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5-13

CONDITION

CHECK

RESULT

CAUSE

REMEDY

1. Fuse blows.

Continuity.

No continuity.

Continuity.

Shorted contact at
the primary switch.

Replace fuse,
primary, monitor
switches, and
RELAY(RY2) of
P.C.B Assembly.

No continuity.

Normal.

Defective high
voltage capacitor.

Replace high
voltage capacitor.

Fuse blows again

Defective high volt-
age transformer.

Replace high volt-
age transformer.

Malfunction of the
monitor switch.

Replace fuse,
primary, monitor
switches, and
RELAY(RY2) of
P.C.B Assembly.

Check continuity
of monitor
switch (with
door closed).

Check continuity
of primary
switch (with
door opened).

Disconnect one
side of the wire
lead connected
from transformer
to the high
voltage
capacitor and
operate the unit.

Replace fuse

2. Fuse does not

blow.

No continuity.

Continuity.

No continuity.

Defective power
supply cord.

Replace power
supply cord.

Defective
thermostat.

Replace
thermostat.

Check continuity
of thermostat.

Check continuity
of power  supply
cord.

(TROUBLE 2) Oven does not operate at all; Display window does not display any figures, 

and no input is accepted.

NOTE : All these switches must be replaced at the same time. Refer to page 5-6, 5-7

Summary of Contents for MS-191MC

Page 1: ...MICROWAVE OVEN SERVICE MANUAL MODEL MS 191MC CAUTION BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ity of the microwave radiation leakage emitted by the microwave oven should not exceed 5 mW cm2 Always start measuring of an unknown field to assure safety for operating personnel from radiation leakage 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 d...

Page 3: ...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...

Page 4: ...inal water temperature and the ambient temperature is 5 K The microwave power output P in watts is calculated from the following formula 4187 x ÆT T is measured while the microwave generator is operating at full power Magnetron filament heat up time is not included about 3 sec The water is stirred to equalize temperature throughout the vessel prior to measuring the final water temperature Stirring...

Page 5: ...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 F 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 gui...

Page 6: ... 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 J REMOVING THE TURNTABLE MOTOR 1 Remove the turntable 2 Remove the turntable shaft VERY CAREFULLY 3 Lay the unit down on its back 4 Remove the turntable motor cover The turntable ba...

Page 7: ...HE 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 Check for play in the door by pushing the door release button Door movement should be less than 0 5 mm 1 64 inch Don t push the door release button while making adjustment Make sure that the latch...

Page 8: ... 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 op...

Page 9: ...ONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER Wire leads removed MAGNETRON Wire leads removed 1 Measure the resistance Ohm meter scale Rx1 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 Between Filament terminal 2 Measure the resistance Ohm ...

Page 10: ...le 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 Normal Continuity Abnormal Normal Abnormal Continuity NOTE When testing the magnetron be sure to install the magnetron gasket in the correct position and be sure that the gask...

Page 11: ...hm meter scale R x 1000 POWER LEVEL 20 6 sec 16 sec 40 10 sec 12 sec 60 14 sec 8 sec 80 18 sec 4 sec 100 22 sec 0 sec Normal Abnormal or several Normal Approx 100 200 Abnormal or several NOTE A MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TEST MUST ALWAYS BE PERFORMED WHEN THE UNIT IS SERVICED FOR ANY REASON MAKE SURE THE WIRE LEADS ARE IN THE CORRECT POSITION WHEN REMOVING THE WIRE LEADS FROM THE PARTS BE SURE TO GRASP THE...

Page 12: ...static charge built up in your body Micom model only CONDITION Microwave oven does not work Inserting many plug into one plug outlet and using them at the same time blown fuse or breaker Microwave oven plug is not inserted tightly Output power is too low Low AC input voltage Food temperature is too low Using metallic ware and allowing it to touch the oven wall Sparks occur Inconsistent intensity o...

Page 13: ...ing cooking cycle 11 Display time of day does not reappear when cooking is finished 12 Beep sound is not heard when correct key is touched 5 12 TROUBLE 1 The following visual conditions indicate a probable defective control circuit CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY 1 No input can be programmed Continuity No continuity Defective PCB assembly Loose connection Replace PCB assembly Connect them tigh...

Page 14: ...f P C B Assembly Check continuity of monitor switch with door closed Check continuity of primary switch with door opened Disconnect one side of the wire lead connected from transformer to the high voltage capacitor and operate the unit Replace fuse 2 Fuse does not blow No continuity Continuity No continuity Defective power supply cord Replace power supply cord Defective thermostat Replace thermost...

Page 15: ...ws all figures set but oven does not start cooking while desired program times are set and START pad is touched TROUBLE 4 Oven seems to be operating but little heat is produced in oven load NOTE Simple test of power output conducted by heating one liter water for one min if available Minimum 8 5 C temperature rise is normal condition CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY Output is low Lower than 90 ...

Page 16: ... unit Check high vol tage transformer Abnormal Defective circuit protector Replace circuit protector Normal Check circuit protector Abnormal Defective high voltage capacitor Replace high voltage capacitor Normal Check high vol tage capacitor Abnormal Defective high voltage diode Replace high voltage diode Normal Check high vol tage diode Abnormal Defective magnetron Replace magnetron Check magnetr...

Page 17: ...unit NOTE Make sure the wire leads correct position When Removing the wire leads from the parts be sure to grasp the connector not the wires When removing the magnetron be sure to install the magnetron gasket in the correct position and in good condition CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY TROUBLE 5 No microwave oscillation even though oven lamp and fan motor run Display operates properly ...

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