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MICROWAVE OVEN
SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL: LMVM1945SW
LMVM1945SB
LMVM1945SBQ
LMVM1945T
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
 CAUTION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND

DURING SERVICING TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

a. Do not operate or allow the oven to be operated with the door open.

b. Make the following safety checks on all ovens to be serviced before activating the
magnetron or other microwave source, and make repairs as 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.

• Proper
operation of the microwave ovens requires that the magnetron be assembled to the
wave guide and cavity. Never operate the magnetron unless it is properly installed.

• Be sure that the magnetron gasket is properly installed around the dome of the tube whenever
installing the magnetron.

• Routine service safety procedures should be exercised at all times.

• Untrained
personnel should not attempt service without a thorough review of the test
procedures and safety information contained in this manual.
 FOREWORD

Read this Manual carefully. Failure to adhere to or observe the information in this Manual may result in exposing
yourself to the Microwave Energy normally contained within the oven cavity.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Page)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......................................................................................................... Inside front page
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
CAUTIONS ..................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................................................. 3-1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS....................................................................................................................... 4-1
CONTROL PANEL ................................................................................................................................. 4-1
CONTROL PANEL INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 4-2
OVERALL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM...................................................................................................................... 5-1
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM......................................................................................................................... 5-1
MATRIX CIRCUIT FOR TOUCH KEY BOARD ...................................................................................... 5-2
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SERVICE ................................................................................................... 6-1
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS IN USE ...................................................................................................... 6-1
TRIAL OPERATION ............................................................................................................................... 6-1
FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES................................................................................. 6-1
SERVICE INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 7-1
PRECAUTIONS AND REPAIR SERVICE TIPS ..................................................................................... 7-1
MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TEST ............................................................................................................. 7-2
POWER OUTPUT MEASUREMENT ..................................................................................................... 7-3
DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................................................................................... 7-4
INTERLOCK SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................... 7-11
INTERLOCK CONTINUITY TEST .......................................................................................................... 7-13
TEST AND CHECKOUT PROCEDURES AND TROUBLESHOOTING................................................. 7-14
A. TEST PROCEDURES................................................................................................................ 7-14
B. CHECKOUT PROCEDURES..................................................................................................... 7-16
C. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................... 7-20
EXPLODED VIEW .......................................................................................................................................... 8-1
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ............................................................................................................... 8-9
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF P.C.B. .......................................................................................................... 8-17
PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD..................................................................................................................... 8-18
P.C.B. PARTS LIST ................................................................................................................................. 8-19
 SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Power Consumption..................................................1,400W maximum (Microwave oven+Cook top lamps+Ventilation fan)
Microwave Output.................................................................1170W (IEC 60705)
Adjustable 117W through 1170W, 10 steps
Frequency .............................................................................2,450 MHz 50 MHz
Power Supply........................................................................120 VAC, 60 Hz
Rated Current .......................................................................12 Amp. (Microwave oven+Cook top lamps+Ventilation fan)
Magnetron Cooling ...............................................................Forced Air Cooling
Rectification...........................................................................Rectification Voltage Double Half-Wave
Door Sealing .........................................................................Choke System
Safety Devices......................................................................Thermostat:
Open at 110°C 5°C
Close at 0°C 5°C
Fuse(20A)
Primary Interlock Switch
Secondary Interlock Switch
Interlock Monitor Switch
Inverter .................................................................................120 V
Magnetron.............................................................................2M261
Cook top Lamp .....................................................................125 V, 20 W 2EA(Halogen)
Cavity Lamp..........................................................................125 V, 20 W (Halogen)
Timer .....................................................................................Digital, up to 99 mim. 99 sec. (in each cooking stage)
Tray .......................................................................................Tempered Safety Glass
Overall Dimensions ..............................................................2915/16”(W)x167/16”(H)x155/8”(D)
Oven Cavity Size .................................................................231/2”(W)x103/16”(H)x141/2”(D)
Effective Capacity of Oven Cavity .......................................1.9 Cu.ft.
Accessories...........................................................................Owner’s Manual & Cooking Guide, Installation Manual,
Exhaust Adapter, Exhaust Damper, Mounting Kit and Two Filters,
Rotating Ring Assembly, Metal Rack, Glass Tray, Defrosting Net.

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 CAUTIONS
Unlike other appliances, the microwave oven is
high-voltage and high-current equipment.
MICROWAVE RADIATION
Though it is free from danger in ordinary use, Personnel should not be exposed to the
extreme care should be taken during repair. microwave energy which may radiate from the
magnetron or other microwave generating
device if it is improperly used or connection.
• DO NOT operate on a 2-wire extension cord during All input and output microwave connections,
repair and use. waveguide, flange, and gasket must be secure
• NEVER TOUCH any oven components or wiring during never operate the device without a microwave
operation. energy absorbing load attached.
• BEFORE TOUCHING any parts of the oven, always Never look into an open waveguide or antenna
remove the power plug from the outlet. while the device is energized.
• For about 30 seconds after the oven stops, an electric
charge remains in the high voltage capacitor. When
replacing or checking, you must discharge the high • Proper operation of the microwave oven requires that
voltage capacitor by shorting across the two terminals the magnetron be assembled to the waveguide and
with an insulated screwdriver. cavity. Never operate the magnetron unless it is
properly installed.
• Remove your watches whenever working close to or • Be sure that the magnetron gasket is properly
replacing the Magnetron. installed around the dome of the tube whenever
• DO NOT touch any parts of the control panel circuit. A installing the magnetron.
resulting static electric discharge may damage this
P.C.B.
• NEVER operate the oven with no load.
• NEVER injure the door seal and front plate of the oven ANTENNA
cavity. Gasket
• NEVER put iron tools on the magnetron.
• NEVER put anything into the latch hole and the interlock
switches area. COOLING FIN
FILAMENT
TERMINALS

MAGNETRON
CHASSIS GROUND

MAGNETRON

THE OVEN IS TO BE SERVICED ONLY

BY PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

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 INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY.

