14 WIRING DIAGRAM (NE-2 15 7R) 21
15 WIRING DIAGRAM (NE-2 15 7CR )
16 DESCRIPT ION OF OPERATING SEQUENCE
17 CAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING
18 DISASSEMBLY AND PARTS REPLACEMENT PROCEDU RE
19 COMPONE NT TEST PROCEDU RE
20 MEASURE MENTS AND ADJUSTMENTS
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21 PROCEDU RE FOR MEASURING MICROWAVE ENERGY
LEAKAGE
22 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
23 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
24 PARTS LIST
25 DOOR ASSEMBLY
26 ESCUTCH EON BASE ASSEMBLY
27 PACKING AND ACCESSO RIES
28 WIRING MATERIAL
29 REF. NO. 89 L. V. TRANSFO RMER (U)
30 REF. NO. 58 NOISE FILTER (U)
31 REF. NO. E2 P. C. BOARD (U)
32 DIGITAL PROGRAMMER CIRCUIT
33 DIGITAL PROGRAMMER CIRCUIT
No other appliance should share the circuit with the microwave
oven. If it does, the branch circuit fuse may overload and either
cause the oven to heat slower than expected or blow the fuse.
1. For Mode NE-1257
The oven must be on a SEPARATE, 20 Amp, 60 Hz-120V
GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
2. For Model NE-1757
a. This oven must be on a separate, 60 Hz GROUNDED
CIRCUIT-minimum 15 amps.
b. The microwave ovens are built to operate on 2 different
voltages (230 V or 208 V). Be sure that the voltage
selector connector (on the back of the oven) is set for
your power supply. Connecting oven to 230 volt line with
208 voltage setting is dangerous and may result in
overheatingoftheelectricalcomponentsthus
shortening their life expectancy or possibly causing a
fire or other accident. Connecting oven to 230 volt line
with 208 voltage will lower the power output of the oven,
resulting in slower heating of the food. Panasonic is
NOT responsible for damage resulting from the use of
the oven with other than specified voltage.
the oven with other than specified voltage.
Power Source Voltage Selection
The microwave oven Models NE-1757 & NE-2157 are factory
set for 208 V operation. For 230 V operation, the following
selection MUST be made.
(Step 1) Unscrew the voltage selection panel cover which is
located on the back of the oven. Do not remove any other parts
from the oven.
(Step 2) Remove the while connector and plug the black
connector into the socket.
(Step 3) Store the unused white connector in the rectangular
opening.
(Step 4) Reattach the voltage adjustment panel cover to the
cabinet.
For 230 V - Use black connector plug.
For 208 V - Use white connector plug.
To go from 230 V to 208 V circuit follow steps 1-4 above,
except at step 2, plug the white connector plug into the socket
and store the black plug in the rectangular opening.
3. For Model NE-2157
a. This oven must be on a separate, 60 Hz GROUNDED
CIRCUIT-minimum 20 amps.
b. The microwave ovens are built to operate on 2 different
voltages (230 V or 208 V). Be sure that the voltage
selector connector (on the back of the oven) is set for
your power supply. Connecting oven to 230 volt line with
208 voltage setting is dangerous and may result in
overheatingoftheelectricalcomponentsthus
shortening their life expectancy or possibly causing a
fire or other accident. Connecting oven to 230 volt line
with 208 voltage will lower the power output of the oven,
resulting in slower heating of the food. Panasonic is
NOT responsible for damage resulting from the use of
The coil of power relay A and B are energized intermittently by
the digital programmer circuit, when the oven is set to MEDIUM
or DEFROST power position. The digital programmer circuit
controls the ON-OFF time of the power relay A and B contacts
in order to vary the output power of the microwave oven. One
complete ON and OFF cycle of the power relay is 44 seconds.
The relation between indications on the control panel and the
output power of the microwave oven is as shown in Figure.
Unlike many other appliances, the microwave oven is highvoltage, high-current equipment. Though it is free from danger
in ordinary use, extreme care should be taken during repair.
17.1. Check the grounding
Do not operate on a 2-wire extension cord. The microwave
oven is designed to be used in a completely grounded
condition. It is imperative, therefore, to make sure it is properly
grounded before beginning repair work.
17.2. If the door lock, the door
switch, the door seal or the
door develops a malfunction,
be sure not to operate the
oven until complete repairs
are made.
If the oven is operated with any of these parts in imperfect
condition, hazardous microwave leakage might occur.
17.3. Warning about the electric
charge in the high voltage
capacitor
For about 30 seconds after the oven is turned off, an electric
charge remains in the high voltage capacitor. When replacing
or checking parts, remove the power plug from the outlet, wait
30 seconds and short the terminal of the high voltage capacitor
(terminal of lead wire from diode) to chassis ground with an
insulated jumper lead wire or an insulated handle screwdriver
discharge.
17.4. When parts must be replaced,
always remove the power plug
from the outlet, and discharge
the high voltage capacitor.
