MICROWAVE OVEN
MODEL:
EM044KIT-P00K
(1000W 120V60Hz)
SERVICE MANUAL
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT,READTHE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION AND
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS-----------------------
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INTRODUCTION
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS---------
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
HEATING PRINCIPLE OF MICROWAVE----------------
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
CRITICAL PARTS SERVING------
SAFETY CHECKS AND TESTS AFTER SERVING
CONSTRUCTIONAL CHECKS--------
INSULATION RESISTANCE TEST----------
MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TEST-----------
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
A. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since open-door operation can
result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
B..Do not place any object between oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING-To reduce the risk of bums, electrical shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1. READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THE APPLIANCE.
2. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to avoid
possible exposure to excessive microwave energy”
found above.
3. This appliance must be grounded and properly
polarized. Connect only to a properly grounded and
polarized outlet.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the installation instructions described in this
manual.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers, such as closed glass jars, may explode
and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in the manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, dry, or
defrost food. It is not designed for industrial,
laboratory, or commercial use. It is intended for
home use only. Do not use for drying clothes, linens,
newspaper, or similar non-food type items.
7. Make sure that all persons using this appliance,
especially children, are closely supervised and
properly instructed on how to use this appliance.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be service only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or
C. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the (1)
Door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or)
loosened). (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
D. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service
replacement. Do not attempt to service or repair
this appliance.
10.Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance. Do not store items on top of microwave
oven if there are louvers on top of oven.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use
this product near water-for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a) Do not overcook food, especially starchy as
bacon. Carefully attend appliance if paper,
plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bag before placing bag in oven.
c) If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse of circuit breaker panel.
d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
e) Do not put metal inside the oven, except as
specifically described in the manual or
cookbook if supplied with this oven.
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17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, are able to
overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling
when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT
IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING
OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk
of injury to persons:
i) Do not overheat the liquid.
ii) Stir the liquid both before and halfway
through heating it.
iii) Do not use straight-sided containers
with narrow necks.
iv) After heating, allow the container stand
in the microwave oven for a short time
before removing the container.
v) Use extreme care when inserting a
18. VENTILATING HOODS
1) Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on hood or filter
2) . When flaming floods under the hood,
turn the fan on.
INTRODUCTION
This Microwave Oven service Manual is printed in a loose leaf format. Each part is divided into sections relating
to a general group of components and each section is subdivided in various parts describing a particular
component or service procedure.
The subdividing of the subject matter plus the loose leaf form will facilitate the updating of the manual as new or
revised components and service procedures are introduced.
Each page of this service manual will be identified in the lower right hand corner and as new or revised pages are
published it will be easy to keep the manual up to date by following the filing instructions on the cover letter.
This Service Manual is a valuable service tool and care should be taken to keep it up to date by prompt and
proper filling of subsequent pages as they are issued.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY:
A. Do not operate or allow the oven to be operated with the door open.
B. Make the following safety checks on all ovens to be serviced before
activating the magnetron or other microwave source, and make repairs as
necessar y.
(1) Interlock operation
(2) Proper door closing
(3) Seal and sealing surfaces (arcing, wear, and other damage).
(4) Damage to or loosening of hinges and latches.
(5) Evidence of dropping or abuse.
C. Before turning on microwave power for any service test or inspection
within the microwave generating compartments, check the magnetron,
wave guide or transmission line, and cavityfor proper alignment, integrity,
and connections.
D. Any defective or misadjusted components in the interlock, monitor, door
seal and microwave generation and transmission systems shall be
repaired, replaced, or adjusted by procedures described in this manual
before the oven is released to the owner.
E. The microwave leakage check to verify compliance with the Federal
performance standar d should be performed on each oven prior to release
to the owner.
F. Operate the oven from a properly grounded AC outlet capable of supplying
THIS MANUAL, AS WELL AS THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, IS TO BE USED ONLY BY
AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FAMILIAR WITH AND KNOWLEDGEABLE OF
PROPER SAFETY AND SERVICING PROCEDURES AND POSSESSING HIGH QUALITY TEST
EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH MICROWAVE AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REPAIR.
ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ATTEMPT REPAIRS BY IMPROPER MEANS OR ADJUSTMENT,
SUBJECT THEMSELVES AND OTHERS TO THE RISK OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
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