20 Most Recent Westpoint TV-258 Microwave Oven Questions & Answers

We have a sound clip of what a microwave should sound like when the cooling fan and high voltage section are operating here.If it's quieter than usual, it's probably a control issue, such as a bad door switch or mount, or a problem on the control circuit board.If it's louder than usual or sounds the same, it's probably a fault in the high voltage section, such as the magnetron, transformer or diode.Unless it is a convection type or is otherwise special, the average over the counter microwave is generally not economical to repair when high voltage parts or servicer help is needed. We're happy to help you with free advice and we'd appreciate your thoughtful rating of our answer.

Microwave oven for checking stability of paints is not recommended as it would lead to explosion because paints are flammable. What you need is convection oven with fine adjustment. There are industrial ovens available for such purpose.

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Most major manufacturers supply manuals online so if you were to log on to the manufacturer's web site, you may be pleasantly surprised as usually, if available, one is able to download, by model number, Customer Instruction Manuals, Dealer Network for spare part supplies as required.

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Here is a tip that will help you to figure out what is wrong with your Microwave Oven....

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Dead appliance, power on wall outlet.

YOUR SAFETY IS PARAMOUNT!

Attempt this only if you are competent.

If your appliance has absolutely no functions at all, remove it from the mains supply, remove the case and see where the mains lead goes in to the appliance and follow the cable until you find the main fuse.
ONLY USE THE SAME TYPE AND RATING OF FUSE TO REPLACE IT.
The usual cause of this fuse failure is the door switches are contaminated or sticking. Check the door switches before putting power back on to the appliance.
Hope this helps.

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I'd say it's a loose connection at the magnetron, a bad magnetron, or a bad high voltage diode.

If it's less than 30 days old, I'd contact the dealer to exchange it for a new unit or a refund.

If it's over 30 days, but less than the full warranty period, I'd contact the manufacturer (see the owner's manual) to get in touch with your nearest local authorized servicer.

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It could be the motor failing (gears jamming due to internal damage or bad grease, perhaps) or the turntable coupler or support may have gotten warped due to heat. One test is to gently but firmly grab the coupler or turntable support and try to turn the motor. A good motor will offer resistance and "whirr" as you turn it. A bad motor will grind or click, etc. I would call Westpoint (see your owner's manual) and they can tell you if the parts are available and what they'd cost. Other listings seems to indicate this is an 800W microwave. And I would bet that parts may not be easily available. The turntable can usually be replaced from the bottom without taking the wrapper off. Once you've found out about parts availability, feel free to drop by my site (see my profile) to get my microwave safety and disassembly texts.