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..)
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND
DURING SERVICING TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
CHAPTER 1. WARNING TO SERVICE PERSONNEL
CHAPTER 2. MICROWAVE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
CHAPTER 3. FOREWORD AND WARNING
MODEL
CHAPTER 8. TEST PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 9. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY
CHAPTER 10. PRECAUTIONS FOR USING LEADFREE SOLDER
CHAPTER 11. COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND
ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURE
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CHAPTER 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CHAPTER 5. GENERAL INFORMATION
CHAPTER 6. OPERATION
CHAPTER 7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SHARP CORPORATION
CHAPTER 12. CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
Parts List
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
CHAPTER 1. WARNING TO SERVICE PERSONNEL
[1] Before Servicing .........................................1-1
[2] When the testing is completed, ..................1-1
[3] After repairing .............................................1-1
PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO AVOID
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POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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
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/cm . The owner of the unit should be instructed not to use the unit
until the oven has been brought into compliance.
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CHAPTER 1. 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.
(Example)
High Voltage Capacitor, High Voltage Power Transformer, Magnetron, High Voltage Rectifier Assembly, High Voltage Harness etc..
Read the Service Manual carefully and follow all instructions.
Service Manual
Don't Touch !
Danger High Voltage
[1] 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 high-voltage capacitor
(that is the connecting lead of the high-voltage 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) 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.
[2] 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.
[3] 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 reexamine 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 microwave leakage test should be carried out.
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CHAPTER 2. MICROWAVE MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE
Service Manual
[1] Requirements:
1. Microwave leakage limit (Power density limit): The power density of microwave radiation emitted by a microwave oven should not exceed 1mW/
2
cm
at any point 5cm or more from the external surface of the oven, measured prior to acquisition by a purchaser, and thereafter (through the use-
ful life of the oven), 5 mW/cm
2. Safety interlock switches:
Primary interlock switch shall prevent microwave radiation emission in excess of the requirement as above mentioned. Secondary interlock relay
and door sensing switch shall prevent microwave radiation emission in excess of 5 mW/cm
the oven.
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at any point 5cm or more from the external surface of the oven.
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at any point 5cm or more from the external surface of
[2] 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±5 ml (9.8 oz) of tap water initially at 20±5°C (68°F) 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.
[3] 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.
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4. Measure carefully at the point of highest leakage and make sure that the highest leakage is no greater than 4mW/cm
interlock relay and the primary interlock switch do turn the oven OFF before any door movement.
NOTE: After servicing, record data on service invoice and microwave leakage report.
, and that the secondary
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CHAPTER 3. FOREWORD AND WARNING
Service Manual
[1] FOREWORD
This Manual has been prepared to provide Sharp Electronics Corp. Service Personnel with Operation and Service Information for the SHARP
MICROWAVE OVEN, R-425LS
It is recommended that service personnel carefully study the entire text of this 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.
[2] 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.
[3] 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.
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.
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CHAPTER 4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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[1] SPECIFICATIONS
ITEMDESCRIPTION
Power Requirements
Power Consumption1600W / Approx. 13.5 Amperes
Power Output
Outside Dimensions
Cooking Cavity Dimensions
(1.4 Cubic feet)
Control Complement
120 Volts
60 Hertz
Single phase, 3 wire grounded
1100 W nominal of RF microwave energy (IEC Test procedure)
Operating frequency 2450 MHz
Width 15-3/8" (392mm) NOTE: Internal capacity is calculated by measuring
Height 9-3/8" (237mm) maximum width, depth and height.
Depth 16-3/4" (427mm) Actual capacity for holding food is less.
Touch Control System
Clock (1:00 - 12:59)
Timer (0 - 99 minutes 99 seconds)
Microwave Power for Variable Cooking
Repetition Rate;
P-HI -------------------- Full power throughout the cooking time
P-90 -------------------- approx. 90% of FULL Power
P-80 -------------------- approx. 80% of FULL Power
P-70 -------------------- approx. 70% of FULL Power
P-60 -------------------- approx. 60% of FULL Power
P-50 -------------------- approx. 50% of FULL Power
P-40 -------------------- approx. 30% of FULL Power
P-30 -------------------- approx. 40% of FULL Power
P-20 -------------------- approx. 20% of FULL Power
P-10 -------------------- approx. 10% of FULL Power
P-0 ---------------------- No power throughout the cooking time
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SENSOR REHEAT pad
NIGHT LIGHT pad
KEEP WARM PLUS pad
CUSTOM HELP pad
START/MINUTE PLUS pad
SENSOR COOK pads
REHEAT pads
DEFROST pads
Number selection pads
Power Level pad
TIMER/CLOCK pad
STOP/CLEAR pad
Oven Cavity LightYes
Safety Standard
UL listed FCC Authorized
DHHS Rules, CFR, Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter J
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3-Pronged
Plug
Grounded
Receptacle Box
Grounding Pin
3-Pronged Receptacle
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[1] 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:
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 wallreceptacle is encountered, it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact
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 REMOVE THE ROUND
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
GROUNDING PRONG FROM THIS PLUG.
[2] OVEN DIAGRAM
1. OVEN
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.Waveguide cover:
11.Power supply cord.
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2. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
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3
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10
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8
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NOTE: Some one-touch cooking features such as “MINUTE
PLUS” are disabled after three minutes when the oven is
not in use. These features are automatically enabled when
the door is opened and closed or the STOP/ CLEAR pad is
pressed.
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CHAPTER 6. OPERATION
[1] DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING SEQUENCE
The following is a description of component functions during oven operation.
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1. OFF CONDITION
Closing the door activates the door sensing switch and primary 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 flashing “ENJOY YOUR OVEN 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.
2. COOKING CONDITION
Program desired cooking time by touching the NUMBER pads. Program the power level by touching the POWERLEVEL pad and then a
Number 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)
RELAY CONNECTED COMPONENTS
RY-1 oven lamp/turntable motor/fan motor
RY-2 power 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 feed-box, 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 witch,
door sensing switch, primary interlock switch, relay (RY1) and secondary 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 the primary interlock switch and secondary interlock relay and is mechanically associated with the door so that it will function in the following
sequence.
a) When the door opens from the closed position, the secondary
interlock relay (RY2) and primary interlock switch open their
contacts. And contacts of the relay (RY1) remains closed. Then
the monitor switch contacts close.
b) When the door is closed from the open position, the monitor
switch contacts open first. Then the contacts of the primary
interlock switch and door sensing switch close. And contacts of
the relay (RY1) open.
If the primary interlock switch and secondary 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, primary interlock switch, relay (RY1) and secondary interlock
relay (RY2), causing the monitor fuse to blow.
3. 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:
VARI-MODE ON TIME OFF TIME
P-HI (100% power) 32 sec.0 sec.
P-90 (approx. 90% power) 30 sec.2 sec.
P-80 (approx. 80% power) 26 sec.6 sec.
P-70 (approx. 70% power) 24 sec.8 sec.
P-60 (approx. 60% power) 22 sec.10 sec.
P-50 (approx. 50% power) 18 sec.14 sec.
P-40 (approx. 40% power) 16 sec.16 sec.
P-30 (approx. 30% power) 12 sec.20 sec.
P-20 (approx. 20% power) 8 sec.24 sec.
P-10 (approx. 10% power) 6 sec.26 sec.
P-0 (0% power) 0 sec.32 sec.
NOTE: The ON/OFF time ratio does not correspond with the per-
centage of microwave power, because approx. 3 seconds
are needed for heating of the magnetron filament.
4. POWER OUTPUT REDUCTION
After 100% power cooking mode is carried out for more than 40 minutes, the power out-put is automatically reduced to 70%.
5. SENSOR COOKING CONDITION
Using the SENSOR unction, the food is cooked without figuring time,
power level or quantity. When the oven senses enough steam from the
food, it relays the information to its microprocessor which will calculate
the remaining cooking time and power level needed for best results.
When the food is cooked, water vapor is developed. The sensor
“senses” the vapor and its resistance increases gradually. When the
resistance reaches the value set according to the menu, supplementary cooking is started. The time of supplementary cooking is determined by experiment with each food category and inputted into the
LSI.
An example of how sensor works: (POTATOES)
1. Potatoes at room temperature. Vapor is emitted very slowly.
M
IC R OWAV E
2. Heat potatoes. Moisture and humidity is emitted rapidly. You can
smell the aroma as it cooks.;
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AH S E NSO R
3. Sensor detects moisture and humidity and calculates cooking time
and variable power.
5.1. Cooking Sequence.
1. Operate the oven in sensor cooking mode by referring to the operation manual.
NOTE: The oven should not be operated on SENSOR immediately
after plugging in the unit. Wait two minutes before cooking on
SENSOR.
MIC R OWA V E
[2] OVEN SCHEMATIC
1. Off Condition
2. The coil of shut-off relay (RY-1) is energized, the turntable motor,
oven lamp and cooling fan motor are turned on, but the power
transformer is not turned on.
3. After about 16 seconds, the cook relay (RY-2) is energized. The
power transformer is turned on, microwave energy is produced and
first stage is started. The 16 seconds is the cooling time required to
remove any vapor from the oven cavity and sensor.
