Is it possible to repair a Russell Hobbs HOB GJ/AL 31 microwave which is still working except that the turntale is not turning?

cath, March 2010

Yes the turntable motor can be replace.
To obtain a motor do a search for:
"MICROWAVE TURNTABLE MOTOR TYJ50-8A7"

To replace motor:
0. Unplug the microwave from the mains.
1. Take out glass plate and plastic wheeled ring.
2. The plastic top to the motor rotor will pull off quite easily.
3. Turn microwave on it's side.
4. You'll need a hacksaw or metal snips to remove the motor cover. This may sound drastic but it's designed for this and can be fixed back in place by rotating it 180 degrees.
5. Remove the two spade terminal that power the motor making a note of which colour cable goes to which terminal.
6. A single screw holds the motor in place - remove this and then the motor.
7. Take new motor and reverse the process.

Good luck.

Graham, November 2011

i have the exact same problem, are they easy enough to fix????
no light, or turntable

NICK G, October 2011

I have a similar problem, except the bulb does not light up, either. The problem started with a blue flash in the area of the bulb - which was blown - but it did not work on replacement & the turntable had stopped working! If anyone can help Cath, Kenny or me, please advise! Thanks.

Peter, January 2011

I am looking to repair the same model. The turntable does not rotate but I don't think there is an option to turn it off in the settings. If so then I cant see it in the manual.

Cath, if you got it repaired can you tell me what it was that was wrong before I remove any covers etc?

If anyone out there can help me (or both of us?) please do.

Thanks

Kenny, June 2010