GE Profile JES2251SJ How to use

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MODEL SERIES:
TECHNICAL SERVICE GUIDE
Microwave Oven
JES2251SJ
GE Consumer Products

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this service guide is intended for use by
individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical,
electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a
major appliance may result in personal injury and property
damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the
interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in
connection with its use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this
product. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes,
disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary
checks.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to
complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be
returned to their original position and properly fastened.
GE Consumer Products
Technical Service Guide
Copyright © 2004
All rights reserved. This service guide may not be reproduced in whole or in part
in an
y
form without written permission from the General Electric Compan
y
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DANGER OF HIGH VOLTAGE AND HIGH TEMPERATURE (HOT/LIVE) OF THE INVERTER POWER SUPPLY (U)
INVERTER WARNING
This inverter board looks like a regular PCB. However, this PCB drives the magnetron tube with
extremely high voltage and high current.
IT HAS: 1. Very high voltage and high current circuits.
It functions the same as the high voltage transformer and high voltage capacitor in ordinary
microwave ovens.
2. Aluminum heat sink that is energized with very high voltage and high heat energy.
3. Very high voltage which may remain in circuitry even when oven is off. High voltage charge
may remain in the capacitors on the board.
DO NOT:
* 1. Do not touch circuitry because it has very hot (high voltage) circuitry. Even when replacing
board, extreme care should be taken to avoid possible electric shock hazards. High voltage
charge may remain in circuits.
* 2. Do not touch aluminum heat sink because it is energized with very high voltage and is
also very hot in high heat energy.
* 3. Do not try to adjust or tamper with preset control on the inverter board because it is very
dangerous to adjust without proper test equipment.
* 4. Do not test oven while inverter grounding plate or screws are loose. It is very dangerous to
operate H.V. inverter Circuit (U) with loose mounting screws or if improperly grounded.
* 5. Do not try to repair inverter PCB because it is very dangerous to repair. Replace as a
complete High Voltage inverter Circuit unit and return fully re-packed in original shipping
box and shipping material.
NEW H.V.
INVERTER POWER SUPPLY
H.V. INVERTER(U)
INVERTER
BRACKET
GROUNDING
PLATE
HEAT SINK DANGER OF HIGH VOLTAGE
AND HIGH TEMPERATURE
HOT/LIVE OF HEAT SINK IGBT
CHOKE COIL
RECTIFIER BRIDGE
HIGH VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER
CN702
(AC 120V)
DO NOT
ADJUST VR701
SAND BAR
RESISTOR
CN701
(PULSE 5V)
SHORT FOR DISCHARGING HIGH
VOLTAGE CHARGE REMAINS IN
HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITORS
HIGH VOLTAGE
CAPACITORS
HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGE
REMAINS IN HIGH VOLTAGE
CAPACITORS
DO NOT TOUCH
CN703
(HIGH VOLTAGE)
HIGH
VOLTAGE
DIODES
SECONDARY
WINDINGS
FILM
CAPACITORS
PRIMARY
WINDINGS

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CONTENTS
1 FEATURE CHART ......................................................................................................................................................................... 5
2 CONTROL PANEL ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
3 OPERATION AND DIGITAL PROGRAMMER CIRCUIT TEST PROCEDURE ............................................................................. 6
4 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
5 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING SEQUENCE ............................................................................................................................. 9
6 CAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................. 11
7 DISASSEMBLY AND PARTS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE .................................................................................................. 13
8 COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................................ 17
9 MEASUREMENTS AND ADJUSTMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 19
10 PROCEDURE FOR MEASURING MICROWAVE ENERGY LEAKAGE ................................................................................. 20
11 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................................................................. 22
12 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Specifications:
Power Source:
Power Requirement:
Output:
Microwave Frequency:
Timer:
Outside Dimensions:
Oven Cavity Dimensions:
Oven Cavity Size:
Weight:
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Specifications:
Models:
120V AC Single Phase, 60Hz
JES2251SJ
2450MHz
30 min. / Stage (HIGH Power) ~ 5 Stage Maximum
99 min. 99 sec. / Stage (Other Power Levels) ~ 5 Stage Maximum
23 ”(606mm)(W) x 19 ”(493mm)(D) x 14”(356mm)(H)
18 ”(469mm)(W) x 18 ”(470mm)(D) x 10 ”(278mm)(H)
2.2 cu.ft.
36 lbs. / 16.4 kg
1500W
1200W
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8
9
16
1
2
7
16
15
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PbF This product uses PbF

