This is a supplemental Service Manual for Microwave Oven model R-425EW. This model is quite similar to the base model;
R-420EK (S61M167R420EE).
This supplemental manual must be used in conjunction with the base model service manual for complete operation,
service, safety and replacement parts information.
In the interest of user-safety the oven should be restored to its original condition and only parts identical to those specified
should be used.
WARNING TO SERVICE PERSONNEL: Microwave ovens contain circuitry capable of producing very high voltage and
current, contact with following parts may result in a severe, possibly fatal, electrical shock. (High Voltage Capacitor, High
Voltage Power Transformer, Magnetron, High Voltage Rectifier Assembly, High Voltage Harness etc..)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY.................. INSIDE FRONT COVER
BEFORE SERVICING..................................................................................................... INSIDE FRONT COVER
WARNING TO SERVICE PERSONNEL .............................................................................................................. 1
GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................. 4
TOUCH CONTROL PANEL....................................................................................................................................8
PARTS LIST..........................................................................................................................................................9
PACKING AND ACCESSORIES .........................................................................................................................13
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SHARP ELECTRONCS CORPORATION
Service Headquarters: Sharp Plaza, Mahwah, New Jersey, 07430-2135
This document has been published to be used for after
sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
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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 necessary: (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 cavity for 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 ) A microwave leakage check to verify compliance with the Federal Performance Standard should be
performed on each oven prior to release to the owner.
BEFORE SERVICING
Before servicing an operative unit, perform a microwave emission check as per the Microwave
Measurement Procedure outlined in this service manual.
If microwave emissions level is in excess of the specified limit, contact SHARP ELECTRONICS
CORPORATION immediately @1-800-237-4277.
If the unit operates with the door open, service person should 1) tell the user not to operate the oven
and 2) contact SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION and Food and Drug Administration's
Center for Devices and Radiological Health immediately.
Service personnel should inform SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION of any certified unit
found with emissions in excess of 4mW/cm2. The owner of the unit should be instructed notto use the
unit until the oven has been brought into compliance.
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WARNING TO SERVICE PERSONNEL
Microwave ovens contain circuitry capable of producing very high voltage and current, contact with
following parts
electrical shock.
(Example)
High Voltage Capacitor, High Voltage Power Trans-
former, Magnetron, High Voltage Rectifier Assembly, High Voltage Harness etc..
Read the Service Manual carefully and follow all
instructions.
may result in a severe, possibly fatal,
R-425EW
Don't Touch !
Danger High Voltage
Before Servicing
1. Disconnect the power supply cord, and then
remove outer case.
2. Open the door and block it open.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor.
WARNING:RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DISCHARGE THE HIGH-VOLTAGE
CAPACITOR BEFORE SERVICING.
The high-voltage capacitor remains charged about 60
seconds after the oven has been switched off. Wait for 60
seconds and then short-circuit the connection of the highvoltage capacitor (that is the connecting lead of the highvoltage rectifier) against the chassis with the use of an
insulated screwdriver.
Whenever troubleshooting is performed the power supply
must be disconnected. It may in, some cases, be necessary
to connect the power supply after the outer case has been
removed, in this event,
1. Disconnect the power supply cord, and then remove
outer case.
2. Open the door and block it open.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor.
4. Disconnect the leads to the primary of the power
transformer.
5. Ensure that the leads remain isolated from other
components and oven chassis by using insulation tape.
6. After that procedure, reconnect the power supply cord.
When the testing is completed,
1. Disconnect the power supply cord, and then remove
outer case.
2. Open the door and block it open.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor.
4. Reconnect the leads to the primary of the power
transformer.
5. Reinstall the outer case (cabinet).
6. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is
installed.
7. Run the oven and check all functions.
After repairing
1. Reconnect all leads removed from components during
testing.
2. Reinstall the outer case (cabinet).
3. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is
installed.
4. Run the oven and check all functions.
Microwave ovens should not be run empty. To test for the
presence of microwave energy within a cavity, place a cup
of cold water on the oven turntable, close the door and set
the power to HIGH and set the microwave timer for two (2)
minutes. When the two minutes has elapsed (timer at zero)
carefully check that the water is now hot. If the water remains
cold carry out Before Servicing procedure and re-examine
the connections to the component being tested.
When all service work is completed and the oven is fully
assembled, the microwave power output should be checked
and a microwave leakage test should be carried out.