PRECAUTIONS ON INSTALLATION
A. Plug the power supply cord into a 120V AC, 60Hz,
single-phase power source with a capacity of 15A
or 20A.
B. Avoid placing the unit in a location where there is
direct heat or splashing water.
C. Install the unit on the mounting plate firmly.
D. Place the unit as far away as possible from TV,
radio, etc. to prevent interference.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
For personal safety, this appliance must be fully
grounded at all times.
In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electrical shock.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.

CAUTION
This unit is equipped with a 3-prong plug for your
safety. If the wall outlet is a grounded 3-hole type,
the unit will be grounded automatically.

Plug with Ground

Prong

Properly Polarized
and Grounded
Outlet

WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a
risk of electric shock.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove the
third ground prong from the power cord plug.

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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
CONTROL PANEL

2 3 4 8 10 11 13 15 1

5 7 6 9 12 14 16

17 19 21 25 26

18 20 22 23 24

27

28

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CONTROL PANEL INSTRUCTIONS

1. DISPLAY: The Display includes a clock and 18. LIGHT TIMER: Touch this pad to set the light
indicators to tell you time of day, cooking time timer.
settings and cooking functions selected.
19. COOK TIME: Touch this pad followed by Number
2. POPCORN: Touch this pad when popping popcorn pads to set a cooking time.
in your microwave oven.
20. POWER LEVEL: Touch this pad to select a
3. POTATO: Touch this pad to cook potatoes. cooking power level.
4. RICE: Touch this pad to cook rice. 21. MORE: Touch this pad to add ten seconds of
cooking time each time you press it.
5. VEGETABLE: Touch this pad to cook vegetables.
22. LESS: Touch this pad to subtract ten seconds of
6. FROZEN ENTREE: Touch this pad to cook frozen cooking time each time you press it.
entree.
23. NUMBER: Touch number pads to enter cooking
7. REHEAT: Touch this pad to reheat casserole, time, power level, quantities, or weights.
dinner plate soup/sauce and pizza.
24. Ez-ON: Touch this pad to set and start quickly at
8. CHICKEN CHOICES: Touch this pad to cook 100% power level.
chicken wings, chicken nuggets, spicy chicken and
mexican chicken. 25. STOP/CLEAR: Touch this pad to stop the oven or
to clear all entries.
9. HOMEMADE BAKERY: Touch this pad to cook
roll/muffin, pancake, and french toast. 26. START: Touch this pad to start a function. If you
open the door after oven begins to cook, START
10. LARGE DISH MENUS: Touch this pad to cook again.
lasagna, whole chicken, and casserole.
27. LIGHT HI-LOW-OFF: Touch this button to turn on
11. SOFTEN: Touch this pad to soften ice cream, the cooktop/countertop light.
cream cheese, butter, or frozen juice.
28. VENT 5 LEVELS: Touch this button to turn the fan
12. MELT: Touch this pad to melt chocolate, cheese, on or off.
butter, or marshmallows.
13. AUTO DEFROST: Touch this pad to select food
type and defrost food by weight.
14. Q DEFROST: This pad provides you with the
RAPID defrosting method for 1.0 pound ground
beef.
15. HOLD WARM: Touch this pad to keep hot, cooked
foods warm in your microwave oven for up to 99
minutes 99 seconds.
16. CUSTOM SET: Touch this pad to change the
oven’s default settings for clock set, sound, display
speed and defrost weight.
17. TIMER: Touch this pad to set the kitchen timer.

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 OVERALL CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

5-1
MATRIX CIRCUIT FOR TOUCH KEY BOARD

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 GENERAL INFORMATION FOR SERVICE
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS IN USE FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS
A. Never operate the unit when it is empty.
FEATURES
Operating the oven with no load may shorten the A. The safety systems incorporated in this model are:
life of the magnetron. Whenever cooking dry foods (1) Primary interlock switch
(dried fish, bread, etc.) or a small amount of food, (2) Secondary interlock switch
be sure to put a glass of water into the cooking (3) Interlock monitor switch
compartment. The glass turntable may become hot (4) Choke system
after operating, be careful when touching it. (5) Oven cavity thermostat
B. Aluminum foil should be avoided because it will (Note: This thermostat located on the oven
disrupt cooking and may cause arcing. However, cavity will open and stop the unit from operation
small pieces may be used to cover some parts of only if a high temperature is reached, such as,
food to slow the cooking. Any aluminum foil used a fire created by overcooking food.)
should never be closer than 2.5 cm to any side wall B. Any one of 10 power output levels ranging 0W to
of the oven. 1170W can be selected by the touch control and
electronic computer system.
TRIAL OPERATION C. Cooking time can be displayed on the digital
After installation, the following sequences and results readout.
should be checked carefully. D. Three different cooking stages (Include Defrost)
can be changes from one cooking stage to another.
A. Put a container filled with water (about 1 liter) into This is made possible with the memory function of
the oven, and close the door tightly. the microprocessor.
B. Set cooking time for 10 minutes by touching “1”
and then “0” three times. “1, 0, 0, 0” appears in
the display window.
C. Touch the START key.
Make sure the cavity light comes on. The unit will
begin cooking and the display window will show the
time counting down by seconds.
D. After about 5 minutes, make sure the primary
interlock switch, the secondary interlock switch and
the interlock monitor switch operate properly by
opening and closing the door several times. Touch
the START key each time the door is closed.
E. Continue operating the unit. Two short and a long
beep sound signal is heard when the time is up.
The unit will shut off automatically.
F. Confirm the water is hot.
G. Finally, measure the output power according to
“POWER OUTPUT MEASUREMENT” on
page 7-3.

