SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 misaligned 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 to verify compliance with the Federal performance standard should be performed on each oven prior to release to the owner.
THIS MANUAL, AS WELL AS THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, IS TO BE USED ONLY BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE TECHNICIAN FAMILIAR WITH AND KNOWLEDGEABLE OF PROPER SAFETY AND SERVICING PROCEDURES AND POSSESSING HIGH QUALITY TEST EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATED WITH MICROWAVE AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE REPAIR.
ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ATTEMPT REPAIRS BY IMPROPER MEANS OR ADJUSTMENT SUBJECT THEMSELVES AND OTHERS TO THE RISK OF SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
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