WHIRLPOOL PRODUCTS DEVELOPMENT LTD. SERVICE MANUAL
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6. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
6.1 CAUTION AND IMPORTANT
1.
Before disassembling the oven, the oven power must be turned off. Remove the
power plug of the oven from the outlet and wait for at least 3 minutes.
2.
When disassembling, service personnel should remove their watches and metal
chains from their hands. Never touch the high voltage components and wire.
3.
Before checking or replacing, discharge the high voltage capacitor to oven chassis
grounded with an insulated wire. Make sure that the wire is grounded to chassis
side before short circuiting the capacitor terminal.
4.
Do not measure high voltage with a common voltmeter.
6.2 MICROWAVE LEAKAGE
1.
Refer to section 5.2 regarding microwave leakage. If the leakage is greater than
1 mW/cm
2
, it is necessary to repair the oven.
2.
If leakage is found worst at control panel, ventilation openings or oven bottom,
check if there is any damaged parts or loose screws in the respective areas. If so,
replace the damaged parts and fasten the screws.
3.
If leakage is found worst around the door perimeter, adjust the door hinges and the
interlock support.
