Microwave Turntable

[Doc]

The turntable on my*GE Profile Spacesaver microwave is starting to make noise and turn slow to the point where a heavy dish will stop turning but the sound remains.

What is going on and can I fix it?

 

[Doc]

That was the first thing my wife said. She said spray cooking oil on the little wheels. But, I did not do that because they spin very freely. I'll soak them and report back.

 

[Carey]

Doc wrote:

The turntable on my*GE Profile Spacesaver microwave is starting to make noise and turn slow to the point where a heavy dish will stop turning but the sound remains.

What is going on and can I fix it?

It's possible the bushings or axle shaft on the wheels has worn to the point that it jams. Remove the little wheels if you can, and have a good look.

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[bobofthenorth]

The best solution for a microwave turntable is to buy one that doesn't have a turntable. They aren't necessary and then limit how big a pan you can put in the oven. IMHO they are all defective - yours is just more noticeably defective.

 

[rwidman]

If you can't fix it externally (the wheels, etc.) you should probably replace it. They are not expensive, you would have a very hard time finding repair parts, and there's some risk to the user if you don't put it back together correctly.

 

[Woodsong]

I found a "replacement kit" for you online:

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053



Ok, maybe "kit" isn't the right word but.....

-- Edited by Woodsong on Monday 3rd of January 2011 04:54:06 PM