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MICROWAVE OVEN
SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL: MS-74ML
CAUTION
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT, READ THE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN THIS MANUAL.

P/NO:3828W5S1403 Jan, 2000

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 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
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 generating
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 generation
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 should be performed on each oven prior to release to the owner.

CAUTION
MICROWAVE RADIATION
DO NOT BECOME EXPOSED TO RADIATION FROM THE MICROWAVE GENERATOR
OR OTHER PARTS CONDUCTING MICROWAVE ENERGY.

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 CONTENTS
(Page)

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Inside front cover

SPECIFICATIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1-1

CAUTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2-1

INSTALLATIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3-1

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1

FEATURES- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1

CONTROL PANEL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-1

OPERATING SEQUENCE- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-2

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-3

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4-4

SERVICE INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

TOOLS AND MEASURING INSTRUMENTS - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TEST - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-1

MEASUREMENT OF MICROWAVE POWER OUTPUT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3

DISASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-3

INTERLOCK CONTINUITY TEST- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-7

COMPONENT TEST PROCEDURE - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-8
TROUBLE SHOOTING - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5-12

EXPLODED VIEW - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6-1

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-1

SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF P.C.B. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-1

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8-2
P.C.B. PARTS LIST - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9-1

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 SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM DESCRIPTION
MODEL MS-74ML

Power Requirement 120 V 60 Hz

1,050 Watts
Single phase, 3 wire grounded

Power Output 700 Watts full microwave power (IEC705)

Microwave Frequency 2,450 MHz
Magnetron 2M214 - 39F, 2M218J, 2M254J
Timer 0 ~ 99 min. 90 sec.
Outside Dimensions 483 (W) x 285 (H) x 360 (D) mm
Cavity Dimensions 312 (W) x 198 (H) x 316 (D) mm
Net Weight 12.5 kg (approx.)
Shipping weight 14 kg (approx.)
Control Complement Microwave Power for Variable Cooking
Power level
HIGH - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Full power throughout the cooking time
9 (Saute) - - - - - - approx. 90% of Full power, 8 (Reheat) - - - - - - - - approx. 80%
7 (Med.-High) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - approx. 70%, 6 (Medium) - - - - - - - - approx. 60%
5 (Med.-Low) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - approx. 50%, 4 (Defrost) - - - - - - - - - approx. 40%
3 (Low) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - approx. 30%, 2 (Simmer) - - - - - - - - approx. 20%
1 (Warm) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - approx. 10%

Nameplate Location

Back Side

Accessories Owner's manual & cooking guide

Glass turntable
Rotating Ring

This microwave oven is designed for household use only.

It is not recommended for commercial purposes.

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 CAUTIONS

Unlike other appliances, the microwave oven is

high-voltage and high-current equipment.
MICROWAVE RADIATION
Though it is free from danger in ordinary use, Personnel should not be exposed to the
extreme care should be taken during repair. microwave energy which may radiate from the
magnetron or other microwave generating
device if it is improperly used or connection.
• DO NOT operate on a 2-wire extension cord during All input and output microwave connections,
repair and use. waveguide, flange and gasket must be secure
• NEVER TOUCH any oven components or wiring during never operate the device without a microwave
operation. energy absorbing load attached.
• BEFORE TOUCHING any parts of the oven, always Never look into an open waveguide or antenna
remove the power plug from the outlet. while the device is energized.
• For about 30 seconds after the oven stops, an electric
charge remains in the high voltage capacitor. When
replacing or checking, you must discharge the high • Proper operation of the microwave oven requires that
voltage capacitor by shorting across the two terminals the magnetron be assembled to the waveguide and
with an insulated screwdriver. cavity. Never operate the magnetron unless it is
properly installed.
• Be sure that the magnetron gasket is properly
installed around the dome of the tube whenever
installing the magnetron.

ANTENNA
Gasket

COOLING FIN
FILAMENT
TERMINALS

MAGNETRON
CHASSIS GROUND

• Remove your watches whenever working close to or MAGNETRON

replacing the Magnetron.
• DO NOT touch any parts of the control panel circuit. A
resulting static electric discharge may damage this
P.C.B. THE OVEN IS TO BE SERVICED ONLY
• NEVER operate the oven with no load.
• NEVER injure the door seal and front plate of the oven
BY PROPERLY QUALIFIED SERVICE
cavity. PERSONNEL.
• NEVER put iron tools on the magnetron.
• NEVER put anything into the latch hole and the
interlock switches area.