NOTE: During this first stage, do not open the door or touch STOP/
CLEAR pad.
4. When the sensor detects the vapor emitted from the food, the display switches over to the remaining cooking time and the timer
counts down to zero. At this time, the door may be opened to stir,
turn, or season food.
5. When the timer reaches zero, an audible signal sounds. The shutoff relay and cook relay are de-energized and the power transformer, oven lamp, etc. are turned off.
6. Opening the door or touching the STOP/CLEAR pad, the time of
day will reappear on the display and the oven will revert to an OFF
condition.
The door is opened by pushing the open button on the control panel,
refer to the Figure D-1. When the open button is pushed, the open button pushes up the switch lever, and then the switch lever pushes up
the latch head. The latch heads are moved upward and released from
latch hook. Now the door will open.
Latch Heads
Door
Door Sensing
Switch
Monitor Switch
Switch Lever
Primary Interlock
Switch
Figure D-1. Door Open Mechanism.
2. DOOR SENSING AND PRIMARY INTERLOCK
SWITCHES
The primary interlock switch is mounted in the lower position of the
latch hook and the door sensing switch in the secondary interlock system is mounted in the upper position of the latch hook. They are activated by the latch heads on the door. When the door is opened, the
switches interrupt the power to all high voltage components.
A cook cycle cannot take place until the door is firmly closed there by
activating both interlock switches. The secondary interlock system
consists of the door sensing switch and secondary interlock relay
located on the control circuit board.
3. MONITOR SWITCH
The monitor switch is activated (the contacts opened) by the latch
head on the door while the door is closed. The switch is intended to
render the oven inoperative, by means of blowing the monitor fuse,
when the contacts of the secondary interlock relay (RY2) and primary
interlock switch fail to open when the door is opened.
Functions:
1) When the door is opened, the monitor switch contact close (to the
ON condition) due to their being normally closed. At this time the
secondary interlock relay (RY2) and primary interlock switch are in
the OFF condition (contacts open) due to their being normally open
contact switches.
2) As the door goes to a closed position, the monitor switch contacts
are first opened and then the door sensing switch and the primary
interlock switch contacts close. (On opening the door, each of these
switches operate inversely.)
3) If the door is opened, and the secondary interlock relay (RY2) and
primary interlock switch contacts fail to open, the monitor fuse
blows simultaneously with closing of the monitor switch contacts.
CAUTION: BEFORE REPLACING A BLOWN MONITORFUSE TEST
THE DOOR SENSING SWITCH, SECONDARY INTERLOCK RELAY (RY2), RE-LAY (RY1), PRIMARY INTERLOCK SWITCH AND MONITOR SWITCH FOR PROPER
OPERATION. (REFER TO CHAPTER “TEST PROCEDURE”).
NOTE: MONITOR FUSE AND MONITOR SWITCH ARE REPLACED
AS AN ASSEMBLY.
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4. TURNTABLE MOTOR
The turntable motor rotates the turntable located on the bottom of the
oven cavity, so that the foods on the turntable cook evenly during
cooking. The turntable may turn in either direction.
5. COOLING FAN MOTOR
The cooling fan motor drives a blade which draws external cool air.
This cool air is directed through the air vanes surrounding the magnetron and cools the magnetron. This air is channeled through the oven
cavity to remove steam and vapors given off from the heating foods. It
is then exhausted through the exhausting air vents at the oven cavity.
6. OVEN THERMAL CUT-OUT
The thermal cut-out, located on the top of the oven cavity, is designed
to prevent damage to the oven by fire. If the food load is overcooked,
by either error in cook time or defect in the control unit, the thermal cutout will open. Under normal operation, the oven thermal cut-out
remains closed. However, when abnormally high temperatures are
reached within the oven cavity, the oven thermal cut-out will open at
293°F(145°C), causing the oven to shut down.
7. MAGNETRON TEMPERATURE FUSE
The magnetron temperature fuse located near the magnetron is
designed to prevent damage to the magnetron if an over heated condition develops in the tube due to cooling fan failure, obstructed air
guide, dirty or blocked air intake, etc. Under normal operation, the
magnetron temperature fuse remains closed. However, when abnormally high temperatures are reached within the magnetron, the magnetron temperature fuse will open at 302°F(150°C) causing the oven
to shut down.
NOTE: This is a fuse. It does not reset.
8. MONITOR FUSE
1) The monitor fuse blows when the contacts (COM-NO) of the primary interlock relay (RY2) and secondary interlock switch remain
closed with the oven door open and when the monitor switch
closes.
2) If the wire harness or electrical components are short-circuited, this
monitor fuse blows to prevent an electric shock or fire hazard.
9. NOISE FILER
The noise filter prevents the radio frequency interference that might
flow back in the power circuit.
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Never touch any part in the circuit with your hand or an uninsulated tool while the power supply is connected.
When troubleshooting the microwave oven, it is helpful to follow the Sequence of Operation in performing the checks. Many of the possible causes of
trouble will require that a specific test be performed. These tests are given a procedure letter which will be found in the "Test Procedure "section.
IMPORTANT:
If the oven becomes inoperative because of a blown monitor fuse,
check the monitor switch, relay (RY1) secondary interlock relay (RY2),
door sensing switch and primary interlock switch before replacing the
monitor fuse. If the monitor fuse is replaced, the monitor switch must
also be replaced. Use part FFS-BA033WRKZ or FFS-BA037WRKZ as
an assembly.
IMPORTANT:
Whenever troubleshooting is performed with the power supply cord
disconnected. It may in, some cases, be necessary to connect the
power supply cord 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.
[1] TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
CONDITION
OFF
CONDITION
COOKING
CONDITION
SENSOR
COOKING
CONDITION
TTEST PROCEDURE
POSSIBLE CASE
AND DEFECTIVE PARTS
Home fuse or circuit breaker blows when
power cord is plugged into wall receptacle
Monitor fuse blows when power cord is plugged into wall receptacle.
All letters and indicators do not appear in display when power cord is first plugged into
wall outlet.
Display does not operate properly when
STOP/CLEAR pad is touched. (Buzzer
should sound and " : " or time of day
should appear in display.)
Oven lamp does not light when door is
opened.
Oven lamp does not go out when door is
closed.
Oven lamp lights but fan motor and turntable
motor do not operate.
Oven does not go into cook cycle when
START pad is touched
Oven seems to be operating but little or no
heat is produced in oven load. (Food incompletely cooked or not cooked at all at end of
cook cycle.)
Oven goes into a cook cycle but extremely
uneven heating is produced in oven load
(food).
Oven does not cook properly when programmed for Cooking Power P-50 mode. (Operates properly on Cooking Power P-HI (HIGH)
mode.)
Oven goes into DEFROST but food is not
defrosted well.
AH sensor does not end during Sensor cooking condition. (Oven does not shut off after a
cup of water is boiling by sensor cooking.)
Oven stops at 16 sec. after starting.
PROBLEM
RE CK A B C DE F F G H RE RE CKJ CK CK CK K LN OI
SHORT IN POWER CORD
SHORT OR OPENED WIRING
MAGNETRON
E
POWER TRANSFORMER
H.V. RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY
HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITOR
MAGNETRON TEMPERATURE FUSE
OVEN THERMAL CUT-OUT
SECONDARY INTERLOCK SYSTEM
PRIMARY INTERLOCK SWITCH
MONITOR SWITCH
MONITOR FUSE
OVEN LAMP
COOLING FAN MOTOR
TURNTABLE MOTOR
TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
NOISE FILTER
WRONG OPERATION
LOW VOLTAGE
DIRTY OVEN CAVITY
M
KEY UNIT (MEMBRAINE SWITCH)
RELAY (RY1)
FOIL PATTERN ON PWB
AH SENSOR
DEFROST
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CHAPTER 8. TEST PROCEDURES
Service Manual
[1] Procedure A: MAGNETRON ASSEMBLY 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. To test for an open filament, isolate the magnetron from the high voltage circuit. A continuity check across the magnetron filament leads should
indicate less than 1 ohm.
5. To test for a shorted magnetron, connect the ohmmeter leads between the magnetron filament leads and chassis ground. This test should indicate
an infinite resistance. If there is little or no resistance the magnetron is grounded and must be replaced.
6. Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
7. Reinstall the outer case (cabinet).
8. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
9. Run the oven and check all functions.
1. MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER
The following test procedure should be carried out with the microwave oven in a fully assembled condition (outer case fitted).
HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT DURING THE COOK CYCLE, SO EXTREME CAUTION SHOULD BE OBSERVED.
Power output of the magnetron can be measured by performing a water temperature rise test. This test should only be used if above tests do not indicate a faulty magnetron and there is no defect in the following components or wiring: silicon rectifier, high voltage capacitor and power transformer.
This test will require a 16 ounce (453cc) measuring cup and an accurate mercury thermometer or thermocouple type temperature tester. For accurate
results, the following procedure must be followed carefully:
1. Fill the measuring cup with 16 oz. (453cc) of tap water and measure the temperature of the water with a thermometer or thermocouple temperature tester. Stir the thermometer or thermocouple through the water until the temperature stabilizes. Record the temperature of the water.
