Removing The High Voltage Transformer - Whirlpool GM8155XJQ Job Aid

REMOVING THE HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so could result in death or
electrical shock.
CAUTION: When you work on the microwave
oven, be careful when handling the sheet metal
parts. Sharp edges may be present, and you
can cut yourself if you are not careful.
1. Disconnect the electrical power to the
microwave oven.
2. Remove the cabinet from the microwave
oven (see page 2-2 for the procedure).
CAUTION: Discharge the high voltage ca-
pacitor terminals with a 20,000 ohm resis-
tor to chassis ground.
3. Disconnect the two primary wire connec-
tors from the high voltage transformer
terminals.
4. Disconnect the filament connector from
the magnetron and the secondary winding
connectors from the high voltage capaci-
tor.
Filament
Connector
Primary
HV Transformer
Connectors
5.
6.
HV Capacitor
Secondary
Connectors
2-11
Position the microwave oven on its left
side so that the bottom of the oven is
accessible.
HV Transformer
HV Transformer
Mounting Screws
Bottom Of Oven
Remove the four high voltage transformer
mounting screws from the bottom of the
oven. Hold the transformer with one hand
to keep it from falling.