Not sure if I can put a picture on here, but I'm trying to find out the make of our microwave in our elddis avante. Don't know if this will be familiar with anyone, but the model number is WP700IJ17Q-2B. It works as in goes round, lights up etc, but doesn't heat up. I have a picture of I if anyone can tell me how to upload a picture.
Very similar, the one in ours is slightly bigger looking at the dimensions. I took it.out yesterday to have a look, the mains cable runs behind the wood units, and has a small 3 pin plastic connector after about a foot of cable behind the microwave. If it is nackered, in an ideal world id like to find a direct replacement for it save messing around with the cables and different size microwaves etc, which is why I'm trying to find the make of it.is there anyway of posting a picture on here to see if anyone knows that way?
Stick a picture in your profile gallery then right click on the picture and click on 'copy image address'. Then come back here and in the reply page click on the square yellow icon above and paste the image address into the drop down box. When you post the reply, the image should show.
Yes, the picture of the microwave is in your gallery now. However, I can't seem to find anything related to that model number unfortunately even after looking at related Google images. I think the WP700 is 700 Watts Power but still can't find anything related to the rest of the model ID. Maybe a call to Elddis customer services is the way forward to see if they can assist at all.
Our van came with a Daewoo KOR6L5R eco microwave. It's compact (20lt) and weighs 11.9kg. The dimensions are w446 x h270 x d318mm. The reason I mention it is because I was in ASDA on Monday and saw one that looked the same as mine priced sub £60.
Hi Andy, did you solve this? I have the exact same microwave with exactly the same fault. Text me 07525051627 please as I need to get this squared away asap
The diode converts the A/C power output of the transformer to D/C, doubling the voltage to nearly 5,000 volts. This high voltage powers the magnetron to heat the food. If the diode burns out, the magnetron won’t receive enough voltage to operate, preventing the microwave from heating. When the diode fails, it is often visibly burned out. Inspect the diode and if the diode is burned out, replace it. If inspecting the diode proves inconclusive, test it with a multimeter that uses a 9-volt battery or put a 9-volt battery in series with the diode. When the leads are reversed, the diode should only have continuity in one direction. (Warning: The microwave oven can store a lethal amount of electricity in its high voltage capacitor, even after the microwave oven has been unplugged. Due to the high running voltage and the potential for electric shock, it is extremely dangerous to replace the electronic components in a microwave. Only a licensed technician should replace the diode.)
Cause 2
Door Switch
Most microwaves have three or four door switches. When the microwave door closes, the door switches actuate in sequence to ensure that the door is closed properly. If any of the door switches fails, the microwave will not start or heat. To determine if any of the door switches are defective, use a multimeter to test each of the switches for continuity. If any of the door switches does not have continuity, replace it. (Caution: The microwave oven can store thousands of volts of electricity in its high voltage capacitor, even after the microwave oven has been unplugged. Due to the potential for electric shock, it is extremely dangerous to replace the electronic components in a microwave. Only a licensed technician should replace a door switch.)
Cause 3
Magnetron
The magnetron uses high voltage, high current DC power to generate the microwave frequency that cooks the food. If the magnetron burns out, the microwave won’t heat. The magnetron is not repairable—if the magnetron is burned out, you must replace it. (Warning: The microwave oven can store a lethal amount of electricity in its high voltage capacitor, even after the microwave oven has been unplugged. Due to the high running voltage and the potential for electric shock, it is extremely dangerous to replace the electronic components in a microwave. Only a licensed technician should replace the magnetron.)
Given their cost and 'non-user repairable' status, personally I'd suggest getting a replacement. You can certainly check for basics such as fuses and the diode (as suggested above, and only if you're competent), other than that, they can be pretty dangerous to work on and suppliers such as RS, CPC, Farnell etc., won't supply microwave parts unless you're an authorised repair agent.
Most microwaves are manufacturered by the same firm so although there are many brands, they are more or less the same dimension and use common cabinets, so I'd be suprised if you couldn't find a suitable replacement.
I think I've found the problem with the microwave,the glass fuse inside has blown. the fuse says its a 650ma 5kv.is there an equivalent safe to use, or go for exactly the same??
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Topic: Microwave question
