Replacing the Lid Latch Spring

To avoid electrical shock or property damage, move the power switch to OFF and disconnect power.

Latch Spring Installation

.To avoid severe burns and injuries, ensure the lid is secure during a cook cycle. The latch spring must be in good working order and properly installed. If latch spring is weak, broken or mounted backwards, it will provide little force against the latch.

The latch on the crossbar must have the external coil-type latch spring mounted on latch pin. If a latch spring is weak or broken, it must be replaced with a new spring. The part number is 33480.

1. Replace the crossbar from the lid.

2. With the crossbar in the upright position, remove one of the two Tru-Arc rings from latch pin.

3. Tap out pin from latch while grasping latch, and remove latch and latch spring.

4. Install new latch spring with coils of spring extending forward.

   

5. Secure spring in place with Tru-Arc ring.