2. Place the cup of water in the oven. Operate oven at POWER 10 (HIGH) selecting more than 60 seconds cook time. Allow the water to heat for 60
seconds, measuring with a stop watch, second hand of a watch or the digital read-out countdown.
3. Remove the cup from the oven and again measure the temperature, making sure to stir the thermometer or thermocouple through the water until
the maximum temperature is recorded.
4. Subtract the cold water temperature from the hot water temperature. The normal result should be 34.8 to 64.6°F(19.3 to 35.9°C) rise in tempera-
ture. If the water temperatures are accurately measured and tested for the required time period the test results will indicate if the magnetron tube
has low power output (low rise in water temperature) which would extend cooking time or high power output (high rise in water temperature) which
would reduce cooking time. Because cooking time can be adjusted to compensate for power output, the magnetron tube assembly should be
replaced only if the water temperature rise test indicates a power output well beyond the normal limits. The test is only accurate if the power supply
line voltage is 120 volts and the oven cavity is clean.
[2] Procedure B: POWER TRANSFORMER 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. Disconnect the primary input terminals and measure the resistance of the transformer with an ohmmeter. Check for continuity of the coils with an
ohmmeter. On the R x 1 scale, the resistance of the primary coil should be less than 1 ohm and the resistance of the high voltage coil should be
approximately 159 ohms (RTRN-A746WRZZ) or approximately 150 ohms (RTRN-A745WRZZ); the resistance of the filament coil should be less
than 1 ohm.
5. Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
6. Reinstall the outer case (cabinet).
7. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
8. Run the oven and check all functions.
(HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT AT THE HIGH VOLTAGE TERMINAL, SO DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MEASURE THE FILAMENT AND HIGH
VOLTAGE.)
[3] Procedure C: HIGH VOLTAGE RECTIFIER 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. Isolate the rectifier from the circuit. Using the highest ohm scale of the meter, read the resistance across the terminals and observe, reverse the
leads to the rectifier terminals and observe meter reading. If a short is indicated in both directions, or if an infinite resistance is read in both directions, the rectifier is probably defective and should be replaced.
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5. Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
6. Reinstall the outer case (cabinet).
7. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
8. Run the oven and check all functions.
NOTE: Be sure to use an ohmmeter that will supply a forward bias voltage of more than 6.3 volts.
[4] Procedure D: HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITOR 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 capacitor is open, no high voltage will be available to the magnetron. Disconnect input leads and check for short or open between the terminals using an ohmmeter.
Checking with a high ohm scale, if the high voltage capacitor is normal, the meter will indicate continuity for a short time and should indicate an
open circuit once the capacitor is charged. If the above is not the case, check the capacitor with an ohmmeter to see if it is shorted between either
of the terminals and case. If it is shorted, replace the capacitor.
5. Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
6. Reinstall the outer case (cabinet).
7. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
8. Run the oven and check all functions.
[5] Procedure E: TEMPERATURE FUSE OR THERMAL CUT-OUT 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. Check a continuity across the temperature fuse or thermal cut-out terminals in the table below.
Table: Temperature Fuse and Thermal Cut-out Test
Parts Name
Temperature fuse 150°CThis is not resetable type.Above 150°C (302°F)Closed circuit
Thermal cut-out 145°CThis is not resetable type.Above 145°C (293°F)Closed circuit
5. An open temperature fuse (Magnetron) indicates overheating of the magnetron. Check for restricted air flow to the magnetron, especially the cooling fan and air guide.
An open thermal cut-out (Oven) indicates overheating of the oven, exchange the thermal cut-out and check inside of oven cavity and for improper
setting of cooking time or operation of control unit. Check for restricted air flow through the vent holes of the oven cavity, especially the cooling fan
and air guide.
6. Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
7. Reinstall the outer case (Cabinet).
8. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
9. Run the oven and check all functions.
CAUTION: IF THE TEMPERATURE FUSE OR THERMAL CUT-OUT INDICATES AN OPEN CIRCUIT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, REPLACE IT.
Temperature of “ON” condition
(closed circuit).
Temperature of “OFF” condition
(open circuit).
Indication of ohmmeter (When room
temperature is approx. 20°C.)
[6] Procedure F: PRIMARY INTERLOCK SWITCH 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. Isolate the switch and connect the ohmmeter to the common (COM.) and normally open (NO) terminal of the switch. The meter should indicate an
open circuit with the door open and a closed circuit with the door closed. If improper operation is indicated, replace the primary interlock switch.
5. Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
6. Reinstall the outer case (cabinet).
7. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
8. Run the oven and check all functions.
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[7] Procedure F: SECONDARY INTERLOCK SYSTEM TEST
1. DOOR SENSING SWITCH
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. Isolate the switch and connect the ohmmeter to the common (COM.) and normally open (NO) terminal of the switch. The meter should indicate an
open circuit with the door open and a closed circuit with the door closed. If improper operation is indicated, replace the door sensing switch.
5. Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
6. Reinstall the outer case (cabinet).
7. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
8. Run the oven and check all functions.
NOTE: If the door sensing switch contacts fail in the open position and the door is closed, the cooling fan, turntable and oven light will be activated by
RY1.
2. SECONDARY INTERLOCK RELAY (RY2)
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 two (2) wire leads from the male tab terminals of the Secondary Interlock Relay. Check the state of the relay contacts using a ohmmeter. The relay contacts should be open. If the relay contacts are closed, replace the circuit board entirely or the relay itself.
5. Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
6. Reinstall the outer case (cabinet).
7. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
8. Run the oven and check all functions.
[8] Procedure G: MONITOR SWITCH 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. Before performing this test, make sure that the primary interlock switch and the secondary interlock relay are operating properly, according to the
above Switch Test Procedure. Disconnect the wire lead from the monitor switch (COM) terminal. Check the monitor switch operation by using the
ohmmeter as follows. When the door is open, the meter should indicate a closed circuit. When the monitor switch actuator is pushed by a screw
driver through the lower latch hole on the front plate of the oven cavity with the door opened (in this condition the plunger of the monitor switch is
pushed in), the meter should indicate an open circuit. If improper operation is indicated, the switch may be defective. After testing the monitor
switch, reconnect the wire lead to the monitor switch (COM) terminal and check the continuity of the monitor circuit.
5. Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
6. Reinstall the outer case (cabinet).
7. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
8. Run the oven and check all functions.
Red
Screw Driver
Primary
Interlock Switch
White/ White
Ohmmeter
Monitor Switch
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FUSE 20A
NOISE FILTER
NOISE SUPPRESSION COIL
LINE CROSS CAPACITOR
0.22μF / AC 250V
LINE BYPASS
CAPACITOR
0.0033μF / AC 250V
LINE BYPASS
CAPACITOR
0.0033μF / AC 250V
L
REDWHITE
N
[9] Procedure H: BLOWN MONITOR FUSE 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 monitor fuse is blown when the door is opened, check the primary interlock switch, secondary interlock relay (RY2), relay (RY1) and monitor
switch according to the “TEST PROCEDURE” for those switches before replacing the blown monitor fuse.
CAUTION: BEFORE REPLACING A BLOWN MONITOR FUSE, TEST THE PRIMARY INTERLOCK SWITCH, SECONDARY INTERLOCK RELAY,
DOOR SENSING SWITCH AND MONITOR SWITCH FOR PROPER OPERATION.
If the monitor fuse is blown by improper switch operation, the monitor fuse and monitor switch must be replaced with “monitor fuse and monitor
switch assembly” part number FFS-BA033WRKZ or FFS-BA037WRKZ, even if the monitor switch operates normally. The monitor fuse and monitor switch assembly is comprised of a 20 ampere fuse and switch.
5. Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
6. Reinstall the outer case (cabinet).
7. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
8. Run the oven and check all functions.
[10] Procedure I: NOISE FILTER 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. Disconnect the lead wires from the terminal the noise filter. Using an ohmmeter, check between
the terminals as described in the following table. If incorrect readings are obtained, replace the
noise filter.
5. Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
6. Reinstall the outer case (cabinet).
7. Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
8. Run the oven and check all functions.
Between N and LOpen circuit.
Between terminal N and WHITEShort circuit.
Between terminal L and REDShort circuit.
[11] Procedure J: TOUCH CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY TEST
The touch control panel consists of circuits including semiconductors such as LSI, ICs, etc. Therefore, unlike conventional microwave ovens, proper
maintenance cannot be performed with only a voltmeter and ohmmeter.
In this service manual, the touch control panel assembly is divided into two units, Control Unit and Key Unit, and also the Control Unit is divided into
two units, CPU Unit and Power Unit, and troubleshooting by unit replacement is described according to the symptoms indicated.
Before testing,
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 these leads remain isolated from other components and oven chassis by using insulation tape.
1. Key Unit
NOTE:
1) Re-install the outer case (cabinet).
2) Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
3) Run the oven and check all functions.
The following symptoms indicate a defective key unit.
a) When touching the pads, a certain pad produces no signal at all.
b) When touching a number pad, two figures or more are displayed.
c) When touching the pads, sometimes a pad produces no signal.
