From: ronaldw@sco.COM (Ronald A. Wong)
Subject: Re: Bread machines
Organization: SCO Developer Relations
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 21:32:44 GMT
Followup-To: rec.food.cooking

In article <ronaldw-131192134656@ringo.sco.com>, ronaldw@sco.COM (Ronald A.
Wong) wrote:
> 
> In article <1992Nov02.212553.10039@bnr.ca>,
> penfold@PROBLEM_WITH_INEWS_GATEWAY_FILE (Harvey Schwartz) wrote:
> > 
> > The DAK bread machine may very well be a Wellbilt; however, after
> > using ours for about nine months (and enjoying it very much) some
> > internal component burned out.  We called Wellbilt to find an
> > authorized repair facility and they told us in no uncertain terms
> > that this was NOT one of their units and it would have to be returned
> > to DAK for service.
> > Caveat Emptor!
> > 
> > --
> > 
> > Cheers,
> > Harvey
> > 
> > +-------------------+-------------------------------------------------+
> > |  Harvey Schwartz  |  Since no one ever wants to share my opinions,  |      
> > |  penfold@bnr.ca   |  they are obviously mine alone.                 |
> > |                   |                                                 |
> > +-------------------+-------------------------------------------------+
> > |  How much deeper would the ocean be if there were no sponges in it? |
> > +---------------------------------------------------------------------+ 
> 
> I burned out the motor on my DAK unit after trying to prepare some oat bran
> bread --- the dough was just too stiff.  It is possible to repair the unit
> yourself, if you're mechanically minded and know which end of a soldering
> iron to hold.  What burned out was a thermal protection fuse, buried inside
> of the motor unit.  You can get a replacement fuse from Radio Shack for
> less than $2.  Opening up the unit requires knowing what screws to remove
> --- DAK's authorized repair center will sell you the service manual that
> tells you how to do this (actually they sent me a photocopy for free
> because they didn't have one to sell me).  Or keep this message and email
> me --- I'll be glad to put together a summary (maybe I'll even post it if
> there's enough interest). Note that the repair manual _doesn't_ show the
> thermal fuse as a replaceable unit, you're probably suppost to pay for a
> entire motor (!).
> 
> DAK has a new model out that supposedly can handle heavier doughs, I
> suspect they've beefed up the motor (or the thermal fuse), among other
> things.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ______________________________________________________________________
> Ron Wong            The Santa Cruz Operation             408-427-7128
> Net & Comm          400 Encinal Street, PO Box 1900      FAX: 425-3544
> Segment Mgr         Santa Cruz, CA  95061-1900
> E-mail:   ...uunet!sco!ronaldw      ronaldw@sco.COM
> ______________________________________________________________________


Over the weekend I decided to put together a more detailed posting.  I
extracted the instructions from the service manual and included information
on how to contact DAK's authorized service center:


Repair of burned out motor component
------------------------------------

[Portions are quoted from the DAK Service Manual, Model FAB-2000.  My
additional comments are enclosed in square brackets, such as this one.

I did this repair several months ago, sorry I didnt post it while the
experience was still fresh in my mind. 

Read _all_ of these instructions before starting!!

Tools needed:

Screwdrivers
Ohm meter (to check the thermal fuses)
Small wire cutter
Soldering iron or crimp connectors

Do this at your own risk!!! ]
---------------------------


   1.  Removal of Glass cover
      1.1.  Unplug the power cord
      1.2.  Remove hinge cover B and hinge cover A [these 
            are the two gray plastic pieces over the glass 
            cover hinge --- carefully lift them off]
      1.3.  Remove 3 pcs of screws
      1.4.  Pull the glass cover upward
      1.5.  To re-install, reverse the above procedure

   2.  Removal of Control Panel
      2.1.  Unplug the power cord
      2.2.  Remove oven ring by removing 6 pcs of screws 
            [these are the screws holding down the blue ring 
             circling the top of the oven]
      2.3.  Unhook 6 tabs by pushing the left and right edge 
            of the control panel inside, then you can remove 
            the control panel by pulling it toward you
      2.4.  To re-install, reverse the above procedure

   3.  Removal of Outer Case
      3.1.  After the completion of Removal of Control 
            Panel, remove screw earth lead
      3.2.  Pull the left side of outer case upward, then 
            pull the right side of outer case upward and 
            pull the outer case
      3.3.  To re-install, reverse the above procedure

   4.  Removal of Power Supply P.C.B.
      4.1.  After the completion of Removal of Control 
            Panel and Removal of Outer Case, pull out all 
            the connectors on the [Power Supply] P.C.B.
      4.2.  Remove 2 pcs of scres fixing Power Supply P.C.B.
      4.3.  To re-install, reverse the above procedure

   5.  Removal of Oven Chassis
      5.1.  Work the procedures of Removal of Control 
            Panel and Removal of Outer Case
      5.2.  Disconnect connectors on the Power Supply P.C.B.
      5.3.  Remove 4 pcs of screws [located inside the oven, 
            on the bottom]
      5.4.  To re-install, reverse the above procedure

   6.  Removal of Main Motor
      6.1.  Work the procedures of Removal of Control 
            Panel and Removal of Outer Case, Removal of 
            Power Supply P.C.B. and Removal of Oven 
            Chassis
      6.2.  Remove 4 pcs of screws and remove the Oven Bench
      6.3.  Remove Main Motor by removing 3 pcs of screws
      6.4.  To re-assembly and install, reverse the above 
            procedure

   7.  Youre on your own !!
      There are two thermal fuses --- one on the Power
Supply P.C.B., next to Main Motor connector (it may be
labeled TF201 or CN107).  Its rated at 192 degrees
(Celsius).  This isnt the one that burned out on my unit,
rather it was the second fuse, which is located inside of
the Main Motor, however there are three different models of
motors used in the FAB-2000,  so my experiences may not
describe your units motor.
      
      Youll need to open your motor and locate the
thermal fuse.  Its a small, silver colored cylinder with a
wire sticking out of each end.  If it is the fuse thats
blown, remove it with the wire cutters and obtain a
replacement from either an appliance parts store or Radio
Shack.  Make sure your replacement is rated to blow at
either the same temperature or lower (_NOT_ higher) than the
originals rating (the temperature is printed on the side of
the fuse).  I think I used Radio Shack #270-1320.
      
      If you decide to solder the replacement fuse, be
careful, as the heat of the soldering iron could blow the
fuse.  Use heat sinks, or better yet, use crimp connectors
(I think Radio Shack fuses include the crimp connectors).
      
      If you want to get the official parts or service
manual, DAKs authorized repair center is:
      
      Warranty Central
      18369 Eddy Street
      Northridge, CA  91325
      (818) 772-7842
      

______________________________________________________________________
Ron Wong            The Santa Cruz Operation             408-427-7128
Net & Comm          400 Encinal Street, PO Box 1900      FAX: 425-3544
Segment Mgr         Santa Cruz, CA  95061-1900
E-mail:   ...uunet!sco!ronaldw      ronaldw@sco.COM
______________________________________________________________________