Sears 721.66339, Manual

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CAUTION
WARNING TO SERVICE TECHNICIANS
PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE
AND DURING SERVICING TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
a. Do not operate or allow the oven to be operated with the door open.
b. Make the following safety checks on all ovens to be serviced before activating the magnetron or other
microwave source, and make repairs as necessary; (1) Interlock operation, (2) proper door closing, (3)
seal and sealing surfaces (arcing, wear, and other damage), (4) damage to or loosening of hinges and
latches, (5) evidence of dropping or abuse.
c. Before turning on microwave for any service test or inspection within the microwave generating
compartments, check the magnetron, wave guide or transmission line, and cavity for proper alignment,
integrity, and connections.
d. Any defective or misadjusted components in the interlock, monitor, door seal, and microwave
generation and transmission systems shall be repaired adjusted by procedures described in this
manual before the oven is released to the owner.
e. A Microwave leakage check to verify compliance with the Federal performance standard should be
performed on each oven prior to release to the owner.
• Proper operation of the microwave ovens requires that the magnetron be assembled to the wave guide and
cavity. Never operate the magnetron unless it is properly installed.
• Be sure that the magnetron gasket is properly installed around the dome of the tube whenever installing the
magnetron.
• Routine service safety procedures should be exercised at all times.
• Untrained personnel should not attempt service without a thorough review of the test procedures and safety
information contained in this manual.
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