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1 FEATURE CHART
MODEL
FEATURE JES2251SJ
Five Stage Cooking O
Inverter Defrost O
Popcorn O
Sensor Cooking O
Sensor Reheat O
More/Less O
Timer O
Digital Clock O
Child Safety Look O
Add 1 Minute O
2 CONTROL PANEL
Display Window
Popcorn Pad
Timer Pad
Power/Level Pad
Options Pad
Clock Pad
Add 1 Minute Pad
Sensor Cooking Pads
Inverter Defrost Pad
Warm Pad
Number Pads
More/Less Pad
Start Pad
One tap allows oven to begin
functioning. If door is opened or STOP/
RESET Pad is pressed once during
oven operation, START Pad must again
be pressed to restart oven.
Stop/Reset Pad
Before cooking: One tap clears your
instructions.
During cooking: One tap temporarily stops
the cooking process. Another tap cancels
all your instructions and time of day or
colon appears on the display window.

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3 OPERATION AND DIGITAL PROGRAMMER CIRCUIT TEST
PROCEDURE
3.1. To set clock
!OPERATION!SCROLL DISPLAY
1. Plug the power supply
cord into wall outlet.
2. Press Clock pad.
3. Enter time of day (TOD)
by pressing appropriate !
Number pads.
4. Press Clock pad. TOD
has now been resistered
into the digital programmer
circuit and will count up by
minutes.
11 25
11 : 25
3.2. Time cooking for two stage
!OPERATION!SCROLL DISPLAY
1. Place a water load in
the oven.
2. Press Power Level
pad once to set High
power. (1st stage)
3. Set for 5 seconds by
pressing Number pads.
5 Sec.= 5
4. Press Power Level
pad 6 times to set Medium
power. (2nd stage)
5. Set for 1 minute by
pressing Number pads.
1 Min.= 1 0 0
6. Press Start pad.
7. When 1st stage cooking
time has elapsed. Oven
beeps twice and
automatically switches to
2nd stage cooking.
8. When 2nd stage cooking
time has elapsed, oven
beeps 5 times and shuts off.
P10
P5
5
SEC
5
SEC
1 00
!MIN SEC
1 00
!MIN SEC
Time of day or colon if set
appears in the display
3.3. Inverter defrost
!OPERATION!SCROLL DISPLAY
1. Press
Inverter Defrost Pad.
2. Set the weight for 1 lb
by pressing Number
pads.
1 Ib= 1 0
3. Press Start pad.
4. Press Stop/Reset Pad
twice. Oven shuts off.
1.0!LB
4 45
!MIN SEC
INVERTER TURBO
DEFROST
Time of day or colon if set
appears in the display.
3.4. Popcorn
!OPERATION!SCROLL DISPLAY
1. Press Popcorn pad
once for 3.5 oz serving.
(Select 3.5, 3.0, 1.75 oz)
2. Press Start pad.
3. About 5 to 8 seconds
later, cooking time will
show on display. (Note)
When cooking time has
elapsed, Oven beeps 5
times and shuts off.
3.5!OZ
3.5!OZ
2 08
!MIN SEC
Time of day or colon if set
appears in the display.
Note: 5 to 8 seconds is the voltage detecting time,
and the cooking time shown on display is
determined by the detected voltage.

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3.5. Warm
!OPERATION!SCROLL DISPLAY
1. Press Warm pad.
2. Set for 1 minute by
pressing Number Pad.
1 Min.= 1 0 0
3. Press Start pad.
4. When cooking time has
elapsed, Oven beeps 5
times and shuts off.
KEEP WARM
1 00
!MIN SEC
1 00
!MIN SEC
Time of day or colon if set
appears in the display.
3.6. Sensor cooking
!OPERATION!SCROLL DISPLAY
1. Pour 150 ± 15cc (4.5 ±
1/2 ozs) of room
temperature water in beaker
in the center of the oven.
Press Sensor Reheat
pad twice.
2. Press Start pad.
3.The steam sensor
detects steam about 1.5 to
4 minutes after the start
pad is pressed. Sensor
cooking (T1) automatically
switches to cooking
time(T2).
"Sensor" disappears with
beep sounds and the
remainder of cooking time
appears in the display
window.
NOTE:
Cooking time will vary
depending on the water
temperature, the shape of
the beaker or the Power
source Voltage.
4. When cooking time has
elapsed, Oven beeps 5
times and shuts off.
Time of day or colon if set
appears in the display.
3.7 To set/reset child safety lock
!OPERATION!SCROLL DISPLAY
1. Press Options pad.
2. Press Number pad to
select 5.
3. Press 1to select child
lock on.
4. If you want to reset,
please press Options
pad.
5. Press Number pad to
select 5.
6. Press 2to select child
lock off.
SELECT FUNCTION
CHILD LOCK ON/OFF
ON PRESS 1, OFF
PRESS 2
CHILD LOCK ON
SELECT FUNCTION
CHILD LOCK ON/OFF
ON PRESS 1, OFF
PRESS 2
CHILD LOCK OFF
3.8. Power level
!
Press Power Level
!! Power Level!Display Window
!once!P10 (HIGH) !P10
!twice!P9!! P9
!3 times!P8!! P8
!4 times!P7 (MED.HIGH)!P7
!5 times!P6 (MEDIUM)!P6
!6 times!P5!! P5
!7 times!P4!! P4
!8 times!
P3 (MEDIUM-LOW)
!P3
!9 times!P2!! P2
!10 times!P1 (LOW)!P1

