Not spinning plate in the microwave - what to do: 7 possible causes

If not spinning plate in the microwave - it could be several reasons

Microwave oven firmly taken its place in the modern kitchens, without them virtually impossible to do: heats, defrost and even preparing meals. Therefore, in case of trouble, we immediately try to remove them. Often in the microwave does not turn a tray or plate, although she is running and warm. Why is this happening and why does not rotate microwave oven - in this we will investigate.

Problem Cause

Situations of failure pan microwave ovens may be several:

Photo	Description
	Cause 1 A blown bulb.
	Cause 2 Mechanical obstruction of the movement of the accumulated fat or food residues on moving parts.
	reason 3 Improper installation of the pallet and the rail rotation.
	reason 4 Too much weight dishwashing product.
	reason 5 engine trouble, namely: failure gear reducer; circuiting winding or substandard contacts; provorachvanie shaft.

Depending on the reasons and there is a need for repair or replacement, if not in the microwave turntable.

Without scrolling products will be heated from one side only

Self Repair 3 solutions

Problems with the pan movement does not always lead to a hike in the service center and repair of equipment. Sometimes you can solve the problem with their own hands, to accurately determine the cause of its occurrence.

If the problem is not serious, you can fix yourself

Instructions detailing all the possible causes of and ways to resolve problems on their own:

Picture	Description
	Option 1. If the bulb is burned out In the old model power supply circuit microwave ovens poorly thought out: it is necessary one element circuit malfunction, then all stops working. If you see not only the absence of rotation of the plates, but a blown light source, the ... Decision: replace the bulb.
	Option 2. If the rotation prevents a foreign body Sometimes food particles stick to the wheels, rails or glass plate itself is not installed properly. In this case, it turns choppy or refuses to rotate at all, and the process is accompanied by a dull roar. To remedy the situation, you need to check: whether there is a frozen fat or bits of food on the moving elements (wheels, rails, shaft, groove plates); Is the glass plate correctly; Are the wheels on the rails are properly installed. Decision: find what hinders the work and eliminate.
	Option 3. If improperly installed pallet or rolling elements Decision: put the plate, rails or wheels in the correct position.

Serious damage: 4 problems and their solutions

If all of the above in a microwave oven is installed properly, there is no pollution and any problems are found, then the case may be engine trouble. It can break the following mechanisms:

• gear reducer;
• shaft torque;
• circuit and coil breakage.

One of these failures may be the reason why microwave oven heats - but not turning the pallet. Can be replaced independently engine itself or one of its elements, but only if you are confident in their knowledge and skills.

Appearance engine

The following table shows possible causes of malfunction of the engine described in detail and methods of their solutions:

Picture	Description
	Option 1. Damage to gear reducer. Previously engines microwave ovens inserted gear made of metal, plastic immediately replaced less stable, but cheaper analogues. These gears are erased, and the teeth break off over time. Decision: remove the back cover of the microwave; pull engine; unscrew the mounting gear and see the state of the gears; Replace with new gear; fasten the gearbox in place, put the engine; tighten the cap.
	Option 2. shaft breakage Val is just one piece, which is spinning plate in the microwave. Val breaks, if a plate with the product too hard, the edge of meat, for example, relate to the walls and brake work mechanically. Or just someone who wanted to keep the unwary plate during rotation. Decision: disassemble the motor and replace the part.
	Option 3. circuit winding In this case, self-diagnose the problem is very difficult, but if you have a ohm meter, it is possible to detect a fault and himself. Decision: alone is not recommended without a lack of knowledge in electrical repair microwave.
	Option 4. bad contacts In the operation of the contacts (in the photo they are golden in color) reaching to the engine, eventually moving away from what he can no longer work. Decision: disconnect the appliance; remove the back cover; press contacts against the power source; assemble the device back.

Check the warranty documentation for your oven. If it has not expired, the microwave is better to include experts who will eliminate the damage free warranty card.

Attempts to repair the microwave yourself deprived of the opportunity to give it to experts for warranty repairs. Any tampering and snatching seals is non-warranty case, and if it was not possible to fix the problem, you have to contact the service center, but for the money. Price of repair could then exceed 70% of the cost of new equipment.

Output

The reason that the tray in the microwave stopped spinning, there may be several: from the banal to the pollution of the serious problems with the engine. Repair yourself or not, it's up to you. And if in some cases you can use a screwdriver and cloth, the other must carry a microwave oven in the shop for repair.

Video in this article demonstrates the internal structure of the microwave engine and talks about the possible problems and their solutions. And if you have any questions - I will answer them in the comments, ask!