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 INSTALLATIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN, READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY.

INSTALLING EARTHING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Empty the microwave oven and clean inside it with This microwave oven is designed to be used in a fully
a soft, damp cloth. Check for damage such as earthed condition.
misaligned door, damage around the door or dents It is imperative, therefore, to make sure it is properly
inside the cavity or on the exterior. earthed before servicing

2. Put the oven on a counter, table, or shelf that is

strong enough to hold the oven and the food and WARNING-
utensils you put in it. (The control panel side of the THIS APPLIANCE
oven is the heavy side. Use care when handling.)
MUST BE EARTHED
3. Do not block the vent and the air intake openings.
Blocking vent or air intake openings can cause
damage to the oven and poor cooking results. IMPORTANT
Make sure the microwave oven legs are in place to
ensure proper air flow. The wires in this mains lead are colored in
accordance with the following code:
4. The oven should not be installed in any area where
heat and steam are generated, because they may Green-and-yellow: Earth
damage the electronic or mechanical parts of the Blue: Neutral
unit. Brown: Live
Do not install the oven next to a conventional
surface unit or above a conventional wall oven.
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this
5. Use microwave oven in an ambient temperature appliance may not correspond with the colored
less than 104°F(40°C). markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows.
6. Place the microwave oven on a sturdy and flat
surface at least 10 cm(4 inches) from the wall.
The wire which is colored green-and-yellow must be
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
7. Place the microwave oven as far away as possible
with the letter E or by the earth symbol ( ) or
from TV, RADIO, COMPUTER, etc., to prevent
colored green or green-and-yellow.
interference.

The wire which is colored blue must be connected to

10cm the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter
N or colored black.

The wire which is colored brown must be connected

to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter L or colored red.

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 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FEATURES
Oven Frot Plate
Window Door Screen
Door Seal

Display Window

Control Panel

Safety Door Lock System

Turntable

Rotating Ring

CONTROL PANEL
1. INDICATORS
2. SET CLOCK: Used to set the time of day.
1 9 3. AUTO COOK: Used to cook the foods listed by one
touch.
4. AUTO DEFROST: Used to select the desired auto
Reloj Tiempo weight defrost programmed with weight pad.
2 10
3 Cocción Automática 5. POWER: Used to select the desired power level
Vegetales Vegetales
egetales
Papas Frescos Congelados for cooking.
6. COOK TIME: Used to cook food for a desired time.
1.Carne
1.Carne
.......
4 Descong 2.Pollo .... 7. START: One tap allows oven to begin functioning.
Automático 3.Pescado
4.Pan ..
8. STOP/CLEAR: Used to stop oven and clear all entries
Nivel de except time of day.
5 Cocción
9. DISPLAY WINDOW
1kg 0.1kg

10 min 1 min 10 seg

10. KITCHEN TIMER

6
7 Comenzar

Parar/
8 Borrar

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 OPERATING SEQUENCE
The following is a description of component functions 5. MULTI-STAGE MICROWAVE
during oven operation.
COOKING
1. SETTING THE CLOCK STAGE 1

Stop Desired Desired

Set Set the Set power level cooking time
Stop clock
clock correct time
STAGE 2
ex) To set 4:35, Press 10 min four times.
Press 1 min three times. Desired Desired
power level cooking time Start
Press 10 sec five times.

NOTE: You can set 12 hour clock.

6. AUTO WEIGHT DEFROST COOKING

2. CANCEL FUNCTION
Touch the STOP pad whenever you need to Desired Desired
Stop defrost cooking Start
cancel an entry or a function currently in use. category weight
The display will either return to the last item entered
or to the clock.
7. CHILD LOCK
This oven has a CHILD LOCK feature
3. QUICK START • TO SET CHILD LOCK
• Touch the Stop pad
Stop Start
• Touch STOP pad L appear in
the display.
4. MICROWAVE COOKING
•TO CANCEL CHILD LOCK
Stop Desired Desired Start • Touch the Stop pad
power level cooking time • touch STOP pad L disappears.

