LG MC2841SPS User manual

MODEL: MC2841SPS

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
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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
MICROW
AVE RADIATION
DO NOT BECOME EXPOSED TO RADIATION FROM THE MICROWAVE GENERATOR
OR OTHER PARTS CONDUCTING MICROWAVE ENERGY.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Inside front cover
SPECIFICATIONS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1
CAUTIONS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2-1
INSTALLATIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3-1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-1
FEATURES
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-1
CONTROL PANEL -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-1
OPERATING SEQUENCE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-2
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-3
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-4
SERVICE INFORMATION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-1
TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-1
MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TEST -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-1
MEASUREMENT OF MICROWAVE POWER OUTPUT ----------------------------------------------------------- 5-3
DISASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-3
INTERLOCK CONTINUITY TEST ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5-7
COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5-8
TROUBLE SHOOTING ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 5-13
TROUBLE SHOOTING (Display shows error mode) --------------------------------------------------------------- 5-19
EXPLODED VIEW ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6-1
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 7-1
CONTENTS

This microwave oven is designed for household use only.
It is not recommended for commercial purposes.
DESCRIPTION
230 Volts AC 50 Hz
Single phase, 3 wire grounded
900 Watts full microwave power (IEC60705)
2450 MHz ± 50 MHz
2M246
530 (W) x 322 (H) x 427 (D) mm
348 (W) x 233 (H) x 366 (D) mm
20 kg
23 kg
Microwave Power for Variable Cooking
Power level
MAX (900W) ...................................... Full power throughout the cooking time
MED.-HIGH (720W) ............................ approx. 80% of Full power
MEDIUM (540W) ................................ approx. 60% of Full power
DEFROST (360W) .............................. approx. 40% of Full power
LOW/WARM (180W)........................... approx. 20% of Full power
• CONVECTION..................................Max 230°C
• GRILL
• COMBINATION
Owner's manual & Cook book
Glass turntable
Rotating ring
Rack(High + Low)
1-1
ITEM
MODEL
Power Requirement
Power Output
Microwave Frequency
Magnetron
Timer
Outside Dimensions
Cavity Dimensions
Net Weight
Shipping weight
Control Complement
Rating Label Location
Accessories
SPECIFICATIONS
Metal tray
Front plate
MC2841SPS
0 ~ 90 min.
Microwave 1350W
Grill 1100W
Convection 750W(Max.1900W)
Combination 3100W

• DO NOT operate on a 2-wire extension cord during
repair and use.
• NEVER TOUCH any oven components or wiring during
operation.
• BEFORE TOUCHING any parts of the oven, always
remove the power plug from the outlet.
• 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
voltage capacitor by shorting across the two terminals
with an insulated screwdriver.
• Remove your watches whenever working close to or
replacing the Magnetron.
• NEVER operate the oven with no load.
• NEVER injure the door seal and front plate of the oven
cavity.
• NEVER put iron tools on the magnetron.
• NEVER put anything into the latch hole and the
interlock switches area.
• Proper operation of the microwave oven requires that
the magnetron be assembled to the waveguide 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.
2-1
CAUTIONS
Unlike other appliances, the microwave oven is
high-voltage and high-current equipment.
Though it is free from danger in ordinary use,
extreme care should be taken during repair.
THE OVEN IS TO BE SERVICED ONLY
BY PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
MICROWAVE RADIATION
Personnel should not be exposed to the
microwave energy which may radiate from the
magnetron or other microwave generating
device if it is improperly used or connection.
All input and output microwave connections,
waveguide, flange and gasket must be secure
never operate the device without a microwave
energy absorbing load attached.
Never look into an open waveguide or antenna
while the device is energized.
Gasket
ANTENNA
COOLING FIN
MAGNETRON
CHASSIS GROUND
FILAMENT
TERMINALS
MAGNETRON

