Removing The Turntable Motor - Whirlpool GM8155XJQ Job Aid

REMOVING THE TURNTABLE MOTOR

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so could result in death or
electrical shock.
CAUTION: When you work on the microwave
oven, be careful when handling the sheet metal
parts. Sharp edges may be present, and you
can cut yourself if you are not careful.
1. Disconnect the electrical power to the
microwave oven.
2. Remove the cabinet from the microwave
oven (see page 2-2 for the procedure).
3. Open the microwave oven door and lift the
turntable spindle off the turntable motor
shaft.
Turntable Spindle
4. Turn the microwave oven on its left side.
5. Use a pair of wire cutters and clip the six
areas between the holes on the turntable
motor cover, and remove the cover.
6. Remove the wire connector from the turn-
table motor terminals, and then remove
the two screws.
Screw
REASSEMBLY NOTE: To install the cover
over the turntable motor, insert the two tabs
into the slots and use a #6 screw to secure it.
Turntable
Motor Cover
Cover
Screw
2-18
Cut Here (1 of 6 Places)
Turntable Motor Cover
Wire Connector
Turntable Motor
Screw
Tab
Tab