R-360AM - Sharp Home Appliance Service Manual (repair manual). Page 5

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MICROWAVE OUTPUT POWER (IEC-705)

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).

Using this procedure, the heating time to raise 1000g of water by 10

°

C is approximately 50 seconds.

The IEC-705 procedure must be carried out using laboratory-type procedures and equipment.  These requirements
make the procedure unsuitable for routing performance checks.  An indication of the power being produced by the oven
can however be obtained using the procedure given below.

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 80.

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