Saturday, January 25, 2020

Servicing /Replacing the Components of Mixer/Grinder

To ensure that the mixer/grinder functions properly, it is important to do servicing of components such as speed control switch and gears.

Servicing the speed control switch 
A switch is a simple component that is used to stop or start the operation of any motor. A speed control switch is a three speed switch used to select low, medium or high speed by rotating the knob.  The speed is controlled by providing varying current to the motor of the mixer/grinder . The following figure lists the steps of servicing a switch :

Remove the housing around the switch
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Check the switch terminals 
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Mark the position of terminal wires 
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Disconnect terminal wires
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Use a continuity tester to test the switch 
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Replace if defective 
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Reconnect the terminal wire 

Servicing the Gears 
The mixer /grinder has a gear mechanism that rotates the beaters in opposite direction to mix the ingredients. 

The following figure lists the steps of servicing the gears :

Unplug the mixer /grinder 
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Remove the housing and expos3 the gears 
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Inspect and lubricate the gears 
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Ensure that the lubricant does not touch motor 
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Remove any pieces or shavings in the housing 
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Reassemble the housing 

Replacing a fuse 
A fuse is device used to protect the wiring of an electrical appliance from overheating and catching fire due to overload or short circuit. If the motor of the mixer/grinder stops working, its fuse may be blow. The following figure lists the the steps of replacing a fuse:
Remove the housing and access the motor 

Disconnect the fuse from the motor 

Use a continuity tester to test the fuse 

Replac if defective 

Reassemble the housing 

Replacing the motor 
The mixer /grinder /juicer runs on a single -phase induction motor. The following figure lists the steps of replacing the motor:

Remove the housing and access the motor 
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Use a continuity tester to test the motor 
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If defective, remove attached wires 
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Disconnect motor 
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Replace with a motor of same rating 
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Reassemble the housing 

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