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4 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
BLUE/BLUEBROWN/GREEN
BROWN
YELLOW
ORANGE
(DC 4000V)
(PULSE 5V)

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5 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATING SEQUENCE
5.1. Variable power cooking control
High Voltage Inverter Power Supply (U) controls
output power by the signal from Digital Programmer
Circuit (DPC). Power relay stays ON for P3 to P10
and For P1 to P2, both inverter drive signal and power
relay to control output power.
NOTE:
The ON/OFF time ratio does not correspond
with the percentage of microwave power since
approximately 2 seconds are required for
heating of magnetron filament.
Variable Power Cooking
HIGH P10 100% 22 0
P9 90% 22 0
P8 80% 22 0
MEDIUM-HIGH P7 70% 22 0
MEDIUM P6 60% 22 0
P5 50% 22 0
P4 40% 22 0
MEDIUM-LOW P3 30% 22 0
P2 20% 15 7
P1 10% 8 14
DEFROST P3 30% 22 0
POWER SETTING OUTPUT
POWER(%)
APPROX.
ON-OFF TIME OF
POWER RELAY (RY1)
ON(SEC) OFF(SEC)
5.2. Inverter power supply circuit
NEW H.V.
The Inverter Power Supply circuit powered from the
line voltage, 120V 60Hz AC input supplies 4,000V
DC to the magnetron tube, and functions in place of
the H.V. transformer, the H.V.capacitor and H.V.
diode.
1. The AC input voltage 120V 60Hz is rectified to DC
voltage immediately.
2.
DC voltage will be supplied to the switching devices
called IGBT. These devices are switched ON-OFF
by the 20 to 40 kHz PWM (pulse width modulation)
signal from the microcomputer in the DPC.
3. This drives the High voltage transformer to increase
voltage up to 2,000V AC.
4.
Then the half-wave doubler voltage rectifier circuit,
consisting of the H.V. diodes and capacitors, generates
the necessary 4,000V DC needed for the magnetron.
5. Output power of the magnetron tube is always
monitored by the signal output from the current
transformer built into the inverter circuit.
6. This signal is fed back to the microcomputer in the
DPC to determine operating conditions and output
necessary to control PWM signal to the Inverter
Power Supply for control of the output power.
5.3. Inverter defrost
When the Auto Control feature is selected and the
Start pad is tapped:
1. The digital programer circuit determines the power
level and cooking time to complete cooking and
indicates the operating state in the display window.
Table shows the corresponding cooking times for
respective serving by categories.
Inverter Defrost
SELECTED WEIGHT COOKING TIME
1.0 LB 4 min.45 sec.
2. When cooking time in the display window has
elapsed, the oven turns off automatically by a
control signal from the digital programmer circuit.
5.4. Sensor cooking
Auto sensor cooking without setting a power level or
selecting a time. All that is necessary is to select an
Auto Sensor Program before starting to cook.
Understanding Auto Sensor Cooking
As the food cooks, a certain amount of steam is
produced. If the food is covered, this steam builds up
and eventually escapes from the container. In Auto
Sensor Cooking, a carefully designed instrument,
called the steam sensor element, senses this escape
of steam. Then, based upon the Auto Sensor Program
selected, the unit will automatically determine the
correct power level and the proper length of time it
will take to cook the food.
NOTE:
Auto Sensor Cooking is successful with the
foods and recipes found in the Auto Sensor
Cooking Guide. Because of the vast differences
in food composition, items not mentioned in the
Cooking Guide should be prepared in the
microwave oven using power select and time
features. Please consult Variable Power
Microwave Cookbook for procedures.

