Sharp R-7370 User manual

R-7370
SHARF= SERVICE MANUAL
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MICROWAVE OVEN
MODEL R-7370
photo R-7370 In the interests of user-safety the set should be restored to its
original condition and only *parts identical to those specified be
used.
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This is a supplemental Service Manual for R-7370.
These models are quite similar to Base Model R-7260.
Model R-7370 has Reheat Sensor and Compu Defrost functions in addition, compared to base
model R-7260.
Use this supplemental manual together with the Base Service Manual.
Refer to the Base Service Manual for complete operation, service information, etc.
/ TABLE OF CONTENTS \
Page
FOREWORD ...................................................................... 1
CAUTION, MICROWAVE RADIATION ................................................... 1
THUMB INDEX ................................................................... 1
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............................................................ 2
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................... 3
SERVICING ...................................................................... 8
TOUCH CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY ................................................. 10
MICROWAVE MEASUREMENT ....................................................... 23
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ............................................................ 24
PICTORIAL DIAGRAM ............................................................. 24
CONTROL PANEL CIRCUIT.. ....................................................... 25
PRINTED WIRING BOARD .......................................................... 26
PACKING AND ACCESSORIES.. ..................................................... 27
PARTS LIST .................................................................... 28
SHARP CORPORATION

R-7370
SERVICE MANUAL
SHARP
MICROWAVE OVEN
R-7370
FOREWORD
This Manual .has been prepared to provide Sharp Service
Personnel with complete Operation and Service Information
for the Sharp Microwave Oven.
These models are quite similar to Base Model R-7260.
lt is recommended that service personnel carefully study the
entire text of two Manuals (Base manual and this manual),
SO they will be qualified to render satisfactory customer
service,
CAUTION
MICROWAVE RADIATION
Personnel should not be exposed to the microwave energy
which may radiate from the magnetron or other microwave
generating devices if it is improperly used or connected,
All input and output microwave connections, waveguides,
flanges, and gaskets must be secured.
Never operate the device without a microwave energy absorbing
load attached.
Never look into an open waveguide or antenna while the
device is energized.
SHARP CORPORATION
OSAKA, JAPAN

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
EXPLANATION OF MICROWAVE COOKING
The Sharp Microwave Oven uses microwave energy to produce
heat in the food to be cooked. Unlike conventional ovens
microwave energy will cook foods without applying external
heat.
Materials with a high moisture content, like most foods, will
absorb microwave energy. As the microwave energy at a fre-
quency of 2456 Megahertz enters the food, the molecules align
themselves with the energy. Because the microwaves are
changing polarity every half cycle, the food molecules are
Microwaves, which are short electromagnetic waves of RF
(radio frequency) energy, pass through materials such as glass,
paper, china and most plastics. Materials such as metal and
aluminum foil tend to reflect microwaves and may be used
only as recommended in the cooking instructions.
changing direction every half cycle or oscillating back and
forth 4,900,000,000 times per second. This high speed oscil-
lation causes friction between the molecules, thereby convert-
ing the microwave energy to heat.
Power requirements
Power consumption
Microwave output power 650W (2 litre water load)
Case dimensions
Width
Height
Depth
Cooking cavity dimensions
Width
Height
Depth
Turntable diameter
Control complement
Weight
SPECIFICATIONS
240V
50Hz
Single phase, 3 wire earthed
1.3kW
550mm
336mm
403mm
345mm
217mm
344mm
325mm
Start Pad. Stop/Clear Pad.
Clock (1 :00 - 12:59)
Minute Timer (0 - 99 minutes 99 seconds)
Variable Cooking Control
Repetition Rate:
HIGH
Full power throughout the cooking time.
MED HIGH
Approx. 24 sec. ON, 8 sec. OFF, approx. 70% of full power.
MED
Approx. 18 sec. ON, 14 sec. OFF, approx. 50% of full power.
MED LOW/DEFROST
Approx. 12 sec. ON, 20 sec. OFF, approx. 30% of full power.
LOW
Approx. 6 sec. ON, 26 sec. OFF, approx. 10% of full power.
Reheat Sensor, Compu Defrost. - c
Approx. 2 1kg.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Auto-Toochm Control Panel
LIGHTED DIGITAL DISPLAY
Shows readout of cookmg tme. cooking mode or tme of
dw
INDICATORS
food
Jched.