8. AUTO COOK
Desired
Stop auto cook Desired Start
category food weight

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 FUSE PRIMARY
H.V.
15A SWITCH
BK TRANSFORMER
RD

BK

MICOM BN
CONTROLLER

1 RD RD
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BK RD BK
3
TURN H.V.
FAN CAPACITOR
SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

4 OVEN TABLE
RY1 MO TOR
LAMP MOTOR
5 T.T.M. MONITOR
L O.L. F.M. H.V. DIODE
GN SWITCH
BL 6 GN
N
GN
AC 120V 7
60Hz PK
8
SECONDARY WH WH WH MAGNETRON
CN1 SWITCH

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RY2

YL
** NOTE : DOOR IS OPENED.
WH BK : BLACK BL : BLUE YL : YELLOW
WH
RD : RED WH : WHITE PK : PINK
GN : GREEN
THERMOSTAT

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTE: THE SHADED AREAS ON THIS SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM INCORPORATE SPECIAL FEATURES
IMPORTANT FOR PROTECTION FROM MICROWAVE RADIATION, FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND
HAZARDS. WHEN SERVICING IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT ONLY MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFIED PARTS
BE USED FOR THE CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THE SHADED AREAS OF THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM.

NOTICE: SINCE THIS IS BASIC SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM, THE VALUES OF COMPONENTS AND
SOME PARTIAL CONNECTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT.
 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

GENERAL DETAILS • A high voltage of approximately 2100 volts AC is

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. capacitor.
• When the door is closed, the primary switch is ON, the • The negative 4,000 Volts DC is applied to the filament
secondary switch is ON, and the monitor switch opens of the magnetron.
(contact COM and NO).
WHEN THE OVEN IS SET AT ANY LEVEL
WHEN SELECTING COOKING POWER EXCEPT MAXIMUM.
LEVEL AND TIME • The micom controller controls the ON-OFF time of
• The micom controller memorizes the function you set. relay 2 by the applied signal to vary the average output
• The time you set appears in the display window. power of microwave oven as POWER LEVEL.
• Each indicator light turns on to indicate that the stage (refer to page 1-1)
has been set. • One complete cycle of relay 2 is 22 seconds.

WHEN TOUCHING THE START PAD WHEN THE DOOR IS OPENED DURING
• The coil of the relay is energized by the micom COOKING
controller. • Both the primary switch and relay 2 are cut off primary
• Power input is supplied to the high voltage transformer winding voltage of the high voltage transformer.
through the fuse to the primary switch and relay 2. • ON-OFF of relay 2 is coupled electrically with opening
• Turntable rotates. and closing of the secondary switch.
• When the door is opened, the secondary switch is
opened and when the door is closed, the secondary
switch is closed.
N • The cooking time stops counting down.
H.V. • Relay stops functioning.
MONITOR
SWITCH TRANS- • As the door is opened, if the contact of primary switch
L FORMER and relay 2 and/or secondary switch fails to open, the
fuse opens due to the large current surge caused by
FUSE the monitor switch activation, which in turn stops
magnetron oscillation.
PRIMARY SECONDARY
SWITCH RELAY 2 SWITCH

N
MICOM CONTROLLER
MONITOR H.V.
SWITCH TRANS-
• The fan motor rotates and cools the magnetron by L FORMER
blowing the air (coming from the intake on the
baseplate). FUSE
• The air is also directed into the oven to exhaust the
vapor in the oven through the upper plate. PRIMARY SECONDARY
SWITCH RELAY 2 SWITCH
• Cooking time starts counting down.
• 3.2 volts AC is generated from the filament winding of
the high voltage transformer. This 3.2 volts is applied to
the magnetron to heat the magnetron filament through MICOM CONTROLLER
two noise-preventing choke coils.

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 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
• Phillips screwdriver - Narda 8100
• Flat blade screwdriver 8200
• Wrench (size 5mm) • Inch scale
• Nutdriver (size 5mm) • 600 cc non conductive material beaker (glass or
• Adjustable wrench plastic), inside diameter: approx. 8.5 cm(31/2 in.)
• Soldering iron • Cylindrical and made of borosilicate glass vessel.
• Solder max. thickness: 3 mm
• Vinyl insulation tape outside diameter: approx. 190mm
• Polishing cloth height: approx. 90mm
• Glass thermometer: 100°C or 212°F (1 deg scale)

MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TEST

CAUTIONS MEASURING MICROWAVE ENERGY
• Be sure to check microwave leakage prior to LEAKAGE
servicing the oven if the oven is operative prior to
servicing. • Pour 275±15 cc of 20±5°C(68±9°F) water in a beaker
• The service personnel should inform the which is graduated to 600 cc, and place the beaker
manufacture importer, or assembler of any certified on the center of the turntable.
oven unit found to have a microwave emission • Set the energy leakage monitor to 2,450 MHz and
level in excess of 5 mW/cm2 and should repair any use it following the manufacturer's recommended
unit found to have excessive emission levels at no cost test procedure to assure correct result.
to the owner and should ascertain the cause of the • When measuring the leakage, always use the 2-inch
excessive leakage. The service personnel should (5 cm) spacer supplied with the probe.
instruct the owner not to use the unit until the oven has • Operate the oven at its maximum output.
been brought into compliance. • Measure the microwave radiation using and
• If the oven operates with the door open, the service electromagnetic radiation monitor by holding the
personnel should: probe perpendicular to the surface being measured
- Tell the user not to operate the oven.
- Contact the manufacturer. Move probe along shaded area
• The service personnel should check all surface and
vent openings for microwave leakage. Probe scanning speed
• Check for microwave leakage after every servicing. The Less than 2.5 cm/sec
power density of the microwave radiation leakage ( 1in/sec)
emitted by the microwave oven should not exceed
5 mW/cm2. Always start measuring of an unknown field
to assure safety for operating personnel from radiation
leakage.

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 MEASUREMENT WITH OUTER CASE NOTES WHEN MEASURING
REMOVED • Do not exceed meter full scale deflection.
• When you replace the magnetron, measure for • The test probe must be removed no faster than
microwave energy leakage before the outer case is 1 inch/sec (2.5 cm/sec) along the shaded area,
installed and after all necessary components are otherwise a false reading may result.
replaced or adjusted. • The test probe must be held with the grip portion of the
Special care should be taken in measuring the handle.
following parts. (Circled area of below Fig.) A false reading may result if the operator's hand is
- Around the magnetron between the handle and the probe.
- The waveguide • When testing near a corner of the door, keep the probe
perpendicular to the surface making sure the probe
horizontally along the oven surface, this may possibly
WARNING : AVOID CONTACTING ANY cause probe damage.
HIGH VOLTAGE PARTS
(Magnetron, H.V. Transformer, RECORD KEEPING AND NOTIFICATION
H.V. Capacitor, H.V. Cable Ass’y, AFTER MEASUREMENT
H.V. Circuit Protector) • After adjustment and repair of any microwave energy
interruption or microwave energy blocking device,
record the measured values for future reference. Also
enter the information on the service invoice.
• The microwave energy leakage should not be more
than 4 mW/cm.sq. after determining that all parts are in
good condition, functioning properly and genuine
replacement parts which are listed in this manual have
been used.
• At least once a year, have the electromagnetic energy
leakage monitor checked for calibration by its
manufacturer.

MEASUREMENT WITH A FULLY

ASSEMBLED OVEN
• After all components, including the outer case, are fully
assembled, measure for microwave energy leakage
around the door viewing window, the exhaust opening,
and air inlet openings.
• Microwave energy leakage must not exceed the values
prescribed below.

NOTE: Leakage with the outer case removedless than

5 mW/cm.sq. Leakage for a fully assembled
oven (Before the latch switch (primary) is
interrupted) with the door in a slightly opened
position-less than 2 mW/cm.sq.

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 MEASUREMENT OF MICROWAVE POWER OUTPUT
• Microwave power output measurement is made with • The microwave power output P in watts is calculated
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. P=
• The water is contained in a cylindrical borosilicate glass T
vessel having a maximum material thickness of 3 mm is measured while the microwave generator is
and an outside diameter of approximately 190mm. operating at full power. Magnetron filament heat-up
• The oven and the empty vessel are at ambient time is not included. (about 3 sec)
temperature prior to the start of the test. • The water is stirred to equalize temperature throughout
• The initial temperature (T1) of the water is (10±2)°C It the vessel, prior to measuring the final water
is measured immediately before the water is added to temperature.
the vessel. After addition of the water to the vessel, • Stirring devices and measuring instruments are
the load is immediately placed on the center of the selected in order to minimize addition or removal of
turntable which is in the lowest position and the heat.
microwave power switched on.
• The time T for the temperature of the water to rise by a WATER LOAD
value ∆ T of (10±2)°K is measured, where T is the time
in seconds and ∆T is the temperature rise. The initial
and final water temperatures are selected so that the
maximum difference between the final water
temperature and the ambient temperature is 5°K.
TURNTABLE

DISASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT

A. OUTER CASE REMOVAL C. CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY
1) Disconnect the leadwire from the PCB SUB ASS’Y
1) Disconnect the power supply cord from the outlet.
2) Remove the screws for the earth and securing the
2) Remove the screws from the rear and along side
control panel.
edges of the case.
3) Lift control panel ASS’Y from the oven by the tab
The outer case must be moved backward to be lifted
unhooked.
off.

