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E-mail:Techsupport@LGEservice.com MICROWAVE OVEN SERVICE MANUAL MODEL : MA-2003B/2003W CAUTION BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This device is to be serviced only by properly qualified service personnel. Consult the service manual for proper service procedures to assure continued safety operation and for precautions to be taken to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy. PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY...
SPECIFICATIONS ITEM DESCRIPTION MA-2003B MODEL 120 Volts AC 60 Hz Power Requirement 1,550 Watts (13.6 A) Single phase, 3 wire grounded 1,150 Watts full microwave power (IEC705) Power Output 2,450 MHz Microwave Frequency 2M246, 2M248J Magnetron 0 ~ 99 min. 99 sec.
CAUTIONS Unlike other appliances, the microwave oven is MICROWAVE RADIATION high-voltage and high-current equipment. Personnel should not be exposed to the Though it is free from danger in ordinary use, microwave energy which may radiate from the extreme care should be taken during repair. magnetron or other microwave generating device if it is improperly used or connection.
INSTALLATIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. INSTALLING GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with For personal safety, this appliance must be fully a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as grounded at all times.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FEATURES Oven Front Plate Window Door Screen Door Seal Display Window Control Panel Door Open Button Safety Door Lock System Turntable Rotating Ring CONTROL PANEL 1. INDICATORS. 2. ONE TOUCH CONTROL: This menu has been pre programmed to cook food automatically by one touch. 1150W 3.
OPERATING SEQUENCE The following is a description of component functions 7. AUTO DEFROST COOKING during oven operation. AUTO NUMBER OF START STOP/CLEAR WEIGHT DEFROST 1. SETTING THE CLOCK 8. CHILD LOCK STOP/CLEAR CLOCK NUMBER CLOCK This oven has a CHILD LOCK feature TO SET CHILD LOCK ex.) To set 4:30, touch number key [4],[3], and [0].
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION • A high voltage of approximately 2100 volts AC is GENERAL DETAILS generated in the secondary of the high voltage • The low voltage transformer supplies the necessary transformer which is increased by the action of the high voltage to the micom controller when power cord is voltage diode and charging of the high voltage plugged in.
SERVICE INFORMATION TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS NECESSARY TOOLS NECESSARY MEASURING INSTRUMENTS Tools normally used for TV servicing are sufficient. • TESTER (VOLTS-DC, AC, Ohmmeter) Standard tools are listed below. • Microwave survey meter • Diagonal pliers - Holaday HI-1500 • Long nose pliers HI-1501 •...
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MEASUREMENT WITH OUTER CASE NOTES WHEN MEASURING REMOVED • Do not exceed meter full scale deflection. • The test probe must be removed no faster than • When you replace the magnetron, measure for 1 inch/sec (2.5 cm/sec) along the shaded area, microwave energy leakage before the outer case is otherwise a false reading may result.
MEASUREMENT OF MICROWAVE POWER OUTPUT • The microwave power output P in watts is calculated • Microwave power output measurement is made with the microwave oven supplied at its rated voltage and from the following formula : operated at its maximum microwave power setting with 4187 x (∆T) a load of (1000±5) g of potable water.
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D. PCB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL Remove choke cover 1) Remove the control panel assembly from the cavity. (Refer to control panel assembly removal on previous page.) 2) Remove screws which hold the PCB SUB ASS’Y to the control panel. 3) Disconnect the flat cable from the PCB SUB ASS’Y and take off the PCB SUB ASS’Y Remove door E.
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F. AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL H. REMOVING THE TURNTABLE MOTOR 1) Remove the turntable and rotating ring. 1) Disconnect the leadwire from the lamp. 2) Lay the unit down on its back. 2) Remove the mounting screw to the magnetron. 3) Remove the turntable motor cover.
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I. HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER L. INTERLOCK SYSTEM 1) INTERLOCK MECHANISM REMOVAL The door lock mechanism is a device which has 1) Discharge the high voltage capacitor. been specially designed to eliminate completely 2) Disconnect the leadwire from magnetron, high voltage microwave activity when the door is opened during transformer, and capacitor.
INTERLOCK CONTINUITY TEST WARNING : FOR CONTINUED PROTECTION AGAINST EXCESSIVE RADIATION EMISSION, REPLACE ONLY WITH IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. TYPE NO. SZM-V 16-FA-63 OR VP-533A-OF FOR PRIMARY SWITCH TYPE NO. SZM-V 16-FA-62 OR VP-532A-OF FOR MONITOR SWITCH TYPE NO. SZM-V 16-FA-63 OR VP-533A-OF FOR SECONDARY SWITCH B.
COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE CAUTIONS 1. DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY CORD FROM THE OUTLET WHENEVER REMOVING THE OUTER CASE FROM THE UNIT. PROCEED WITH THE TEST ONLY AFTER DISCHARGING THE HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITOR AND REMOVING THE WIRE LEADS FROM THE PRIMARY WINDING OF THE HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER.
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COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS Antenna Gasket Chassis Filament NOTE: When testing the magnetron, be sure to install the magnetron gasket in the correct position and be sure that the gasket is in good condition. HIGH VOLTAGE Measure the resistance. Normal: Momentarily indicates CAPACITOR (Ohm-meter scale: Rx1000) several ohms, and...
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COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS Check for continuity of relay 2 with an RELAY 2 POWER ohm-meter. LEVEL (Remove wire leads from relay 2 and operate the unit.) 4 sec 18 sec 6 sec 16 sec 8 sec 14 sec 10 sec 12 sec 12 sec 10 sec...
TROUBLE SHOOTING WHEN YOU GET A COMPLAINT FROM YOUR CUSTOMER, EVALUATE THE COMPLAINT CAREFULLY. IF THE FOLLOWING SYMPTOMS APPLY, PLEASE INSTRUCT THE CUSTOMER IN THE PROPER USE OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN. THIS CAN ELIMINATE AN UNNECESSARY SERVICE CALL. CAUTIONS 1. Check grounding before checking for trouble. 2.
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(TROUBLE 1) The following visual conditions indicate a probable defective control circuit. 1. Incomplete segments. • Segment missing. • Partial segment missing. • Digit flickering (NOTE: Slight flickering is normal.) 2. Colon does not turn on or blink. 3. A distinct change in the brightness of one or more numbers in display. 4.
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(TROUBLE 2) Oven does not operate at all, Display window does not display any figures, and no input is accepted. CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY Malfunction of the Replace fuse, Check continuity 1. Fuse blows. Continuity. monitor switch. primary, monitor, of monitor secondary switch (with...
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(TROUBLE 3) Display shows all figures set, but oven does not start cooking while desired program times are set and START pad is touched. CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY Defective Replace Check continuity 1. Setting time No continuity. secondary switch. secondary switch.
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(TROUBLE 5) No microwave oscillation even though oven lamp and fan motor run. (Display operates properly) CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY No microwave Defective PCB Replace PCB Disconnect the No continuity. oscillation. assembly. assembly. wire leads from relay 2 and check continuity Continuity.
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2-1. Function & Type (1/2) 1. How a Microwave Oven Works The microwave oven is one of the great inventions of the 20th century - millions of homes in world have one. Microwave ovens are popular because they cook food incredibly quickly. They are also extremely efficient in their use of electricity because a microwave oven heats only the food - nothing else.
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2-1. Function & Type (2/2) 2) GRILL COOKING This is a method of cooking with radiant heat from the grill heater on the top of the oven. This is a traditional way of cooking which quickly seals and browns food evenly.
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2-2. Installation & Utensils (1/2) 1. Installation 5. Fill a microwave safe container 1. Unpack your oven and place it on a flat level surface. with 300 ml (1/2 pint) of water. 2. Place your oven in the level location of tour choice with more Place on the GLASS TRAY and than 85cm height but make sure there is at least 30cm of space close the oven door.
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2-2. Installation & Utensils (2/2) 2.COOKING UTENSILS 3.Plastic dishes, cups, freezer bags, and plastic wraps may be Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use used in the microwave oven. Follow the manufacturer’s in the microwave oven. instructions or the information given in the cookbook when The following chart summaries the proper use of cooking utensils using plastics in the microwave oven.
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3-1. What’s the microwave? (1/2) 1. History of dielectric heating In 1945, Dr. Spencer working for RAYTHEON Co. in the U.S.A found out a pieces of chocolate in his pocket melting suddenly by the electric wave (ultra high frequency wave using for radar) on his experiment for radar. then began research in heating matters by the electric wave.
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3-1. What’s the microwave? (2/2) 3. The safety of microwave oven Since the microwave oven can’t make the native fire like gas, you have no use for worrying about the fire. Because it doesn’t become hot like the ordinary electric range. It has been used in the dinner car of the trains etc. Microwave oven has the shielded structure strictly with metal case not to leak electric wave at once not only using but on opening the door.
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3-2. Conventional heating vs. dielectric heating 2. Dielectric heating 1. Conventional heating 1) The heating is uniform. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE! 2) The temperature rise is fast (high). 3) If you break the electric power: The microwave oven stops FIRE! FIRE! HEAT! heating at once, so you can’t heat something with the heat of their surroundings.
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4-1. Construction of microwave oven Cavity Cabinet locking in microwave and holding food. Door Gate coming in and out food. Magnetron It has window Inject microwave and seal to oven. structure OVEN CAVITY PARTS Controller INTERIOR PARTS Control and supervise BASE PLATE PARTS DOOR PARTS operating state...
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4-2. How does the microwave oven operate? After plugging your oven into a standard household socket, press start button or turn the timer. And then switches (primary, secondary, timer) close the circuit. Eventually the input power will be applied to turntable motor, timer motor, fan motor, oven lamp and high voltage transformer. A high voltage of 2,100 volts AC is generated in the second winging of H.V.Transformer.
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4-3. WARNING - High voltage circuit ( 4,000 volt ) * The half-wave voltage doubler circuit consists of the secondary winding of the high voltage transformer, H.V. diode (rectifier), and H.V. capacitor. The H.V. diode allows alternating current (AC) to flow in one direction only and INPUT INPUT rectifies it to pulsating direct current (DC).
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4-4. Microwave generation system_Magnetron (1/2) GASKET ANTENNA (OUTPUT) FILAMENT (CATHODE) MAGNET (MAGNETIC CIRCUIT) ANODE MAGNET (FERRITE) VANE FILAMENT TERMINALS FEED THROUGH CAPACITOR FILTER CASE FILTER * The magnetron is the energy source for the microwave oven. The magnetron is a vacuum tube of special construction. ANTENNA It is basically a diode with addition of a magnetic field.
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4-4. Microwave generation system_Magnetron (2/2) * In order to create an electron flow from cathode to anode, the cathode must be heated and a potential difference must exist between the two. 2,450 MHz. This is accomplished by heating the cathode with 3, 4 to 3,5 V AC. ( from the ANTENNA filament winding of the high voltage transformer) and applying a negative 4000 V DC (from the voltage doubler circuit) to the cathode.
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5-1. Multiwave system What is Multi-Wave • The multi-Wave system heats food more evenly than convectional microwave ovens. - 20 -...
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5-2. Infrared sensor What’s the infrared sensor? You may be annoyed when you defrost or reheat food with microwave oven. If you reheat soup, the result is superficial. The surface is hot but inside of the soup is still cold. You have to set the clock and push “Start” again. The cooking time is much longer than you expected.
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5-3. Auto moving heater What’s does move automatically? Conventional microwave oven with grill has a heater on the ceiling of cooking room. Whether you cook a pizza or chicken, the position of heater is unmovable. We changed the old way. LG heater is moving when you choose grill, the heater goes down.
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