Official Panasonic countertop microwave parts

Common replacement parts for Panasonic countertop microwaves

• High-limit thermostat. The high-limit thermostat detects a short circuit or fire inside the microwave cabinet and shuts down the microwave to prevent injury. This component should be replaced a by a service technician because opening the microwave cabinet to replace the high-limit thermostat exposes you to a high-voltage capacitor that can retain a lethal electrical charge even when the microwave power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet.
• Cavity light bulb. The cavity light bulb illuminates the inside cavity of the microwave when you open the microwave door and when the microwave is cooking.
• Cooking tray. The cooking tray holds foods being cooked inside the microwave cavity and rotates to cook foods evenly.
• Turntable motor. The turntable motor rotates the cooking tray so foods cook evenly inside the microwave.

Replacing the turntable motor in your Panasonic countertop microwave

• Unplug the microwave power cord to disconnect electrical power.
• Open the microwave door and remove the turntable. Pull the turntable motor coupler off the turntable motor shaft. Close the door.
• Carefully lay the microwave down on its back cabinet panel.
• Remove the bottom panel mounting screws. Support the bottom panel as you remove the final mounting screw. Remove the bottom panel.
• Remove the turntable mounting screws and pull out the turntable motor. Install the new turntable motor and secure it with the mounting screws.
Reassemble the microwave and plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.