MEASURING POINTINDICATION OF OHMMETER
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G5G4G3G8
G10
G11
G13
G7G6
G9
G12
G2G1
2
5
1
4
7
8
0
9
6
3
KEEP WARM
PLUS
POWER
LEVEL
NIGHT
KIGHT
STEAKS/
CHOPS
SENSOR
REHEAT
POULTRY
GROUND
MEAT
(DEFROST)
GROUND
MEAT
(SENSOR COOK)
FISH
SEAFOOD
FRESH
VEGETABLES
FROZEN
VEGETABLES
FROZZEN ROLLS/
MUFFIN
FROZZEN
ENTREES
CUSTOM
HELP
POPCORN
CHICKEN
BREAST
BEVERAGE
RICE
BAKED
POTATOES
START
MINUTE PLUS
TIMER
CLOCK
STOP
CLEAR
FRESH ROLLS/
MUFFIN
2. Control Unit.
The following symptoms indicate a defective control unit.
1) In connection with pads.
a) When touching the pads, a certain group of pads do not produce a signal.
b) When touching the pads, no pads produce a signal.
2) In connection with indicators
a) At a certain digit, all or some segments do not light up.
b) At a certain digit, brightness is low.
c) Only one indicator does not light.
d) The corresponding segments of all digits do not light up; or they continue to light up.
e) Wrong figure appears.
f) A certain group of indicators do not light up.
g) The figure of all digits flicker.
3) Other possible problems caused by defective control unit.
a) Buzzer does not sound or continues to sound.
b) Clock does not operate properly.
c) Cooking is not possible.
3. If the Key unit or the Control unit is defective.
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) Replace the Control unit assembly.
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.
4. When 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 all leads removed from components during testing.
5) Re-install the outer case (cabinet).
6) Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
7) Run the oven and check all functions.
[12] Procedure K: KEY UNIT TEST
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 connector). 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 keypad is at fault.
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[13] Procedure L: RELAY 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. Disconnect the leads to the primary of the power transformer.
5. Ensure that these leads remain isolated from other components and oven chassis by using insulation tape.
6. After that procedure, re-connect the power supply cord.
7. Remove the outer case and check voltage between the cabinet side terminal of the relay RY1 and the lower side terminal of the relay RY2 on the
control unit with an A.C. voltmeter.
The meter should indicate 120 volts, if not check oven circuit.
RY1 and RY2 Relay Test
These relays are operated by D.C. voltage
Check voltage at the relay coil with a D.C. voltmeter during the microwave cooking operation.
DC. voltage indicated ................. Defective relay.
DC. voltage not indicated ........... Check diode which is connected to the relay coil. If diode is good, control unit is defective.
RY1Approx. 12.0V D.C.Oven lamp / Turntable motor / Cooling fan motor
RY2Approx. 12.0V D.C.Power transformer
8. Disconnect the power supply cord and then remove outer case.
9. Open the door and block it open.
10.Discharge high voltage capacitor.
11.Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
12.Re-install the outer case (cabinet).
13.Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
14.Run the oven and check all functions.
[14] Procedure M: DEFROST TEST
WARNING: The oven should be fully assembled before following procedure.
1. Open the door.
2. Place one cup of water in the center of the turntable tray in the oven cavity.
3. Close the door, touch the “DEFROST“ pad once.
4. Press “2”, then press “5”.
5. Touch the “START “ pad.
6. The oven is in Defrost cooking condition.
7. The oven will operate as follows.
MENU1ST STAGE 2ND STAGE3RD STAGE
Steaks/ChopsLEVELTIMELEVELTIMELEVELTIME
0.5lb60%20sec.40%20sec.30%45sec.
8. If improper operation is indicated, the control unit is probably defective and should be checked.
[15] Procedure N: FOIL PATTERN ON THE PRINTED WIRING BOARD TEST
To protect the electronic circuits, this model is provided with a fine foil pattern added to the primary on the PWB, this foil pattern acts as a fuse.
1. Foil pattern check and repairs.
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) Follow the troubleshooting guide given below for repair.
STEPSOCCURRENCECAUSE OR CORRECTION
1Only pattern at “a” is broken.*Insert jumper wire J1 and solder.
2Pattern at “a” and “b” are broken. *Insert the coil RCILF2003YAZZ between “c” and “d”.
5) Make a visual inspection of the varistor. Check for burned damage and examine the transformer with a tester for the presence of layer short-circuit
(check the primary coil resistance which is approximately 563Ω±10%). If any abnormal condition is detected, replace the control unit.
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a
b
d
c
6) Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
7) Re-install the outer case (cabinet).
8) Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
9) Run the oven and check all functions.
2. Follow the troubleshooting guide given below, if indicator does not light up after above
check and repairs are finished.
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 these leads remain isolated from other components and oven chassis by using insulation tape.
6) After that procedure, re-connect the power supply cord.
7) Follow the troubleshooting guide given below for repair.
STEPSOCCURRENCECAUSE OR CORRECTION
The rated AC voltage is not present between the cabinet side terminal of
1
the relay RY1 and the lower side terminal of the relay RY2.
The rated AC voltage is present at primary side of low voltage trans-
2
former.
8) Disconnect the power supply cord and then remove outer case.
9) Open the door and block it open.
10)Discharge high voltage capacitor.
11)Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
12)Re-install the outer case (cabinet).
13)Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
14)Run the oven and check all functions.
Check supply voltage and oven power cord.
Low voltage transformer or secondary circuit defective.
Check and replace control unit.
[16] Procedure O: AH SENSOR TEST
Checking the initial sensor cooking condition
WARNING: The oven should be fully assembled before following procedure.
1) The oven should be plugged in at least two minutes before sensor cooking.
2) Room temperature should not exceed 35°C.
3) The unit should not be installed in any area where heat and steam are generated. The unit should not be installed, for example, next to a conventional surface unit. Refer to the “INSTALLATION Instructions”.
4) Exhaust vents are provided on the back of the unit for proper cooling and air flow in the cavity. To permit adequate ventilation, be sure to install so
as not to block these vents. There should be some space for air circulation.
5) Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.
6) The Sensor works with food at normal storage temperature. For example, chicken pieces would be at refrigerator temperature and canned soup at
room temperature.
7) Avoid using aerosol sprays or cleaning solvents near the oven while using Sensor settings. The sensor will detect the vapor given of by the spray
and turn off before food is properly cooked.
8) After the oven is started on sensor cooking condition, if the sensor has not detected the vapor of the food, ERROR will appear and the oven will
shut off.
Water load cooking test
WARNING: The oven should be fully assembled before following procedure.
Make sure the oven has been plugged in at least two minutes before checking sensor cook operation. The cabinet should be installed and screws
tightened.
1) Fill approximately 200 milliliters of tap water in a 1000 milliliter measuring cup.
2) Place the container on the center of tray in the oven cavity.
3) Close the door.
4) Touch the TIMER/CLOCK pad once, the POWER LEVEL pad twice and the START pad once. And touch the number pads 1 once and the number
pad 4 once. Now, the oven is in the sensor cooking condition, and “AH20”, “SENSOR” and “COOK” will appear in the display.
5) The oven will operate for the first 16 seconds, without generating microwave energy.
NOTE: ERROR will appear if the door is opened or STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during first stage of sensor cooking.
6) After approximately 16 seconds, microwave energy is produced.
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Plunger
NC
NO
COM
COM
NO
NC
R3R4
R1
R2
1
2
3
F-1
F-2
F-3
To connector (F)
on Control Unit.
CONNECTOR
Sensor Dummy Resistor Circuit
If ERROR is displayed or the oven does not turn off, replace the AH sensor or check the control unit, refer to explanation below.
1. TESTING METHOD FOR AH SENSOR AND/OR CONTROL UNIT
To determine if the sensor is defective, the simplest method is to replace it with a new replacement sensor.
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) Remove the AH sensor.
5) Install the new AH sensor.
6) Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
7) Re-install the outer case (cabinet).
8) Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
9) Reconnect the oven to the power supply and check the sensor cook operation as follows:
a) Fill approximately 200 milliliters of tap water in a 1000 milliliter measuring cup.
b) Place the container on the center of tray in the oven cavity.
c) Close the door.
d) Touch the TIMER/CLOCK pad once, the POWER LEVEL pad twice and the START pad once. And touch the number pads 1 once and the
number pad 4 once.
e) The control panel is in automatic Sensor operation.
f) The oven turns off automatically, and the time for detecting moisture will be displayed.
If new sensor dose not operate properly, the problem is with the control unit, and refer to explanation below.
2. CHECKING CONTROL UNIT
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 sensor connector that is mounted to control
panel.
5) Then connect the dummy resistor circuit (see fig.) to the sensor connector of control panel.
6) Disconnect the leads to the primary of the power transformer.
7) Ensure that these leads remain isolated from other components and oven chassis by using insulation tape.
8) After that procedure, re-connect the power supply cord.
9) Check the sensor cook operation proceed as follows:
a) Close the door. Touch the TIMER/CLOCK pad once, the POWER LEVEL pad twice and the START pad once. And touch the number pads 1
once and the number pad 4 once.
b) The control panel is in the sensor cooking operation.
c) After approximately 25 seconds, push plunger of select switch for more than 3 seconds. This condition is same as judgement by AH sensor.
d) After approximately 3 seconds, the display shows “X X. X X “ which is the time for detecting moisture.