INSTALLATIONS
3-1
INSTALLING
1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with
a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as
misaligned door, damage around the door or dents
inside the cavity or on the exterior.
2. Put the oven on a counter, table, or shelf that is
strong enough to hold the oven and the food and
utensils you put in it. (The control panel side of the
oven is the heavy side. Use care when handling.)
3. Do not block the vent and the air intake openings.
Blocking vent or air intake openings can cause
damage to the oven and poor cooking results.
Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to
ensure proper air flow.
4. The oven should not be installed in any area where
heat and steam are generated, because they may
damage the electronic or mechanical parts of the
unit.
Do not install the oven next to a conventional
surface unit or above a conventional wall oven.
5. Use microwave oven in an ambient temperature
less than 104°F(40°C).
6. Place the microwave oven on a sturdy and flat
surface at least 10 cm(4 inches) from the wall.
7. Place the microwave oven as far away as possible
from TV, RADIO, COMPUTER, etc., to prevent
interference.
8. Do not touch the front glass during or after cooking
of the Grill and Combination mode.
This glass is very hot during heater operating.
9. Do not operate the oven at microwave and
combination mode with Grill rack placed in the
cavity when the oven is empty.
EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS
This microwave oven is designed to be used in a fully
earthed condition.
It is imperative, therefore, to make sure it is properly
earthed before servicing
WARNING-
THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance may not correspond with the colored
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows.
The wire which is colored green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter Eor by the earth symbol ( ) or
colored green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is colored blue must be connected to
the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
Nor colored black.
The wire which is colored brown must be connected
to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter Lor colored red.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY.
10cm
The wires in this mains lead are colored in
accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth
Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live

Multi Cook Tawa
4-1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES
CONTROL PANEL
1. DISPLAY WINDOW: Used to show time of day,
cooking of veg, power level of cooking, cooking
category.
2. MORE/LESS: Used to change cooking time.
Used to select the weight of food.
3. STOP/CLEAR: Used to stop oven and clear all
entries except time of day.
4. START/Q-START: One tap allows oven to begin
functioning.
5. COOK TIME: Used to select cook time.
6. MICRO: Used to select power level for cooking.
7. GRILL: Used to select the grill cooking.
8. COMBI: Used to select the combination cooking.
9. CONVECTION: Used to select the convection
cooking.
10. AUTO COOK: Used to cook the foods listed by
one touch.
Turntable
Rotating Ring
Oven Front Plate
Window Door Screen
High Rack Low Rack
Door Seal
Control Panel
Safety Door Lock System
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3
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9
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5
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4-2
OPERATING SEQUENCE
The following is a description of component functions
during oven operation.
1. MICROWAVE COOKING
2. GRILL COOKING
3. CONVECTION COOKING
To pre-heat
To cook
4. GRILL COMBINATION COOKING
5. CONVECTION COMBINATION
COOKING
6. AUTO COOK
7. QUICK START
8. MORE AND LESS
Stop/
Clear
Select
Micro
Desired
power level
Desired
cooking time Start
Desired
cooking time Start
Press
Dial
Stop/
Clear
Select
Grill
Desired
cooking time Start
Stop/
Clear
Select
Convection
Desired convection
temp(40°C, 100°C~230°C)
Start
Stop/
Clear
Select
Convection
Desired convection
temp(40°C, 100°C~230°C)
Press
Dial
Stop/ClearSelect
Grill combi
Desired
cooking level
Desired
cooking time Start
Press
Dial
Stop/Clear
Select
Conv. combi
Desired
cooking level
Press
Dial
DesiredConv. temp
(100°C~230°C)
Press
Dial
Desired
cooking timeStart
Press
Dial
Food
weight Start
Stop/Clear
Function
Auto Cook
Desired Auto
Cook category
Stop/ClearStart
Stop/Clear
Desired
Auto Cook
Dial
(Turn right and left)