B. POWER SUPPLY CORD

1) Remove the outer case.
2) Disconnect two terminals, and remove one screw of
the earth terminal.

CAUTION: DISCHARGE THE HIGH VOLTAGE

CAPACITOR BEFORE SERVICING
(refer to page 2-1)

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 D. DOOR GROSS ASSEMBLY REMOVAL E. HIGH VOLTAGE TRANSFORMER
1) Open the door. REMOVAL
2) Remove the choke cover very carefully with a flat-blade
1) Discharge the high voltage capacitor.
screwdriver.
2) Disconnect the leadwire from magnetron, high voltage
CAUTION : Be careful not to damage door seal plate
transformer, and capacitor.
by screwdriver.
3) Remove the screw holding the high voltage
3) Lift up and push the door.
transformer to the baseplate.
NOTE:
1. After replacing the door, be sure to check that the F. FAN MOTOR ASSEMBLY REMOVAL
primary switch, monitor switch, and secondary switch 1) Discharge the high voltage capacitor.
operate normally. 2) Disconnect the leadwire from fan motor, noise filter
2. After replacing the door, check for microwave energy and high voltage capacitor.
leakage with a survey meter. Microwave energy must 3) Remove the two screws holding the the suction guide
be below the limit of 5 mW/cm. (with a 275 ml water ASS’Y to the oven cavity and remove the high voltage
load) diode earth screw.
3. When mounting the door assembly to the oven 4) Remove the screw of the capacitor bracket.
assembly, be sure to adjust the door assembly parallel 5) Remove the two screws holding the fan motor ASS’Y
to the chassis. Also adjust so the door has no play to the suction guide ASS’Y.
between the inner door surface and oven frame
assembly. If the door assembly is not mounted
properly, microwaves may leak from the clearance
G. HIGH VOLTAGE CAPACITOR AND
between the door and the oven. DIODE REMOVAL
1) Discharge the high voltage capacitor.
Remove choke cover 2) Disconnect the leadwire from fan motor, noise filter
and high voltage capacitor.
3) Remove the screw holding the suction guide ASS’Y to
the oven cavity and remove the high voltage diode
earth screw.
4) Remove the screw holding the high voltage capacitor
bracket.

Fan Motor
Noise Filter ASS’Y

Suction
Guide

Remove door
H.V.
Capacitor
H.V. H.V.
Transformer Diode

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 H. AIR DUCT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL J. REMOVING THE TURNTABLE MOTOR
1) Remove the turntable.
1) Disconnect the leadwire from the lamp.
2) Remove the turntable shaft VERY CAREFULLY.
2) Remove the mounting screw to the latch board. 3) Lay the unit down on its back.
4) Remove the turntable motor cover.
The turntable base cover is easily removed by
I. MAGNETRON REMOVAL pinching the six parts with a wire cutting.
1) Disconnect the leadwire from the high voltage 5) Disconnect the leadwire from the turntable motor
terminals.
transformer and high voltage capacitor.
6) Remove the screw securing the turntable motor to
2) Carefully remove the mounting screws holding the the oven cavity ASS’Y
magnetron and the waveguide. 7) After repairing the motor, rotate the removed
3) Remove the magnetron ASS’Y until the tube is turntable motor cover.
clear from the waveguide. 8) Fit the turntable motor cover’s projecting part to the
base plate slit.
NOTE:
1. When removing the magnetron, make sure its NOTE:
dome does not hit any adjacent parts, or it may be 1. Remove the wire lead from the turntable motor
damaged. VERY CAREFULLY.
2. When replacing the magnetron, be sure to install 2. Be sure to grasp the connector, not the wires, when
removing.
the magnetron gasket in the correct position and
be sure that the gasket is in good condition.
3. After replacing the magnetron, check for microwave
leakage with a survey meter around the
magnetron. Microwave energy must be below the
limit of 5 mW/cm2. (With a 275 ml. water load).
Make sure that gasket is rigidly attached to the
magnetron. To prevent microwave leakage,
tighten the mounting screws properly, making sure
there is no gap between the waveguide and the
magnetron.