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 SERVICE INFORMATION
PRECAUTIONS AND REPAIR SERVICE TIPS
PRELIMINARY

A. SINCE NEARLY 2,100 VOLTS EXISTS IN SOME (3) Do not operate the unit until it is completely
CIRCUITS OF THIS UNIT REPAIRS SHOULD BE repaired, if any of the following conditions exist.
CARRIED OUT WITH GREAT CARE. The unit must not be operated.
The filament leads of magnetron carry High (a) The door does not close firmly.
Voltage with respect to ground. Extreme caution (b) The hinge is broken.
must be exercised. Never plug the unit into a (c) The door seal is damaged.
power source to determine which component is (d) The door is bent or warped, or there is any
defective in high voltage section. other visible damage on the unit that may
cause microwave energy leakage.
B. TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO NOTE: Always keep the seal clean.
MICROWAVE ENERGY LEAKAGE, THE (e) Make sure that there are no defective parts
FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN in the interlock mechanism.
BEFORE SERVICING. (f) Make sure that there are no detective parts
(1) Before the power is applied: in the microwave generating and transmission
(a) Make sure the primary interlock switch, the assembly (especially waveguide).
secondary interlock switch and the interlock
monitor switch operate properly by opening (4) The following items should be checked after the
and closing the door several by opening and unit is repaired:
closing the door several times. (a) The interlock monitor switch is connected
(b) Make sure the perforated screen and the correctly and firmly.
dielectric choke of the door are correctly and (b) The magnetron gasket is properly positioned
firmly mounted. and mounted.
(c) The waveguide and the oven cavity are intact.
(2) After power is applied: (no microwave energy leakage)
(a) Make sure the interlock switch mechanism (d) The door can be properly closed and the
is operating properly by opening and closing safety switches work properly.
the door. (e) The unit must stop when the door is opened or
the time is up.
(b) Check microwave energy leakage must bebelow
the limit of 5 mW/cm2. The unit must not be operated with any of the above
(All service adjustments should be made for components removed or by-passed.
minimum microwave energy leakage
readings).

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MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TEST
CAUTIONS EQUIPMENT
• Be sure to check microwave leakage prior to • TESTER (VOLTS-DC, AC, Ohmmeter)
servicing the oven if the oven is operative prior to • Microwave survey meter
servicing. - Holaday HI-1500
• The service personnel should inform the HI-1501
manufacture importer, or assembler of any certified - Narda 8100
oven unit found to have a microwave emission level 8200
in excess of 5 mW/cm2 and should repair any unit • 600 cc non conductive material beaker (glass or
found to have excessive emission levels at no cost to
the owner and should ascertain the cause of the plastic), inside diameter: approx. 8.5 cm (31/2 in.)
excessive leakage. The service personnel should • Glass thermometer: 100°C or 212°F (1 deg scale)
instruct the owner not to use the unit until the oven has
been brought into compliance. MEASURING MICROWAVE ENERGY
• If the oven operates with the door open, the service LEAKAGE
personnel should;
- Tell the user not to operate the oven • Pour 275±15cc of 20±5°C(68±9°F) water in a beaker
- Contact the manufacturer and CDRH (Center for which is graduated to 600 cc, and place the beaker
Devices and Radiological Health) immediately. on the oven.
NOTE: Address on CDRH • Set the energy leakage monitor to 2,450 MHz and
use it following the manufacturer's recommended
Office of Compliance (HFZ-312)
test procedure to assure correct result.
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
• When measuring the leakage, always use the 2-inch
1390 Piccard Drive Rockville, Maryland 20850 (5cm) spacer supplied with the probe.
• The service personnel should check all surface and • Operate the oven at its maximum output.
vent openings for microwave emission testing.
• Measure the microwave radiation using and
• Check for microwave energy leakage after every
servicing. The power density of the microwave electromagnetic radiation monitor by holding the
radiation leakage emitted by the microwave oven probe perpendicular to the surface being measured.
should not exceed 1mW/cm.sq. And always start
measuring of an unknown field to assure safety for Move probe along shaded area.
operating personnel from radiation leakage.
NOTE: The standard is 5mW/cm.sq. while in the
customer’s home. 1mW/cm.sq. stated here is Probe scanning speed
manufacturer’s own voluntary standard for units in Less than 2.5 cm/sec. ( 1 in/sec)
customer’s home.

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MEASUREMENT WITH THE OUTER CASE NOTE WHEN MEASURING
REMOVED (1) Do not exceed meter full scale deflection.
(1) When you replace the magnetron, measure for (2) The test probe must be removed no faster than
microwave energy leakage before the outer case 1 inch/sec (2.5cm/sec) along the shaded area,
is installed and after all necessary components otherwise a false reading may result.
are replaced or adjusted. Special care should be (3) The test probe must be held with the grip portion
taken in measuring the following parts. of the handle. A false reading may result if the
- Around the magnetron operator’s hand is between the handle and the
- The waveguide probe.
(4) When testing near a corner of the door, keep
WARNING: AVOID CONTACTING ANY HIGH the probe perpendicular to the surface making
VOLTAGE PARTS. sure the probe horizontally along the oven
surface, this may possibly cause probe damage.
MEASUREMENT WITH A FULLY
RECORD KEEPING AND NOTIFICATION
ASSEMBLED OVEN
(1) After all components, including the outer
AFTER MEASUREMENT
panels, are fully assembled, measure for (1) After adjustment and repair of any microwave
microwave energy leakage around the door energy interruption or microwave energy blocking
viewing window, the exhaust opening and air device, record the measured values for future
inlet openings. reference. Also enter the information on the
(2) Microwave energy leakage must not exceed the service invoice.
values prescribed below. (2) Should the microwave energy leakage not be
NOTES: more than 1 mW/cm2 after determining that all
Leakage with the outer panels removed - less parts are in good condition, functioning properly
than 5 mW/cm2. and genuine replacement parts which are listed in
Leakage for a fully assembled oven (“Before the this manual have been used.
latch switch (primary) is interrupted”) with the door (3) At least once a year, have the electromagnetic
in a slightly opened position - less than 1 mW/cm2. energy leakage monitor checked for calibration
by its manufacturer.