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM
4-3
Conv therostat

4-4
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
GENERAL DETAILS
• The low voltage transformer supplies the necessary
voltage to the micom controller when power cord is
plugged in.
• When the door is closed, the primary switch is ON, the
secondary switch is ON, and the monitor switch opens
(contact COM and NO).
WHEN SELECTING COOKING POWER
LEVEL AND TIME
• The micom controller memorizes the function you set.
• The time you set appears in the display window.
• Each indicator light turns on to indicate that the stage has
been set.
WHEN TOUCHING THE START BUTTON
• The coil of the relay is energized by the micom controller.
• Power input is supplied to the high voltage transformer
through the fuse to the primary switch and relay 2.
• Turntable rotates.
• The fan motor rotates and cools the magnetron by blowing
the air (coming from the intake on the baseplate).
• The air is also directed into the oven to exhaust the vapor
in the oven through the upper plate.
• Cooking time starts counting down.
• 3.2 volts AC is generated from the filament winding of the
high voltage transformer. This 3.2 volts is applied to the
magnetron to heat the magnetron filament through two
noise-preventing choke coils.
• A high voltage of approximately 2100 volts AC is generated
in the secondary of the high voltage transformer which is
increased by the action of the high voltage diode and
charging of the high voltage capacitor.
• The negative 4,000 Volts DC is applied to the filament of
the magnetron.
WHEN THE OVEN IS SET AT ANY LEVEL
EXCEPT MAXIMUM.
• The micom controller controls the ON-OFF time of relay 2
by the applied signal to vary the average output power of
microwave oven as POWER LEVEL. (refer to page 1-1)
• One complete cycle of relay 2 is 22 seconds.
WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED DURING
COOKING
• Both the primary switch and relay 2 are cut off primary
winding voltage of the high voltage transformer.
• ON-OFF of relay 2 is coupled electrically with opening and
closing of the secondary switch.
• When the door is opened, the secondary switch is opened
and when the door is closed, the secondary switch is
closed.
• The cooking time stops counting down.
• Relay stops functioning.
• As the door is opened, if the contact of primary switch and
relay 2 fails to open, the fuse opens due to the large
current surge caused by the monitor switch activation,
which in turn stops magnetron oscillation.
WHEN TOUCHING THE START KEY
WITH THE CONVECTION/GRILL
COOKING FUNCTION SELECTED
• The contacts of the primary switch and the secondary
switch close the circuit.
• A.C. voltage is applied to the grill heater through the
oven thermal cut-out as shown by the solid line.
• Turntable rotates.
• The fan motor rotates.
• The air is also directed into the oven to exhaust the vapor
in the oven through the base plate and upper plate.
L
FUSE
H.V.
TRANS-
FORMER
RELAY 2
MICOM CONTROLLER
SECONDARY
SWITCH
PRIMARY
SWITCH
N
MONITOR
SWITCH
L
FUSE
H.V.
TRANS-
FORMER
RELAY 2
MICOM CONTROLLER
SECONDARY
SWITCH
PRIMARY
SWITCH
N
MONITOR
SWITCH
CONVECTION
HEATER
RELAY 3
L
N
E
N
LG-Y
RELAY 5
GRILL
HEATER
L
N
GRILL
HEATER
L
G -Y
N
E

CAUTIONS
• Be sure to check microwave leakage prior to
servicing the oven if the oven is operative prior to
servicing.
• The service personnel should inform the
manufacture importer, or assembler of any
certified oven unit found to have a microwave
emission level in excess of 5 mW/cm2and should
repair any unit found to have excessive emission levels
at no cost to the owner and should ascertain the cause
of the excessive leakage. The service personnel
should instruct the owner not to use the unit until the
oven has been brought into compliance.
• If the oven operates with the door open, the service
personnel should:
- Tell the user not to operate the oven.
- Contact the manufacturer.
• The service personnel should check all surface and
vent openings for microwave leakage.
• Check for microwave leakage after every servicing.
The power density of the microwave radiation leakage
emitted by the microwave oven should not exceed
4 mW/cm2. Always start measuring of an unknown field
to assure safety for operating personnel from radiation
leakage.
MEASURING MICROWAVE ENERGY
LEAKAGE
• Pour 275±15cc of 20±5°C(68±9°F) water in a beaker
which is graduated to 600 cc, and place the beaker
on the center of the turntable.
• Set the energy leakage monitor to 2,450 MHz and
use it following the manufacturer's recommended
test procedure to assure correct result.
• When measuring the leakage, always use the 2-
inch (5cm) spacer supplied with the probe.
• Operate the oven at its maximum output.
• Measure the microwave radiation using and
electromagnetic radiation monitor by holding the
probe perpendicular to the surface being measured
Move probe along shaded area
Probe scanning speed
Less than 2.5 cm/sec
( 1in/sec)
5-1
SERVICE INFORMATION
TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TEST
NECESSARY TOOLS
Tools normally used for TV servicing are sufficient.
Standard tools are listed below.
• Diagonal pliers
• Long nose pliers
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Wrench (size 5mm)
• Nutdriver (size 5mm)
• Adjustable wrench
• Soldering iron
• Solder
• Vinyl insulation tape
• Polishing cloth
NECESSARY MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
• TESTER(VOLTS-DC, AC., Ohmmeter)
• Microwave survey meter
- Holaday HI-1500
HI-1501
- Narda 8100
8200
• Inch scale
• 600 cc non conductive material beaker (glass or plastic),
inside diameter: approx. 8.5 cm(31/2 in.)
• Cylindrical and made of borosilicate glass vessel.
max. thickness: 3 mm
outside diameter: approx. 190mm
height: approx. 90mm
• Glass thermometer: 100°C or 212°F (1 deg scale)

