R-252M (serv.man2) - Sharp Home Appliance Service Manual (repair manual). Page 8

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MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER

The power output of this oven is rated using the method specified by IEC-705.  Full
details of how to carry out this
procedure can be found in the Sharp Technical Training notes which is available from
Sharp Parts Centre
(part number SERV-LITMW01).

The IEC-705 procedure must be carried out using laboratory-type procedures
and equipment.
These requirements make the procedure unsuitable for routine performance checks.

Note: The following test method gives an indication of the output power only, it cannot
be used to establish the actual/rated output power.  If the true output power is
required, then the IEC-705 test method must be used.

Alternative simplified method:
1.

Place 2 litres of cold water (between 12

°

C and 20

°

C) in a suitable container.

2.

Stir the water and measure the temperature in 

°

C.  Note temperature as T1.

3.

Place the container in the microwave and heat the water for 2 minutes on full power.

4.

When the 2 minutes is completed, remove the container and stir the water.  Note the

water temperature as T2.
5.

Calculate the output power using the following formula:
R.F. Power Output = (T2 - T1) x 70.

MICROWAVE LEAKAGE TEST

This oven should be tested for microwave leakage on completion of any repair or
adjustment, following the procedure described in the Sharp Technical Training notes
(part number SERV-LITMW01).  The maximum leakage permitted in BS EN 60335-2-25 is 50W/
m

2 

(equivalent to 5mW/cm

2

), however it is not normal to detect any significant leakage, therefore,

any leakage which is detected should be investigated.

It is essential that only leakage detectors with current calibration traceable to the National
Physical  Laboratories are used.

Suitable leakage detectors :

CELTEC A100
APOLLO X1