ASIAN TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS

INSTITUTE INC.
Purok 2, Brgy. Cobangbang, Daet, Camarines Norte

Quarter 1 – Module 2
Preparation of Unit for Installation and Service

This module contains information and suggested learning

activities in preparation of unit for installation and servicing. It
covers the knowledge required to start conducting troubleshooting
procedure in domestic electronic products with electric motor.
Completion of this module will help you better understand the
succeeding module on maintaining and repairing electronically-
controlled domestic appliances.

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

1. Identify the parts of domestic electronic appliances with
electric motor (Electric Fan, Washing Machine and Electric
food blender)
2. Observe how Electric Fan, Washing Machine and Electric
food blender operates.
3. Appreciate the importance of each part of appliances.

Conducting an initial assessment of appliance to verify

defects is very important to have an effective troubleshooting
strategy. Technician must have knowledge on how the appliance
operates and what are the parts and functions of each part. Here
are the appliances with electric motor that you must be familiar
with:

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Electric fan
Electric Fan – is an air moving machine used to
cool with an AC Motor connected to the 60 Hz
power source which converts electrical energy to
mechanical energy in order to generate a moving
air. It is a power driven machine capable of
providing high air flow parallel to the axis of the
motor shaft where an axially mounted impeller or
fan blade agitates the air. The air velocity/delivery
of the electric fan is controlled by a mechanical speed selector
switch for old models and electronically controlled speed selector
switch for new models. Timer is also included for fully automatic
operations.

Parts of Electric Fan

1. Front Guard - a protective
metal mesh wire used to
prevent the fan blade from
any physical contact with
foreign objects.
2. Guard Mark - a logo of the
manufacturer of the electric
fan which is mounted at the
center of the front guard.
3. Switch Box - a panel board for
the controls of the electric
fan.
4. Inner Pipe - a metal tube inserted into the outer tube intended
for proper height adjustment of the electric fan.
5. Outer Pipe - a metal tube attached to the base stand of the
electric fan.
6. Base Stand - the bottom or lowest part of the electric fan where
it stands as a foundation.

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7. Blade - a propeller made out of plastic or metal which is
attached in to the motor shaft and agitates air when the motor
rotates.
8. Remote Control - a transmitter device used to control the electric
fan from a distance.

Block Diagram of Electronically-Controlled Electric Fan (ECEF)

1. Power Controller – It is a circuit that controls the amount of

power supplied to the motor.
2. Sensor – It is the input receiver that detects input signal coming
from remote control.
3. Manual Control – It is a push button switch that controls
manually operation of the electric fan.
4. Timer – It is use to switch on or switch off automatically with
predetermine time.
5. Comparator – It is a processing circuit that accepts the input
signal coming from remote control, manual switch or timer
switch. This circuit provides the triggering voltage to the power
controller.
6. AC Motor – A rotating electric machine which changes applied
electrical energy or power into mechanical output energy or
power.
7. AC Plug – It is a connector intended for connecting to the main
source 220V.

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 Based on the block diagram you can tell that the flow of
electricity starts with the AC plug and connected with the power
controller. Power controller control the amount of power of AC
motor which power the shaft to rotate the fan. The amount of
power that will be supplied by the power controller to the motor
are dictated by the comparator which received the signal from
remote control, manual switch or timer switch. This input of signal
varies the speed the rotation of the fan.

Washing Machine
Washing Machine – is a domestic
appliance that washes clothes and linens.
It is a power driven machine with an AC
motors connected to the 60 Hz power
source so that the electrical energy can
be converted into mechanical energy in
order to facilitate an act of washing rinsing
and spinning. It also includes wash and
spin timers for automatic operations.

PARTS OF WASHING MACHINE AND ITS FUNCTIONS

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 1. Top Cover – use to cover the tub.

2. Pulsator – is a rotating part inside the tub. Responsible in

making the water spin.

