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Admiral Microwave turntable not turning
When an Admiral microwave turntable is not turning, the turntable motor is the most likely cause. Unplug the microwave, access the motor, and use a multimeter to test it for continuity. If the motor has no continuity, replace it. A broken or stripped glass tray drive coupling is another highly likely cause, so gently pull the coupling from the motor shaft and inspect it for damage. The glass tray support, also called the turntable roller guide or ring, may likewise be broken or stripped. If the motor tests good, confirm the turntable option is enabled, if your model has that setting. When the motor receives no incoming power, the user control and display board or main control board may be defective, although the motor remains much more likely to fail. A microwave turntable not turning can leave hot spots because food is not heated evenly, even when the microwave is running. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement turntable motor, coupling, support, or control board for your Admiral microwave. If any diagnosis requires removing the outer cabinet, remember that the high-voltage capacitor can store a lethal charge after unplugging and must be properly discharged. This work may require a qualified technician.
01 - Admiral Microwave Turntable Motor
Use a multimeter to test the motor for continuity. If the turntable motor does not have continuity, replace it.
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02 - Admiral Microwave Glass Tray Support
If the microwave turntable is not turning the glass tray support could be broken or stripped out. Gently pull the support off the drive motor shaft to inspect the tray support for damage.
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03 - Admiral Microwave Glass Tray Drive Coupling
If the microwave turntable is not turning the glass tray drive coupling could be broken or stripped out. Gently pull the coupling off the drive motor shaft to inspect the drive coupling for damage.
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04 - Admiral Microwave User Control and Display Board
The user control and display board might be defective. However, the turntable motor is much more likely to be at fault. First, test the incoming power to the turntable motor. If the motor is not getting power, the user control and display board may be defective. If the user control and display board is defective, replace it.
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05 - Turntable option turned off
When the microwave turntable turns, the food is cooked evenly. If the turntable stops turning there may be hot spots where the microwaves are concentrated in one area. If the turntable is not turning, confirm the turntable option is turned on (if applicable).
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06 - Admiral Microwave Touchpad
The touchpad might be defective. However, the turntable motor is much more likely to be at fault. First, test the turntable motor. If the motor is not defective, it is possible that the touchpad is defective. To determine if the touchpad is defective, try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons respond correctly while others don’t, replace the touchpad.
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07 - Admiral Microwave Touchpad and Control Panel
The touchpad and control panel might be defective. However, the turntable motor is much more likely to be at fault. First, test the turntable motor. If the motor is not defective, it is possible that the touchpad and control panel are defective. To determine if the touchpad and control panel are defective, try pressing each of the buttons on the control panel. If some of the buttons respond correctly while others don’t, replace the touchpad and control panel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Admiral microwave turntable not turning?
What should I check if my microwave plate is not turning but the microwave still heats?
How do I know whether the turntable motor or control board is bad?
How do I find the correct Admiral microwave turntable motor or coupler?
Is it safe to keep using a microwave when the turntable is not spinning?