-INSTANT COOK PA0
Toucn 10 CJOICfor 1 mmute at HlGcl or tncrease 1 m,nure
by 1 minute mumpies durmg varmie cookmg
i comx>uDefrostTM /
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Your Sharp Microwave Oven has special function keys to defrost meats and poultry faster and better.
Compu Defrost automatically defrosts roast beef, pork, steaks, chops, minced beef, whole chicken and
chicken pieces. Each key has 3 defrosting stages.
Step
1.
2.
3.
4.-
lose you want to defrost 1.36 Kg steak with COMPU DEFROST.
Procedure Pad Order
Touch the COMPU DEFROST pad.
Select desired’ COMPU DEFROST setting.
Touch 2 to defrost steak.
Touch number pads to enter weight.
IEx. 1.36 kg should be 1.4 kg)
Touch START pad.
[X]
w
0
START
Display
[ will flash and
COMPU DEFROST will ap-
pear on display.
Kg. will flash on and off.
Kg. stops flashing and re-
mains on display.
I
COMPU
OEMIST ME0HIGH
I ’
COOK
Defrosting time, variable
power of the first stage and
COOK will appear on display.
The timer will begin to count down. When the 1st
stage finishes, an audible signal will sound 4 times
3nd oven will stop. COOK indicator will go off.
I=] [=I and
m jm] will
be displayed repeatedly.
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r- 5. Open the door. Turn steak over and shield !]and ISTRR:] will
any warm portions. be displayed repeatedly.
Return food to the oven. Close the door.
6. Repeat step 4.
7. Reheat step 5.
!TETTl jEU”=li’] will
be displayed repeatedly.
jFRESSI t
and i 5 T,q&‘Tj
will be displayed repeatedly.
8. Touch START pad.
The timer will begin to count
dowh. When the 3rd stage
finishes, an audible signal will
sound. COOK indicator will
go off.
[ S T8 I”:2 j w iII be dis-
played.
When door is opened or STOP/CLEAR pad is touched, !STfi::Z will go out and the time of day will
appear on the display.
NOTE:
1. When keying in the weight, the unit must be rounded off to the nearest 0.1 Kg.
eg. 1.65 kgh1.7 kg
2. Foods weighing more or less than the quantity listed in the guide should be defrosted following guide-
lines in the cookbook. If the incorrect weight is entered and START pad is touched, E RR3R; and
incorrect weight will be displayed repeatedly. The STOP/CLEAR pad has to be touched to reprogramme
the oven.
3. Foods not listed can be defrosted using defrost setting.
4. Large objects/quantities require turning or stirring or re-arranging.
5. Arrange food in single layers where possible. If food is in a block, try to separate as soon as possible.
6. Foil-use foil to shield and protect outer edges, thin areas, fatty areas, near bones etc.
N.B. Too much foil causes part uncovered to start to cook.
Foil shouldn’t touch sides of oven. If arcing occurs, caused by foil touching sides, stop oven and repo-
sition food.
If any area begins to feel warm, shield with foil and secure with a wooden toothpick.
Joint of Meat Poultry
foil
7. Food should be cooked directly after defrosting and standing (where applicable).
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Compu DefrostTM Chart
Compu Defrost Pood
Setting Amount Display Procedure Comment
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Minced
beef
0.5 r r ii r-7T1I
I- CJLJJJ/ l Before defrosting.. . Stand, covered
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i r*n \,,-, 1I1-l Yc l Remove any thawed 10 - 15 minutes.
2 5 kg \Fijf:;7“::‘; pieces after each stage.
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Steak 0.2 1 :=&Tu”] l Before defrosting
I Shield the edge and
2.0 kg , the thin portions.
T : I f-rAI
: , l-7\ , /- n
-81-T’” IJ ”1:87
1 l After the 1st stage...
x
, I- nticO 1 c-nit= I Turn over and shield
L ‘J ” ,- I* i LI1-li the warm portions.
’ I- 1-l*1C 0 ’ i c I, ,J t
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LU <Cl’ ,, I l After the 2nd stage
... If there are warm
portions, shield them.
Stand, covered
lo- 15 minutes.
Whole
chicken
Roast beef
pork
lamb
1.0 /- r-ln ii
i- ,J L, JJ l Before defrosting ..
