Sharp R-953(SL)M Service Manual page 20

TEST PROCEDURES
PROCEDURE
LETTER
Q AH SENSOR TEST FOR R- 963(SL)M/(W)M
Checking the initial sensor cooking condition
(1) The oven should be plugged in at least two minutes before sensor cooking.
(2) Room temperature should not exceed 35˚C.
(3) The unit should not be installed in any area where heat and steam are generated. The unit should
not be installed, for example, next to a conventional surface unit. Refer to the "INSTALLATION
Instructions" .
(4) Exhaust vents are provided on the back of the unit for proper cooling and air flow in the cavity. To
permit adequate ventilation, be sure to install so as not to block these vents. There should be some
space for air circulation.
(5) Be sure the exterior of the cooking container and the interior of the oven are dry. Wipe off any
moisture with a dry cloth or paper towel.
(6) The Sensor works with food at normal storage temperature. For example, chicken pieces would
be at refrigerator temperature and canned soup at room temperature.
(7) Avoid using aerosol sprays or cleaning solvents near the oven while using Sensor settings. The
sensor will detect the vapour given of by the spray and turn off before food is properly cooked.
(8) If the sensor has not detected the vapour of the food, ERROR will appear and the oven will shut
off.
Water load cooking test
Make sure the oven has been plugged in at least five minutes before checking sensor cook operation.
The cabinet should be installed and screws tightened.
(1) Fill approximately 200 milliliters (7.2 oz) of tap water in a 1000 milliliter measuring cup.
(2) Place the container on the center of tray in the oven cavity.
(3) Close the door.
(4) Touch FRESH FISH pad. Now, the oven is in the sensor cooking condition and "FRESH FISH"
will appear in the display.
(5) The oven will operate for the first 16 seconds, without generating microwave energy.
NOTE: ERROR will appear if the door is opened or STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during first stage
(6) After approximately 16 seconds, microwave energy is produced, and the display should start to
count down the remaining cooking time, and oven should turn off after water is boiling (bubbling).
If the oven does not turn off, replace the AH sensor or check the control unit, refer to explanation
below.
To determine if the sensor is defective, the simplest method is to replace it with a new replacement
sensor.
(1) Disconnect oven from power supply and remove outer case.
(2) Discharge the high voltage capacitor.
(3) Remove the AH sensor.
(4) Install the new AH sensor.
(5) Re-install the outer case.
(6) Reconnect the oven to the power supply and check the sensor cook operation proceed as follows:
6-1. Fill approximately 200 milliliters (7.2 oz) of tap water in a 1000 milliliter measuring cup.
6-2. Place the container on the center of tray in the oven cavity.
6-3. Close the door.
6-4. Touch FRESH FISH pad.
6-5. The control panel is in automatic sensor operation.
6-6. The display will start to count down the remaining cooking time, and the oven will turn off
If new sensor dose not operate properly, the problem is with the control unit.
(1) Disconnect oven from power supply and remove outer case.
(2) Discharge the high voltage capacitor.
(3) Disconnect the wire leads from the cook relay.
(4) Disconnect the sensor connector that is mounted to lower portion of control panel.
(5) Then connect the dummy resistor circuit (see fig.) to the sensor connector of control panel.
(6) Reconnect the oven to the power supply and check the sensor cook operation, proceed as follows:
6-1. Touch FRESH FISH pad.
6-2. The control panel is in the sensor cooking operation.
6-3. After approximately 30 seconds, push plunger of select switch. This condition is same as
of sensor cooking.
TESTING METHOD FOR AH SENSOR AND/OR CONTROL UNIT
automatically after the water is boiling (babbling).
judgement by AH sensor.
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COMPONENT TEST
CHECKING CONTROL UNIT