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MICROWAVE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
A. Requirements:
1) Microwave leakage limit (Power density limit): The power density of microwave radiation emitted by a microwave oven
should not exceed 1mW/cm2 at any point 5cm or more from the external surface of the oven, measured prior to acquisition
by a purchaser, and thereafter (through the useful life of the oven), 5 mW/cm2 at any point 5cm or more from the external
surface of the oven.
2) Safety interlock switches: primary interlock relay and door sensing switch shall prevent microwave radiation emission in
excess of the requirement as above mentioned. Secondary interlock switch shall prevent microwave radiation emission
in excess of 5 mW/cm2 at any point 5cm or more from the external surface of the oven.
B. Preparation for testing:
Before beginning the actual measurement of leakage, proceed as follows:
1) Make sure that the actual instrument is operating normally as specified in its instruction booklet.
Important:
Survey instruments that comply with the requirement for instrumentation as prescribed by the performance standard for
microwave ovens, 21 CFR 1030.10(c)(3)(i), must be used for testing.
2) Place the oven tray in the oven cavity.
3) Place the load of 275±15 ml (9.8 oz) of tap water initially at 20±5
O
C (68OF) in the center of the oven cavity.
The water container shall be a low form of 600 ml (20 oz) beaker with an inside diameter of approx. 8.5 cm (3-1/2 in.) and
made of an electrically nonconductive material such as glass or plastic.
The placing of this standard load in the oven is important not only to protect the oven, but also to insure that any leakage
is measured accurately.
4) Set the cooking control on Full Power Cooking Mode.
5) Close the door and select a cook cycle of several minutes. If the water begins to boil before the survey is completed, replace
it with 275 ml of cool water.
C. Leakage test:
Closed-door leakage test (microwave measurement):
1) Grasp the probe of the survey instrument and hold it perpendicular to the gap between the door and the body of the oven.
2) Move the probe slowly, not faster than 1 in./sec. (2.5 cm/sec.) along the gap, watching for the maximum indication on the
meter.
3) Check for leakage at the door screen, sheet metal seams and other accessible positions where the continuity of the metal
has been breached (eg., around the switches, indicator, and vents).
While testing for leakage around the door, pull the door away from the front of the oven as far as is permitted by the closed
latch assembly.
4) Measure carefully at the point of highest leakage and make sure that the highest leakage is no greater than 4mW/cm2,
and that the secondary interlock switch does turn the oven OFF before any door movement.
NOTE: After servicing, record data on service invoice and microwave leakage report.
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SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICE MANUAL
MICROWAVE OVEN
R-425EW
FOREWORD
This Manual has been prepared to provide Sharp Electronics Corp.
Service Personnel with Operation and Service Information for the SHARP
MICROWAVE OVEN, R-425EW.
The model R-425EW is quite similar to base model R-420EK (Ref.#
S61M167R420EE).
It is recommended that service personnel carefully study the entire text
of this manual and the base model's manual so that they will be qualified
to render satisfactory customer service.
Check the interlock switches and the door seal carefully. Special attention
should be given to avoid electrical shock and microwave radiation hazard.
WARNING
Never operate the oven until the following points are ensured:
(A) The door is tightly closed.
(B) The door brackets and hinges are not defective.
(C) The door packing is not damaged.
(D) The door is not deformed or warped.
(E) There is no other visible damage with the oven.
Servicing and repair work must be carried out only by trained service
personnel.
DANGER
Certain initial parts are intentionally not grounded and present
a risk of electrical shock only during servicing. Service personnel - Do not contact the following parts while the appliance is
energized;
High Voltage Capacitor, Power Transformer, Magnetron, High
Voltage Rectifier Assembly, High Voltage Harness;
If provided, Vent Hood, Fan assembly, Cooling Fan Motor.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
OPERATION
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AND
TEST PROCEDURE
TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
COMPONENT REPLACEMENT
AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
WIRING DIAGRAM
PARTS LIST
All the parts marked “*” on parts list are used at voltages more than
250V.
Removal of the outer wrap gives access to voltage above 250V.
All the parts marked “∆” on parts list may cause undue microwave
exposure, by themselves, or when they are damaged, loosened or
removed.
SHARP ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
SHARP PLAZA, MAHWAH,
NEW JERSEY 07430-2135
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SPECIFICATION
ITEMDESCRIPTION
Power Requirements120 Volts / 13.8 Amperes/1650Watts
DHHS Rules, CFR, Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter J
GENERAL INFORMATION
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This oven is equipped with a three prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances.
In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric
current.
WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Electrical Requirements
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only,
15 or 20 amp. fused electrical supply. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided. When
installing this appliance, observe all applicable codes and ordinances.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Where a two-pronged wall-receptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact
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a qualified electrician and have it replaced with a properly grounded
three-pronged wall receptacle or have a grounding adapter properly
grounded and polarized. If the extension cord must be used, it should be
a 3-wire, 15 amp. or higher rated cord. Do not drape over a countertop
or table where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
CAUTION: DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR RE-
MOVE THE ROUND GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS
PLUG.
OVEN DIAGRAM
1. One touch door open button.
Push to open door.
2. Door latches.
The oven will not operate unless the
door is securely closed.
3. Removable turntable support.
4. Removable turntable.
The turntable will rotate clockwise or
counterclockwise.
5. Oven lamp.
It will light when oven is operating or
door is opened.
6. Oven door with see-through window.
7. Ventilation openings. (Rear)
8. Auto-Touch control panel.
9. Time display: Digital display, 99
minutes 99 seconds.
10.Wave guide cover.
11.Power supply cord
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2
3
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10
4
7
11
9
8
1
NOTE:
Some one-touch cooking features
as "MINUTE PLUS" are disabled
after three minutes when the oven
is not used. These features are
automatically enabled when the
door is opened and closed or the
STOP/ CLEAR pad is pressed.
TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
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OPERATION
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING SEQUENCE
The following is a description of component functions during
oven operation.
OFF CONDITION
Closing the door activates the door sensing switch and
secondary interlock switch. (In this condition, the monitor
switch contacts are opened.)
When oven is plugged in, 120 volts A.C. is supplied to the
control unit. (Figure O-1).
1. The display will show "SHARP SIMPLY THE BEST
PRESS CLEAR AND PRESS CLOCK".
To set any program or set the clock, you must first touch
the STOP/CLEAR pad. The display will clear, and " : "
will appear.
COOKING CONDITION
Program desired cooking time by touching the NUMBER
pads. Program the power level by touching the POWER
LEVEL pad.
When the START pad is touched, the following operations
occur:
1. The contacts of relays are closed and components
connected to the relays are turned on as follows.
(For details, refer to Figure O-2)
the secondary interlock switch and primary interlock
relay and is mechanically associated with the door so that
it will function in the following sequence.
(1) When the door opens from the closed position, the
primary interlock relay (RY2) and secondary interlock
switch open their contacts. And contacts of the relay
(RY1) remains closed. Then the monitor switch contacts
close.
(2) When the door is closed from the open position, the
monitor switch contacts open first. Then the contacts of
the secondary interlock switch and door sensing switch
close. And contacts of the relay (RY1) open.
If the secondary interlock switch and primary interlock relay
(RY2) fail with the contacts closed when the door is opened,
the closing of the monitor switch contacts will form a short
circuit through the monitor fuse, secondary interlock switch,
relay (RY1) and primary interlock relay (RY2), causing the
monitor fuse to blow.
POWER LEVEL P-0 TO P-90 COOKING
When Variable Cooking Power is programmed, the 120 volts
A.C. is supplied to the power transformer intermittently
through the contacts of relay (RY-2) which is operated by the
control unit within a 32 second time base. Microwave power
operation is as follows:
RELAYCONNECTED COMPONENTS
RY-1oven lamp/turntable motor/fan motor
RY-2power transformer
2. 120 volts A.C. is supplied to the primary winding of the
power transformer and is converted to about 3.3 volts
A.C. output on the filament winding, and approximately
2370 volts A.C. on the high voltage winding.
3. The filament winding voltage heats the magnetron filament
and the H.V. winding voltage is sent to a voltage doubler
circuit.
4. The microwave energy produced by the magnetron is
channelled through the waveguide into the cavity feedbox, and then into the cavity where the food is placed to
be cooked.
5. Upon completion of the cooking time, the power
transformer, oven lamp, etc. are turned off, and the
generation of microwave energy is stopped. The oven
will revert to the OFF condition.
6. When the door is opened during a cook cycle, the monitor
switch, door sensing switch, secondary interlock switch,
relay (RY1) and primary interlock relay are activated with
the following results. The circuits to the turntable motor,
the cooling fan motor, and the high voltage components
are de-energized, the oven lamp remains on, and the
digital read-out displays the time still remaining in the
cook cycle when the door was opened.
7. The monitor switch electrically monitors the operation of
VARI-MODEON TIMEOFF TIME
Power 10(P-HI)32 sec.0 sec.
(100% power)
Power 9(P-90)30 sec.2 sec.
