SMH7159WC SAMSUNGMWl
SMH7159WC SAMSUNGMWl
SMH7159WC SAMSUNGMWl
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5-8 VENT EXHAUST BLOWER MOTOR
THIS COMPONENT REQUIRE REMOVAL OF
MICROWAVE OVEN FROM INSTALLATION FOR
SERVICING.
The blower is a two speed (HI-LO) capacitor run
blower assembly located on top of the micro-
wave oven. The blower is operated by low
voltage relays located on the smart board.
The blower motor has 3 winding which can be
tested for continuity from the front by removing
the top grille and opening the control panel.
RUN CAPACITOR
The run capacitor is located behind the top
grille above the control area. The capacitor is
used for more torque and electrical phasing.
Without the capacitor the blower might run but
would be much slower.
TO TEST THE CAPACITOR
1. Remove grille, discharge capacitor and
disconnect one capacitor lead.
2. Make appropriate capacitor check (with
analog meter needle should rise then fall,
cap is charging then discharging).
TO TEST BLOWER WINDINGS:
1. Disconnect power and remove grille.
2. Open control panel and discharfe capacitor.
3. Disconnent two wires to run capacitor.
Continuity test across the two wires should ve
approximately 75 ohms of resistance. This test
allows you to read across all three windings at
the same time.
TO REMOVE VENT BLOWER
1. Remove unit from its installation.
2. Remove 5 screws securing damper and motor
assembly to top and back of unit and lift off.
(1 screw is located under damper.)
3. Disconnect blower plug.
NOTE: Place blower wires in routing slots to
avoid pinching of wires.
DAMPER ASM
BLOWER ASM
BLOWER & DAMPER
ASM MTG SCREWS
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5-9 THERMAL CUTOUT(TCO'S)
There are 4 different thermal cutouts in this unit with 4 different purposes. They are :
1. Oven thermal cutout (flame sensor), on cavity top.
2. Hood thermal cutout, on floor of control area.
3. Bottom thermal cutout, on floor of control area.
4. Magnetron thermal cutout, on magnetron.
5-9-1 Oven Thermal Cutout(Flame sensor)
The oven thermal cutout(Cavity TCO) is located
on the top side of the oven cavity beside exhaust
duct with a temperature rating of 212
O
F(100
O
C)
and is non-resetable.
The cutout is tightly held to the top of the oven
cavity by a spring clip.
NOTE : If cutout cannot be removed from clip
oven will have to be removed from
installation and outer case removed.
5-9-2 Hood Thermal Cutout
This cutout will protect the touch control from
excessive heat by turning the vent fan on at low
speed. If the surface units of the range are used
for long periods of time heat will build up and
could damage the microwave control. In order
to prevent this a thermal cutout is installed on the
duct behind the control. This cutout will close
(158
O
F/70
O
C - vent fan energized)and open
(104
O
F/40
O
C - vent fan de-energized) depending
on temperatures it sense.
To Remove hood Thermal Cutout :
1. Disconnect power and remove grille.
2. Remove control box assembly.
3. Remove two wire leads and unscrew one
screw capturing cutout on base plate.
NOTE : It this cutout were to open it would be
difficult to detect. The only time it functions
is during an overheat condition. It will be
normally open when checked with an ohmmeter.
STIRRER MOTOR
OVEN THERMAL CUTOUT
BOTTOM THERMAL CUTOUT
HOOD THERMAL CUTOUT
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5-9-3 Bottom Thermal Cutout
THIS COMPONENT REQUIRE REMOVAL OF
MICROWAVE OVEN FROM INSTALLATION FOR
SERVICING.
During a fire on the stove the heat could be intense
enough to close the Hood Thermal Cutout and force
the fan to run. While at moderate high temperature we
do want it to run, however during a fire it is advantage-
ous to NOT have the vent fan running. So if a fire were
to start on the stove top the Bottom Thermal Cutout
would open at 212
O
F(100
O
C) and remove all power to
the microwave oven.
This cutout is designed to not be resetable.
To Remove Bottom Thermal Cutout :
1. Disconnect power and remove grille.
2. Remove control box assembly.
3. Remove two wire leads and unscrews one screw
capturing cutout on base plate.
5-9-4 Magnetron Thermal Cutout
The magnetron thermal cutout is located above the
leads to the magnetrons. It is designed to prevent
damage to the magnetron if an overheated condition
develops in the tube to cooling fan failure, obstructed
air ducts, dirty or blocked air intake.
Under normal operation, the magnetron thermal cutout
remains closed. However, when abnormally high
temperatures are reached within the magnetron, the
magnetron thermal cutout will open at 320
O
F(160
O
C)
causing the oven to shut down. After the temperature
drops to 140
O
F(60
O
C) it will reset and cooking will be
able to resume.
To Remove Magnetron Thermal Cutout :
1. See 'Removing Magnetron'.
HOOD THERMAL CUTOUT
BOTTOM THERMAL CUTOUT
MAGNETRON THERMAL CUTOUT
MAGNETRON
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5-10 SENSOR
The Sensor Cooking Function uses a special gas
sensor which detects both humidity(steam) and
hydrocarbons(food odors) during the cooking
process. Before conducting either of the sensor
tests below, ensure the unit is plugged into a will
outlet for at least 5 minutes. If already plugged
in, proceed. The sensor is a plug-in device
located in the vent area at the top left hand
corner of the cavity behind the grille.
To Service :
1. Disconnect power and remove grille.
2. Separate retainer from receptacle and
unplug sensor.
SENSOR COOKING TEST
1. Place 1/3 cup tap water in oven.
2. Touch potato , the oven starts immediately.
3. Control Beeps and Shuts off.
4. Touch Pause/Cancel .
1) Test OK - Normal
2) Test Fails - Check Sensor. See Sensor Test Below.
SENSOR TEST (QUICK TEST)
1. With 2 fingers touch and hold the following pads at the same time :
Auto Defrost and Sensor Reheat
2. Observe diagnostic number in display (Numbers approximate).