Manual Introduction And Safety Precautions - Thermador SMW272 B Service Manual

Introduction
This manual contains information that is necessary for servicing the Thermador® built-in
electric ovens, models:
This manual, as well as the information contained in it, is designed to be used
only by qualified authorized Thermador service personnel, familiar with and
knowlegable of proper safety and servicing procedures and possessing high quality
testing equipment associated with Microwave, gas and electrical appliance repiar.
Thermador recommends that customers DO NOT SERVICE THEIR OWN
UNITS, due to the complexity and the risk of high-voltage electrical shock.
All individuals who attempt repairs by improper means or adjustment subject
themselves and others to the risk of serious and fatal injury.
Use only genuine Thermador approved fdactory replacement components.
The information is organized to help the servicer easily find what is needed to repair the unit.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY:
A. Do not operate or allow the oven to be operated with the door open.
B. Make the following safety checks on all ovens to be serviced before activating the magnetron or
other microwave source, and make repairs as necessary.
(1) Interlock operation.
(2) Proper door closing.
(3) Seal and sealing surfaces (arcing, wear, and other damage).
(4) Damage to or loosening of hinges and latches.
(5) Evidence of dropping or abuse.
C. Before turning on microwave power for any service test or inspection within the microwave gener-
ating compartments, check the magnetron, wave guide or transmission line, and cavity for proper
alignment, integrity, and connections.
D. Any defective or misadjusted components in the interlock, monitor, door seal and microwave gen-
eration and transmission systems shall be repaired, replaced, or adjusted by procedures described in
this manual before the oven is released to the owner.
E. A microwave leakage check to verify compliance with the Federal performance standard should be
performed on each oven prior to release to the owner.
F . Operate the oven from a properly grounded AC outlet capable of supplying 120/240 or a 120/208
volt, 60Hz.
SMW SERVICE MANUAL
SMW272B, SMW272W, SMW272S, SMW272P
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SMW Oven Service Manual