Magnetron

Waveguide

Dome
Waveguide Wire Leads
Bracket
Magnetron
Gasket Turntable Motor
Magnetron

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 K. PCB ASSEMBLY REMOVAL L. INTERLOCK SYSTEM
1) Remove the control panel assembly from the 1) INTERLOCK MECHANISM
cavity. (Refer to control panel assembly removal The door lock mechanism is a device which has
on previous page.) been specially designed to eliminate completely
2) Remove screws which hold the PCB SUB ASS’Y to microwave activity when the door is opened during
the control panel. cooking and thus to prevent the danger resulting
3) Disconnect the flat cable from the PCB SUB from the microwave leakage.
ASS’Y and take off the PCB SUB ASS’Y
2) MOUNTING OF THE PRIMARY/MONITOR/
SECONDARY SWITCHES TO THE LATCH
Control Panel PCB Sub ASS'Y BOARD

ADJUSTMENT
DIRECTION
Key Membrane

SECONDARY
SWITCH

MONITOR
SWITCH

PRIMARY
SWITCH

3) INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT OF THE

LATCH BOARD TO THE OVEN ASSEMBLY
• Mount the latch board to the oven assembly.
• Adjust the latch board in the arrow direction so that
oven door will not have any play in it when the door
is closed.
• Tighten the mounting screw.
• Check for play in the door by pushing the door
release button. Door movement should be less
than 0.5 mm. (1/64 inch)
Don't push the door release button while making
adjustment. Make sure that the latch moves
smoothly after adjustment are completed and that
the screws are tight. Make sure the primary, monitor,
and secondary switches operate properly by
following the continuity test procedure.

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 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

A. PRIMARY INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST B. SECONDARY INTERLOCK SWITCH TEST

When the door release button is depressed slowly Disconnect the wire lead from the secondary
with the door closed, an audible click should be switch.
heard at the same time or successively at Connect the ohmmeter leads to the common
intervals. When the button is released slowly, the (COM) and normally open (NO) terminals of the
latches should activate the switches with an switch. The meter should indicate a open circuit in
audible click. the door open condition. When the door is closed,
If the latches do not activate the switches when meter should indicate an closed circuit. When the
the door is closed, the switches should be a secondary switch operation is abnormal, make the
adjusted in accordance with the adjustment necessary adjustment or replace the switch only
procedure. Disconnect the wire lead from the with the same type of switch.
primary switch. Connect the ohmmeter leads to
the common (COM) and normally open (NO) C. MONITOR SWITCH TEST
terminal of the switch. The meter should indicate
Disconnect the wire lead from the monitor switch.
an open circuit in the door open condition.
Connect the ohmmeter leads to the common
When the door is closed, the meter should
(COM) and normally closed (NC) terminals of the
indicate a closed circuit.
switch. The meter should indicate closed circuit in
When the primary switch operation is abnormal,
the door open condition. When the door is closed,
make the necessary adjustment or replace the
meter should indicate an open circuit. When the
switch only with the same type of switch.
monitor switch operation is abnormal, replace with
the same type of switch.
NOTE: After repairing the door or the interlock
system, it is necessary to do this continuity
test before operating the oven.

COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS

SWITCHES Check for continuity of the Door Door
(Wire leads removed) switch with an Ohm-meter open closed

Primary
NO
Switch COM

Monitor NC

Switch COM

Secondary
NO
Switch COM

NOTE : After checking for the continuity of switches, make sure that are
connected correctly.

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 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. (SEE PAGE 2-1)
2. ALL OPERATIONAL CHECKS WITH MICROWAVE ENERGY MUST BE DONE WITH A LOAD (1 LITER
OF WATER IN CONTAINER) IN THE OVEN.

COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS

HIGH VOLTAGE
TRANSFORMER FILAMENT
WINDING
(Wire leads removed)
TERMINAL

SECONDARY
TERMINAL

PRIMARY
TERMINAL

1. Measure the resistance.

(Ohm-meter scale: Rx1)
• Primary winding Approx.: 2.5 Ω
• Secondary winding Approx.: 110 Ω
• Filament winding Less than: 0.4 Ω

2. Measure the resistance.

(Ohm-meter scale: Rx1000)
• Primary winding to ground Normal: ∞
• Filament winding to ground Normal: ∞

MAGNETRON 1. Measure the resistance.