POWER OUTPUT MEASUREMENT

(1) Microwave power output measurement is made 4,187 Mw(T2 –T1)+0.55Mc(T2 –T0)
with the microwave oven supplied at its rated voltage and
P=
t
operated at its maximum microwave power setting with a is measured while the microwave generator is
load of (1000±5) g of potable water. operating at full power. Magnetron filament heat-up
(2) The water is contained in a cylindrical borosilicate time is not included. (about 5 sec)
glass vessel having a maximum material thickness (7) The water is stirred to equalize temperature
of 1/8” (3 mm) and an outside diameter of approximately throughout the vessel, prior to measuring the final
7.6” (190mm). water temperature.
(3) The oven and the empty vessel are at ambient (8) Stirring devices and measuring instruments are
Temperature(T0) prior to the start of the test. selected in order to minimize addition or removal of
(4) The initial temperature (T1) of the water is heat.
(10±1)°C (50°F) It is measured immediately before the
water is added to the vessel. After addition of the water to Where
the vessel, the load is immediately placed on the center P is the microwave power output, in watts:
Mw is the mass of the water, in grams:
of the turntable which is in the lowest position and the Mc is the mass of the container, in grams:
microwave power switched on. T0 is the ambient temperature, in °C:
(5) The time t for the temperature of the water to rise T1 is the initial temperature of the water, in °C:
by a value T of (10±1)°K is measured, where t is the T2 is the final temperature of the water, in °C:
time in seconds and T is the temperature rise. t is the heating time in seconds, excluding the magnetron filament heat- up time.
The initial and final water temperatures are selected so WATER LOAD
that the maximum difference between the final water
temperature and the ambient temperature is 5°K.
(6) The microwave power output P in watts is calculated
from the following formula :
GLASS TRAY

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DISASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT NOTES: (4) Remove 3 screws securing the circuit board.

UNIT MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM ELEC-

TRICAL OUTLET WHEN MAKING REPAIRS, RE-
PLACEMENTS, ADJUSTMENTS AND CONTIN-
UITY CHECKS.
WHEN RECONNECTING THE WIRE LEADS TO
ANY PART, MAKE SURE THE WIRING CONNE-
CTIONS AND LEAD COLORS ARE CORRECTLY
MATCHED ACCORDING TO THE OVERALL CIR-
CUIT DIAGRAM. (ESPECIALLY SWITCHES AND
HIGH VOLTAGE CIRCUIT.)

A. REMOVING POWER AND CONTROL

CIRCUIT BOARD (Figures 1, 2 and 3)

(1) Remove a screw securing the control panel

assembly to the oven cavity.
(2) Remove the control panel with pushing it upward.
(3) Remove the connector (CN1) and wire leads
(Relay2) from the circuit board.

Control Panel
Screw

Figure 2
Power (5) Remove the circuit board from the control bracket
Transformer
carefully.

Control Bracket
(RY2)

(CN7)
(CN1)

(CN5) Circuit Board

(CN6)

(CN2) (CN4)

Figure 1

Figure 3

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B. REMOVING THE OUT CASE(Figure 4)
(1) Remove the vent grille by removing two screws
securing it to the out case.
(2) Remove two screws securing it to the air duct.
(3) Remove the mounting plate by turning the screws
(1 or 2 screws) securing it to the out case.
(4) Remove two screws on the left central edge and
two screws on the right central edge of Base plate.
Remove the Mount, All from the out case by
removing one screw securing it to the out case.
(5) Remove the outcase with disconnecting power
cord connector.

Mount,All

(1 or 2 screws)
Door

Mounting
Plate

Out Case

Vent Grille

Controller

Figure 4

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C REMOVING THE DOOR INTERLOCK
SWITCHES (Figures 5, 6)
(1) Disconnect the wire leads from the interlock
switches.
(2) Remove two screws securing the Latch Board.
(3) Make necessary replacements and check
microwave energy leakage according to
“ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES” on page 7-11.
Latch Board

Latch Board
Primary
Interlock Switch

Primary Interlock Switch

WH(from Inverter)

YL(from Turntable Motor)

PK(from Cooktop lamp)

BL(from Oven Thermostat)

Interlock
Monitor Switch

Monitor Interlock Switch

WH(from Inverter) Secondary

Interlock Switch
RD(from Inverter)

Secondary Interlock Switch

PK(from P.C.B)

BL(from P.C.B)
Figure 6

Figure 5
WIRE COLOR
SYMBOL COLOR

WH WHITE

BK BLACK

BR BROWN

RD RED

YL YELLOW

PK PINK

BL BLUE

GY GREY

GN GREEN

N.P. Not Provided

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D. REMOVING MAGNETRON E. REMOVING THE INVERTER MODULE
(Figures 7 Through 8) (Figures 9 Through 11)
(1) Remove the vent grille by loosening two screws. (1) Remove the vent grille by loosening two screws.
(Figure 7) (Figure 7)
(2) Remove the outcase. See page 7-5. (2) Remove the outcase. See page 7-5.
(3) Remove four tap tite screws securing the (3) Remove the base plate by loosening four screws.
(Figure 9)
magnetron to the wave guide.
(4) Disconnect two leadwires of the fan motor
(4) Remove the magnetron VERY CAREFULLY. assembly.
(5) Disconnect the leadwire of the inverter PCB and
NOTES: the H.V. cable of the magnetron.
• When removing the magnetron, make sure that its (6) Remove the earth wire screw.
dome does not hit any adjacent parts, or it may be (7) Remove three screws securing to duct assembly
damaged. and two screws securing to fan guide. (Figure 10)
(8) Remove a screw securing to inverter module
• When replacing the magnetron, be sure to install the assembly.
magnetron gasket in the correct position and be sure (9) Push the inverter guide hook and get out the
that the gasket is in good condition. inverter module assembly lifting up duct assembly.
(10) Open the upper inverter guide.
(11) Remove three screws securing to PCB and pull
• After replacing the magnetron, check for microwave
out PCB. (Figure 11)
energy leakage with a survey meter Check
microwave energy leakage must be below the limit
of 5 mW/cm2. (All service adjustments should be
made for minimum microwave energy leakage
readings.)

