The Cooking Tray Coupler is an OEM part replacement part for Whirlpool microwaves. It securely connects the two halves of the microwave cooking tray together, allowing for easy placement and removal of food items.
Symptoms of a bad cooking tray coupler include:
- The cooking tray separating into two loose pieces that do not stay connected
- Food sliding off or falling through gaps in the disconnected tray halves
- Inability to use the microwave cooking tray properly
Causes of a bad coupler can be cracks, breaks, or wear over time that compromises its connecting ability.
This OEM part is also compatible with Maytag, KitchenAid, Jenn-Air, Amana, Magic Chef, Admiral, Norge, Roper, and Kenmore models.
Note: This coupler is compatible with the glass tray that has the 3 half circles that engage the coupler. In some cases, the factory used a tray that has 3 triangles. For that coupler, use part# W11245707.
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Microwave turntable motor overheated and melted tray coupler Terry H. • Columbia , MO • May 31, 2018
Obtained the replacement motor and tray coupler from Appliance Parts Pro. Video of the typical replacement was very helpful to show what to expect and how to replace the motor and coupler. The removal of the bottom plate was held in place by several phillips screws. The motor was attached with two torx screws. The electric connection clips to the motor required needle nose pliers to pull them off. The tray coupler was simple to install after the motor was secured and bottom plate was replaced..
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