(approx. 90% power)
Power 8(P-80)26 sec.6 sec.
(approx. 80% power)
Power 7(P-70)24 sec.8 sec.
(approx. 70% power)
Power 6(P-60)22 sec.10 sec.
(approx. 60% power)
Power 5(P-50)18 sec.14 sec.
(approx. 50% power)
Power 4(P-40)16 sec.16 sec.
(approx. 40% power)
Power 3(P-30)12 sec.20 sec.
(approx. 30% power)
Power 2(P-20) 8 sec.24 sec.
(approx. 20% power)
Power 1(P-10) 6 sec.26 sec.
(approx. 10% power)
Power 0(P-0) 0 sec.32 sec.
(0% power)
Note:The ON/OFF time ratio does not correspond with the
percentage of microwave power, because approx. 2
seconds are needed for heating of the magnetron
filament.
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SCHEMATIC
NOTE: CONDITION OF OVEN
1. DOOR CLOSED
2. CLOCK APPEARS ON DISPLAY
120V AC
60 Hz
MAGNETRON
TEMP.
FUSE
GRN
CAVITY
TEMP.
FUSE
MONITOR
FUSE 20A
A2
A1
CONTROL UNIT
OLFM
OVEN
LAMP
SECONDARY
INTERLOCK
SWITCH
Note:* Indicates components with potential above 250V
(RY-1)
TTM
TURNTABLE
MOTOR
COM.
FAN
MOTOR
N.O.
COM.N.O.
B1B2
(RY-2)
PRIMARY
INTERLOCK
RELAY
DOOR
SENSING
SWITCH
AH SENSOR
N.C.
COM.
MONITOR
SWITCH
CAPACITOR 1.0µF
AC 2300V
POWER
TRANSFORMER
H.V. RECTIFIER
MAGNETRON
Figure O-1 Oven Schematic - Off Condition
SCHEMATIC
NOTE: CONDITION OF OVEN
1. DOOR CLOSED
2. COOKING TIME PROGRAMMED
3. VARIABLE COOKING CONTROL "HIGH"
4. "START" PAD TOUCHED
120V AC
60 Hz
MAGNETRON
TEMP.
FUSE
GRN
CAVITY
TEMP.
FUSE
MONITOR
FUSE 20A
A2
A1
CONTROL UNIT
OLFM
OVEN
LAMP
SECONDARY
INTERLOCK
SWITCH
(RY-1)
TTM
TURNTABLE
MOTOR
COM.
FAN
MOTOR
N.O.
COM.N.O.
B1B2
(RY-2)
PRIMARY
INTERLOCK
RELAY
DOOR
SENSING
SWITCH
F3
F2
F1
N.C.
MONITOR
SWITCH
COM.
CAPACITOR 1.0∝F
AC 2300V
POWER
TRANSFORMER
H.V. RECTIFIER
MAGNETRON
Figure O-2 Oven Schematic - Cooking Condition
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TEST PROCEDURES
PROCEDURE
LETTER
JKEY UNIT TEST
1. Disconnect the power supply cord, and then remove outer case.
2. Open the door and block it open.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor.
4. If the display fails to clear when the STOP/CLEAR pad is depressed, first verify the flat ribbon cable
is making good contact, verify that the door sensing switch (stop switch) operates properly; that is the
contacts are closed when the door is closed and open when the door is open. If the door sensing switch
(stop switch) is good, disconnect the flat ribbon cable that connects the key unit to the control unit and
make sure the door sensing switch is closed (either close the door or short the door sensing switch
connecter). Use the Key unit matrix indicated on the control panel schematic and place a jumper wire
between the pins that correspond to the STOP/CLEAR pad making momentary contact. If the control
unit responds by clearing with a beep the key unit is faulty and must be replaced. If the control unit does
not respond, it is faulty and must be replaced. If a specific pad does not respond, the above method
may be used (after clearing the control unit) to determine if the control unit or key pad is at fault.
5. Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
6. Re-install the outer case (cabinet).
7. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
8. Run the oven and check all functions.
COMPONENT TEST
G 8G 7G 6G 5G 4G 3G 2G 1
54321
G 9
09876
G10G11G12
MINUTE
PLUS
FROZEN
ROLLS
MUFFINS
GROUND MEAT
(COMPU DEFROST)
G13
CHICKEN
BREAST
STOP
CLEAR
KEEP WARM
PLUS
BEVERAGE
CUSTOM
HELP
TIMER
CLOCK
POWER
LEVEL
FRESH
VEGETABLES
START
FRESH
ROLLS
MUFFINS
REHEAT
SENSOR
CHICKEN
PIECES
STEAKS
CHOPS
FISH
SEAFOOD
POPCORN
RICE
FROZEN
VEGETABLES
G14
Key Unit
BAKED
POTATOES
GROUND MEAT
(SENSOR COOK)
FROZEN
ENTREES
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PARTS LIST
Note: The parts marked “∆” may cause undue microwave exposure.