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AUTO SENSOR COOKING/REHEAT PROCESS
Explanation of the Auto Sensor Cooking process
1. During the first 10 second period there is no
microwave activity. When calculating the T2 time
by using the formula below make sure this 10
seconds is subtracted from the T1 time. In other
words, T1 time starts at the end of the 10 second
period.
2. T1 time The total amount of time it takes the
microwave oven to switch to T2 time after the 10
second period.
3. T2 time When the steam escapes from the cooking
container placed in the oven, the steam sensor
detects it and the microprocessor calculates the
balance of cooking time. This T2 time is then
shown in the display and begins counting down.
Balance of cooking time (T2 time)
The balance of cooking time which is called T2
time, can be calculated by the following formula.
T2 time (in sec.) = T1 time X K factor
NOTE:
Remember, the T1 time starts after the 10
second period. The coefficient K is
programmed into the microprocessor memory
and they are listed in the following tables along
with the P1 and P2 powers.
NOTE:
When "More" or "Less" pad is selected, the K
factor varies resulting in T2 time to be
increased or decreased.
Example of calculating the T2 time
Example 1: If the T1 time is measured to be 2 minutes
and 40 seconds after the 10 second period, and the
Auto program selected is Oatmeal:
T2 = T1 X K
= 2 min. and 40 sec. X 0.2
= 160sec. X 0.2
= 32 sec.
Category P1 P2 K Factor
Power Power Standard
Category P1 P2 K Factor
Power Power Standard
Oatmeal HIGH HIGH 0.2
5.5. Sensor reheat
Auto Sensor Reheat is a quick and easy way to reheat
refrigerated and room temperature foods.
Simply press the reheat pad. There is no need to
select power level and cooking time.
NOTE:
The Auto Sensor Reheat process is same as
Auto Sensor Cooking process.
5.6. Steam sensor and digital programmer
circuit
In order to determine if the steam sensor function of
the digital programmer circuit is working, do the
following test.
5.7. Thermistor
1. Place a water load (150 cc) in the oven.
2. Tap Sensor Reheat pad.
3. Tap Start pad.
4. Steam Sensor detects steam about 1.5 to 4
minutes after the Start pad is tapped.
5. T1 time cooking automatically switches to
remaining time for cooking (T2).
6. The remaining cooking time (T2) appears in
display window. If the following cooking time
appears, Steam Sensor function is normal.
T1 TIME T2 TIME (Remaining
cooking time)
1 Min. 30 Sec. ~ 4 Min. 18 Sec. ~ 48 Sec.
The thermistor which fixed on magnetron detects
magnetron temperature and make power down
when the temperature becomes abnormal high. A
normal thermistor's resistance values for
temperature ranges between 75-85 degree F is
from 37k to 57k
Sensor Reheat
HIGH MEDIUM 0.3

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6 CAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHEN TROUBLESHOOTING
Unlike many other appliances, the microwave oven
is a high voltage, high current device. It is free from
danger in ordinary use, though extreme care should
be taken during repair.
Caution
Servicemen should remove their watches
whenever working close to or replacing the
magnetron.
6.1. Check the grounding
Do not operate on a two wire extension cord. The
microwave oven is designed to be grounded when
used. It is imperative, therefore, to ensure the
appliance is properly grounded before beginning
repair work.
6.2. Inverter warnings
DANGER, HIGH VOLTAGE AND HIGH
TEMPERATURE (HOT/LIVE) OF THE INVERTER
POWER SUPPLY (U)
The High Voltage Inverter Power Supply handles
very high voltage and current for the magnetron
tube. Though it is free from danger in ordinary use,
extreme care should be taken during repair.
The aluminum heat sink is also energized with high
voltage (HOT), do not touch when the AC input
terminals are energized. The power device Collector
is directly connected to the aluminum heat sink.
The aluminum heat sink may be HOT due to heat
energy, therefore, extreme care should be taken
during servicing.
H.V. Inverter warning
WARNING FOR INVERTER POWER SUPPLY (U)
GROUNDING
Check the High Voltage Inverter Power Supply
circuit grounding. The high voltage inverter power
supply circuit board must have a proper chassis
ground. The inverter grounding bracket must be
connected to the chassis. If the inverter board is
not grounded it will expose the user to very high
voltages and cause extreme DANGER! Be sure
that the inverter circuit is properly grounded via
the inverter grounding bracket.
Grounding of the inverter circuit board
WARNING! DISCHARGE THE HIGH VOLATGE
CAPACITORS
For about 30 seconds after the oven is turned off,
an electric charge remains in the high voltage
capacitors in the Inverter Power Supply circuit
board.
When replacing or checking parts, remove the
power plug from the outlet and short the inverter
output terminal of the magnetron filament terminals
to the chassis ground with an insulated handle
screwdriver to discharge. Please be sure to touch
the chassis ground side first and then short to
the output terminals.
H.V.INVERTER(U)
GROUNDING PLATE
CHECK GROUNDING
DO NOT TOUCH
HEAT SINK IGBT
CHOKE COIL
RECTIFIER BRIDGE
HIGH VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER
CN702
DO NOT
ADJUST VR701
SAND BAR
RESISTOR
CN701
SHORT FOR DISCHARGING HIGH
VOLTAGE CHARGE REMAINS IN
HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITORS
HIGH VOLTAGE
CAPACITORS
HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGE
REMAINS IN HIGH
VOLTAGE CAPACITORS
CN703
HIGH
VOLTAGE
DIODES
SECONDARY
WINDINGS
PRIMARY
WINDINGS
DANGER OF HIGH VOLTAGE
AND HIGH TEMPERATURE
HOT/LIVE OF HEAT SINK
FILM
CAPACITORS

