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Whirlpool Microwave Turntable Motor Replacement #W10210848

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This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the turntable motor on Whirlpool microwaves. The most common reason for replacing the turntable motor is if the turntable does not turn when you start the microwave.

All of the information in this turntable motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Ikea, Estate

Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, T20 Torx bit screwdriver

Step By Step Instructions

1
Before you replace the turntable motor in your microwave oven first unplug the power cord.
2
Now release the bottom panel by using a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws.
3
Note the orientation of the turntable motor wires then slide off the insulators and depress the locking tabs to disconnect the wires.
4
Use a t-20 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the turntable motor mounting screws.
5
Remove the old motor.
6
Prepare the new turntable motor for installation by transferring the seal from the old motor shaft to the new one.
7
Now align the motor shaft in the drive coupling and position the motor on the base.
8
Thread the mounting screws to secure.
9
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals and slide on the insulators.
10
Lift up the bottom panel and secure it with the screws.
11
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your microwave oven should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the turntable motor on Whirlpool microwaves. The most common reason for replacing the turntable motor is if the turntable does not turn when you start the microwave.

All of the information in this turntable motor replacement video is applicable to the following brands: Whirlpool, Amana, KitchenAid, Maytag, Ikea, Estate

Tools used: Phillips head screwdriver, T20 Torx bit screwdriver
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
Before you replace the turntable motor in your microwave oven first unplug the power cord.
2
Now release the bottom panel by using a phillips-head screwdriver to unthread the mounting screws.
3
Note the orientation of the turntable motor wires then slide off the insulators and depress the locking tabs to disconnect the wires.
4
Use a t-20 torx bit screwdriver to unthread the turntable motor mounting screws.
5
Remove the old motor.
6
Prepare the new turntable motor for installation by transferring the seal from the old motor shaft to the new one.
7
Now align the motor shaft in the drive coupling and position the motor on the base.
8
Thread the mounting screws to secure.
9
Connect the wires to the appropriate terminals and slide on the insulators.
10
Lift up the bottom panel and secure it with the screws.
11
With the repair completed, plug the power cord back in and your microwave oven should be ready for use.

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