Figure 9

Figure 7

Figure 10

Top

Bottom
Figure 8
Top

Figure 11
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F. REMOVING STIRRER FAN G. REMOVING DOOR (Figure 14)
(Figures 12 and 13) (1) Remove the vent grille by two screws securing it to
(1) Remove one rivet securing it to oven upper plate the outcase loosening.
by using knife blade. (2) Disconnect two leadwires.
(2) Pull out the stirrer fan cover. (3) Lift up and draw the door.
(3) Remove two rivets securing it to the oven upper
plate by using knife blade. NOTES:
(4) Remove the stirrer fan. • After replacing the door, be sure to check that the
primary interlock switch, the secondary interlock
switch and the interlock monitor switch is in good
operating normally.
• After replacing the door, check for microwave energy
leakage with a survey meter. Microwave energy
leakage must be below the limit of 5mW/cm2.
(With a 275 ml water load)

Figure 12

Figure 14

H. DISASSEMBLING DOOR (Figure 15)

(1) Remove the dielectric choke by using knife blade
or small screw driver, etc.
(2) Remove two screws securing it to the door handle.

CAUTION: Be careful not to damage door seal

plate with the screwdriver.

Figure 13

Door Screen

Figure 15
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I. ASSEMBLING DOOR (3) Carefully pull the ventilation motor ASS'Y out of the
(1) When mounting the door assembly to the oven microwave oven. (See Figure 17-b)
assembly, be sure to adjust the door assembly
parallel to the chassis. Also adjust so the door has no
play between the inner door surface and oven frame
assembly. If the door assembly is not mounted
properly, microwaves may leak from the clearance
between the door and the oven.

Space

Figure 17-b

J. REMOVING THE VENTILATION MOTOR K. REPLACING THE HUMIDITY SENSOR

(1) Remove the mounting plate by loosening mounting (1) Remove the sensor by removing two screws
plate screws (1 or 2 screws) securing it to the back securing it to the air duct. (See Figure 18)
plate. (See Figure 16) (2) Mount the new humidity sensor to the air duct.
(2) Remove MOUNT, ALL loosening one screw
loosening one screw securing the ventilation Motor
and back plate. (See Figure 17-a)

(1 or 2 screws)

Figure 18
Figure 16

MOUNT, ALL

(1 or 2 screws)

Figure 17-a

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L. REMOVING THE TURNTABLE MOTOR NOTES:
(1) Remove the glass tray and rotating ring. • Remove the leadwire from the turntable motor VERY
(2) Remove the turntable shaft VERY CAREFULLY CAREFULLY.
with hand. (Figure 19) • Be sure to grasp the connector not the wires when
(3) Remove the base plate by removing 8 screws removing.
securing it to the oven cavity. (Figure 20)
(4) Disconnect the leadwire from the turntable motor
terminals.
(5) Remove the 1 screw securing the turntable motor
to the oven cavity ASS'Y. (Figure 21)

Figure 19

Figure 20

Wire Leads

Turntable Motor

Figure 21

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INTERLOCK SYSTEM

INTERLOCK MECHANISM
The door lock mechanism is a device which has been specially designed to eliminate completely microwave
activity when the door is opened during cooking and thus to prevent the danger resulting from the microwave
leakage.

ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
To avoid possible exposure to microwave energy CHECK THE DOOR LATCH AND SWITCH
leakage, adjust the door latches and interlock CLOSING.
switches, using the following procedure.
NOTE:
The Interlock Monitor and Secondary Interlock Switch The outer cover of the microwave oven is
act as the final safety switch protecting the user from removed.
microwave energy. The terminals between “COM” and
“NC” of the Interlock Monitor must close when the door (1) Set the microwave oven on its side so that you can
is opened. After adjusting the Interlock Monitor Switch, see the latch board and the switches, as shown in
make sure that it is correctly connected. Figure 22-a.
Mounting of the primary/monitor/secondary switches to
the latch board. (2) Close the door tightly and check gaps A and B to
be sure they are no more than 1/64” (0.5 mm).
See Figure 22-b for close-up view of gaps A and B
(door latches). If all gaps are less than 1/64”
(0.5 mm), adjustment of the latch board may not
be necessary. Go to Steps 5 and 6 to check the
Latch Board
sequence of the switches.

Primary NOTE:
Interlock Switch
To correct sequence of the Secondary Interlock
Switch, Primary Interlock Switch and the Interlock
Monitor Switch is very important.
If any gap is larger than 1/64” (0.5 mm), you will
need to adjust the latch board”. Go to step 3
and follow all steps in order.

ADJUST THE LATCH AND SWITCH CLOSING

Interlock
Monitor Switch
(3) Loosen the two screws holding the plastic latch
board as shown.

Secondary (4) With the oven door closed tightly, move the latch
Interlock Switch
board upward toward the top of the oven and/or
Figure 22-a away from the door latch until the gaps are less
than 1/64” (0.5 mm).
Hold the latch board tightly in this position until you
LATCH check the sequence of the switches in steps 5
and 6.

