Einleitung

This guide requires basic soldering skills and confidence working with delicate wiring. It also requires a pair of sturdy pliers.

If you are unfamiliar with soldering and de-soldering, make sure to check out iFixit's Soldering Skills page before attempting this replacement!

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    • Unplug your device before proceeding with disassembly.

    • Remove the four 14mm screws from the bottom of the Panini Press using the T10 Screwdriver.

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    • Lift up the plastic cover to expose the plug wiring.

    • Mark the plug wire connected to the red wire with a piece of tape. This will be used as a reference for reassembly.

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    • Use the pliers to pinch the widest point of the cap. This should be done opposite of the already existing crimps.

    • Slide off the white cap.

    • Repeat these steps for the second white cap.

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    • Remove the two rubber screw covers from the bottom of the Panini Press.

    • Remove the four uncovered 10mm screws with the PH2 Screwdriver.

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    • Lift the plastic lower heating element up and place to the side for reassembly. You have now disconnected the plug wiring completely.

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    • Using the PH2 screwdriver and a bit of force, remove the two 10mm screws holding the thermal switch to the cooking surface.

    • These screws may be difficult to remove.

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    • Using the PH2 screwdriver, remove the single 10mm screw connecting the red wiring cover to the cooking surface.

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    • Now pull both the thermal switch and the red wire to the back of the press, allowing easier access to the heating element leads.

    • Replace the missing solder.

    • The left lead, marked with a red circle, is connected to 2 white wires.

    • The right lead, marked with a yellow circle, is connected to 2 red wires.

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Abschluss

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Forrest Rodeman

Mitglied seit: 01/02/15

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Muy detallado, era aproximadamente lo que buscaba.

Hay posibilidades de que sea en los pasos a seguir, sean en Español. De ser así podría resolver el problema, gracias

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Estoy tratando de resolver la avería de mo Sandwichera Hamilton Beach modelo 25460Z, desde mi hogar y desearía que la respuesta fuera en idioma Español, gracias

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