R-1500 R-1501 R-1505 R-1506

13.Remove the two (2) screws holding the LCD holder to the key fixing plate.

14.Remove two (2) screws holding the power unit to the key fixing plate.

15.Release the two (2) tabs holding the power unit to the key fixing plate.

16.Release the three (3) tabs holding the LCD to the LCD holder.

17.Release the two (2) tabs holding the LSI unit to the LCD holder.

18.Remove the LCD holder and the LED sheet. 19.Now, the control unit is free.

20.Remove the one (1) screw holding the key fixing plate to the control panel.

21.Release the six (6) tabs holding the key fixing plate to the control panel.

22.Remove the key fixing plate from the control panel. 23.Remove the key unit from the key fixing plate. 24.Now, the key unit is free

NOTES FOR KEY UNIT REPLACEMENT

1.Do not reuse the torn key unit because the performance of the adhesive becomes weak.

2.Before attaching a new key unit, wipe off remaining adhesive on the key fixing plate surfaces completely with a soft cloth soaked in alcohol.

3.When attaching the key unit to the key fixing plate, adjust the upper edge and right edge of the key unit to the correct position of key fixing plate. See key unit location.

4.Stick the key unit firmly to the key fixing plate by rubbing with soft cloth not to scratch.

Key unit

Key

fixing plate

Key unit location

DOOR SENSING SWITCH, PRIMARY INTERLOCK SWITCH AND MONITOR SWITCH REMOVAL

1.Disconnect the power supply cord and remove the oven from wall and remove outer case. (Refer to procedure of "Removal of Oven from Wall" and "Outer case Removal")

2.Open the door and block it open.

3.To discharge the high voltage capacitor, wait for 60 seconds.

4.Remove the three (3) screws holding the hood intake duct R to the oven cavity top plate, the oven cavity front flange and the fan duct. And remove the hood intake duct R.

5.Remove the control panel assembly, referring to the procedure of "CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY ,

CONTROL UNIT AND KEY UNIT REMOVAL".

6.Remove the two (2) screws holding the latch hook to the oven cavity front flange.

7.Remove the latch hook from the oven cavity front flange.

8.Disconnect the wire leads of each switch.

9.Remove each switch from the latch hook by pushing the one (1) stopper tab holding each switch.

10.Now, each switch is free.

Re-install

1.Re-install each switch in its place. The primary interlock switch is in the lower position, door sensing switch is in the upper position and the monitor switch is in the middle position.

2.Re-connect wire leads to each switch. Refer to pictorial diagram.

3.Secure the latch hook (with two (2) mounting screws) to oven cavity front flange.

4.Make sure that the monitor switch is operating properly and check continuity of the monitor circuit. Refer to chapter "Test Procedure" and "Adjustment procedure".

DOOR SENSING SWITCH, PRIMARY INTERLOCK SWITCH AND MONITOR SWITCH ADJUSTMENT

1.Disconnect the power supply cord and remove the oven from wall and remove outer case. (Refer to procedure of "Removal of Oven from Wall" and "Outer case Removal")

2.Open the door and block it open.

3.To discharge the high voltage capacitor, wait for 60 seconds.

4.Remove the three (3) screws holding the hood intake duct R to the oven cavity top plate, the oven cavity front flange and the fan duct. And remove the hood intake duct R.

5.Remove the control panel assembly, referring to the procedure of "CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY ,

CONTROL UNIT AND KEY UNIT REMOVAL".

If the door sensing switch, primary interlock switch and monitor switch do not operate properly due to a misadjustment, the following adjustment should be made.

6.Loosen the two (2) screws holding latch hook to the oven cavity front flange.

7.With door closed, adjust latch hook by moving it back and forth, and up and down. In and out play of the door allowed by the upper and lower position of the latch hook should be less than 0.5mm. The vertical position of the latch hook should be adjusted so that the door sensing switch and primary interlock switch are activated with the door closed. The horizontal position of the latch hook should be adjusted so that the monitor switch is activated with the door closed.

8.Secure the screws with washers firmly.

9.Check all of the switches operation. If any switch has not activated with the door closed, loosen screw and adjust the latch hook position.

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R-1506, R-1501, R-1505, R-1500 specifications

The Sharp R-1500, R-1505, R-1501, and R-1506 are part of Sharp's extensive line of microwave ovens, showcasing advanced cooking technologies and user-friendly features that cater to the modern kitchen. These models are designed to provide convenience and efficiency while delivering consistent cooking results.

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