0-1/64"

Figure 22-b
LATCH BOARD

0-1/64"

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TEST THE LATCH AND SWITCH SEQUENCE

(5) Open the oven door slowly. Watch the door latch, (7) When you achieve the proper sequence of
the Primary Switch. Release Rod and Lever on the switches in Steps 5 and 6, tighten the latch board
switches to make sure they are zero to the body of screws at that point.
the switches in the following sequence:
TEST THE MICROWAVE ENERGY LEAKAGE
- Primary Interlock Switch
- Secondary Interlock Switch Make sure the microwave energy leakage is below the
- Interlock Monitor Switch limit of 1mW/cm2 (with a 275 ml water load) and
5mW/cm2 (with a 275 ml water load without the
Adjust the latch board until the switches operate in cabinet) when measured with a survey meter.
this sequence. See Steps 3 and 4.

(6) Close the oven door slowly and be sure it is tightly

closed. Watch the three switches to make sure
they are zero to the body of the switches in the
following sequence:

- Interlock Monitor Switch

- Primary Interlock Switch
- Secondary Interlock Switch

NOTE: The Interlock Monitor Switch is an added

safety check on the Primary and
Secondary Interlock Switches. If the
Primary and Secondary Interlock Switches
allow the oven to operate with the door
open, the Monitor Switch will blow the
fuse.

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INTERLOCK CONTINUITY TEST
A. PRIMARY INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST B. SECONDARY INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST
When the door is opened slowly, an audible click Disconnect the wire lead from the secondary
should be heard at the same time or successively switch.
at intervals and the latches should activate the Connect the ohmmeter leads to the common
switches with an audible click. (COM) and normally open (NO) terminals of the
If the latches do not activate the switches when the switch. The meter should indicate an open circuit
door is closed, the switches should be adjusted in in the door open condition. When the door is
accordance with the adjustment procedure. closed, the meter should indicate a closed circuit.
Disconnect the wire lead from the primary switch. When the secondary switch operation is abnormal,
Connect the ohmmeter leads to the common make the necessary adjustment or replace the
(COM) and normally open (NO) terminal of the switch only with the same type of switch.
switch. The meter should indicate an open circuit
in the door open condition. C. MONITOR SWITCH TEST
When the door is closed, the meter should indicate Disconnect the wire lead from the monitor switch.
a closed circuit. Connect the ohmmeter leads to the common
When the primary switch operation is abnormal, (COM) and normally closed (NC) terminals of the
make the necessary adjustment or replace the switch. The meter should indicate a closed circuit
switch with the same type of switch. in the door open condition. When the door is
closed, the meter should indicate an open circuit.
When the monitor switch operation is abnormal,
replace with the same type of switch.
NOTE: After repairing the door or the interlock
system, it is necessary to do this continuity
test before operating the oven.

COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS

SWITCHES Check for continuity of the Door Door
(Wire leads removed) switch with an Ohm-meter open closed

Primary NO
COM
Switch

Monitor NC

COM
Switch

Secondary
Switch COM
NO

NOTE : After checking for the continuity of switches, make sure that they are
connected correctly.

WARNING : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE RADIATION

EMISSION, REPLACE ONLY WITH IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
TYPE NO. SZM-V16-FA-63 OR VP-533A-OF OR V-5230Q FOR PRIMARY SWITCH
TYPE NO. SZM-V16-FA-62 OR VP-532A-OF OR V-5220Q FOR MONITOR SWITCH
TYPE NO. SZM-V16-FA-63 OR VP-533A-OF OR V-5230Q FOR SECONDARY SWITCH

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TEST AND CHECKOUT PRECEDURES AND TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTIONS
1. DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD FROM THE OUTLET WHENEVER REMOVING THE OUTER CASE
FROM THE UNIT. PROCEED WITH THE TEST ONLY AFTER DISCHARGING THE HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITOR
AND REMOVING THE LEAD WIRES FROM THE INVERTER MODULE.
2. ALL OPERATIONAL CHECKS WITH MICROWAVE ENERGY MUST BE DONE WITH A LOAD (1 LITER OF
WATER IN CONTAINER) IN THE OVEN.

A. TEST PROCEDURES

COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS

INVERTER
(Lead wires removed) CN702

Heat Sink

E701
120V AC

CN701 High Voltage

Output to
Magnetron
CN703

Control Signal
In/Out

Note: Do not try to repair the inverter board, nor try

to make any adjustments to the board.
Check wiring to the inverter:
1. Unplug the oven’s main power supply.
2. Visually inspect 4 connectors on the inverter
board: CN701, CN702, CN703, E701 to see
whether there are any signs of failure due to
loose wires, bad crimping, sign of overheating,
etc.

MAGNETRON Normal: Less than 1 ohm

1. Measure the resistance.
(Lead wires removed)
(Ohm-meter scale: Rx1)
• Filament terminal

Normal: Infinite
2. Measure the resistance.
(Ohm-meter scale: Rx1000)
• Filament to chassis

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 COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS

Antenna
Gasket

Chassis

Filament

NOTE: When testing the magnetron, be sure to install the magnetron gasket in
the correct position and be sure that the gasket is in good condition.

Touch Key board

SENSOR
1. Disconnect sensor connector from micom Normal: Approximately
computer board. BK-RD: 5.6 Kohms
RD-WH: 2.8 Kohms
2. Measure resistance terminal to terminal BK-WH: 2.8 Kohms
(Select the ohm scale on the meter)
Abnormal:
Infinite or several

*Sensor cooking condition

1. Oven should be plugged in at
least 5 minutes before sensor
cooking.
2. Room temperature should not
exceed 95˚F.
3. Be sure the exterior of the
cooking container and the
interior of the oven are dry.
4. The oven will not generate
microwave energy for the first
NOTE: MAKE SURE THE LEAD WIRES ARE 28 seconds of the sensor
IN THE CORRECT POSITION. cooking cycle.
WHEN REMOVING THE LEAD
WIRES FROM THE PARTS, BE
SURE TO GRASP THE
CONNECTOR, NOT THE WIRES.

