In order to heat food efficiently, your microwaves uses directed heat waves generated from the magnetron. While the waveguide in the microwave cabinet directs the heat towards the center of the food, that same food needs to be rotated for efficient coverage. This is where the turntable, or rotating glass plate, comes in. The turntable is not there to look …

Due to the high heat waves that a microwave uses to heat your food, all microwave models require the protective door to be closed before the microwave will begin operation. If your microwave door will not close, your microwave is effectively useless because it will not start. At times, your microwave door will close, but if it is not latching …