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17.5. Confirm after repair
1. After repair or replacement of parts, make sure that the
screws of the oven, etc. are neither loose nor missing.
Microwave might leak if screws are not properly tightened.
2. Make sure that all electrical connections are tight before
inserting the plug into the wall outlet.
17.6. Avoid inserting nails, wire, etc.
through holes in unit during
operation.
Never insert a wire, nail or any other metal object through the
lamp holes on the cavity or any other holes or gaps, because
such objects may work as an antenna and cause microwave
leakage.
1. Discharge electric charge remaining on the high voltage
capacitors.
2. Remove the entire rear panel by removing screws as
shown.
3. Disconnect all lead wires from magnetron and thermal
cutout.
4. Remove the 4 screws holding magnetron.
5. Remove 2 screws holding thermal cutout.
6. Remove the mounting bracket from magnetron and install it
on the new magnetron.
Lower magnetron
1. Discharge electric charge remaining on the high voltage
capacitors.
2. Remove the entire rear panel by removing screws as
shown.
3. Carefully place the unit on its left side (H. V. Capacitor
side).
4. Remove the cover by removing 2 screws.
5. Remove the 4 screws holding magnetron by inserting
screwdriver through the 4 openings on bottom plate.
6. Remove 2 screws holding thermal cutout.
7. Remove the mounting bracket from magnetron and install it
on the new magnetron.
NOTE: To prevent microwave leakage, tighten mounting
screws properly makin g sure there is no gap between the
waveguide and the magnetron.
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Removal of Positive Lock connector
The positive lock connector is a specially designed loose free
connector and you will find this connector in many lead wire
connections. To remove this connector, pull the lead wire by
pressing an extruded lever in the center of receptacle terminal
as shown.
1. Remove ceiling plate by gently moving the left and right
tabs inward while pulling the plate down and outward.
2. Using a small flat screwdriver or the like, remove two plastic
clips located on the antenna ring. Nest turn the antenna ring
approx. 1/8 turn clockwise to unhook the tabs and pull off.
18.5. Replacement of floor shelf and
lower antenna
1. To remove the floor shelf, insert a screwdriver through the
small opening on the left side of the oven cavity and
carefully lift the floor shelf.
2. For removal of lower antenna, use the same procedure as
upper antenna.
18.6. Replacement of temperature
sensor (Thermal protector)
1. Cut 2 lead wires at the top of sensor terminals.
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2. Remove 2 screws holding temp sensor and replace with
new one.
3. Solder the lead wires securely to the sensor terminals.
18.7. Disassembly of door assembly
1. Remove each 2 bolts holding upper and lower hinges.
2. Open the door and while pulling the door outward, work
upper and lower hinges out through the holes of the front
surface of oven.
3. Remove door C (check cover) from door E by carefully
pulling outward starting from the upper right hand corner.
4. Remove 2 screws holding door handle and separate door A
from door E by carefully freeing catch hooks.
5. Remove door key, door key lever, door key spring and
handle pins from door E.
6. Assemble the door by taking the above steps in a reverse
order.
Replacement
1. When mounting the door to the oven be sure to adjust the
door parallel to the bottom line of the oven face plate by
moving the upper hinge and lower hinge in the direction
necessary for proper alignment.
2. Adjust so that the door has no play between the inner door
surface and oven front surface. If the door assembly is not
mounted properly, microwave may leak from the clearance
between the door and the oven.
1. Remove connections from the transformer terminals and
check continuity.
2. Normal (cold) resistance readings should be as follows:
Secondary winding Approx. 80Ω—120Ω
Filament winding Approx. 0Ω
Primary winding Approx. 0Ω—3Ω
19.2. High voltage capacitor
1. Check continuity of capacitor with meter on highest OHM
scale.
2. A normal capacitor will show continuity for a short time, and
then indicate 9MΩ once the capacitor is charged.
3. A shorted capacitor will show continuous continuity.
4. An open capacitor will show constant 9MΩ.
5. Resistance between each terminal and chassis should be
infinite.
19.3. Magnetron
Continuity checks can only indicate an open filament or a
shorted magnetron. To diagnose for an open filament or
shorted magnetron.
1. Isolate magnetron from the circuit by disconnecting the
leads.
2. A continuity check across magnetron filament terminals
should indicate one ohm or less.
3. A continuity check between each filament terminal and
magnetron case should read open.
19.4. Diode
1. Isolate the diode from the circuit by disconnecting the leads.
2. With the ohmmeter set on the highest resistance scale,
measure the resistance across the diode terminals.
Reverse the meter leads and again observe the resistance
reading. Meter with 6V, 9V or higher voltage batteries
should be used to check the front-to-back resistance of the
diode, otherwise an infinite resistance may be read in both
directions.
A normal diode's resistance will be infinite in one direction
and several hundred kΩ in the other direction.
19.5. Membrane key board
(Membrane switch assembly)
Check continuity between switch terminals, by tapping an
appropriate pad on the key board. The contacts assignment of
the respective pads on the key board is as shown in digital
programmer circuit.