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 COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS
FAN MOTOR Measure the resistance. Normal: Approx. 50 ~ 150 ohms
(Wire leads removed) (Ohm-meter scale: R x 100) Abnormal: Infinite or several
B(BK)
A(RD)
ohms.
C(WH)

A-B: 76 ohms
B-C: 22 ohms
A-C: 96 ohms

TURNTABLE Measure the resistance. Normal: Approx. 2 ~ 4K ohms

MOTOR (Ohm-meter scale: R x 1000) Abnormal: Infinite or several
(Wire leads removed) ohms.

STIRRER MOTOR Measure the resistance. Normal: Approx. 125 to 135 ohms
(Wire leads removed) (Ohm meter scale: Rx100) Abnormal: Infinite or several
ohms.

Check for continuity of relay 2 with an Normal:

ohm-meter. ON: 0 ohm
(Remove wire leads from relay 2 and OFF: Infinite ohms
operate the unit.) Abnormal: Infinite or several
ohms.
Relay 2

RELAY2

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NOTES:
• A MICROWAVE ENERGY TEST MUST ALWAYS BE PERFORMED WHEN THE UNIT IS SERVICED FOR
ANY REASON.
• MAKE SURE THE WIRE LEADS ARE IN THE CORRECT POSITION.
• WHEN REMOVING THE WIRE LEADS FROM THE PARTS, BE SURE TO GRASP THE CONNECTOR, NOT
THE WIRES.
B. CHECKOUT PROCEDURES
(1) CHECKOUT PROCEDURES FOR FUSE BLOWING

CAUTION: REPLACE BLOWN FUSE WITH 20 AMPERE FUSE.

PROBLEMS CAUSES

Fuse blows immediately after

the door is closed.
Improper operation of the primary interlock, secondary
Fuse blows immediately after interlock switches and/or the interlock monitor switch.
the door is opened.

Fuse blows when the door is closed and START Malfunction of the high voltage transformer; the high
key is touched. voltage capacitor including the diode, the magnetron,
the blower motor or the circuit board.
NOTES:
• If the fuse is blown by an improper switch operation, replace all switches and the fuse at the same time.
After replacing the defective switches with new ones, make sure that they are correctly connected.
• Check for microwave energy leakage according to INTERLOCK ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES on page
7-11 when the primary interlock, secondary interlock switches and/or the interlock monitor switches are
adjusted or replaced.

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(2) CHECKOUT PROCEDURES FOR RELAY.

- PROBLEM (A) - - PROBLEM (A) -

FAN motor turns on without touching START key Oven lamp turns on without touching START key
when the door is closed. when the door is closed.

NO YES NO YES

Remove the mate connector of I/O Remove the mate connector of I/O
GOOD GOOD
CON from the circuit board. CON from the circuit board.
Does the unit still operate? Does the unit still operate?

NO YES NO YES

Replace the Defective Replace the Defective

circuit board Wire Assembly circuit board Wire Assembly

Replace Replace
Wire Assembly Wire Assembly

- PROBLEM (B) - - PROBLEM (B) -

FAN motor turns on When the door is closed and Oven lamp turns on When the door is closed and
START key is touched. START key is touched.

YES NO YES NO

Measure the voltage at pin NO. Measure the voltage at pin NO.
GOOD GOOD
1, 5 of CN1 1, 4 of CN1
Voltage reading: 120 V AC Voltage reading: 120 V AC

NO YES NO YES

Replace the Defective Replace the Defective

circuit board FAN motor circuit board Oven lamp

Replace Replace
FAN motor. Oven lamp

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(3) CHECKOUT PROCEDURES FOR CIRCUIT
BOARD
The following symptoms indicate a defective circuit 6) Wrong figures appear.
board. 7) The figures of all digits.
1) The start function fails to operate but the high 8) Some of the indicators do no flicker light up.
voltage Systems, the interlock switches, the door 9) The clock does not keep time properly.
sensing and the relay check good.
2) The unit with a normal relay continuously operates.
3) Proper temperature measurement is not obtained.
4) The buzzer does not sound or continues to sound.
5) Some segments of one or more digits do not light
up, or they continue to light up, or segments light
when they should not.

NOTE: A MICROWAVE ENERGY LEAKAGE TEST MUST ALWAYS BE PERFORMED WHEN THE UNIT IS
SERVICED FOR ANY REASON.

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C. TROUBLE SHOOTING

WHEN YOU GET A COMPLAINT FROM YOUR CUSTOMER, EVALUATE THE COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. IF THE
FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS APPLY, PLEASE INSTRUCT THE CUSTOMER IN THE PROPER USE OF THE
MICROWAVE OVEN. THIS CAN ELIMINATE AN UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALL.

CAUTIONS
1. Check grounding before checking for trouble.
2. Be careful of the Inverter.
3. When checking the continuity of the switches or the inverter, disconnect lead wires from these parts and
then check continuity with the AC plug removed. To do otherwise may result in a false reading or damage
to your meter.
4. Do not touch any part of the circuit on the PCB since static electric discharge may damage this control
panel.
Always touch yourself to ground while working on this panel to discharge any static charge built up in your
body. (Micom model only)

CONDITION CAUSE REMEDY

Microwave oven Inserting many plugs into one Avoid using other electrical
does not work. outlet and using them at the appliances when you use the
same time. microwave oven.
(blown fuse or breaker)

Microwave oven plug is not Insert microwave oven plug

inserted tightly. securely.

Sparks occur. Using metallic ware and Do not use metallic ware for
allowing it to touch the oven cooking except where noted
wall. in the cooking guide.

Ceramic ware trimmed in Do not use any type of

gold or silver powder is used. cookware with metallic
trimming.

Uneven cooking. Inconsistent intensity of 1. Use plastic wrap or lid.

microwave by their 2. Stir once or twice while
characteristics. cooking soup, cocoa or
milk, etc.

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 (TROUBLE 1) The following visual conditions indicate a probable defective control circuit.