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Discharging the high voltage capacitors
WARNING
There is high voltage present with high current
capabilities in the circuits of the primary and
secondary windings, choke coil and heat sink
of the inverter. It is extremely dangerous
to work on or near these circuits with the oven
energized. DO NOT measure the voltage in the
high voltage circuit including the filament
voltage of the magnetron.
WARNING
Never touch any circuit wiring with your hand
or with an insulated tool during operation.
6.3. Part replacement.
When any part or component is to be replaced, always
ensure that the power cord is removed from the wall
outlet.
6.4. When the 18A fuse is blown due to
the operation of the short switch:
WARNING
When the 18A 120V fuse is blown due to the
operation of the interlock monitor switch, replace
all of the components (primary latch switch, door
switch, short switch and power relay B (RY1)).
1. This is mandatory. Refer to “adjustments and
measurements” for the location of these switches.
MAGNETRON
FILAMENT TERMINAL
INSULATED HANDLE
SCREWDRIVER
Touch chassis side first then short to the terminal of the
magnetron filament terminal.
2. When replacing the fuse, confirm that it has the
appropriate rating for these models.
3. When replacing faulty switches, be sure the
mounting tabs are not bent, broken or deficient
in their ability to hold the switches.
6.5. Avoid inserting nails, wire etc.
through any holes in the unit during
operation.
Never insert a wire, nail or any other metal object
through the lamp holes on the cavity or any holes or
gaps, because such objects may work as an antenna
and cause microwave leakage.
6.6. Confirm after repair
1. After repair or replacement of parts, make sure
that the screws of the oven, etc. are neither loose
nor missing. Microwave might leak if screws are
not properly tightened.
2. Make sure that all electrical connections are tight
before inserting the plug into the wall outlet.
3. Check for microwave energy leakage. (Refer to
procedure for measuring microwave energy
leakage).
CAUTION MICROWAVE RADIATION
USE CAUTION NOT TO BECOME EXPOSED TO
RADIATION FROM THE MICROWAVE
MAGNETRON OR OTHER PARTS
CONDUCTING MICROWAVE ENERGY
IMPORTANT NOTICE
The following components have potentials above
2000V while the appliance is operated.
●Magnetron
●High voltage transformer (Located on inverter (U))
●High voltage diodes (Located on inverter (U))
●High voltage capacitors (Located on inverter (U))
Pay special attention to these areas.
When the appliance is operated with the door hinges
or magnetron installed incorrectly, the microwave
leakage can exceed more than 5mW/cm2. After repair
or exchange, it is very important to check if the
magnetron and the door hinges are correctly installed.
6.7. Sharp edges
Caution
Please use caution when unpacking, installing or
moving the unit, as some exposed edges may be
sharp to the touch and cause injury if not handled
with care.

