer Service: 800.695.8560
Technical Services
- techservicereps@vollrathco.com
- Toasters : 1-800-309-2250
- All Other Products: 800.628.0832
FAQ
Q: Can I use the same replacement heater tube for different models?
A: Yes, the procedure for replacing the heater tube is the same for compatible
models JW1, JW2, and JW30PA.
Q: How can I ensure proper reconnection of the heater tube wires?
A: Take note of the wire locations before removal and reconnect them to their
corresponding positions on the terminal blocks during installation of the
replacement tube.
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
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