©2018 ACP, Inc.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Page 56 of 80
Part No. 16400033
Original Instructions
HV Diode
HV Diode
⚠
DANGER
The high voltages and currents at the filament and secondary winding of the transformer are extremely dangerous.
Never make any direct voltage or current measurements of this component. It is very dangerous to work near this
part when the oven is on, or if this circuitry has been switched off.
⚠
⚠ DANGER
All High Voltage Capacitors must be discharged before performing this procedure.
The HV Diode is used in the Microwave circuits to provide High Voltage DC to the Magnetron
Testing
Remove Diode from Capacitor
Resistance:
One side to other: Open
Swap Leads: ≥ 50kΩ
Note: Meter must have ≥ 6VDC battery to measure effectively.
Removal and Replacement
1 Disconnect oven from Power Supply
2 Remove Top Panel (see Panel Removal)
3 Remove Terminal from Capacitor
4 Remove the Screws securing the Diode(s) to the
Crossbar
5 To replace, reverse these steps
⚠
DANGER
⚠
DANGER