LG MS-268T (serv.man2) Service Manual ▷ View online
CAUTIONS
• Be sure to check microwave leakage prior to
servicing the oven if the oven is operative prior to
servicing.
servicing.
• The service personnel should inform the
manufacture importer, or assembler of any
certified oven unit found to have a microwave
emission level in excess of 5 mW/cm
certified oven unit found to have a microwave
emission level in excess of 5 mW/cm
2
and should
repair any unit found to have excessive emission levels
at no cost to the owner and should ascertain the cause
of the excessive leakage. The service personnel
should instruct the owner not to use the unit until the
oven has been brought into compliance.
at no cost to the owner and should ascertain the cause
of the excessive leakage. The service personnel
should instruct the owner not to use the unit until the
oven has been brought into compliance.
• If the oven operates with the door open, the service
personnel should:
- Tell the user not to operate the oven.
- Contact the manufacturer.
- Contact the manufacturer.
• The service personnel should check all surface and
vent openings for microwave leakage.
• Check for microwave leakage after every servicing.
The power density of the microwave radiation leakage
emitted by the microwave oven should not exceed
4 mW/cm
emitted by the microwave oven should not exceed
4 mW/cm
2
. Always start measuring of an unknown field
to assure safety for operating personnel from radiation
leakage.
leakage.
MEASURING MICROWAVE ENERGY
LEAKAGE
LEAKAGE
• Pour 275±15cc of 20±5°C(68±9°F) water in a beaker
which is graduated to 600 cc, and place the beaker
on the center of the turntable.
on the center of the turntable.
• Set the energy leakage monitor to 2,450 MHz and
use it following the manufacturer's recommended
test procedure to assure correct result.
test procedure to assure correct result.
• When measuring the leakage, always use the 2-
inch (5cm) spacer supplied with the probe.
• Operate the oven at its maximum output.
• Measure the microwave radiation using and
• Measure the microwave radiation using and
electromagnetic radiation monitor by holding the
probe perpendicular to the surface being measured
probe perpendicular to the surface being measured
Move probe along shaded area
Probe scanning speed
Less than 2.5 cm/sec
( 1in/sec)
Less than 2.5 cm/sec
( 1in/sec)
5-1
SERVICE INFORMATION
TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TEST
NECESSARY TOOLS
Tools normally used for TV servicing are sufficient.
Standard tools are listed below.
Standard tools are listed below.
• Diagonal pliers
• Long nose pliers
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Wrench (size 5mm)
• Nutdriver (size 5mm)
• Adjustable wrench
• Soldering iron
• Solder
• Vinyl insulation tape
• Polishing cloth
• Long nose pliers
• Phillips screwdriver
• Flat blade screwdriver
• Wrench (size 5mm)
• Nutdriver (size 5mm)
• Adjustable wrench
• Soldering iron
• Solder
• Vinyl insulation tape
• Polishing cloth
NECESSARY MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
• TESTER(VOLTS-DC, AC., Ohmmeter)
• Microwave survey meter
• Microwave survey meter
- Holaday HI-1500
HI-1501
- Narda 8100
8200
• Inch scale
• 600 cc non conductive material beaker (glass or plastic),
• 600 cc non conductive material beaker (glass or plastic),
inside diameter: approx. 8.5 cm(3
1
/2
in.)
• Cylindrical and made of borosilicate glass vessel.
max. thickness: 3 mm
outside diameter: approx. 190mm
height: approx. 90mm
outside diameter: approx. 190mm
height: approx. 90mm
• Glass thermometer: 100°C or 212°F (1 deg scale)
5-10
COMPONENTS
TEST PROCEDURE
RESULTS
FUSE
HEATER ELEMENT
(Wire leads removed.)
(Wire leads removed.)
TOAST THERMOSTAT
OVEN THERMOSTAT
MAGNETRON
THERMOSTAT
MAGNETRON
THERMOSTAT
Check for continuity of the fuse with an
multi-meter.
multi-meter.
NOTE: If the fuse is blown, check the primary, the secondary, and the monitor
switches, H.V.D. and H.V.C. before replacing the fuse.
If the fuse is blown by improper switch operation replace the defective switch
and the fuse at the same time. Replace just the fuse if the switches operate
normally.
switches, H.V.D. and H.V.C. before replacing the fuse.
If the fuse is blown by improper switch operation replace the defective switch
and the fuse at the same time. Replace just the fuse if the switches operate
normally.
NOTE: Make sure heater is fully cooled when tested.
Measure the resistance.