3. Drain Hose – It served as a passage way out.

4. Side Cover Tub – It is the main housing of the unit.

5. Drum – It served as a washing tub.

6. Water Supply Hose - It served as an inlet of water.

Block Diagram of Electronically-Controlled Washing

Machine

1. Power Controller – It is a circuit that controls the amount of

power supplied to the motor.
2. Sensor – It is the input receiver that detects input signal
coming from forward and reverse motor. It detects any
abnormality of the operation for automatic shut off.
3. Program Selection Control – It is a push button switch that
controls the operation of the washing machine. This circuit
has a timing sequence for low, medium or high.
4. Comparator – It is a processing circuit that accepts the input
signal coming from sensor, program selection control. This

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 circuit provides the triggering voltage to the power
controller.
5. Forward/Reverse Motor – A rotating electric machine which
changes applied electrical energy or power into
mechanical output energy or power.
6. Buzzer – It is a device used to generate sound, once the
program operation is completed or problem occurred.
7. Input Command – It is a setting period of the user.
8. AC Plug – It is a connector intended for connecting to the
main source 220V.

Washing machine works the same as the electric fan. The only
difference is the motor. Washing machine motor is a forward and
reverse motor. As you can see in the operation of washing
machine. The pulsator or agitator are rotating alternately clockwise
and counter clockwise. This motion help in cleaning your clothes.

Electric food blender

A food blender is…
• a motorized small appliance that
blends, chops, and grates food.
• a handy electrical gadget that makes
chopping and mixing food easier.
• a liquidizer or kitchen appliance used to
mix ingredients or puree food.
• a stationary, upright electrical device,
which is to be distinguished from a hand-
powered or electric mixer that may be used
for similar purposes.

How a blender operates?

A blade inside a jar is connected to a motor shaft inside
the unit. The blade speed is controlled by varying electric current
to the motor using one or more switches. The motor is operated by
supplying electric current to the motor.

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Applications and uses of a blender

Blenders are used both in home and commercial kitchens

for various purposes:

• to crush ice in drinks

• to make smooth purées of semi-solid ingredients, such
as cooked vegetables and meat
• to reduce small solids such as spices and seeds to
powder or nut butters
• to blend mixtures of powders, granules, and/or
liquids thoroughly to help dissolve solid into liquid

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 1. Blending container (jar)-made of glass, plastic, or stainless
steel, and often has graduated markings for approximate
measuring purposes.
2. At the top of the container is a lid to prevent ingredients
from escaping during operation.
3. At the bottom is a blade assembly, sometimes removable
for cleaning purposes. In cases where the blades are
removable, the container should have an o-ring between
the body of the container and the base to seal the
container and prevent the contents from leaking.
4. The container rests upon a base that contains a motor for
turning the blade assembly and has controls on its surface.
Most modern blenders offer a number of possible speeds.
5. Selector switch is used to control the speed of the motor. It
comes in different speed.
6. The power train of a blender (motor). A fan-cooled electric
motor is secured into the housing by way of vibration
dampeners, and a small output shaft penetrates the upper
housing and meshes with the blade assembly

Block Diagram of Electronically-Controlled Food

Blender

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 Food blender operation is very simple. Electricity from the
outlet goes to the voltage controller. Voltage that power the motor
vary on the signal that is send by the speed comparator. Speed
comparator rely on the selected speed of the switch.

1. Switch - Electrical device having two states, ON (closed) or

OFF (open).
2. Schematic Diagram - Illustration of an electrical or electronic
circuit with the components represented by their symbol.
3. Troubleshooting - Systematic approach to locate the cause of
a fault in an electronic circuit or system.
4. AC Power Supply - Equipment that delivers an AC Voltage.
5. Alternating Current (AC) - An electric current that rises to a
maximum in one direction, falls back to zero and then rises to
a maximum in the opposite direction and then repeats.

Practice Task #1
Name the part

I. Instruction: Name the

parts of the electronically-
controlled electric fan.
Write the correct answer on
a separate sheet of paper.

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II. Instruction: Label the different blocks that resemble an
electronically-controlled washing machine. Write the correct
answer on a separate sheet of paper.

Practice Task #2:

Arrange Me

Instruction: Arrange the jumbled letters from the box that is a name
of the parts of Electric fan, washing machine and Food blender.
Write the letter of the of the parts name that correspond to the
description in each number. Write the correct answer on a
separate sheet of paper.

a. RUZZEB f. DELAB
b. NAIRD SOHE g. RINEN PEPI
c. TULPASTOR h. RAGUD KARM
d. DIL i. TOMOR
e. AJR j. ASEB

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Electric Fan
______ 1. A logo of the manufacturer of the electric fan which is
mounted at the center of the front guard.
______ 2. A metal tube inserted into the outer tube intended for
proper height adjustment of the electric fan.
______ 3. A propeller made out of plastic or metal which is
attached in to the motor shaft and agitates air when the
motor rotates.

