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Servicing E-Cook Induction Cooker Model US2K

By on September 1, 2017
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This Induction Cooker was brought to me in a very bad condition; full of dirt and filth all over, both inside and outside, the top glass plate was found separated from its slot etc. This was a ten year old IC, which was in use for many years, but got neglected when it became defective. As usual, my first job was cleaning up the whole thing and make it worthy of admitting to my work table.




 

(Since I have already covered cleaning part before in another article, I am skipping the snaps). While cleaning the main board, I noticed that one high voltage black capacitor, one among the standard three we can find in almost all ICs, had melted and leaked heavily.

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I fixed the round glass top with Fevibond and let it get firmly bonded, and then turned my attention to electronic service work on this IC.

First of all replaced all these three black capacitors, which is a routine maintenance service even otherwise. Then did dry solder patch up all over the board. After repeatedly cleaning the main board and control board thoroughly using IPA, removed the IGBT, and decided to test it through a Series Bulb, as nothing seemed to be wrong on the boards and even ESR of electrolytic capacitors were well within the range. Replaced all the push to on switches on the control board as these were found to be malfunctioning on cold test. When I connected the boards and applied power through a Series Bulb, the LED did not light up with a beep sound, which means it has defect.

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The DC power on the control board read zero. Checked and found out that the ground wire of the connector was not making proper contact on the control board.  So, disconnected the power, removed the socket from the connector, cleaned it thoroughly, and reinserted it in its place. Then applied switch cleaning oil on the connectors and brushed it once again, and wiped off excess. Then powered up the board and this time, the LEDs lit up with a beep sound.

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(Sorry for the poor image; did not notice it after taking it, until writing this article!)




So, refit the IGBT after testing it in Multimeter for any short. Cleaned and lubricated the inside of FAN.  Mounted the board and the Induction Coil in its place and switched on. The beep and error code indicated that all was well with the IC. So, fit the IC and tested it with heating water for my home use.   It worked normally in repeated tests.

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You can notice one volume control type knob, which is a temperature control through a potentiometer, something we do not find in the latest designs. This was found to be functioning very well. Here are the pictures of all the components replaced:

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Thus, another wonderfully working IC, in spite of its age and neglect, was saved from the dump, giving utmost satisfaction to me!

This article was prepared for you by Parasuraman Subramanian from India. He is 68 years old and has more than 30 years’ experience in handling antique equipment like Valve Radio, Amps, Reel Tape Recorders and currently studying latest tech-classes conducted by Kerala State Electronics Technicians’ Association. He has done  graduation in BBA degree, private diploma in Radio Engineering and retired as MD of a USA company. Presently working as Consultant to Hospital and other institutions.




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https://jestineyong.com/servicing-rising-model-no-tv-509-5-5-crt-tv-monochrome/

 

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9 Comments

  1. Albert

    September 1, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    It is fact that for cleaning and dangerous repairing jobs, no one better than Mr. Parasuraman is the man to undertake these tasks successfully! I was confused however by you writing the word "IC" in the article at first (normally only used for Integrated Circuit -LOL).

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    • Parasuraman

      September 2, 2017 at 11:03 am

      Oh! I see! (LOL)

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  2. Henrique Jorge Guimarães Ulbrich

    September 1, 2017 at 11:18 pm

    A very well done job, Mr. Parasuraman Subramanian. This is what I say: to be passionate about electronics and repair.

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  3. angelo

    September 2, 2017 at 5:49 am

    great job sir Parasuraman Subramanian
    congrats
    i always love reading your articles

    hi sir
    Albert

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  4. Robert Calk

    September 2, 2017 at 9:10 am

    Good job, Parasuraman. Thanks for the article.

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  5. D. Wilson

    September 2, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    Thanks for sharing your latest experience of repairing the Induction Cooķer, IC. The details were meticulously laid out.

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  6. Humberto

    September 4, 2017 at 11:40 am

    Good repair, as usual. You are a master.

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  7. Yogesh Panchal

    September 7, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    Good job! Sir.

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  8. Kourtney Jensen

    September 23, 2017 at 5:45 am

    I have an induction heater that hasn't been heating up. I have now found that the ground wire isn't touching the control board and after correcting this, it seems to be up and working. I would have had to find someone to come out and check what was going on if I wouldn't have found this problem. Thanks for the tips!

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