(Multi-meter scale: Rx1)
(Multi-meter scale: Rx1)
Normal:
*Toast heater
*Toast heater
Approx. 95 ohm
(at 20 ~ 30
(at 20 ~ 30
o
C)
Normal: more than 0.5 Mohm
Normal Abnormal
Measure the resistance with 500V-100M ohm
insulation resistance meter.
insulation resistance meter.
0°C~Approx.90°C Approx.90°C
0°C~Approx.145°C Approx.145°C
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COMPONENTS
TEST PROCEDURE
RESULTS
Disconnect the 8 pin
connector from P.C.B.
(Refer to schemetic diagram)
connector from P.C.B.
(Refer to schemetic diagram)
RELAY 3, RELAY 4
OF P.C.B.
(Wire leads removed.)
Note: Relay
Relay 1: Turntable motor
OF P.C.B.
(Wire leads removed.)
Note: Relay
Relay 1: Turntable motor
Oven lamp
Relay 2: Fan motor
Relay 3: Microwave
Relay 4: Toast
Relay 3: Microwave
Relay 4: Toast
FAN MOTOR
(Wire leads removed)
(Wire leads removed)
TURNTABLE
MOTOR
(Wire leads removed)
MOTOR
(Wire leads removed)
Check for P.C.B. connector.
Measure the resistance.
(Ohm-meter scale: R x 1)
(Ohm-meter scale: R x 1)
Measure the resistance.
(Ohm-meter scale: R x 1000)
(Ohm-meter scale: R x 1000)
Normal: Approx. 200 ~400 ohm
Abnormal: Infinite or several
ohm.
Normal: Approx. 10~20 kohm
Abnormal: Infinite or several
Abnormal: Infinite or several
ohm.
NOTE : • A MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TEST MUST ALWAYS BE PERFORMED WHEN THE UNIT IS
SERVICED FOR ANY REASON.
• MAKE SURE THE WIRE LEADS ARE IN THE CORRECT POSITION.
• WHEN REMOVING THE WIRE LEADS FROM THE PARTS, BE SURE TO GRASP THE
• WHEN REMOVING THE WIRE LEADS FROM THE PARTS, BE SURE TO GRASP THE
CONNECTOR, NOT THE WIRES.
A
B
Cooking Start OFF
1
3
5
Relay 3
Relay 1
Relay 4
Cooking Start OFF
A Approx. 30 ~ 50 ohm
B Approx. 300 ~ 500 ohm
5-12
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.
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. Be careful of the high voltage circuit.
3. Discharge the high voltage capacitor. (See page 2-1)
4. When checking the continuity of the switches or of the high voltage transformer, disconnect one lead wire
2. Be careful of the high voltage circuit.
3. Discharge the high voltage capacitor. (See page 2-1)
4. When checking the continuity of the switches or of the high voltage transformer, disconnect one lead wire
from these parts and then check continuity with the AC plug removed. To do otherwise may result in a
false reading or damage to your meter.
false reading or damage to your meter.
5. Do not touch any part of the circuitry on the digital programmer circuit since static electric discharge may
damage this control panel.
Always touch yourself ground while working on this panel to discharge any static charge built up in your
body.
CONDITION
Microwave oven
does not work.
Inserting many plug into one
plug outlet and using
them at the same time
(causes overloading).
plug outlet and using
them at the same time
(causes overloading).
Microwave oven plug is not
inserted tightly.
inserted tightly.
Output power is too low.
Low AC input voltage.
Food temperature is too low.
Using metallic ware and
allowing it to touch the oven
wall.
allowing it to touch the oven
wall.
Sparks occurring.
Inconsistent intensity of
microwave by their
characteristics.
microwave by their
characteristics.
1. Wrap the thinner part with
aluminum foil.
2. Use plastic wrap or lid.
3. Stir once or twice while
3. Stir once or twice while
cooking soup, cocoa or
milk, etc.
milk, etc.
Uneven cooking.
Ceramic ware trimmed in
gold or silver powder is used.
gold or silver powder is used.
Avoid using other electrical
appliances when you use the
microwave oven.
appliances when you use the
microwave oven.
Insert microwave oven plug
securely.
securely.
Use the microwave oven at
adequate line voltage.
adequate line voltage.
This may not be a defect.
It is possible that the food
should be cooked for a
longer time period.
It is possible that the food
should be cooked for a
longer time period.
Do not use metallic ware for
cooking except where noted
in the cooking guide.
cooking except where noted
in the cooking guide.
Do not use any type of
cookware with metallic
trimming.
cookware with metallic
trimming.
CAUSE
REMEDY
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