Washing Machine
______ 4. It is a rotating part inside the tub. Responsible in making
the water spin.
______ 5. It served as a passage way out.
______ 6. It is a device used to generate sound, once the program
operation is completed or problem occurred.

Food blender
______ 7. It is made of glass, plastic, or stainless steel, and often has
graduated markings for approximate measuring purposes.
______ 8. It is to prevent ingredients from escaping during operation.
______ 9. A fan-cooled electric motor is secured into the housing by
way of vibration dampeners, and a small output shaft
penetrates the upper housing and meshes with the blade
assembly
______10. It contains a motor for turning the blade assembly and has
controls on its surface.

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 Practice Task #3:
Trace the line

Instruction: Based on the shown block diagram of each appliance.

Draw an arrow that show the flow of operation of each appliance
on a separate sheet of paper.
1. Electric fan

2. Washing machine

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Direction: Write the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.
1. It is a motorized small appliance that blends, chops, and
grates food.
a. Electric oven c. Electric food blender
b. Electric stove d. Rice Cooker

2. This book contains instructions on how to keep a vehicle,

machine, etc. working properly at different points in its life
a. Product brochure c. Warranty card
b. Service Manual d. Magazine

3. In an electric fan parts, it is protective metal mesh wire used

to prevent the fan blade from any physical contact with
foreign objects.
a. Front guard c. Guard mark
b. Switch box d. Base stand

4. In washing machine, this is the rotating part inside the tub

and it is responsible in making the water spin.
a. Drum c. Side cover tub
b. Pulsator d. Top cover

5. Electric motor is a part of which appliance/s?

a. Electric fan c. Washing machine
b. Electric food blender d. All of the above

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Direction: Write the correct answer on a separate sheet of paper.
Test I: Multiple Choice
1. A handy electrical gadget that makes chopping and mixing
food easier.
a. Knife c. Food blender
b. Cleaver d. Slicer
2. It is an electrical device having two states.
a. Motor c. Blade
b. Switch d. Cord
3. An air moving machine used to cool with an AC Motor
connected to the 60 Hz power source which converts electrical
energy to mechanical energy in order to generate a moving air.
a. Air condition c. Fan
b. Windmill d. Electric fan
4. A part of a blender which prevents ingredients from escaping
during operation.
a. Jar c. Lid
b. Blade d. Base
5. A rotating part inside the tub. Responsible in making the water
spin.
a. Drum c. Drain hose
b. Pulsator d. Supply hose
6. It is a processing circuit that accepts the input signal coming
from sensor, program selection control. This circuit provides the
triggering voltage to the power controller.
a. Comparator c. Power controller
b. Buzzer d. Motor
7. A transmitter device used to control the electric fan from a
distance.
a. Switch box c. Remote control
b. Front guard d. Base

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8. It is a part of a circuit that control the amount of power supplied
to the motor.
a. Comparator c. Sensor
b. Power controller d. AC Plug
9. A rotating electric machine which changes applied electrical
energy or power into mechanical output energy or power.
a. Motor c. Comparator
b. Power controller d. Program selector
10. In washing machine, It is the input receiver that detects input
signal
coming from forward and reverse motor. It detects any
abnormality of the operation for automatic shut off.
a. Buzzer c. Sensor
b. Comparator d. Program selection control

On a separate sheet of paper, draw an appliance either

electric fan, washing machine or blender that you physically saw in
your house or in your neighbors. Label the parts of the appliance
you draw and give the function of each parts.

References:
1. DepEd CBLM - Maintain And Repair
Electronically-Controlled Domestic
Appliances – Module 1 Maintaining
and Repairing an Electric Fan
2. DepEd CBLM - Maintain And Repair
Electronically-Controlled Domestic
Appliances – Module 1 Maintaining
and Repairing a Washing Machine
3. DepEd CBLM - Maintain And Repair
Electronically-Controlled Domestic
Appliances – Module 1 Maintaining
and Repairing a Blender
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