SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This device is to be serviced only by properly qualified service personnel. Consult the service manual for proper service procedures to assure continued safety operation and for precautions to be taken to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy. PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...
SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION MODEL MH-595B/MH-596G/MH-596U Power Requirement 230 Volts AC 50 Hz Single phase, 3 wire grounded Microwave 1,200W Gril 1,100W Combination 2,250W Power Output 800 Watts full microwave power (IEC60705) Microwave Frequency 2,450 MHz Magnetron 2M214 - 39F Timer 0 ~ 99 min.
CAUTIONS Unlike other appliances, the microwave oven is MICROWAVE RADIATION high-voltage and high-current equipment. Personnel should not be exposed to the Though it is free from danger in ordinary use, microwave energy which may radiate from the extreme care should be taken during repair. magnetron or other microwave generating device if it is improperly used or connection.
INSTALLATIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. INSTALLING EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with This microwave oven is designed to be used in a fully a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as earthed condition.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal Control Panel Safety Door Lock System Turntable Rotating Ring Grill Rack CONTROL PANEL 1. CLOCK: Used to set the time of day. 2. POWER: Used to select the desired power level for cooking.
OPERATING SEQUENCE The following is a description of component functions 7. AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST during oven operation. Desired Desired Stop defrost Start 1. SETTING THE CLOCK cooking time category Set the hour Start Stop Clock by touching 8. AUTO ROAST COOK DIAL Desired auto Desired...
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION power of microwave oven as POWER LEVEL. GENERAL DETAILS (refer to page 1-1) • The low voltage transformer supplies the necessary • One complete cycle of relay 2 is 22 seconds. voltage to the micom controller when power cord is plugged in.
SERVICE INFORMATION TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TOOLS NECESSARY MEASURING INSTRUMENTS Tools normally used for TV servicing are sufficient. • TESTER(VOLTS-DC, AC., Ohmmeter) Standard tools are listed below. • Microwave survey meter • Diagonal pliers - Holaday HI-1500 • Long nose pliers HI-1501 •...
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MEASUREMENT WITH OUTER CASE NOTES WHEN MEASURING REMOVED • Do not exceed meter full scale deflection. • The test probe must be removed no faster than • When you replace the magnetron, measure for 1 inch/sec (2.5 cm/sec) along the shaded area, microwave energy leakage before the outer case is otherwise a false reading may result.
MEASUREMENT OF MICROWAVE POWER OUTPUT • Microwave power output measurement is made with • The microwave power output P in watts is calculated the microwave oven supplied at its rated voltage and from the following formula : operated at its maximum microwave power setting with 4187 x (∆T) a load of (1000±5) g of potable water.
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D. DOOR GROSS ASSEMBLY REMOVAL F. FAN MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1) Open the door. 1) Discharge the high voltage capacitor. 2) Remove the choke cover very carefully with a flat- 2) Disconnect the leadwire from fan motor, noise filter blade screwdriver. and high voltage capacitor.
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H. AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL J. REMOVING THE TURNTABLE MOTOR 1) Remove the turntable. 1) Disconnect the leadwire from lamp and MGT 2) Remove the turntable shaft VERY CAREFULLY thermostat. with a slotted screwdriver. 2) Remove the mounting screw to the magnetron. 3) Lay the unit down on its back.
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K. PCB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL 1) Remove the control panel assembly from the cavity. (Refer to control panel assembly removal Latch Board on previous page.) 2) Remove screws which hold the PCB SUB ASS’Y to the control panel. 3) Disconnect the flat cable from the PCB SUB Primary Interlock Switch ASS’Y and take off the PCB SUB ASS’Y.
INTERLOCK CONTINUITY TEST WARNING : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE RADIATION EMISSION, REPLACE ONLY WITH IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. TYPE NO. SZM-V 16-FA-63 OR VP-533A-OF FOR PRIMARY SWITCH TYPE NO. SZM-V 16-FA-61 OR VP-531A-OF FOR MONITOR SWITCH TYPE NO. SZM-V 16-FA-63 OR VP-533A-OF FOR SECONDARY SWITCH B.
COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE 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 WIRE LEADS FROM THE PRIMARY WINDING OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
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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. HIGH VOLTAGE Measure the resistance. Normal: Momentarily indicates CAPACITOR (Ohm-meter scale: Rx1000) several ohms, and then...
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COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS FUSE Check for continuity of the fuse with an Normal Abnormal multi-meter. NOTE: If the fuse is blown, check the primary, the secondary, and the monitor switches, H.V.D. and H.V.C. before replacing the fuse. If the fuse is blown by improper switch operation replace the defective switch and the fuse at the same time.
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COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS Disconnect the 8 pin Check for P.C.B. connector. Cooking Start connector from P.C.B. (Refer to schemetic diagram) Cooking Start RELAY 2, RELAY 3 Relay 3 OF P.C.B. (Wire leads removed.) Note: Relay Relay 1 Relay 1: Fan motor Turntable motor Oven lamp Relay 2: Microwave...
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.
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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.
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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 Replace primary Malfunction of the Check continuity 1. Fuse blows. Continuity. and monitor monitor switch. of monitor switches.
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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 Defective Replace Check continuity 1.Setting time does No continuity. secondary switch. secondary switch.
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(TROUBLE 5) No microwave oscillation even though oven lamp and fan motor run (Display operates properly) CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY No microwave Disconnect the Defective P.C.B Replace P.C.B No continuity. assembly oscillation. wire leads from assembly relay 2 and check continuity Continuity.
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(TROUBLE 6) Oven does not cook properly when programmed for the set power level (Operates properly on HIGH) CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY Output is full when Defective P.C.B. Replace P.C.B. Disconnect the Abnormal. you set lower assembly. assembly. wire leads from power level.