Table Of Contents - Panasonic Microwave Ovens with Inverters Technical Manual

Microwave ...........................................................................................................1
What are Microwaves?......................................................................................1
How do microwaves cook?................................................................................1
Inverter Technology............................................................................................2
Difference Between MWO without Inverter and MWO with Inverter ..................2
Major components. .............................................................................................4
Magnetron .........................................................................................................4
How to diagnose for an open filament or a shorted magnetron .........................4
Oven cavity .......................................................................................................5
Turntable ...........................................................................................................5
Primary/secondary latch switches .....................................................................6
Short switch.......................................................................................................6
Temperature Sensors........................................................................................8
Steam Sensor....................................................................................................9
How to check the steam-sensor function.........................................................10
Inverter Circuit .................................................................................................11
Test and Measuring Procedures......................................................................15
Procedure to check the Inverter using an Amp. Meter ....................................15
Measurement of microwave output .................................................................16
Procedure for measuring microwave energy leakage .....................................17
Safety Tips.........................................................................................................19
Safety tips for operation of microwave ovens ..................................................19
Safety tips for installation and maintenance of microwave ovens....................19
Models line-up .................................................................................................20
Features.............................................................................................................21
Functions...........................................................................................................27
Understanding Ionizing & Non-Ionizing Radiation.........................................29
Troubleshooting................................................................................................31
Inverter Circuit and Magnetron Troubleshooting .............................................33
Glossary of Electronic & Microwave Oven Related Terms ...........................34

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