19.6. Protector diode
1. Isolate the protector diode assembly from the circuit by
disconnecting its leads.
2. With the ohmmeter set on the highest resistance scale,
measure the resistance across the protector diode
terminals.
Reverse the meter leads and again observe the resistance
reading. A normal protector diode's resistance will be
infinite in both directions. It is faulty if it shows continuity in
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one or both directions.
19.7. Temp sensor (Thermal
protector)
A temp sensor is mount ed on exhaust guide. Its purpose is to
automatically shut off the oven in case the cavity overheats for
any reason.
The thermal protector will operate at 257°F (125°C).
The device is connected to the DPC on touch control models.
When the thermal protector exceeds its temperature it will turn
off the power to oven cavity and display will go to reset mode.
The cooking program can be reset after cool-down.
THERMISTOR RESISTANCE VALUE
30K—120K at 10°C—30°C (50°F—86°F)
water using the thermometer and record the beaker's
temperature (recorded as T1)
2. Place the beaker on the center of ceramic shelf.
3. Set the one to High power and heat it for exactly one
minute.
4. Stir the water again and read the temperature of the beaker
(recorded as T2). The normal temperature rise (T2-T1) at
High power output for each model is as shown in table.
20.1. Installation of Safety switch A,
Safety switch B and Short
switch
1. When mounting Safety switch A, Safety switch B and short
switch to door hook assembly, mount the Safety switch A,
Safety switch B and the short switch to the door hook
assembly as shown. (in Figure).
NOTE: No specific adjustment during installation of
Safety switch A, Safety switch B and short switch to the
door hook is necessary.
2. When mounting the door hook assembly to the oven
assembly, adjust the door hook assembly by moving it in
the direction of arrow in (Figure) so that the oven door will
not have any play in it. Check for play in the door by pulling
the door assembly. Make sure that the latch keys move
smoothly after adjustment it completed. Completely tighten
the screws holding the door hook assembly to the oven
assembly.
3. Reconnect the short switch, safety switches A&Band
check the continuity of t monitor circuit and all latch
switches again.
20.2. Measurement of microwave
output
The power output of the magnetron can be determined by
performing IEC standard test procedures. However, due to the
complexity of IEC test procedures, it is recommended to test
the magnetron using the simple method outlined below.
NOTE: Check the line voltage under load. Low voltage will
lower the magnetron output. Take the temperature
readings and heating time as accurately as possible.
1. Fill the beaker with exactly one liter of tap water. Stir the
periphery, the door viewing window, the exhaust opening
and air inlet openings.
21.2. Record keeping and
notification after measurement
1. After any adjustment or repair to a microwave oven, a
leakage reading must be taken. Record this leakage
reading on the repair ticket even if it is zero.
A copy of this repair ticket and the microwave leakage
reading should be kept by repair facility.
2. Should the radiation leakage be more than 2 mW/cm2 (1
NOTE: The U. S. Government standard is 5 mW/cm2while
in the customer's home. 2 mW/cm
voluntary standard. (1 mW/cm
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21.1. Equipment
Note before measuring.
1. Do not exceed meter full scale deflection. Leakage monitor
should initially be set to the highest scale.
2. To prevent false readings the test probe should be held by
the grip portion of the handle only and moved along the
shaded area shown in Figure no faster than 1 inch/sec (2.5
cm/sec).
3. Leakage with the outer panel removed — less than 5
mW/cm
4. Leakage for a fully assembled oven with door normally
closed — less than 2 mW/cm
5. Leakage for a fully assembled oven [Before the latch switch
(primary) is interrupted] while pulling the door — less than
2 mW/cm
1. Pour 275± 15cc (9ozs ± 1/2oz) of 20 ± 5°C (68± 9°F) water
in a beaker which has graduations to 600cc, and place in
the center of the oven.
2. Set the radiation monitor to 2450MHz and use it following
the manufacture 's recommended test procedure to assure
correct results.
3. When measuring the leakage, always use the 2 inch (5 cm)
spacer supplied with the probe.
4. Tap the start pad or set the timer and with the magnetron
oscillating, measure the leakage by holding the probe
perpendicular to the surface being measured.
1. Measurement with the outer pane removed.
Whenever you replace the magnetron, measure for
radiation leakage before the outer panel is installed and
after all necessary components are replaced or adjusted.
Special care should be taken when measuring around the
magnetron.
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(1 mW/cm2for Canada).
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mW/cm2 for Canada) after determining that all parts are in
goodcondition,functioningproperly,andgenuine
replacement parts as listed in this manual have been used,
immediately notify PHCC, PSC or PCI.
21.3. At least once a year, have the
radiation monitor checked for
calibration by its
manufacturer.
2. Measurements with a fully assembled oven.
After all components, including outer panel are fully
assembled, measure for radiation leakage around the door
NOTE: When ordering replacement part(s), please use part number(s) shown in this parts list.
Important safety notice:
Components identified
When replacing any of these components, use only manufacture's specified parts.
by mark have special characteristics important for safety.