If the above is not the case, the control unit is probably defective.
If the above is proper, the AH sensor is probably defective.
10)Disconnect the power supply cord, and then remove outer case.
11)Open the door and block it open.
12)Discharge high voltage capacitor.
13)Disconnect the dummy resistor circuit from the sensor connector of control panel.
14)Carry out necessary repair.
15)Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing and repairing.
16)Re-install the outer case (cabinet).
17)Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed. Run the oven and check all functions.
18)Carry out “Water load cooking test” again and ensure that the oven works properly.
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CHAPTER 9. TOUCH CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY
Service Manual
[1] OUTLINE OF TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
The touch control section consists of the following units.
(1) Key Unit
(2) Control Unit (The Control Unit consists of Power Unit and LSI Unit).
The principal functions of these units and their related signals are
explained below.
1. Key Unit
The key unit is composed of a matrix, signals generated in the LSI are
sent to the key unit through P20-P27. When a key pad is touched, a
signal is completed through the key unit and passed back to the LSI
through P70, P71, P41 and P45 to perform the function that was
requested.
2. Control Unit
Control unit consists of LSI, reset circuit, indicator circuit, power
source circuit, relay circuit, buzzer circuit, synchronizing signal circuit
and back light circuit.
1) Reset Circuit
This circuit generates a signal which resets the LSI to the initial
state when power is supplied.
2) Indicator Circuit
This circuit consists of 17 segments and 4 common electrodes
using a Liquid Crystal Display.
3) Power Source Circuit
This circuit generates voltage necessary in the control unit from the
AC line voltage.
In addition, the synchronizing signal is available in order to compose a basic standard time in the clock circuit.
SymbolVoltageApplication
VSS-5VLSI(IC1)
4) Relay Circuit
A circuit to drive the magnetron, fan motor, turntable motor and light
the oven lamp.
5) Buzzer Circuit
The buzzer is responsive to signals from the LSI to emit audible
sounds (key touch sound and completion sound).
6) Synchronizing Signal Circuit
The power source synchronizing signal is available in order to compose a basic standard time in the clock circuit. It accompanies a
very small error because it works on commercial frequency.
7) Door Sensing Switch
A switch to “tell” the LSI if the door is open or closed.
8) Back Light Circuit
A circuit to drive the back light (Light emitting diodes LD1- LD4).
9) Absolute Humidity Sensor Circuit
This circuit detects moisture of the cooking food to allow its automatic cooking.
10)Night Light Circuit
A circuit to drive the light emitting diode (LD10).
[2] ABSOLUTE HUMIDITY SENSOR CIRCUIT
1. Structure of Absolute Humidity Sensor
The absolute humidity sensor includes two thermistors as shown in the
illustration. One thermistor is housed in the closed vessel filled with dry
air while another in the open vessel. Each sensor is provided with the
protective cover made of metal mesh to be protected from the external
airflow.
Thermistors
Ventilation opening for sensing
2. Operational Principle of Absolute Humidity Sen-
sor
The figure below shows the basic structure of an absolute humidity
sensor. A bridge circuit is formed by two thermistors and two resistors
(R1 and R2).The output of the bridge circuit is to be amplified by the
operational amplifier.Each thermistor is supplied with a current to keep
it heated at about 150°C, the resultant heat is dissipated in the air and
if the two thermistors are placed in different humidity conditions they
show different degrees of heat conductivity leading to a potential difference between them causing an output voltage from the bridge circuit,
the intensity of which is increased as the absolute humidity of the air
increases.Since the output is very minute, it is amplified by the operational amplifier.
Sensing part
(Open vessel)
Sensing part
(Closed vessel)
3. Detector Circuit of Absolute Humidity Sensor Circuit
This detector circuit is used to detect the output voltage of the absolute
humidity circuit to allow the LSI to control sensor cooking of the unit.
When the unit is set in the sensor cooking mode, 16 seconds clearing
cycle occurs than the detector circuit starts to function and the LSI
observes the initial voltage available at its AN1 terminal.With this voltage given, the switches SW1 to SW5 in the LSI are turned on in such a
way as to change the resistance values in parallel with R98 ~ R102.
Changing the resistance values results in that there is the same potential at both F-3 terminal of the absolute humidity sensor and AN0 terminal of the LSI. The voltage of AN1terminal will indicate about -2.5V.
This initial balancing is set up about 16 seconds after the unit is put in
the Sensor Cooking mode. As the sensor cooking proceeds, the food
is heated to generate moisture by which the resistance balance of the
bridge circuit is deviated to increase the voltage available at AN1 terminal of theLSI.
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Then the LSI observes that voltage at AN1 terminal and compares it
SW1
SW2
SW3
SW4
SW5
P57
P56
P55
P51
P53
LSI
(IC1)
AN0
AN1
620k
300k
150k
75k
37.4k
11
17
15
10
9
13
12
47k
47k
10k
1234
8765
0.01uF
0.015uF
0.01uF
VA : -15V
VA : -15V
R90
C90
C91
C93
C92
S
F-2
1.8k
IC2
F-1
F-3
C
3.57k
3.32k
VC : -5V
0.1
uF
C. Thermistor in
closed vessel
S. Thermistor in
open vessel
R98
R99
R96
R91
360k
R93
R92
R94
R95
D90
R100
R101
R102
R97
with its initial value, and when the comparison rate reaches the preset
value (fixed for each menu to be cooked), the LSI causes the unit to
stop sensor cooking; thereafter, the unit goes in the next operationautomatically.When the LSI starts to detect the initial voltage at
AN1terminal 16 seconds after the unit has been put in the Sensor
Cooking mode, if it is not possible to balance the bridge circuit due to
disconnection of the absolute humidity sensor, ERROR will appear on
the display and the cooking is stopped.
1)Absolute humidity sensor circuit
[3] SERVICING FOR TOUCH CONTROL PANEL
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1. Precautions for Handling Electronic Components
This unit uses CMOS LSI in the integral part of the circuits. When handling these parts, the following precautions should be strictly followed.
CMOS LSI have extremely high impedance at its input and output terminals. For this reason, it is easily influenced by the surrounding high
voltage power source, static electricity charge in clothes, etc., and
sometimes it is not fully protected by the built-in protection circuit.
In order to protect CMOS LSI.
1) When storing and transporting, thoroughly wrap them in aluminium
foil. Also wrap PW boards containing them in aluminium foil.
2) When soldering, ground the technician as shown in the figure and
use grounded soldering iron and work table.
approx. 1M ohm
2. Servicing of Touch Control Panel
We describe the procedures to permit servicing of the touch control
panel of the microwave oven and the precautions you must take when
doing so. To perform the servicing, power to the touch control panel is
available either from the power line of the oven itself or from an external power source.
1. Servicing the touch control panel with power supply of the oven:
CAUTION: THE HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER OF THE MICRO-
WAVE OVEN IS STILL LIVE DURING SERVICING AND
PRESENTS A HAZARD.
Therefore, before checking the performance of the touch control
panel,
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 these leads remain isolated from other components
6) After that procedure, re-connect the power supply cord.
After checking the performance of the touch control panel,
1) Disconnect the power supply cord.
2) Open the door and block it open.
and oven chassis by using insulation tape.
3) Re-connect the leads to the primary of the power transformer.
4) Re-install the outer case (cabinet).
5) Re-connect the power supply cord after the outer case is
installed.
6) Run the oven and check all functions.
a) On some models, the power supply cord between the touch
control panel and the oven itself is so short that the two can't
be separated. For those models, check and repair all the
controls (sensor-related ones included) of the touch control
panel while keeping it connected to the oven.
b) On some models, the power supply cord between the touch
control panel and the oven proper is so long enough that
they may be separated from each other. For those models,
therefore, it is possible to check and repair the controls of the
touch control panel while keeping it apart from the oven
proper; in this case you must short both ends of the door
sensing switch (on PWB) of the touch control panel with a
jumper, which brings about an operational state that is equivalent to the oven door being closed. As for the sensorrelated controls of the touch control panel, checking them is
possible if the dummy resistor(s) with resistance equal to
that of the controls are used.
2. Servicing the touch control panel with power supply from an external power source:
Disconnect the touch control panel completely from the oven
proper, and short both ends of the door sensing switch (on PWB) of
the touch control panel, which brings about an operational state
that is equivalent to the oven door being closed. Connect an external power source to the power input terminal of the touch control
panel, then it is possible to check and repair the controls of the
touch control panel; it is also possible to check the sensor-related
controls of the touch control panel by using the dummy resistor(s).
3. Servicing Tools
Tools required to service the touch control panel assembly.
1) Soldering iron: 60W
(It is recommended to use a soldering iron with a grounding terminal.)
2) Oscilloscope: Single beam, frequency range: DC - 10MHz type or
more advanced model.
3) Others: Hand tools
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4. Other Precautions
1) Before turning on the power source of the control unit, remove the
aluminium foil applied for preventing static electricity.
2) Connect the connector of the key unit to the control unit being sure
that the lead wires are not twisted.
3) After aluminium foil is removed, be careful that abnormal voltage
due to static electricity etc. is not applied to the input or output terminals.
