Panasonic SR-TEG18 - RICECOOKER 10 CUP User manual

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Electric Rice Cooker/Steamer
Service Manual
SPECIFICATIONS
Model SR-TEG18 SR-TEG10
PowerSource AC230V 50Hz
PowerCooking 630W 450W
PowerWarming 33W 32W
CookingCapacity 3 ~ 10cups 1 ~ 5cups
KeepWarm Capacity 3 ~ 10cups 1 ~ 5cups
CenterthermostatWorkingTemperature 134°C + 6°C 134°C + 6°C
ThermalFuseSpeccification 142°C 142°C
PowerCord 1.0 m. 1.0 m.
Dimension Width x Depth x Heigth Width x Depth x Heigth
276 mm x 274 mm x 275 mm 248 mm x 274 mm x 275 mm
Weight 3.1 kg. 2.5 kg.
Accessories Steaming basket, Scoop,Measuringcup
Model SR-TEG10, TEG18
SINGAPORE
© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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! WARNING
This service information is designed for experienced repair technicians only and is not designed for use by the general public.
It does not contain warnings or cautions to advise non-technical individuals of potential dangers in attempting to service a product.
Products powered by electricity should be serviced or repaired only by experienced professional technicians. Any attempt to service
or repair the product or pruducts dealth within this service information by anyone else could result in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
There are special components used in this equipment which are important for safety. These parts are marked ! in the Schematic
Diagram, Circuit Board Diagram, Exploded Views and Replacement Parts List. It is essential that these critical parts should be
replaced with manufacturer’s specified parts to prevent shock, fire or other hazards. Do not modify the original design without
permission of manufacturer.

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1 PARTS IDENTIFICATION
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2 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
3 WIRING DIAGRAM

4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
When receiving a rice boiler to be repaired. Be sure to check that the main body is completely provided with the inner
panand the innerlid,andask thecondition (phenemenon) of the trouble in detail.Before troubleshooting single parts,
be sure to disconnect the power supply plug from the receptacle.
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5 TESTING PROCEDURE
5.1 Bubbling test
Input the pan in the main body, and lightly rotate the pan clockwise and counter clockwise to settle the pan on the
heatingplateproperly.
1. Fill water unit the center area of the pan is dipped, and close the lid. Then turn on the switch.
2. When it begins boiling to produce steam. Remove the lid and immediately check the bubbling
condition on the pan bottom.
3.As show in the right figure.
Bubbles generated through out the circumference of the pan bottom...............Proper
Bubbles does not generate on more than one quater part of the pan bottom
circumference....................Improper
If it is improper, it may result from the insfficient contact between the pan bottom and the heating plate.
Checkthe panbottom and theheating plate forforeign material remainder. Cleanofftheforeign material orreplace the
parts.
5.2 Evaporation test
1. Check that bubbling is proper, and open the lid and place a weight.
Note To prevent plastic parts from deformation caused by steam, be sure to open the lid fully.
Place a weight so that its gravitycenter may be aligened at the center
2. Fully cover 2 to 3 sheet of tissue paper (gauze is also applicable) on the pan bottom, and continuously
flowelectric current.
Notr To prevent tissue paperfromfloatingbecauseof bubbling, previously holethe paper.
3. Water on the pan bottom is completely evaporated to be empty. This timimg is an follows :
Within 1 minute before the boiling switch is turned off.
Within 1 minute after the boiling switch is turned off.
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The above conditions are proper.
If it is improper, check the contact between the pan bottom and the heating plate, and the center thermostat.
Repairorreplace if necessary.
5.3 Heat reserving test
1. Put approx. 1 liter of water and the thermostat (repairing tool (mercury thermostatASN-150H)) in the pan,
close the lid and turn on the boiling switch.
2. When it begins boiling to generate steam turn off the boiling switch.
3.Add water or keep the lid opened unit the reading of the thermostat falls to approx. 70°C.
4. When it becomes approx.70°C, close the lid.After the warming heater is activated for 1 hour or more,
check the heat reserving temperature.
Within 69°C to 77°C.................Proper.
if outside 69°C to 77°C, check TRS mounting for irregularity. If it is proper, replace warming heater.
5.4 Boiling control lever adjustment
Such a mechanical operation as center thermostat goes up and down is used to turn on anf off the micro-switch.
Check and adjust this retaionship as show below.
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6 DISASSEMBLING
6.1 Hinge cover removal
1.Remove the dew collector.
2.Removethe hinge cover mountingscrews.
3.Asshow in the figure, insert a narrow flat headscrew driverfrom just below and pry offthe hinge cover.
6.2 Inner enclosure and upper frame removal
1. As show in the figure, pry up three fastening hooks. Fixing the upper frame, turn the inner enclosure in the
arrowdirection.
2.The upper frame will be seperated fromthe inner enclosureand the upperframe.
Note When assembling, refer to the illustration without mistaking the position relation ship
between the innerenclosure and the upper frame.
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7 EXPLODED VIEW
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8 PACKING VIEW
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