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MICROWAVE OVEN SERVICE MANUAL MODEL: M150TC CAUTION BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL. P/NO : 3828W5S1800 April, 2001 Printed in Korea...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This device is to be serviced only by properly qualified service personnel. Consult the service manual for proper service procedures to assure continued safety operation and for precautions to be taken to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy. PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...
SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION M150TC MODEL 230 Volts AC 50 Hz Power Requirement 1,250 Watts (5.5 A) Single phase, 3 wire grounded Power Output 900 Watts full microwave power (IEC60705) 2,450 MHz Microwave Frequency Magnetron 2M214 - 39F, 2M218J, 2M254J 99 min. 50 sec.
CAUTIONS Unlike other appliances, the microwave oven is MICROWAVE RADIATION high-voltage and high-current equipment. Personnel should not be exposed to the Though it is free from danger in ordinary use, microwave energy which may radiate from the extreme care should be taken during repair. magnetron or other microwave generating device if it is improperly used or connection.
INSTALLATIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. INSTALLING EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with This microwave oven is designed to be used in a fully a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as earthed condition.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal Display Window Control Panel Safety Door Lock System Turntable Rotating Ring CONTROL PANEL 1. INDICATORS 2. SET CLOCK: Used to set the time of day. 3. KITCHEN TIMER 4. AUTO DEFROST: Used to select the desired auto weight defrost programmed with weight pad.
Operating Sequence The following is a description of component functions 5. AUTO COOK during oven operation. Desired Food Stop/Clear auto cook Start weight 1. SETTING THE CLOCK category 6. CHILD LOCK Desired Stop/Clear Clock hour This oven has a CHILD LOCK feature. To Set CHILD LOCK Desired Start...
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION • A high voltage of approximately 2100 volts AC is GENERAL DETAILS generated in the secondary of the high voltage • The low voltage transformer supplies the necessary transformer which is increased by the action of the high voltage to the micom controller when power cord is voltage diode and charging of the high voltage plugged in.
SERVICE INFORMATION TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TOOLS NECESSARY MEASURING INSTRUMENTS Tools normally used for TV servicing are sufficient. • TESTER(VOLTS-DC, AC., Ohmmeter) Standard tools are listed below. • Microwave survey meter • Diagonal pliers - Holaday HI-1500 • Long nose pliers HI-1501 •...
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MEASUREMENT WITH OUTER CASE NOTES WHEN MEASURING REMOVED • Do not exceed meter full scale deflection. • The test probe must be removed no faster than • When you replace the magnetron, measure for 1 inch/sec (2.5 cm/sec) along the shaded area, microwave energy leakage before the outer case is otherwise a false reading may result.
MEASUREMENT OF MICROWAVE POWER OUTPUT • Microwave power output measurement is made with • The microwave power output P in watts is calculated the microwave oven supplied at its rated voltage and from the following formula : operated at its maximum microwave power setting with 4187 X (∆T) + 0.88 X (T ) X M a load of (1000±5) g of potable water.
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D. DOOR GROSS ASSEMBLY REMOVAL E. HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER 1) Open the door. REMOVAL 2) Remove the choke cover cap very carefully with a 1) Discharge the high voltage capacitor. flat-blade screwdriver. 2) Disconnect the leadwire from magnetron, high voltage CAUTION : Be careful not to damage door seal plate transformer, and capacitor.
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H. AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL L. REMOVING THE TURNTABLE MOTOR 1) Remove the turntable. 1) Disconnect the leadwire from the lamp. 2) Remove the turntable shaft VERY CAREFULLY 2) Remove the mounting screw to the magnetron. with a slotted screwdriver. 3) Lay the unit down on its back.
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K. PCB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL L. INTERLOCK SYSTEM 1) Remove the control panel assembly from the 1) INTERLOCK MECHANISM cavity. (Refer to control panel assembly removal The door lock mechanism is a device which has on previous page.) been specially designed to eliminate completely 2) Remove screws which hold the PCB SUB ASS’Y to microwave activity when the door is opened during the control panel.
INTERLOCK CONTINUITY TEST WARNING : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE RADIATION EMISSION, REPLACE ONLY WITH IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. TYPE NO. SZM-V 16-FA-63 OR VP-533A-OF FOR PRIMARY SWITCH TYPE NO. SZM-V 16-FA-62 OR VP-532A-OF FOR MONITOR SWITCH TYPE NO. SZM-V 16-FA-63 OR VP-533A-OF FOR SECONDARY SWITCH B.
COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE CAUTIONS 1. DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD FROM THE OUTLET WHENEVER REMOVING THE OUTER CASE FROM THE UNIT. PROCEED WITH THE TEST ONLY AFTER DISCHARGING THE HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITOR AND REMOVING THE WIRE LEADS FROM THE PRIMARY WINDING OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
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COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS Antenna Gasket Chassis Filament Terminals NOTE: When testing the magnetron, be sure to install the magnetron gasket in the correct position and be sure that the gasket is in good condition. HIGH VOLTAGE Measure the resistance. Normal: Momentarily indicates CAPACITOR (Ohm-meter scale: Rx1000)
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COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS Check for continuity of relay 2 with an RELAY 2 POWER ohm-meter. LEVEL (Remove wire leads from relay 2 and operate the unit.) 6 sec 16 sec 10 sec 12 sec 14 sec 8 sec 18 sec 4 sec Relay 2 Power...
TROUBLE SHOOTING WHEN YOU GET A COMPLAINT FROM YOUR CUSTOMER, EVALUATE THE COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. IF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS APPLY, PLEASE INSTRUCT THE CUSTOMER IN THE PROPER USE OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN. THIS CAN ELIMINATE AN UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALL. CAUTIONS 1. Check grounding before checking for trouble. 2.
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(TROUBLE 1) The following visual conditions indicate a probable defective control circuit. 1. Incomplete segments. • Segment missing. • Partial segment missing. • Digit flickering (NOTE:Slight flickering is normal.) 2. Colon does not turn on or blink. 3. A distinct change in the brightness of one or more numbers in display. 4.
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(TROUBLE 2) Oven does not operate at all; Display window does not display any figures, and no input is accepted. CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY Malfunction of the Replace fuse, Check continuity 1. Fuse blows. Continuity. monitor switch. primary, monitor of monitor switches, and switch (with...
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(TROUBLE 3) Display shows all figures set, but oven does not start cooking while desired program times are set and START pad is touched. CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY Defective Replace Check continuity 1. Setting time No continuity. secondary switch. secondary switch.
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(TROUBLE 5) No microwave oscillation even though oven lamp and fan motor run. (Display operates properly) CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY No microwave Defective PCB Replace PCB Disconnect the No continuity. oscillation. assembly. assembly. wire leads from relay 2 and check continuity Continuity.
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(TROUBLE 5) No microwave oscillation even though oven lamp and fan motor run. (Display operates properly) CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY Defective PCB Replace PCB Output is full power Disconnect the Abnormal. assembly. assembly. when you set lower wire leads from power level.
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