
1. High voltage is present at the high voltage terminal of the high voltage transforner during any cook-
ing cycle.
2. It is neither necessary nor advisable to attempt measurement of the high voltage.
3. Before touching any oven components or wiring, always unplug the oven from its power source and
discharge the capacitor (see page 14).
1. High voltage transformer
(A) Remove connections form the transformer terminals and check continuity.
(B) Normal readings should be as follows:
Secondary winding ........ Approx. 100
Ω
¡
10%
Filament winding ........................... Approx. 0
Ω
Primary winding ............................ Approx. 0
Ω
2. High voltage capacitor
(A) Check continuity of capacitor with meter on the highest OHM scale.
(B) A normal capacitor will show continuity for a short time, and then indicate 9M
Ω
once the capac-
itor is charged.
(C) A shorted capacitor will show continuous continuity.
(D) An open capacitor will show constant 9M
Ω
.
(E) Resistance between each terminal and chasis should be infinite.
3. High voltage diode
(A) Isolate the diode from the circuit by disconnecting the leads.
(B) With the ohmmeter set on the highest resistance scale, measure the resistance across the
diode terminals.
Reverse the meter leads and again observe the resistance reading. Meter with 6V, 9V or high-
er voltage batteries should be used to check the front-back resistance of the diode, otherwise
an infinite resistance may be read in both directions. A normal diodes resistance will be infinite
in one direction and several hundred k
Ω
in the other direction.
4. Magnetron
For complete magnetron diagnosis, refer to “Measurement of the Microwave Output Power”.
(Page 8) Continuity checks can only indicate and open filament or a shorted magnetron.
To diagnose for an open filament or shorted magnetron.
(A) Isolate magnetron from the circuit by disconecting the leads.
(B) A continuity check across magnetron filament terminals should indicate ohm or less.
(C) A continuity check between each filament terminal and magnetron case should read open.
5. Interlock monitor switch
The interlock switch can be checked with an ohmmeter. Isolate the switch and then connect the
meter leads to the common (COM) and normally close (NC) terminals of the switch. The meter
should indicate an open circuit with the door closed and a closed circuit with the door opened.
In case improper operation is indicated, make the necessary switch adjustment or replacement.
6. Primary and secondary interlock switch
The primary and secondary interlock switch can be checked with an ohmmeter. Isolate the switch
and connect the meter leads to the common (COM) and normally open (NO) terminals of the
switch.
The meter should indicate an open circuit with the door opened and a closed circuit with the door
closed. In case improper operation is indicated, make the necessary switch adjustment or replace-
ment.
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COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE