Dacor DCM24B Service Manual page 26

PROCEDURE
LETTER
(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 vapor given of by the spray and turn off before food is properly cooked.
(8) If the sensor has not detected the vapor of the food, ERROR will appear and the oven will shut off.
Water load cooking test
WARNING : The oven should be fully assembled before following procedure.
Make sure the oven has been plugged in at least two 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 SENSOR COOK pad and then touch the number pad 1. And touch Start pad. Now, the oven
is in the sensor cooking condition and "BAKED POTATO" will appear in the display.
(5) The oven will operate for the first 16 seconds, without generating microwave energy.
When the AH sensor is defective (open or short), Error will appear in the display after 16 seconds
cleaning time. If ERROR appears, check sensor wire connecting and/or AH sensor.
NOTE: ERROR will appear if the door is opened or STOP/CLEAR pad is touched during first stage of
sensor cooking.
(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 the power supply cord, and then remove outer case.
(2) Open the door and block it open.
(3) Discharge high voltage capacitor.
(4) Remove the AH sensor.
(5) Install the new AH sensor.
(6) Reconnect all leads removed from components during testing.
(7) Re-install the outer case (cabinet).
(8) Reconnect the power supply cord after the outer case is installed.
(9) Check the sensor cook operation as follows:
9-1. Fill approximately 200 milliliters (7.2 oz) of tap water in a 1000 milliliter measuring cup.
9-2. Place the container on the center of tray in the oven cavity.
9-3. Close the door.
9-4. Touch SENSOR COOK pad and then touch the number pad 1. And touch Start pad.
9-5. The control panel is in automatic Sensor operation.
9-6. The display will start to count down the remaining cooking time, and the oven will turn off
automatically after the water is boiling (bubbling).
If new sensor dose not operate properly, the problem is with the control unit, and refer to explanation
below.
(1) Disconnect the power supply cord, and then remove outer case.
(2) Open the door and block it open.
(3) Discharge high voltage capacitor.
(4) Disconnect the sensor connector that is mounted to control panel.
(5) Then connect the dummy resistor circuit (see fig.) to the sensor connector of control panel.
(6) Disconnect the leads to the primary of the power transformer.
(7) Ensure that these leads remain isolated from other components and oven chassis by using
insulation tape.
(8) After that procedure, re-connect the power supply cord.
(9) Check the sensor cook operation proceed as follows:
9-1. Touch SENSOR COOK pad and then touch the number pad 1. And touch Start pad.
9-2. The control panel is in the sensor cooking operation.
TEST PROCEDURES
COMPONENT TEST
TESTING METHOD FOR AH SENSOR AND/OR CONTROL UNIT
CHECKING CONTROL UNIT
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