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

5-3
• Microwave power output measurement is made with
the microwave oven supplied at its rated voltage and
operated at its maximum microwave power setting
with a load of (1000 ± 5)g potable water.
• The water is contained in a cylindrical borosilicate
glass vessel having a maximum material thickness
of 3 mm and an outside diameter of approximately
190 mm.
• The oven and the empty vessel are at ambient
temperature prior to the start of the test.
• The initial temperature (±1)of the water is (10±2)°C.
It is measured immediately before the water is
added to the vessel. After addition of the water to
the vessel, the load is immediately placed on the
center of the shelf which is in the lowest position and
the microwave power switched on.
• The time T for the temperature of the water to rise
by a value ∆T of (10±2)°K is measured, where T is
the time in seconds and ∆T is the temperature rise.
The initial and final water temperatures are selected
so that the maximum difference between the final
water temperature and the ambient temperature is
5°K.
• The microwave power output P in watts is calculated
from the following formula :
4187 x (∆T) + 0.55 X (T2-T0)X M
T
• T2: Temperature after heating
• T0: Temperature of bowl
• M : Weight of bowl
is measured while the microwave generator is
operating at full power. Magnetron filament heat-up
time is not included.
• The water is stirred to equalize temperature
throughout the vessel, prior to measuring the final
water temperature.
• Stirring devices and measuring instruments are
selected in order to minimize addition or removal of
heat.
WATER LOAD
TURNTABLE
MEASUREMENT OF MICROWAVE POWER OUTPUT
P =
DISASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
A. OUTER CASE REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the power supply cord from the outlet.
2) Remove the screws from the rear and along side edges of
the case. The outer case must be moved backward to be
lifted off.
B. POWER SUPPLY CORD REMOVAL
1) Remove the outer case.
2) Disconnect two terminals, and remove one screw of the
earth terminal.
CAUTION: DISCHARGE THE HIGH VOLTAGE
CAPACITOR BEFORE SERVICING (refer to page 2-1)
C. CONTROLLER ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the leadwire from the PCB SUB ASS’Y.
2) Remove the screws for the earth and securing the control
panel.
3) Lift control panel ASS’Y from the oven by the tab
unhooked.
D. PCB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1) Remove the control panel assembly from the cavity.
(Refer to control panel assembly removal on previous page.)
2) Remove screws which hold the PCB SUB ASS’Y to the
control panel.
3) Take off the PCB SUB ASS’Y from the control panel.

5-4
E. DOOR GROSS ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1) Open the door.
2) Remove the choke cover very carefully with a
flat-blade screwdriver.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage door seal
plate by screwdriver.
3) Lift up and push the door.
NOTE:
1. After replacing the door, be sure to check that the
primary switch, monitor switch, and secondary
switch operate normally.
2. After replacing the door, check for microwave
energy leakage with a survey meter. Microwave
energy must be below the limit of 5 mW/cm. (with a
275 ml water load)
3. When mounting the door assembly to the oven
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.
F
. AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the leadwire from lamp.
2) Remove the mounting screw to the cavity.
G. MAGNETRON REMOVAL
1) Disconnect the leadwire from the high voltage
transformer and high voltage capacitor.
2) Carefully remove the mounting screws holding the
magnetron and the waveguide.
3) Remove the magnetron ASS’Y until the tube is
clear from the waveguide.
NOTE:
1. When removing the magnetron, make sure its
dome does not hit any adjacent parts, or it may be
damaged.
2. When replacing the magnetron, be sure to install
the magnetron gasket in the correct position and be
sure that the gasket is in good condition.
3. After replacing the magnetron, check for microwave
leakage with a survey meter around the magnetron.
Microwave energy must be below the limit of 5
mW/cm2. (With a 275 ml.water load).
Make sure that gasket is rigidly attached to the
magnetron. To prevent microwave leakage,
tighten the mounting screws properly, making sure
there is no gap between the waveguide and the
magnetron.
Magnetron
Air Duct