The parts marked “*” are used in voltage more than 250V. "§" MARK: PARTS DELIVERY SECTION.
REF. NO.PART NO.§DESCRIPTIONQ'TY CODE
*
1- 1RC-QZB018MRE0MHigh voltage capacitor 1AQ
*
1- 2FH-DZB008MRY0MHigh voltage rectifier assembly 1AM
1- 3QSOCLB006MRE0MOven lamp socket 1AE
1- 4RLMPTA068WRE0MOven lamp 1AE
1- 5RMOTEA346WRE0MFan motor 1AR
1- 6QFSHDB003MRE0MFuse holder 1AD
1- 7FFS-BA016/KITM
1- 8QSW-MA085WRE0M
1- 9QFS-TA013WRE0MMagnetron temperature fuse 150
1-10QFS-TA014WRE0MCavity temperature fuse 150
1-11RV-MZA255WRE0MMagnetron1BE
1-12RMOTDA211/KITMTurntable motor 1AL
4- 1LBNDKB007MRP0MH.V. Capacitor band 1AB
4- 2LANGTB048MRP0MChassis support 1AE
4- 3PHOK-B018MRF0MLatch hook 1AF
4- 4MLEVPB016MRF0MSwitch lever 1AD
4- 5PDUC-B104MRF0MMagnetron duct 1AF
6- 8TINSEB288MRR0MOperation manual 1AD
6- 9QW-QZB016MRE0MHigh voltage wire A1AC
SCREWS,NUTS AND WASHERS
7- 1LX-BZA041WRE0MSpecial screw5AA
7- 2LX-CZ0052WRE0MSpecial screw3AA
7- 3XHTSD40P12RV0MScrew : 4mm x 12mm1A A
7- 4LX-BZ0081YBE0MSpecial screw4AA
7- 5XOTSD40P12000MScrew : 4mm x 12mm4AA
*
7- 6XCBSD30P08000MScrew : 3mm x 8mm 2AA
7- 7LX-CZA038WRE0MSpecial screw2AA
7- 8XHTSD40P08RV0MScrew : 4mm x 8mm 3AA
7- 9LX-CZA070WRE0MSpecial screw (Torx tamper proof screw)2A B
7-10XCPSD30P08000MScrew : 3mm x 8mm2A A
7-11XOPSD40P12XS0MScrew3AA
HOW TO ORDER REPLACEMENT PARTS
To have your order filled promptly and correctly, please furnish the following information.
1. MODEL NUMBER
2. REF. NO.
3. PART NO.
4. DESCRIPTION
Order Parts from the authorized SHARP parts Distributor for your area.
Defective parts requiring return should be returned as indicated in the Service Policy.
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1
OVEN AND CABINET PARTS
A
B
1-15
C
D
7-10
7-6
1-10
4-8
2
3
45
6
7-9
A
7-9
7-7
2-3
B
4-7
7-7
7-2
4-11
6-7
C
1-5
4-6
1-14
7-8
7-3
7-8
7-6
D
1-9
4-2
E
7-11
E
1-11
4-9
6-3
6-5
F
4-10
7-2
7-2
4-3
6-6
1-8
7-1
1-3
1-4
4-5
F
1-12
1-13
7-10
1-7
1-6
6-4
2-1
7-1
1-8
4-4
4-1
G
1-1
G
1-2
7-5
2-2
2-2
H
2-2
2-2
7-5
7-11
4-12
H
1
2
3
45
6
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CONTROL PANEL PARTS
A
3-3
B
3-5
C
2
3
45
6
A
3-2
3-9
3-8
3-7
3-4
3-6
3-9
3-1
3-9
B
C
5-5
D
DOOR PARTS
E
F
G
5-4
5-8
5-7
5-1
5-9
5-6
D
E
F
G
5-10
5-2
5-3
MISCELLANEOUS
6-1
6-2
6-9
H
1
2
3
45
Actual wire harness may be different from illustration.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in retrieval systems, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording,
or otherwise, without prior written permission
of the publisher.
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