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7 DISASSEMBLY AND PARTS REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
7.1. Magnetron
1. Discharge high voltage charge.
2. Remove 2 screws holding air guide A on the oven
cavity.
3. Remove 1 screw holding air guide B.
4. Remove 1 screw holding themistor.
5. Remove 2 screws holding reinforce bracket.
6. Disconnect 2 high voltage lead wires from
magnetron filament terminals.
7. Remove 4 screws holding the magnetron.
NOTE:
After replacement of the magnetron, tighten
mounting screws properly in an x pattern,
making sure there is no gap between the
waveguide and the magnetron to prevent
microwave leakage.
CAUTION
When replacing the magnetron, be sure the
antenna gasket is in place.
7.2. Digital programmer circuit (D.P.C)
NOTE:
Before handing the D.P.C ensure that your
body is connected to ground to discharge any
electric charge.
1. Disconnect all connectors from D.P.C.
2. Remove 1 grounding screw.
3. Remove 1 screw holding escutcheon base and
slide the escutcheon base upward slightly.
4. Remove 1 screw holding D.P.C.
5. Release lock of connector CN6 by pushing both
levers to inside pull upward, and remove flat cable
of membrane keyboard.
6. Separate D.P.C board from tabs on the
escutcheon base and remove D.P.C board.
NOTE:
1. The membrane key board is attached to the
escutcheon base with double faced adhesive
tape.
2
1
PULL
PRESS THIS LEVER
LOCKING LEVER
HOW TO DISCONNECT SPECIAL
LOCK CONNECTOR

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7.3. Low voltage transformer and/or
power relays (RY1, RY2)
NOTE:
Be sure to ground any static electric charge built
up on your body before handling the D.P.C.
ESCUTCHEON
BASE
CN6 CN3
CN4
CN1 RY1
RY2
LOW VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER
CN2
7.4. Fan motor
1. Disconnect 2 lead wires from fan motor terminals.
1. Replace D.P.C. board.
2. Remove 2 screws at location on oven attaching
orifice assembly.
3. Remove orifice assembly from oven assembly.
4. Remove fan blade from the fan motor shaft by
pulling it straight out.
5. Remove 2 screws holding fan motor to orifice.
6. Separate the fan motor from the orifice assembly
by freeing 2 catch hooks on the orifice assembly.
7.5. Door assembly
1. Remove door C from door E by carefully pulling
outward, starting from upper right hand corner
using a flat blade screwdriver.
2.
Separate door E from tabs on door A and remove door A.
3. Open Door E at the opening angle of approximately
10˚(Note: The door cannot be removed if the
opening angle is greater than 10˚).
4. Remove the door E from its hinges by pushing
the door E upward and out.
5. Remove door screen B from door A.
6. Remove door key and door key spring.
To re-install components:
1. Place the door’s lower hinge pin into the bottom
hinge hole.
2. Use your left index finger to support the door’s
lower hinge pin while guiding the door’s upper
hinge pin into the top hinge hole.
3. Lower your finger to seat the door onto the hinges.
4. Replace other components.
NOTE:
Door alignment is crucial. If door is misaligned,
apply pressure until alignment is achieved.
NOTE:
After replacement of the defective component
parts of the door, reassemble, and perform
microwave leakage test.
DOOR A
DOOR
KEY
DOOR A
DOOR
KEY
DOOR
KEY
SPRING
DOOR E
DOOR C

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7.6. Turntable motor
1. Remove the motor cover by cutting, at the locations
indicated by the arrows, with a cutter.
NOTE:
After removing the motor cover, be sure that
cut portions are properly trimmed or bent to
the inside so that no sharp edges will be
exposed to outside.
2. Disconnect 2 lead wires connected to the turntable
motor.
3. Remove the turntable motor by removing screw.
NOTE:
After replacing the new turntable motor and
reconnecting the two lead wires, reinstall
the motor cover by rotating it 180˚, tucking
the tabs into the base in the 2 provided slots,
then screw the single tab to the base using
a 4mm X 6mm screw.
MOTOR
COVER
BASE
TURNTABLE
MOTOR
7.7. Steam sensor
1. Disconnect connector CN2 from digital
programmer circuit board.
2. Disengage catch hooks on sensor cover C from
orifice.
3. Remove steam sensor from orifice.
NOTE:
When installing the steam sensor, make sure
that the direction of steam sensor is as
shown in figure.
SENSOR COVER B
SENSOR COVER C
HOOK
ORIFICE
HOOK

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7.8. Inverter power supply
CAUTIONS
1.Always leave the grounding plate in place.
2.Always securely tighten the ground screw
through the bottom of the chassis (base).
3.Securely connect 3 lead wire connectors.
4.Make sure the heat sink has enough space
(gap) from the oven. Take special care not to
dress any lead wire over the aluminum heat sink
because it is hot.
1. Remove cabinet outer panel and discharge high
voltage charge.
2. Remove the the H.V.lead wire from magnetron
terminals.
3. Disconnect 2 connectors from CN701 & CN702
on H.V.Inverter(U).
4. Remove 1 screw holding grounding plate to the
base.
5. Bend back 2 locking metal tabs on the base.
7. Remove 1 screw holding H.V.Inverter to Inverter
bracket.
8. Remove 1 screw holding grounding plate to H.V.
Inverter.
6. Press 1 encircled locking tab and then slide 4
locking tabs of Inverter bracket at the bottom of
the base in direction of arrows.