1. Incomplete segments.
• Segment missing.
• Partial segment missing.
• Digit flickering (NOTE: Slight flickering is normal.)
2. Colon does not turn on or blink.
3. A distinct change in the brightness of one or more numbers in display.
4. One or more digits in the display are not lighting.
5. Display indicates a number different from one touched, for example, key in 5 and 3 appears in the display.
6. Specific numbers will not display when key pad is touched.
7. Display does not count down with time blinking or up with clock operation.
8. Display obviously jumps in time while counting down.
9. Display counts down too fast while cooking.
10. Each indicator light does not turn on after setting cooking cycle.
11. Display time of day does not reappear when cooking is finished.

CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY

1. No input can be Check the conn- Defective door Replace door PCB
Continuity
programmed. ection between PCB assembly. assembly.
membrane key
assembly and door Loose Connect them
No continuity
PCB assembly. connection. tightly.

2. Some inputs Replace key Everything works Defective key Replace key
cannot be membrane as specified. membrane membrane
programmed. assembly and assembly. assembly.
check operation.

3. Display shows a Defective door Replace door PCB

Still have trouble.
number or figure PCB assembly. assembly.
different from one
touched.

4. Random
programming
when touching
other pads.

5. Display is fixed
at some figure
and can not
accept any
input.

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 (TROUBLE 2) Oven does not operate at all, Display window does not display any figures,
and no input is accepted.

CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY

Check continuity Malfunction of the

1. Fuse blows. Continuity. Replace fuse,
of monitor monitor switch.
primary, monitor
switch (with switches, and
door closed). No continuity. P.C.B Assembly.

Replace fuse

Check continuity Continuity. Shorted contact at Replace fuse,

of primary the primary switch. primary, monitor
switch (with switches, and
door opened). No continuity. P.C.B Assembly.

Disconnect one Defective door or Replace door or

Normal.
side of the lead control PCB. control PCB.
wires connected
from Inverter. Fuse blows again Defective Inverter. Replace Inverter.

2. Fuse does not

Check continuity No continuity. Defective Replace
blow.
of thermostat. thermostat. thermostat.

Continuity.

Check continuity Defective power Replace power

No continuity.
of power supply supply cord. supply cord.
cord.

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 (TROUBLE 3) Display shows all figures set, but oven does not start cooking while desired
program times are set and START pad is touched.

CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY

1. Setting time Check continuity Defective Replace

No continuity.
does not count of secondary secondary switch. secondary switch.
down when switch (with
touching START door closed). Continuity.
pad.

Check the con- Defective control Replace control

Continuity
nection between PCB assembly. PCB assembly.
CN1 connector
and control PCB Connect them
No continuity Loose connection.
assembly. tightly.

2. Fan motor or Check fan motor. Abnormal Defective fan motor. Replace fan motor.
oven lamp do
not turn on. Check oven lamp. Abnormal Defective oven lamp. Replace oven lamp.

Normal

Check the Connect them

3. The display No continuity. Loose connection.
connection between tightly.
shows F-9. magnetron, door &
control PCB and
Continuity.
inverter module.

Check the Relay 2 of Replace control

Abnormal Defective Relay2.
control PCB assembly. PCB assembly.

Normal

Check the Defective inverter Replace inverter

Abnormal
inverter module. module. module.

Normal

Check the Defective Replace

Magnetron. Abnormal
Magnetron. Magnetron.

Normal
Suggest customer
Check the power Unsafe AC input contact local electric
source voltage. Abnormal power utility co. or
voltage.
qualified electrician.
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 CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY

Connect them
4. The display Check the Abnormal Loose connection.
tightly.
shows F-4. connection between
sensor wire and
control PCB. Normal

Check the sensor. Abnormal Defective sensor. Replace sensor.

Defective door or Replace door or

Normal control PCB control PCB
assembly. assembly.

(TROUBLE 4) Oven seems to be operating but little heat is produced in oven load.

CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY

Lower than 90% of Decrease in power Suggest customer

Output is low Check the rating voltage. source voltage contact local
power source with load. electric power
voltage.
utility co. or
Normal
qualified
electrician.

Defective Replace
Magnetron. Magnetron.

NOTE : Simple test of power output-conducted by heating one liter water for one min. if available.
Minimum 8.5°C temperature rise is normal condition.

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#EV#

EXPLODED VIEW
DOOR PARTS

13581A
13536A
13213A

13552A

WTP004
14890A

13720D

14970A

14026A

14760A

WTT029
WTT027

13806D

13651A

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#EV#

CONTROLLER PARTS (I)

268711
268771

268772

23506A

8-2
#EV#

CONTROLLER PARTS (II)

24781M

WTT028

268712

250201

24810P

23572A

8-3
#EV#

OVEN CAVITY PARTS

WTT029
WTT027
WTT029
34960A
WTT027

33550P
33530A WTT021

WTT029
WTT027

34810Q
33112U

33390A
34930R

349311
330342
35026G
WTP005

WTT022

535501
63302A
36912C 330341
35230A

WTT025

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#EV#

LATCH BOARD PARTS

43501A

43500A

466001

WSZ085

466003

466001

44510A

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#EV#

INTERIOR PARTS (I)

WTP015

552381

568711
56631A WTT034
33390G

WTT028
WTT028
35889A
56549F
WTT028
WSZ002
54974S
34351A
559002

WTT028

552382

WTT028
56324A
WSZ002
55893A

50CZZH
35012A
WTT028
53550F 36549S
WTT028
568772
56851H 53300B WTT028
340512
WTP013
340511

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#EV#

INTERIOR PARTS (II)

WTP005 36549V

WTP005
WTT024 WTT028
568774
568773
56501A
50FZZA

56201A 568776
535502
568775

WTT024

36912C 56411A
349312 55262A

568771

56549B
55231C

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#EV#

INSTALLATION PARTS

65862D

63300M

65862B

63861A

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF P.C.B

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PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD

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 June, 2003
P/NO : 3828W5S3133 Printed in Korea