Panasonic NN-GD371S, Service Manual

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Unlike many other appliances, the microwave oven is a high
voltage, high current device. It is free from danger in ordinary
use, though extreme care should be taken during repair.
CAUTION
Servicemen should remove their watches and rings
whenever working close to or replacing the magnetron.
5.1. Check the grounding
Do not operate on a two wire extension cord. The microwave
oven is designed to be grounded when used. It is imperative,
therefore, to ensure the appliance is properly grounded before
beginning repair work.
5.2. Inverter warnings
WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE AND HIGH TEMPERATURE
(HOT/LINE) OF THE INVERTER POWER SUPPLY (U)
The high voltage inverter power supply generates very high
voltage and current for the magnetron tube. Though it is
free from danger in ordinary use, extreme care should be
taken during repair.
The aluminum heat sink is also energized with high voltage
(HOT), do not touch when the AC input terminals are
energized. The power device Collector is directly connected
to the aluminum heat sink.
The aluminum heat sink may be HOT due to heat energy,
therefore, extreme care should be taken during servicing.
WARNING FOR INVERTER POWER SUPPLY (U)
GROUNDING
Check the high voltage inverter power supply circuit
grounding. The high voltage inverter power supply circuit
board must have a proper chassis ground. The inverter
grounding bracket must be connected to the chassis. If the
inverter board is not grounded it will expose the user to very
high voltages and cause extreme DANGER! Be sure that
the inverter circuit is properly grounded via the inverter
earth bracket.
WARNING DISCHARGE THE HIGH VOLATGE
CAPACITORS
For about 30 seconds after the oven is turned off, an
electric charge remains in the high voltage capacitors of the
inverter power supply circuit board.
When replacing or checking parts, remove the power plug
from the outlet and short the inverter output terminal of the
magnetron filament terminals to the chassis ground with an
insulated handle screwdriver to discharge. Please be sure
to contact the chassis ground side first and then short to the
output terminal.
WARNING
There is high voltage present with high current capabilities
in the circuits of the primary and secondary windings, choke
coil and heat sink of the inverter. It is extremely dangerous
to work on or near these circuits with the oven energized.
DO NOT measure the voltage in the high voltage circuit
including the filament voltage of the magnetron.
WARNING
Never touch any circuit wiring with your hand or with an
insulated tool during operation.
5 CAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED WHEN
TROUBLESHOOTING
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NN-GD371S / NN-GD361M / NN-GD351W