I Shield the thin portions,
3.0 kg 2 wing tips and legs. Stand, covered
Trin*,
2 ,JI?lti ‘7 /, ,- ,I ;
f-1 d,I IL l After the 1st stage 10 - 15 minutes.
lf-~~:E,q. ry-zz---
) 11J.lr-1c’ ... Turn over and ...Stand a longer
shieid the warm time, if
portions. necessary.
/ I- n \, I= 0 117 I- I= ’
i ,J ”L It / a- 1J,-I,- j l After the 2nd stage 15- 20 mtnutes.
... If there are warm
portrons, shield them.
7r 1
Chicken
pieces
0.2
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k
1.5 kg ‘:?E - 1213,I n,I- ’ ... Turn over and
f I tI ,\ I”r-, rearrange.
I
I
Stand, covered
i’ ‘- 7=x--Tyy=- .
/,si-- ii r-l IT h ,” ,J After the 2nd stage lo- 15 minutes.
... If there are warm
or thawed portrons,
rearrange or remove.
NOTE:
Pork chops
Lamb chops
0.5 /--T-m-y l Before defrosting...
I ‘1 17klcu’ l
/I UVLI’ , After the 1st stage
3.0 kg /r_7c_i 1,-I n I-’ nI I-
; ,I ,- / / r71: IT I”, I , ...Turn over and
- rearrange. Stand, covered
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/y ;= - m l After the 2nd stage IO- 15 minutes.
... If there are warm
or thawed portions,
rearrange or remove.
On No. 2 and 5 key, remove any thawed steaks and chops only after the second stage, if necessary. And
then continue to defrost the still frozen foods up to the final stage.
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REHEAT SENSOR
HOW REHEAT SENSOR WORKS
Sharp’s Electronic Sensory Processor is a semi-conductor device that detects the vapor (humidity) emit-
ted from food as it heats. The Sensor adjusts heating times and variable power for various foods and quan-
tities. It takes the guesswork out of microwave heating.
HERE’S AN EXAMPLE OF HOW IT WORKS: +“c*
1 SENSOR ‘1 0% kc
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BROCCOLI
1. Broccoli at room temperature. 2. Heat Broccoli. Vapor is emitted 3. Sensor detects vapor and cal-
Vapor is emitted very slowly. rapidly. culates cooking time and vari-
Before You Use REHEAT SENSOR able power.
1. The oven should not be operated on Sensor Reheat immediately after plugging in the unit. Wait 5
minutes .before using the Sensor Reheat.
2. The Reheat Sensor is designed to work best for reheating precooked foods.
The Reheat Sensor may not work perfectly with all menus. Please refer to Reheat Chart for available
menus.
3. Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any moisture
with a dry cloth or paper towel.
4. Room temperature should not exceed 35OC.
5. Dense casseroles are difficult to heat with the Reheat Sensor and may be too cool. Stirring the cas-
serole after heating will help to equalize temperatures.
6. If the Reheat Sensor has not detected the vapor of the food after 15 minutes,, E fFR /I7,?/and LRE -
, HER T jwill appear in the display and the oven will shut off.
Preparing Foods
1. Reheat Sensor works with foods at normal storage temperature. For example, chicken pieces would
be at refrigerator temperature and canned soup at room temperature.
2. A minimum quantity of a half cup should be heated when using the Reheat Sensor. Smaller quantites
should be heated by time and variable power.
3. Should foods be cooler than desired, simply heat an additional minute or two using Instant Cook.
4. If a particular food is hotter than desired, consult your cookbook or cooking guide and choose time
and variable power the next time the food is heated.
5. The arrangement of foods will affect heating results. Place the thickest parts of foods to the outside
of the dish, where they will receive more microwave energy.
6. When possible, stir foods before eating.
Covering Foods
Foods should be covered with plastic wrap or casserole lid when using the Reheat Sensor. Other cover-
ings may cause foods to overheat.
1. Casserole lid.
2. Plastic wraps.
Use plastic wraps recommended for microwave cooking.
Cover dish loosely; fold excess wrap over side of dish.
Do not create an air tight seal, follow procedure in chart.
Be careful when removing any covering to allow steam to escape away from you.
1. Casserole lid 2. Plastic wrap
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To Use Reheat Sensor
To use the Reheat Sensor, open oven door, place food in oven, close door and touch REHEAT SENSOR
pad. REHEAT SENSOR pad must be touched within one minute after closing oven door or touching the
STOP/CLEAR pad.
