In the earliest microwave ovens, there was no turntable, and in order to evenly heat the food, it was necessary to manually turn it over in several approaches. Now it's all automated, modern microwave ovens use a tray or plate that spins on plastic wheels. But if the plate stops spinning, what to do? The reasons may be different. In today's article, we will consider this issue in detail.
Plate size and wheels
The very first thing you should pay attention to is whether the plate is the right size and whether anything interferes with the movement of the wheels. An overly large plate or leftover food can stop the microwave tray from rotating. Check if the pallet is installed correctly. The cymbal will not rotate if it is loose or incorrectly attached to the hub. Also check that the bushing itself is installed properly. Look around, perhaps food debris or spilled fat has landed directly on the rails, preventing the plate from moving. Another reason why the plate stopped rotating is its congestion. Just try to reduce the portion.
Reducer gear and clutch
Why is the plate not spinning in the LG microwave? If everything is in order with the wheels and the bushing, the gearbox gear may have broken. In this case, they replace it or put a completely new engine. And some craftsmen can repair the gear by soldering in wire instead of broken teeth. Also, the problem lies in the slippage of the clutch, which is installed on the motor shaft. It can be replaced with a new one or strengthen the old one to avoid slipping. And then the plate in the microwave will rotate again.
Microwave motor
Why doesn't the plate rotate in the LG microwave? If the above works completely properly, then it is necessary to check the operability of the microwave motor. The check can be done by measuring the resistance of the winding. To do this, connect an ohmmeter to the terminals or a multimeter. The multimeter switch must be set to 20 kΩ. If the problem is a burnt winding, then the tester will show a measurement in the form of infinite resistance. The burnt winding is replaced with a new one. This is a rather complicated type of work that only a master can do. And any novice electrician can completely change the motor.
Pay attention! When inspecting the engine yourself, unplug the microwave oven.
A burnt smell of varnish will indicate a burnt winding, which you will definitely catch. The motor is located under the microwave body. The screws are unscrewed with a screwdriver, then the casing is removed. Next, access will be released, and you can inspect the motor. If the engine turned out to be filled with grease or some kind of liquid, then it must be cleaned and dried, then started. If the winding is burned out, there will be a smell of burnt varnish, which is very easy to detect.
Why doesn't the plate spin in the microwave? If, nevertheless, the winding is intact and has not burned out, it is possible that the power circuit in the microwave has broken. You can detect a breakdown using a multimeter (tester). It is necessary to ring the chain, eliminate the break, and replace the part that has burned out or failed. When disassembling the microwave oven, it is better to take photos - this will make it easier to reassemble the appliance in its original state.
If it's a Panasonic microwave oven
Why is the plate not spinning in the Panasonic microwave oven? Check if the plate is installed correctly. Check the wheels on which the plate rotates. Food debris can get stuck in them, which interferes with the circular movement of the element. If the old plastic roller is old or decomposed, it can simply be replaced with a new one. Be sure to pay attention to how the wheels go, whether they have come offrail, if the plate is warped. If, nevertheless, the wheels, rails and plate work properly, then the problem is more serious. It lies in the operation of the engine or in the gear of the gearbox.
Why doesn't the plate spin in the Elenberg microwave oven?
Using a voltmeter, measure the voltage at the platter motor. If it is missing, inspect the control module. If there is voltage, repair or replace the motor. The master, of course, will cope with this work with lightning speed.
Why doesn't the plate spin in the microwave? If the plate turns unevenly, with jerks or does not turn at all, check how the motor terminals are clamped. Poorly connected contacts prevent the shaft from rotating. Also, the cause of the breakdown can be gears put on the motor shaft that scroll. This is due to the fact that over time the gear peels off and does not spin or rotates in jerks. As a result, the plate does not spin, but the motor and winding are intact and the current also passes.
To eliminate this breakdown, you need to open the motor cover with a flat screwdriver. Do this as carefully as possible so that the gears located inside are completely intact. In the center is a magnet with a gear. You need to take out this pair of parts, clean with alcohol or pure gasoline, then glue the gear to the magnet with superglue and return it to its original state.
Important! Be sure not to get any superglue on the motor shaft!
Why doesn't the plate rotate in the Daewoo microwave?
When examining a microwave oven for troubleshooting, it is difficult to find the source of the problem if it is hiding inside. Even when checking the engine, it can turn out that it is fully working, but the plate still does not spin. It is possible that there is a malfunction in the operation of the electrical circuit (namely, an open circuit).
They may be, for example, a burned out light bulb. To replace it, you need to unscrew the screws that are located on the back of the microwave oven and remove the casing. The light bulb with the cartridge is pulled out, changed to a new one. Then pull the cover back on. If the lamp is working properly, then perhaps the break is located somewhere else. You can find it by ringing the circuit with a tester (multimeter).
Repair Recommendations
It is important to carry out all repairs with the utmost care, as the microwave oven contains a large capacitor. For those who are not familiar with electronics and its repair, it is better to abandon such experiments, or if you are confident in your abilities, do everything with extreme caution. Before repairing, make sure that the microwave oven is not covered under warranty. Otherwise, just take it to a service center where you will be provided with a high-quality and quick repair of this household appliance.
Conclusion
So, we figured out what to do if the plate does not rotate in the microwave. As you can see, the reasons for this malfunction can besome. Depending on this, one or another repair method should be used.