5-5
H. FAN MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
1) Discharge the high voltage capacitor.
2) Disconnect the leadwire from fan motor, noise filter
and high voltage capacitor.
3) Remove the two screws holding the the suction guide
ASS’Y to the oven cavity and remove the high voltage
diode earth screw.
4) Remove the screw of the capacitor bracket.
5) Remove the two screws holding the fan motor ASS’Y
to the suction guide ASS’Y.
I. HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITOR AND
DIODE REMOVAL
1) Discharge the high voltage capacitor.
2) Disconnect the leadwire from fan motor, noise filter
and high voltage capacitor.
3) Remove the screw holding the suction guide ASS’Y to
the oven cavity and remove the high voltage diode
earth screw.
4) Remove the screw holding the high voltage capacitor
bracket.
J. HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER
REMOVAL
1) Discharge the high voltage capacitor.
2) Disconnect the leadwire from magnetron, high voltage
transformer, and capacitor.
3) Remove the screw holding the high voltage
transformer to the baseplate.
K. THE TURNTABLE MOTOR REMOVAL
1) Remove the turntable.
2) Remove the turntable shaft VERY CAREFULLY
with a slotted screwdriver.
3) Lay the unit down on its back.
4) Remove the turntable motor cover.
The turntable base cover is easily removed by
pinching the eight parts with a wire cutting.
5) Disconnect the leadwire from the turntable motor
terminals.
6) Remove the screw securing the turntable motor to
the oven cavity ASS’Y
7) After repairing the motor, rotate the removed
turntable motor cover.
8) Fit the turntable motor cover’s projecting part to the
base plate slit.
9) The taptite screw shall be used when a turntable
motor cover is secured with a screw.
NOTE:
1. Remove the wire lead from the turntable motor
VERY CAREFULLY.
2. Be sure to grasp the connector, not the wires, when
removing.
H.V.
Capacitor
H.V.
Transformer
Suction
Guide
Fan Motor ASS’Y
Wire Leads
Turntable Motor

L. C-MOTOR AND SHEATH HEATER
REMOVAL
1) Remove the air guide and the air duct.
2) Disconnect the leadwire from the circulation motor
and the sheath heater.
3) Remove four hex nuts securing the chamber guide
assembly to the oven cavity.
4) Remove a hex nut securing the circulation fan to
the shaft of the circulation motor.
5) Remove four screws securing the sheath heater
and the chamber.
6) Remove two hex nuts securing the circulation
motor to the chamber.
M. INTERLOCK SYSTEM
1) 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.
2) MOUNTING OF THE PRIMARY/MONITOR/
SECONDARY SWITCHES TO THE LATCH
BOARD
3) INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE
LATCH BOARD TO THE OVEN ASSEMBLY
• Mount the latch board to the oven assembly.
• Adjust the latch board in the arrow direction so that
oven door will not have any play in it when the door
is closed.
• Tighten the mounting screw.
5-6
Latch Board
Secondary Interlock Switch
Interlock Monitor Switch
Primary Interlock Switch