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8 COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE
CAUTIONS NEW. H.V.
1.High voltage is present at the high voltage
terminal of the High Voltage Inverter (U)
including aluminum heat sink during any cook
cycle.
2.It is neither necessary nor advisable to attempt
measurement of the high voltage.
3.Before touching any oven components, or
wiring, always unplug the oven from its power
source and discharge the high voltage
capacitors.
8.1. Primary latch switch (door switch
and power relay B) interlocks.
1. Unplug lead connectors to Power Relay B and
verify open circuit of the power relay B 1-2
terminals.
2. Unplug lead connectors to Primary Latch Switch
and Door Switch.
3. Test the continuity of switches at door opened and
closed positions with ohm meter (low scale).
Normal continuity readings should be as follows.
Door Closed Door Opened
Primary Latch switch 0 (Close) (Open)
Door Switch 0 (Close) (Open)
Power Relay B (Open) (Open)
8.2. Short switch & monitor
1. Unplug lead wires from Inverter Power Supply (U)
primary terminals.
2. Connect test probes of ohm meter to the
disconnected leads which were connected to
Inverter Power Supply (U).
3. Test the continuity of short switch with door opened
and closed positions using lowest scale of the ohm
meter.
Normal continuity readings should be as follows.
Door Opened Door Closed
0
8.3. Magnetron
Continuity checks can only indicate an open filament
or a shorted magnetron. To diagnose for an open
filament or shorted magnetron.
1. Isolate magnetron from the circuit by disconnecting
the leads.
2. A continuity check across magnetron filament
terminals should indicate one ohm or less.
3. A continuity check between each filament terminal
and magnetron case should read open.
8.4. Membrane key board (Membrane
switch assembly)
Check continuity between switch terminals, by
tapping an appropriate pad on the key board. The
contacts assignment of the respective pads on the
key board is as shown in digital programmer circuit.
(Refer to Mini Manual)

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8.5. Inverter power supply (U)
DO NOT try to repair H.V. Inverter Power Supply (U).
Replace complete H.V. Inverter(U) Unit.
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE
Test if failure codes of H97 or H98 appear by doing
the following procedure. It is recommended to use
an AC line input current Ampere meter for testing.
Test1
1. Program DPC.
a. Tap Clock keypad
b. Tap Timer keypad
c. Tap Start keypad
d. Tap Power Level keypad
2. Place 1 liter of water load into oven cavity.
3. Unplug 2 pin H.V. lead wire connector CN703 from
magnetron tube.
4. Program oven at High power for 1 minute and
press start.
a. After approximately 23 seconds, oven stops.
b. During oven operation, input current is
approximately 0.5 to 1A. If both a and b are OK,
proceed to test 2.
!! INPUT AMPERE!FAILURE CODE
!Unplug CN703!0.5 to 1A!Oven stops in 23 !
!!! seconds after started.
Test2
Continued from Test 1
1. Unplug 3 pin connector CN701. CN703 remains
unplugged.
2. Program oven at High power for 1 minute and press
start.
a. After approximately 3 seconds, oven stops.
b. During oven operation, input current is
approximately 0.4A.
!! INPUT AMPERE !FAILURE CODE
!Unplug CN701!<0.4A!Oven stops in 3 !
!!! seconds after started.
If both a and b check OK, the Inverter Power Supply (U)
can be determined to be OK.
HEAT SINK IGBT
CHOKE COIL
RECTIFIER BRIDGE
HIGH VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER
CN702
DO NOT
ADJUST VR701
SAND BAR
RESISTOR
CN701
SHORT FOR DISCHARGING HIGH
VOLTAGE CHARGE REMAINS IN
HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITORS
HIGH VOLTAGE
CAPACITORS
HIGH VOLTAGE CHARGE
REMAINS IN HIGH
VOLTAGE CAPACITORS
DO NOT TOUCH
CN703
HIGH
VOLTAGE
DIODES
SECONDARY
WINDINGS
FILM
CAPACITORS
PRIMARY
WINDINGS
DANGER OF HIGH VOLTAGE
AND HIGH TEMPERATURE
HOT/LIVE OF HEAT SINK