(Wire leads removed) (Ohm-meter scale: Rx1)
• Between Filament terminal Normal: Less than 1 Ω

2. Measure the resistance.

(Ohm-meter scale: Rx1000)
• Filament to chassis Normal: ∞

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 COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS
Antenna
Gasket

Chassis

Filament
Terminals

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
• Terminal to terminal. then gradually returns
to infinite.

Measure the resistance. Normal: ∞

(Ohm-meter scale: Rx1000)
• Terminal to case.

HIGH VOLTAGE Measure the continuity (Forward). Normal: Continuity.

DIODE (Ohm-meter scale: Rx10000) Abnormal: ∞

NOTE :
Some inexpensive meters
may indicate infinite
resistance in both direction. Normal: ∞
Measure the continuity (Reverse).
(Ohm-meter scale: Rx10000) Abnormal: Continuity.

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 COMPONENTS TEST PROCEDURE RESULTS
RELAY 2 Check for continuity of relay 2 with an POWER
ohm-meter. LEVEL
(Remove wire leads from relay 2 and
operate the unit.)
20% 6 sec 16 sec

Relay 1 40% 10 sec 12 sec

Relay 2 60% 14 sec 8 sec

80% 18 sec 4 sec

100% 22 sec 0 sec

Power
Transformer

FAN MOTOR Measure the resistance. Normal:

(Wire leads removed) (Ohm-meter scale: R x 100) A~B : Approx. 65 ~ 80 ohm
B(BK)
B~C : Approx. 10 ~ 30 ohm
A(RD) A~C : Approx. 85 ~ 105 ohm
C(WH)

Abnormal: Infinite or several

ohm.

TURNTABLE Measure the resistance. Normal: Approx. 2-4 KΩ

MOTOR (Ohm-meter scale: R x 1000) Abnormal: ∞ or several Ω
(Wire leads removed)

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
CONNECTOR, NOT THE WIRES.

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 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. 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.
5. Do not touch any part of the circuit on the PCB 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. (Micom model only)

CONDITION CAUSE REMEDY

Microwave oven Inserting many plug into one Avoid using other electrical
does not work. plug outlet and using appliances when you use the
them at the same time microwave oven.
(blown fuse or breaker)

Microwave oven plug is not Insert microwave oven plug

inserted tightly. securely.

Output power is too low. Low AC input voltage. Use the microwave oven at
adequate line voltage.

Food temperature is too low. This may not be a defect.

It is possible that the food
should be cooked for a
longer time period.

Sparks occur. Using metallic ware and Do not use metallic ware for
allowing it to touch the oven cooking except where noted
wall. in the cooking guide.

Ceramic ware trimmed in Do not use any type of

gold or silver power is used. cookware with metallic
trimming.

Inconsistent intensity of 1. Wrap the thinner part with

Uneven cooking.
microwave by their aluminum foil
characteristics. 2. Use plastic wrap or lid.
3. Stir once or twice while
cooking soup, cocoa or
milk, etc.

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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. One or more digits in the display are not lighting.
5. Display indicates a number different from one touched, for example, key in 5 and 3 appears in the display.
6. Specific numbers (for example 7 or 9) will not display when key pad is touched.
7. Display does not count down with time blinking or up with clock operation.
8. Display obviously jumps in time while counting down.
9. Display counts down too fast while cooking.
10. Each indicator light does not turn on after setting cooking cycle.
11. Display time of day does not reappear when cooking is finished.
12. Beep sound is not heard when correct key is touched.

CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY

1. No input can be Check the conn- Defective PCB Replace PCB

Continuity
programmed. ection between assembly. assembly.
membrane key
assembly and Loose Connect them
No continuity
PCB assembly. connection. tightly.

2. Some inputs Replace key Everything works Defective key Replace key
cannot be membrane as specified. membrane membrane
programmed. assembly and assembly. assembly.
check operation.

3. Display shows a Defective PCB Replace PCB

Still have trouble.
number or figure assembly. assembly.
different from one
touched.

4. Random
programming
when touching
other pads.

5. Display is fixed
at some figure
and can not
accept any
input.

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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

Check continuity Malfunction of the Replace fuse,

1. Fuse blows. Continuity.
of monitor monitor switch. primary, monitor
switch (with switches, and
door closed). RELAY(RY2) of
No continuity.
P.C.B Assembly.