A. PRIMARY INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST
When the door is closed slowly, an audible click
should be heard at the same time or successively
at intervals. When the door is opened slowly, the
latches should activate the switches with an
audible click.
If the latches do not activate the switches when
the door is closed, the switches should be a
adjusted in accordance with the adjustment
procedure. Disconnect the wire lead from the
primary switch. Connect the ohmmeter leads to
the common (COM) and normally open (NO)
terminal of the switch. The meter should indicate
an open circuit in the door open condition.
When the door is closed, the meter should
indicate a closed circuit.
When the primary switch operation is abnormal,
make the necessary adjustment or replace the
switch only with the same type of switch.
B. SECONDARY INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST
Disconnect the wire lead from the secondary
switch.
Connect the ohmmeter leads to the common
(COM) and normally open (NO) terminals of the
switch. The meter should indicate a open circuit in
the door open condition. When the door is closed,
meter should indicate an closed circuit. When the
secondary switch operation is abnormal, make
the necessary adjustment or replace the switch
only with the same type of switch.
C. MONITOR SWITCH TEST
Disconnect the wire lead from the monitor switch.
Connect the ohmmeter leads to the common
(COM) and normally closed (NC) terminals of the
switch. The meter should indicate closed circuit in
the door open condition. When the door is closed,
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.
5-7
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 OR V-5230Q FOR PRIMARY SWITCH
TYPE NO. SZM-V 16-FA-62 OR VP-532A-OF OR V-5220Q FOR MONITOR SWITCH
TYPE NO. SZM-V 16-FA-63 OR VP-533A-OF OR V-5230Q FOR SECONDARY SWITCH
COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS
SWITCHES Check for continuity of the switch Door Door
(Wire leads removed) with a Multi-meter open close
Primary
Switch
Monitor
Switch
NOTE : After checking for the continuity of switches, make sure that are
correctly connected.
COM
NO
COM
NO
NC
COM
INTERLOCK CONTINUITY TEST
Secondary
Switch

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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. (SEE PAGE 2-1)
2. ALL OPERATIONAL CHECKS WITH MICROWAVE ENERGY MUST BE DONE WITH A LOAD (1 LITER
OF WATER IN CONTAINER) IN THE OVEN.
COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS
HIGH VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER
(Wire leads removed)
MAGNETRON
(Wire leads removed)
1. Measure the resistance.
(Ohm-meter scale: Rx1 and Rx100)
• Primary winding
• Secondary winding
• Filament winding
2. Measure the resistance.
(Ohm-meter scale: Rx1000)
• Primary winding to ground
• Filament winding to ground
1. Measure the resistance.
(Ohm-meter scale: Rx1)
• Filament terminal
2. Measure the resistance.
(Ohm-meter scale: Rx1000)
• Filament to chassis
Approx.: 2.0 ohm
Approx.: 150 ohm
Less than: 1 ohm
Normal: Infinite
Normal: Infinite
Normal: Less than 1 ohm
Normal: Infinite
FILAMENT
WINDING
TERMINAL
PRIMARY
TERMINAL
SECONDARY
TERMINAL
COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE

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COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS
HIGH VOLTAGE
CAPACITOR
HIGH VOLTAGE
DIODE
NOTE :
Some inexpensive meters
may indicate infinite
resistance in both direction.
Measure the resistance.
(Ohm-meter scale: Rx1000)
• Terminal to terminal.
Measure the resistance.
(Ohm-meter scale: Rx1000)
• Terminal to case.
Measure the continuity (Forward).
(Ohm-meter scale: Rx10000)
Measure the continuity (Reverse).
(Ohm-meter scale: Rx10000)
Normal: Momentarily indicates
several ohms, and then
gradually returns to
infinite.
Normal: Infinite.
Normal: Continuity.
Abnormal: Infinite.
Normal: Infinite.
Abnormal: Continuity.
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.
Antenna
Gasket
Chassis
Filament
Terminals

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COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS
FUSE
HEATER ELEMENT
(Wire leads removed.)
MAGNETRON
THERMOSTAT
Check for continuity of the fuse with an
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. Replace just the fuse if the switches operate
normally.
NOTE: Make sure heater is fully cooled when tested.
Measure the resistance.
(Multi-meter scale: Rx1)
Normal:
*Grill heater
Approx. 42 ohm
(at 20 ~ 30oC)
*Convection heater
Approx. 63 ohm
(at 20 ~ 30oC)
Normal: more than 0.5 Mohm
Normal Abnormal
Measure the resistance with 500V-100M ohm
insulation resistance meter.
0°C~Approx.60°C Approx.60°C
0°C~Approx.145°C Approx.145°C
CONVECTION
THERMOSTAT