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9 MEASUREMENTS AND ADJUSTMENTS
9.1. Adjustment of primary latch switch,
door switch and short switch.
1. Mount the Primary latch switch, the door switch
and the short switch to the door hook assembly
as shown in ILL.
NOTE:
No specific individual adjustments during
installation of the Primary latch switch, door
switch or short switch to the door hook are
required.
2. When mounting the door hook assembly to the
oven assembly, adjust the door hook assembly
by moving it in the direction of the arrows in the
illustration, so that the oven door will not have any
play in it. Check for play in the door by pulling the
door assembly. Make sure that the latch keys
move smoothly after adjustment is completed.
Completely tighten the screws holding the door
hook assembly to the oven assembly.
3. Reconnect the short switch and check the
continuity of the monitor circuit and all latch
switches again by following the component test
procedures on P.17.
4. Measure microwave energy leakage after
servicing.
SWITCH
GAP SHOULD BE <0.7MM.
ACTUA O
LEVER
SCREW
PRIMARY
LATCH
SWITCH
DOOR HOOK
ASSY
SHORT
SWITCH
SECONDARY
TCH
SWITCH
SCREW
01-033
DOOR
TR
LA
9.2. Measurement of microwave output
The output power of the magnetron can be
determined by performing IEC standard test
procedures. However, due to the complexity of IEC
test procedures, it is recommended to test the
magnetron using the simple method outlined below.
Necessary Equipment:
*1 liter beaker *Glass thermometer
*Wrist watch or stopwatch
NOTE:
Check the line voltage under load. Low voltage
will lower the magnetron output. Take the
temperature readings and heating time as
accurately as possible.
1. Fill the beaker with exactly one liter of tap water.
Stir the water using the thermometer and record
the water's temperature. (recorded as T1).
2. Place the beaker on the center of glass tray.
Set the oven for High power and heat it for exactly
two minutes.
3. Stir the water again and read the temperature of
the water. (recorded as T2).
4. The normal temperature rise at High power level
is as shown in table.
TABLE (1L-2min.test)
WB27X10833
RATED OUTPUT TEMPERATURE RISE
1200W
Min. 37oF

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NOTE:
The U.S. Government standard is 5 mW/cm2
while in the customer’s home. 2mW/cm2stated
here is our own voluntary standard.
10.1. Equipment
Microwave leak detector
Glass thermometer 212˚F or 100˚C
600cc glass beaker
10.2. Procedure for measuring
radiation leakage
Note before measuring.
Do not exceed meter full scale deflection. Leakage
monitor should initially be set to the highest scale.
To prevent false readings the test probe should be
held by the grip portion of the handle only and
moved along the shaded area in Figure no faster
than 1 inch/sec (2.5cm/sec).
Leakage with the outer panel removed ...... less than
5mW/cm2.
Leakage for a fully assembled oven with door nor-
mally closed ...... less than 2mW/cm2.
Leakage for a fully assembled oven [Before the
latch switch (primary) is interrupted] while pulling
the door ...... less than 2mW/cm2.
1. Pour 275 ± 15cc (9ozss ± 1/2oz) of 20˚C ± 5˚C
(68˚ ± 9˚F) water in a beaker which is graduated
to 600cc, and place in the center of the oven.
2. Set the radiation monitor to 2450MHz and use it
following the manufacturer’s recommended test
procedure to assure correct results.
3. When measuring the leakage, always use the 2
inch (5cm) spacer supplied with the probe.
4. Tap the start pad or set the timer and with the
magnetron oscillating, measure the leakage by
holding the probe perpendicular to the surface
being measured.
10 PROCEDURE FOR MEASURING MICROWAVE ENERGY LEAKAGE
WARNING
Check for radiation leakage after every servicing.
After repairing or replacing any radiation safety
device, keep a written record for future reference,
as required by D.H.H.S. and Health regulation.
This requirement must be strictly observed. In
addition, the leakage reading must be recorded
on the service repair ticket while in the customer's
home.
10.2.1. Measurement with the outer
panel removed.
Whenever you replace the magnetron, measure for
radiation leakage before the outer panel is installed
and after all necessary components are replaced or
adjusted. Special care should be taken in measuring
around the magnetron.
WARNING
Avoid contacting any high voltage parts.
10.2.2. Measurements with a fully
assembled oven.
After all components, including outer panel are fully
assembled, measure for radiation leakage around the
door periphery, the door viewing window, the exhaust
opening and air inlet openings.
10.3. Record keeping and notification
after measurement
After any adjustment or repair to a microwave oven,
a leakage reading must be taken. Record this leak-
age reading on the repair ticket even if it is zero.
A copy of this repair ticket and the microwave leak-
age reading should be kept by repair facility.
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