Magnetron - KitchenAid KOMS155MBL Technical Education

Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

MAGNETRON

Refer to page 4-10 for the procedure for servic-
ing the magnetron.
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect
power.
2. Discharge the high voltage capacitor
terminals with a 20,000
chassis ground.
3. Disconnect the wire connectors from the
filament terminals.
4. Set the ohmmeter to the R x 1 scale.
5. Touch the ohmmeter test leads to the
filament terminals. The meter should indi-
cate less than 1 Ω.
6. Touch one ohmmeter test lead to the
chassis, and the other test lead to each of
the filament terminals. The meter should
indicate infinity (∞).
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Ω
resistor to
5-6
Filament Terminals