Replace fuse

Check continuity Continuity. Shorted contact at Replace fuse,

of primary the primary switch. primary, monitor
switch (with switches, and
door opened). No continuity. RELAY(RY2) of
P.C.B Assembly.

Disconnect one Defective high Replace high

Normal.
side of the wire voltage capacitor. voltage capacitor.
lead connected
from transformer Defective high volt- Replace high volt-
to the high Fuse blows again
age transformer. age transformer.
voltage
capacitor and
operate the unit.

NOTE : All these switches must be replaced at the same time. Refer to page 5-6, 5-7

2. Fuse does not

Check continuity No continuity. Defective Replace
blow.
of thermostat. thermostat. thermostat.

Continuity.

Check continuity Defective power Replace power

No continuity.
of power supply supply cord. supply cord.
cord.

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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

1. Setting time Check continuity Defective Replace

No continuity.
does not count of secondary secondary switch. secondary switch.
down when switch (with
touching START door closed). Continuity.
pad.

Check the con- Defective PCB Replace PCB

Continuity
nection between assembly. assembly.
CN1 connector
and PCB Connect them
No continuity Loose connection.
assembly. tightly.

2. Fan motor or Check fan motor. Abnormal Defective fan motor. Replace fan motor.
oven lamp do
not turn on. Check oven lamp. Abnormal Defective oven lamp. Replace oven lamp.

Normal

(TROUBLE 4) Oven seems to be operating but little heat is produced in oven load.

CONDITION CHECK RESULT CAUSE REMEDY

Lower than 90% of Decrease in power Suggest customer

Output is low Check the rating voltage. source voltage contact local
power source with load. electric power
voltage.
utility co. or
Normal
qualified
electrician.

Disconnect the Defective PCB Replace PCB

Abnormal
wire leads from assembly. assembly.
relay 2 and
check on and off
Normal
time with
multitester.

Measure the Defective Replace

Abnormal
output power. magnetron. magnetron.

NOTE : Simple test of power output-conducted by heating one liter water for one min. if available.
Minimum 8.5°C temperature rise is normal condition.
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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 Disconnect the Defective PCB Replace PCB

No continuity.
oscillation. wire leads from assembly. assembly.
relay 2 and
check continuity
Continuity.
of relay 2.
(Operate the unit)

Check circuit Defective circuit Replace circuit

Abnormal
protector. protector. protector.

Normal

Check high vol- Defective high Replace high

Abnormal
tage transformer. voltage voltage
transformer. transformer.
Normal

Check high vol- Defective high Replace high

Abnormal
tage capacitor. voltage capacitor. voltage capacitor.

Normal

Check high vol- Defective high Replace high

Abnormal
tage diode. voltage diode. voltage diode.

Normal

Check Defective Replace

Abnormal
magnetron. magnetron. magnetron.

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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

Output is full power Disconnect the Defective PCB Replace PCB

Abnormal.
when you set lower wire leads from assembly. assembly.
power level. relay 2 and check
continuity relay 2.
(Operate the unit)

NOTE : • Make sure the wire leads correct position.

• When Removing the wire leads from the parts, be sure to grasp the connector, not the wires.
• When removing the magnetron, be sure to install the magnetron gasket in the correct position
and in good condition.

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 #EV#

EXPLODED VIEW
INTRODUCTION
MODEL : MS-74ML

OVEN CAVITY PARTS

INTERIOR PARTS

BASE PLATE PARTS

DOOR PARTS

LATCH BOARD PARTS

CONTROL PANEL PARTS

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 #EV#

DOOR PARTS

13581A

13536A
13552A

13213A

13720D

13352A

14026A

14970A

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CONTROL PANEL PARTS

24781M

24930D 268711
23550D
23572A

WTP018
26638A

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OVEN CAVITY PARTS

WTT021
33112U

33052M

33390G

36549S 35889A

WTP013

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LATCH BOARD PARTS

43501A 43500A

WSZ085

466001

466003

466002

44510A

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INTERIOR PARTS

568771

WSZ062

56411A
56930V

WTT028

56549F
WSZ002 54974S

55900A WTT037

WSZ002

56912B

55262A

56324A

WSZ002

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BASE PLATE PARTS

56170D

WSZ002
63302A
54810C
50CZZH
63303A

56851D

WTT021

65006B

WSZ002

65006B

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