4) Attach connectors, electrolytic capacitors, etc. to PWB, making
sure that all connections are tight.
5) Be sure to use specified components where high precision is
required.
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CHAPTER 10. PRECAUTIONS FOR USING LEAD-FREE SOLDER
Service Manual
[1] Employing lead-free solder
The “Main PWB” of this model employs lead-free solder. This is indicated by the “LF” symbol printed on the PWB and in the service manual. The suffix
letter indicates the alloy type of the solder.
Example:
Indicates lead-free solder of tin, silver and copper
[2] Using lead-free wire solder
When repairing a PWB with the “LF” symbol, only lead-free solder should be used. (Using normal tin/lead alloy solder may result in cold soldered
joints and damage to printed patterns.)
As the melting point of lead-free solder is approximately 40°C higher than tin/lead alloy solder, it is recommend that a dedicated bit is used, and that
the iron temperature is adjusted accordingly.
[3] Soldering
As the melting point of lead-free solder (Sn-Ag-Cu) is higher and has poorer wettability, (flow), to prevent damage to the land of the PWB, extreme
care should be taken not to leave the bit in contact with the PWB for an extended period of time. Remove the bit as soon as a good flow is achieved.
The high content of tin in lead free solder will cause premature corrosion of the bit. To reduce wear on the bit, reduce the temperature or turn off the
iron when it is not required.
Leaving different types of solder on the bit will cause contamination of the different alloys, which will alter their characteristics, making good soldering
more difficult. It will be necessary to clean and replace bits more often when using lead-free solder. To reduce bit wear, care should be taken to clean
the bit thoroughly after each use.
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CHAPTER 11. COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT PROCE-
Service Manual
DURE
[1] WARNINGS
WARNING AGAINST HIGH VOLTAGE :
Microwave ovens contain circuitry capable of producing very high voltage and current, contact with following parts may result
in severe, possibly fatal, electric shock.
(Example)
High Voltage Capacitor, Power Transformer, Magnetron, High Voltage Rectifier Assembly, High Voltage Harness etc..
WARNING:
1. Disconnect the power supply cord.
2. Make sure that a definite "click" can be heard when the
microwave oven door is unlatched. (Hold the door in a
closed position with one hand, then push the door open
button with the other, this causes the latch leads to rise, it
is then possible to hear a "click" as the door switches
operate.)
3. Visually check the door and cavity face plate for damage
(dents, cracks, signs of arcing etc.).
Carry out any remedial work that is necessary before operating the oven.
Do not operate the oven if any of the following conditions exist;
1. Door does not close firmly.
Avoid possible exposure to microwave energy. Please follow the instructions below before
operating the oven.
WARNING FOR WIRING
To prevent an electric shock, take the following precautions.
1. Before wiring,
1) Disconnect the power supply cord.
2) Open the door block it open.
3) Wait for 60 seconds, then discharge the high voltage
capacitor.
2. Do not let the wire leads touch to the following parts;
1) High voltage parts:
Magnetron, High voltage transformer, High voltage
capacitor and High voltage rectifier assembly.
2) Hot parts:
Oven lamp, Magnetron, Power transformer and Oven
cavity.
2. Door hinge, support or latch hook is damaged.
3. The door gasket or seal is damaged.
4. The door is bent or warped.
5. There are defective parts in the door interlock system.
6. There are defective parts in the microwave generating
and transmission assembly.
7. There is visible damage to the oven.
Do not operate the oven:
1. Without the RF gasket (Magnetron).
2. If the wave guide or oven cavity are not intact.
3. If the door is not closed.
4. If the outer case (cabinet) is not fitted.
3) Sharp edge:
Bottom plate, Oven cavity, Waveguide flange,
Chassis sup port and other metallic plate.
4) Movable parts (to prevent a fault)
Fan blade, Fan motor, Switch, Switch lever, Open
button.
3. Do not catch the wire leads in the outer case cabinet.
4. Insert the positive lock connector until its pin is locked and
make sure that the wire leads do not come off even if the
wire leads are pulled.
5. To prevent an error function, connect the wire leads
correctly, referring to the Pictorial Diagram.
Please refer to “OVEN PARTS, CABINET PARTS, CONTROL PANEL PARTS, DOOR PARTS”, when carrying out any of the following removal procedures:
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[2] OUTER CASE REMOVAL
To remove the outer case, procedure as follows.
1. Disconnect the power supply cord.
2. Open the oven door and block it open.
3. Remove the two (2) screws from the lower portion of the rear cabinet using a T20H Torx type or GTXH20-100 screw driver.
4. Remove the remaining two (2) screws from rear.
5. Slide the entire outer case back out about 1 inch (3 cm) to free it
from retaining clips on the cavity face plate.
6. Lift entire outer case from the unit.
CAUTION: DISCONNECT OVEN FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
REMOVING OUTER CASE.
DISCHARGE THE HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITOR
BEFORE TOUCHING ANY OVEN COMPONENTS OR
WIRING.
[3] POWER TRANSFORMER REMOVAL
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NOTE: When replacing the outer case, the 2 special Torx screws
must be reinstalled in the same locations.
Special screw
Screw Driver
(Type: TORX T20 H or
GTXH20-100)
1. REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the power supply cord and remove outer case.
2. Open the oven door and block it open.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor.
4. Disconnect wire leads (primary) from power transformer and the filament leads from the magnetron and capacitor terminals.
5. Disconnect high voltage lead of the power transformer from the
high voltage capacitor.
6. Remove two (2) screws holding transformer to bottom plate.
7. Remove transformer from bottom plate.
2. REINSTALLATION
1. Rest transformer on the bottom plate with its primary terminals
toward the oven face plate.
2. Secure transformer with two (2) screws to bottom plate.
3. Reconnect the wire leads (primary) to power transformer and filament leads of transformer to magnetron and high voltage capacitor.
Reconnect the high voltage lead of the power transformer to the
high voltage capacitor. Refer to “PICTORIAL DIAGRAM”.
4. Reinstall outer case and check that oven is operating properly.
[4] HIGH VOLTAGE RECTIFIER AND HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITOR REMOVAL
To remove the components, proceed as follows.
1. Disconnect the power supply cord and remove outer case.
2. Open the oven door and block it open.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor.
4. Disconnect the high voltage wire of the power transformer from the
high voltage capacitor.
5. Disconnect the high voltage wire of high voltage rectifier assembly
from the magnetron.
6. Disconnect the filament lead (short one) of the power transformer
from the high voltage capacitor.
7. Remove the one (1) screw holding capacitor holder with the high
voltage rectifier to the base plate.
8. Disconnect rectifier terminal from capacitor. High voltage rectifier
assembly is now free.
9. Remove capacitor holder. Capacitor is now free.
CAUTION: WHEN REPLACING HIGH VOLTAGE RECTIFIER AND
HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITOR, GROUND SIDE TERMINAL OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE RECTIFIER MUST BE
SECURED FIRMLY WITH A GROUNDING SCREW.
[5] MAGNETRON REMOVAL
1. REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the power supply cord and then remove outer case.
2. Open the oven door and block it open.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor.
4. Disconnect all wire leads from magnetron.
5. Remove the two (2) screws holding the chassis support to the magnetron and the oven cavity front flange.
6. Slide the magnetron duct slightly so that the two (2)screws at left
hand side of the magnetron appear.
7. Carefully remove the four (4) screws holding magnetron to
waveguide flange.
8. Remove magnetron with care so that magnetron antenna is not hit
by any metal object around the antenna.
9. Now, the magnetron is free.
2. REINSTALLATION
1. Re-install the magnetron to waveguide flange with car to prevent
damage to the magnetron antenna.
2. Secure the magnetron with the four (4) screws.
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Terminal
Push
Pull down
1
2
Lever
Positive lock¨
connector
3. Hold the chassis support to the oven cavity front plate and the magnetron with the two (2) screws.
4. Reconnect the wire leads to the magnetron. Refer to “PICTORIAL
DIAGRAM”.
5. Reinstall outer case and check that the oven is operating properly.
CAUTION: WHEN REPLACING MAGNETRON, BE SURE THE R.F.
GASKET IS IN PLACE AND MOUNTING SCREWS ARE
TIGHTENED SECURELY.
[6] OVEN LAMP REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the power supply cord and then remove outer case.
2. Open the oven door and block it open.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor.
4. Disconnect the wire leads from the oven lamp.
5. Remove the one (1) screw holding the oven lamp to the magnetron
duct.
1. Disconnect the power supply cord, and remove outer case.
2. Open the door and block it open.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor.
4. Push the lever of positive lock® connector.
5. Pull down on the positive lock® connector.
CAUTION: WHEN CONNECTING THE POSITIVE LOCK® CONNEC-
TORS TO THE TERMINALS, CONNECT THE POSITIVE
LOCK® SO THAT THE LEVER FACES YOU.
Oven lamp
Figure C-2. Positive lock® connector
[8] CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
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 wire leads from panel components.
5. Straighten the nail holding the control panel assembly to the oven
cavity front plate.
6. Slide the control panel assembly upward and remove it.
7. Now, individual components can be removed.
[9] GRAPHIC SHEET AND MEMBRANE SWITCH REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVAL
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. Remove the control panel assembly, referring to chapter of CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL.
