Microwave And Microwave Leakage Test; Microwave Test; Microwave Leakage Test - Whirlpool AVM562 Service Info Manual

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5. MICROWAVE AND MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TESTS
5.1

MICROWAVE TEST

The following is a simple test to check if the appliance is generating microwave
energy. This test is not intended to be an accurate test. An accurate measurement
of output power must be performed under strict control following the IEC
standard. In field service, accurate measurement of output power is usually not
required.
1. Prepare a beaker of water of quantity about 1000cc.
2. Measure the temperature of the water before putting into the oven.
3. Heat the water in the oven with full power (microwave only) for 60 seconds.
4. Again measure the temperature of the water.
5. If the temperature rise by about 10 degree Centigrade, then the microwave
generating system is working.
5.2

MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TEST

5.2.1 TESTING EQUIPMENT
 600cc beaker
 Microwave meter
5.2.2 TESTING PROCEDURE
1. Place 275cc of water into the beaker and place it in the center of the oven.
2. Turn on the microwave oven by turning the setting the cook time and start at full
power.
3. Hold the probe of the microwave meter perpendicular to the surface of the oven
and scan it at the rate of 1 inch/sec.
4. Test the following areas for microwave leakage:
 Door and control panel
 All ventilation openings
 All lockseams
 Weld at bottom
 Bottom plate
 Oven foot
Ref : 56258291a
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