* Suppose you want to reheat vegetables.
Step Procedure
1. Touch REHEAT SENSOR pad.
Pad Order
I REHEAT
SENSOR 1
Display
I
/ SENSOR
I-i r
i COOK IT I,- -
I
I
I ~~~;~R
COOK
They will be displayed con-
tinuously.
The oven will start operating. When the food is hot as detected by the reheat sensor, all indicators will
go out and an audible signal will sound. The time of day will reappear on the display.
NOTE: Avoid opening the oven door or touching STOP/CLEAR pad when 1?E - : / ,5rE,q T : is dis-
played. if this occurs, / 15R ,?‘,T/?/ andmy/ 8 E R T <will appear and sensor heatingwill be in-
terrupted. To continue heating, touch STOP/CLEAR pad. E/?,??r_7/?:and’r-‘I :-gl~,qT willgo
out. Select heating time and variable power level. Heating with the Reheat Sensor at this point
may result in overheating.
Reheat Chart
FOOD QUANTITY UTENSIL COVER
soup
Dinner Plate
Casserole
Meat Sauce
Canned Food
Steak
Chops
Sliced Roast Beef
Hamburger Patties
Chicken Pieces
Fried Rice
Hot Dog
Sweet Fruit Pie
l-4 cups Casserole Lid or Plastic Wrap
1 serving Plate Plastic Wrap
200-1000 g
200-800 g 11 Casserole Lid or Plastic Wrap
200-1000 g / Mixing bowl Plastic Wrap
1-4 1
l-6 I
200-500 g / i Plate Plastic Wrap
2-6
2 -4 pieces I i
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200- 1000 g Mixing Bowl Plastic Wrap
l-2 - Paper Towel
l-4 pieces Plate No
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SERVICING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Note: For other Test Procedures, please refer to Service Manual for Base Model R-7260 etc.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE TEST PROCEDURE OR
CORRECTION
SENSOR COOKING
Oven is in the sensor cooking con-
dition but RH sensor does not end
stage 1. of cooking cycle, cooking
cycle or does not step cooking
cycle.
RH sensor open and/or short.
Defective control unit
Open or loose wire connection to the above
components.
Procedure M.
Procedure M.
Check and repair wiring.
TEST PROCEDURES (CONT’D)
IKEY UNIT /
PROCEDURE
LETTER COMPONENT TEST
K KEY UNIT TEST
If the Indicator does not respond to touching a key Pad use the following matrix and place a jumper wire
between the proper pin connections with the G (l2-pin) cabie disconnected from the control unit.
If the indicator responds and oven goes into operation, the key unit is faulty.
If there is no response, replace the control unit.
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TEST PROCEDURES (CONT’D)
PROCEDURE
LETTER COMPONENT TEST
M REHEAT SENSOR CIRCUIT
Water Load Cooking Test
Check as follows:
(1) Fill 100 milliliters (3.6 oz) of tap water initially at 20 + 1 OC (68°F) in a 500 milliliter measuring
cup.
(2) Place the container on the center of turntable tray in the oven cavity.
(3) Close the door, and touch “REHEAT SENSOR” pad.
(4) The oven is in the sensor cooking condition.
(5) Sensor cooking time should be 3 min. * 75 seconds.
Checking the Control Unit with Use of Dummy Resistor
(1) Take the procedures according to the instructions in “Servicing of Touch Control Panel”.
Besides it is needed to connect the parts as shown in Fig. A to the connector (C) to enable checking
of the REHEAT SENSOR.
(2) Check the sensor cook operation proceed as follows:
(2-l 1 Touch “REHEAT SENSOR” pad.
(2-2) The control panel is in the sensor cooking operation.
(2-3) After approximately 40 seconds, push plunger of MICRO switch.
This condition is same as judgement by REHEAT SENSOR.
(2-4) After approximately 3 seconds, cooking operation turns off, an audible signal will sound, and the
display will then revert to the time of day.
If the above is not case, the control unit is probably defective.
If the above is proper, the REHEAT SENSOR is probably defective.
MICRO
SWITCH
COM/ 39kn 1/4W &S’rC
* Sensor
CLIP Connector
CONNECTOR on Control
t4!55n tw fS% Panel
0 b - C-f
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Figure A. Sensor Dummy Resistor Circuit
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