5. Disconnect the ribbon cable of the membrane switch from the control unit.
6. Remove the back light PWB from the control panel frame.
7. Remove the four (4) screws holding the control unit to the control
panel frame. And remove the control unit.
8. Remove the display window from the control panel frame.
9. Tear away the graphic sheet from the control panel frame.
10.Tear away the membrane switch from the control panel frame.
2. REINSTALLATION
1. Remove remaining adhesive on the control panel frame surfaces
with a soft cloth soaked in alcohol.
2. Tear the backing paper from the new membrane switch.
3. Insert the ribbon cable of the membrane switch into the slit of the
control panel frame.
4. Adjust the upper edge and right edge of the membrane switch to
the small depression on the surface of the control panel frame.
5. Attach the membrane switch to the control panel frame by rubbing
with a soft cloth not to scratch.
6. Tear the backing paper from the new graphic sheet.
7. Adjust the upper edge and left edge of the graphic sheet to the
large depression on the surface of the control panel frame.
8. Attach the graphic sheet to the control panel frame by rubbing with
a soft cloth not to scratch.
9. Insert the ribbon cable into the slit of the control unit.
10.Reinstall the control unit to the control panel frame and hold with
the four (4) screws.
11.Insert and connect the edge of the membrane switch’s ribbon cable
into the connector CN-G.
12.Insert the back light PWB into the square hole.
13.Reinstall the display window to the control panel frame.
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Left tab
Display window
Slit
Graphic sheet (Key sheet)
Membrame switch (FPC)
Control panel frame
Large
depression
Small
depression
Ribbon
cable
Square hole of
control panel frame
Wire lead
Back light PWB
(LD10)
Back light PWB installation
CAUTION: When the back light PWB is installed into the square hole
of the control panel frame, the wire leads should be routed
through the cut off portion, not to be pinched.
Cut off portion
Right tab
[10] TURNTABLE MOTOR REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the power supply cord.
2. Remove turntable and turntable support from oven cavity.
3. Lay the oven on it's backside. Remove the turntable motor cover by
snipping off the material in four corners.
4. Where the corners have been snipped off bend corner areas flat.
No sharp edges must be evident after removal of the turntable
motor cover.
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Graphic Sheet and Membrane Switch Replacement
5. Disconnect wire leads from turntable motor.
(See “Positive lock® connector removal”)
6. Remove one (1) screw holding turntable motor to oven cavity.
7. Now, the turntable motor is free.
8. After replacement use the one (1) screw XOTS740P10000 to fit the
turntable motor cover.
[11] COOLING FAN MOTOR REMOVAL
1. REMOVAL
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 wire leads from the fan motor.
5. Remove the two (2) screws holding the fan motor to the oven cavity
back plate.
6. Remove the fan blade from the fan motor shaft according to the following procedure.
7. Hold the edge of the rotor of the fan motor by using a pair of groove
joint pliers.
CAUTION: Make sure that no metal pieces enter the gap between
8. Remove the fan blade assembly from the shaft of the fan motor by
9. Now, the fan blade will be free.
CAUTION: Do not reuse the removed fan blade because the hole
the rotor and the stator of the fan motor because the
rotor is easily shaven by pliers and metal pieces may
be produced.
Do not touch the pliers to the coil of the fan motor
pulling and rotating the fan blade with your hand.
because the coil may be cut or injured.
Do not disfigure the bracket by touching with the pliers.
(for shaft) may be larger than normal.
2. REINSTALLATION
1. Install the fan blade to the fan motor shaft according to the following
procedure.
2. Hold the center of the bracket which supports the shaft of the fan
motor on the flat table.
3. Apply the screw lock tight into the hole (for shaft) of the fan blade.
4. Install the fan blade to the shaft of fan motor by pushing the fan
blade with a small, light weight, ball peen hammer or rubber mallet.
CAUTION: Do not hit the fan blade strongly when installed
because the bracket may be disfigured.
Make sure that the fan blade rotates smooth after
installation.
Make sure that the axis of the shaft is not slanted.
5. Install the fan motor assembly to the oven cavity back plate with
two (2) screws.
6. Connect the wire leads to the magnetron and fan motor, referring to
the pictorial diagram.
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Coil
Stator
Gap
Bracket
Rotor
Groove joint pliers
Rear View
Axis
Shaft
Stator
Rotor
Side View
These are the positions
that should be pinched
with pliers.
Table
Shaft
Center of
bracket
[12] DOOR SENSING SWITCH/PRIMARY INTERLOCK SWITCH AND MONITOR SWITCH
REMOVAL
1. REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the power supply cord and remove outer case.
2. Open the door and block it open.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor.
4. Disconnect wire leads from the switches.
5. Remove two (2) screws holding latch hook to oven flange.
6. Remove latch hook assembly from oven flange.
7. Push outward on the two (2) retaining tabs holding switch in place.
8. Switch is now free.
At this time switch lever will be free, do not lose it.
2. REINSTALLATION
1. Re-install each switch in its place. The primary interlock/ monitor
switches are in the lower position and the door sensing switch is in
the upper position.
2. Reconnect wire leads to each switch. Refer to pictorial diagram.
3. Secure latch hook (with two (2) mounting screws) to oven flange.
4. Make sure that the monitor switch is operating properly and check
continuity of the monitor circuit. Refer to chapter “Test Procedure”
and Adjustment procedure.
[13] DOOR SENSING SWITCH/PRIMARY INTERLOCK SWITCH AND MONITOR SWITCH
ADJUSTMENT
1. Adjustment
1. Disconnect the power supply cord, and then remove outer case.
2. Open the door and block it open.
3. Discharge high voltage capacitor.
If the door sensing switch, primary interlock switch and monitor switch
do not operate properly due to a misadjustment, the following adjustment should be made.
4. Loosen the two (2) screws holding latch hook to the oven cavity
front flange.
5. With door closed, adjust latch hook by moving it back and forth,
and up and down. In and out play of the door allowed by the upper
and lower position of the latch hook should be less than 0.5mm.
The vertical position of the latch hook should be adjusted so that
the door sensing switch and primary interlock switch are activated
with the door closed. The horizontal position of the latch hook
should be adjusted so that the plunger of the monitor switch is
pressed with the door closed.
6. Secure the screws with washers firmly.
7. Check the operation of all switches. If each switch has not activated
with the door closed, loosen screw and adjust the latch hook position.
Then check lower portion of the latch hook, pushing and pulling
lower portion of the door toward the oven face. Both results (play in
the door) should be less than 0.5mm.
2. The door sensing switch and primary interlock switch interrupt the
circuit before the door can be opened.
3. Monitor switch contacts close when door is opened.
4. Re-install outer case and check for microwave leakage around
door with an approved microwave survey meter. (Refer to Microwave Measurement Procedure.)
Latch Heads
Door
Switch Lever
Door Sensing
Switch
Monitor Switch
2. After adjustment, check the following.
1. In and out play of door remains less than 0.5mm when in the
latched position. First check upper position of latch hook, pushing
and pulling upper portion of door toward the oven face.
[14] DOOR REPLACEMENT
1. REMOVAL
1. Disconnect oven from power supply.
Primary Interlock
Switch
Figure C-3. Latch Switch Adjustments
2. Push the open button and open the door slightly.
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3. Insert a putty knife (thickness of about 0.5mm) into the gap
Pin
Pin
Upper oven hinge
Lower
oven
hinge
Lower
oven hinge
Door
stopper
Choke
cover
Door
assembly
between the door stopper and the choke cover to free engaging
parts as shown in Figure C-4.
4. Try the principles of the lever and lift up the door stopper.
5. Now, the door stopper is free from the door assembly.
6. Release two (2) pins of door panel from two (2) holes of upper and
lower oven hinges by lifting up.
7. Now, door panel is free from oven cavity.
8. Insert a putty knife (thickness of about 0.5mm) into the gap
between the choke cover and door frame as shown in Figure C-4 to
free engaging parts.
9. Pry the choke cover by inserting a putty knife as shown Figure C-4.
10.Release choke cover from door panel.
11.Now choke cover is free.
NOTE: When carrying out any repair to the door, do not bend or
warp the slit choke (tabs on the door panel assembly) to
prevent microwave leakage.
Door stopper
1
2
13
3
12
10
11
9
6
7
8
4
5
Door Frame
Putty Knife
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NOTE: After any service to the door;
1) Make sure that door sensing switch and primary interlock
switch are operating properly. (Refer to chapter “Test Procedures”.).
2) An approved microwave survey meter should be used to
assure compliance with proper microwave radiation emission
limitation standards.
3. After any service, make sure of the following:
1. Door latch heads smoothly catch latch hook through latch holes
and that latch head goes through center of latch hole.
2. Deviation of door alignment from horizontal line of cavity face plate
is to be less than 1.0mm.
3. Door is positioned with its face pressed toward cavity face plate.
4. Check for microwave leakage around door with an approved microwave survey meter. (Refer to Microwave Measurement Procedure.)
