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Sanyo Microwave turntable not turning
When a Sanyo microwave turntable is not turning, the turntable motor is the most likely cause. Unplug the microwave and use a multimeter to test the motor for continuity. If the motor lacks continuity, replace it. Next, inspect the glass tray drive coupling and glass tray support for cracks, stripped teeth, or other damage, then replace any worn part. Confirm the turntable option is turned on if your Sanyo model has that setting. If the motor does not receive incoming power, the user control and display board or main control board may be defective, although the motor is more commonly at fault. A damaged turntable motor, coupler, support, or control board can cause a microwave turntable not turning, microwave not spinning, microwave plate not turning, or microwave carousel not spinning. Enter your model number to find the exact replacement part for your specific Sanyo microwave. Testing or replacing a control board may require opening the outer cabinet. The high-voltage capacitor stores a lethal charge even after the microwave is unplugged, so it must be properly discharged before any interior work. If you are not familiar with capacitor discharge procedures, have a qualified technician handle the repair.
01 - Sanyo 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 - Sanyo 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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03 - Sanyo 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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04 - Sanyo 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 - Sanyo Microwave Control Board
The control might be defective. However, the turntable motor is much more likely to be at fault. First, check the incoming power to the turntable motor. If the turntable motor is not getting power, the main control board may be at fault.
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