The Motor-Turn is an OEM part compatible with Whirlpool microwaves. Located inside the microwave cavity on the turntable mechanism, the motor-turn contains the turntable motor and drive components.
Causes of a bad motor-turn can include a faulty motor, worn gears or pulleys, or broken turntable shaft.
Symptoms of a bad motor-turn include:
- The turntable not rotating or rotating unevenly
- Loud grinding noises emanating from inside the cavity
- Burning or uneven cooking of foods
- Traces of sparks near the turntable mechanism
This OEM Whirlpool replacement motor-turn assembly is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and some Kenmore microwaves.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Noisy grinding sound coming from microwave Barie D. • Penn Valley , CA • November 14, 2015
After research on the internet I concluded that the problem was the turntable motor making the noise. The repair was relatively easy. Just a philips and a star screwdriver was needed. By simply romving the screws from the bottom of the microwave the turntable motor could be removed andvreplaced. The new motor fit perfectly and the grinding noise is gone.
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