NOTE: The door on a microwave oven is designed to act as an
electronic seal preventing the leakage of microwave
energy from oven cavity during cook cycle. This function
does not require that door be air-tight, moisture (condensation)-tight or light-tight. Therefore, occasional appearance of moisture, light or sensing of gentle warm air
movement around oven door is not abnormal and do not
of themselves indicate a leakage of microwave energy
from oven cavity.
Choke Cover
Figure C-4. Door Disassembly
12.Slide latch head upward and remove it from door frame with releasing latch spring from door frame and latch head.
13.Now, latch head and latch spring are free.
14.Release door panel from nine (9) tabs of door frame by sliding door
panel downward.
15.Now, door panel with sealer film is free.
16.Tear sealer film from door panel.
17.Now, door panel is free.
18.Remove door screen from door frame.
19.Now, door screen is free.
20.Remove the door decoration from the door frame by straightening
the tabs of the door decoration.
21.Now, the door frame is free.
2. REINSTALLATION
1. Reinstall the door decoration to the door frame by bending the tabs
of the door decoration.
2. Reinstall door screen to door frame.
3. Put sealer film on door panel. Refer to “Sealer Film” about how to
handle new one.
4. Reinstall door panel to door frame by fitting nine (9) tabs of door
frame to nine (9) holes of door panel.
5. Reinstall the latch spring to the latch head. Reinstall the latch
spring to the door frame. Reinstall latch head to door frame.
6. Reinstall choke cover to door panel by pushing
7. Catch two (2) pins of door panel on two (2) hole of upper and lower
oven hinges as shown Figure C-5.
8. Re-install the door stopper to the door assembly.
Figure C-5. Door Replacement
4. SEALER FILM
1. Put the adhesive tape on the backing film of the sealer film as
shown in Fig. C-6.
2. Tear the backing film by pulling the adhesive tape.
3. Put the pasted side of the sealer film on the door panel.
Sealer film
Backing film
Adhesive tape
Figure C-6. Sealer film
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R425LS
CHAPTER 12. CIRCUIT DIAGRAMS
[1] Pictorial Diagram (Figure S-1)
RED
RED
L
N
WHT
NOTE:
N
H
supply cord fixing screw.
The grounding conductor of
the power supply cord has
been grounded by power
The screw must always be
kept tight.
POWER SUPPLY
CORD 120V 60Hz
RED
RED
NOTE:
WHT
The neutral (WHT) wire must be connected to the
terminal with "N" mark on the power supply cord.
WHT
Service Manual
ORG
WHT
WHT
ORG
HIGH
VOLTAGE
CAPACITOR
H.V. RECTIFIER
POWER
TRANSFORMER
AH SENSOR
BLK
CN-F
123
RED
WHT
N.O.
DOOR
SENSING
GRY
SWITCH
RED
THERMAL CUT-OUT
(OVEN)
GRN
COM.
RED
GRN
to Chassis support
GRN
CONTROL UNIT
GRN
2
GRY
1
CN-B
RED
ORG
ORG
CN-G
113
MAGNETRON TEMP FUSE
CN-F
CN-B
FAN MOTOR
ORG
OVEN LAMP
GRY
N.C.
RED
RY1
SECOND
INTERLOCK
RELAY
T1
RY2
3
SP1
1
2
1
WHT
WHT
GRY
WHT
HIGH VOLTAGE COMPONENTS
COM.
SWITCH
MONITOR
MAGNETRON
BRN
WHT
WHT
WHT
NO
PRIMARY
INTERLOCK
TURNTABLE
MOTOR
GRY
GRY
COM.
SWITCH
WHT
WHT
RED
Figure S-1. Pictorial Diagram
12 – 1
RED
RED
BRN
ORG
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[2] Control Panel Circuit (Figure S-2)
R425LS
15K
R60
15K
R61
CF1
1M
R80
CSTLS4M00G56P18-A0
15K
R62
IC1
15K
R63
15K
LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY
15K
R110
10K
R15
10K
R14
10K
50V
C92
0.01uF
R95
R94
R13
0.01uF/50V
C93
47K
10K
8765
P53
P51
P55
P56
P57
360KF
R93
IC2
1234
C91
47K
R97
R102 37.4KF
R101 75KF
R100 150KF
R99 300K
R98 620K
0.1uF/50V
C20
Q30
DTA143EKA
Q20
DTA143EKA
Q21
0.1uF/ 50V
R92
1.8KF
DTA143EKA
00.01uF/ 50V
C4
15K
R41
4.7K
R40
GND
6.2K
(J16)
3.3KF
(J14)
(J12)
(J10)
50V
C14
1K
R10
Q11
9.1KF
0.01uF
DTA143EKA
4.7K
(J17)
18K
(J15)
18KF
(J13)
4.7K
(J11)
15K
R11
Q10
2SA1037AK
ZD10
15K
R12
UDZ4.3B
50V
0.01uF
C13
AN7
AN6
AN5
AN4
D90
MC2836
R64
15K
R65
15K
G7G6G5G4G3G2G1
R66
15K
G8
R67
C60
C61
C62
C63
C64
C60--C64:330pF/50Vx5
R74
R75
R76
R77
R74--R78:270Kx5
R78
R68
FISH
FROZEN
VEGETABLES
3
POULTRY
MEAT
GROUND
ENTREES
FROZZEN
RICE
BREAST
CHICKEN
1
2
START
SEAFOOD
6
CUSTOM
MEAT
GROUND
BAKED
(SENSOR COOK)
STOP
4
8
0
5
MINUTE PLUS
HELP
(DEFROST)
POTATOES
CLEAR
7
MUFFIN
FROZZEN ROLLS/
PLUS
KEEP WARM
CHOPS
STEAKS/
MUFFIN
FRESH ROLLS/
BEVERAGE
REHEAT
SENSOR
KIGHT
NIGHT
G9G10G11G12G13
15K
15K
15K
R69
15K
R70
R71
R72
FRESH
VEGETABLES
9
TIMER
CLOCK
POPCORN
LEVEL
POWER
CN-G : 5597-12CPB7F
15K
KEY UNIT
50V
0.1uF
0.1uF/50V
C12
C11
-5V
INT
GND
D3
D1--D4 : 1N4002L x 4
47uF/ 16V
C4
10uF/ 35V
R3
510 1/2W
C3
HZ16-1
1/4W
DZ1
2.4K
Q1
2SB1238
1000uF/ 35V
R1
C2
D4
C1
D2
D1
T1
10G471K
VRS1
PA111DR
0.1uF50V
b
d
a
Figure S-2. Control Panel Circuit
R2 680 1/2W
R96
3.57KD
3.32KD
R91
C5
10uF/35V
AC
NL
1SS270A
D8
M
RY2
DU24D1-1PR(M)
POWER
TRANSFORMER
F3
VA
R90
330 1W
R7 R8
F3
WH-1
Q2
2SB1238
27 1/4W
c
CN-F
LTST-C190FKTx 4
LD4 LD3 LD2 LD1
F1
AH SENSOR
F2
F2
BL
R5
4.7K 1/4W
R4
D5 D6
1SS270A x2
(J1)
510 1/2W
510
LD10
1/2W
R6
SP1
WH-1
BZ
Q3
D7
COM
DTD143ES
1SS270A
RY1
OMIF-S-124LM
3.3K 1/4W
NO
AC
OVEN LAMP
TURNTABLE
MOTOR
FAN MOTOR
DOOR
Q4 DTA123JS
D30 1SS270A
B-1
D31 1SS270A
DOOR
CPU UNITPOWER UNIT
B-2
SENSING
SWITCH
IF NOT SPECIFIED 1/10W
NOTE:
12 – 2
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R425LS
[3] Printed Wiring Board (Figure S-3)
Figure S-3. Printed Wiring Board
12 – 3
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PartsGuide
PARTS GUIDE
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
Parts marked "*" may cause undue microwave exposure.
Parts marked "" are used in voltage more than 250V.
CONTENTS
MODEL
R425LS
MICROWAVE OVEN
R-425LS
[1]OVEN PARTS
[2]DOOR AND CONTROL PANEL
DOOR PROTECTION SHEET
SPADPA204WRE0
FOAM SHEET
SPAKHA013WREZ
6- 7 OPERATION MANUAL
6-2 TURNTABLE TRAY
PARTS
INDEX
TOP PAD ASSEMBLY
FPADBA624WRKZ
CABINET COVER
SPAKHA010WRE0
PLASTIC BAG
SSAKHA032WRE0
BOTTOM PAD ASSEMBLY
FPADBA625WRKZ
INTO THE
OVEN CAVITY
6-1 TURNTABLE SUPPORT
TRAY PACK
SPADFA389WRE0
Not replaceable items.
SHARP CORPORATION
PACKING CASE
FPAK-A569WRKZ
This document has been published to be used
for after sales service only.
The contents are subject to change without notice.
--High voltage capacitor (for production use) (Interchangeable)
AXFan motor
ALOven lamp
ALOven lamp (Interchangeable)
ALOven lamp (Interchangeable)
ATTurntable motor
AWTurntable motor (Interchangeable)
BMPower transformer
--Power transformer (for production use) (Interchangeable)
BHOuter case cabinet
AFLeg
AKLatch hook
AKH.V. capacitor band
AGFan blade
ATChassis support
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