This is the stirrer motor assembly that drives the metal stirrer in the microwave's waveguide. A working stirrer helps distribute microwave energy more evenly, reducing hot and cold spots for consistent heating.
- Rotates the mode stirrer to spread RF energy inside the cavity
- Symptoms of a failing motor can include uneven heating, cold spots, buzzing or grinding from the waveguide area, or the stirrer not turning
- May restore even cooking performance when the original motor is worn or seized
What's included: Stirrer motor assembly as shown by the manufacturer for service replacement. Install notes:
- Unplug the appliance before servicing; high-voltage components in microwaves can retain a dangerous charge
- Remove the grill/cover and access panel to reach the stirrer motor location
- Transfer any mounting hardware from the original part if not supplied
- Ensure the stirrer blade or coupler is correctly seated and turns freely before reassembly
Do-It-Yourself Stories from Customers like You
Drum would not turn Robert W. • Boulder , CO • March 16, 2015
If I opened door and held door switch, started dryer, turned drum by hand, quickly closed door and pushed start again before drum stopped turning, dryer worked fine. Apparently the part of the motor that gives it more juice on start up went bad. Ordered motor on Monday, received on Wednesday. Blower wheel would not come off the shaft of old motor, chiseled off as shown in motor installation video. Apparently wheel becoming fused to motor shaft is a common problem based on all the comments....
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