My microwave does not have a turntable, so how does the correct microwave distribution work?
This is usually achieved by having a rotating device in the microwave wave-guide cavity (just above where the wave-guide cover is). It is usually about as thick as a pencil, but it is “L” shaped (well not quite, the lower part is at about 45 degrees or so). It is usually driven from the top by a small motor and a couple of pulleys, with a thin rubber drive-belt. It’s job is to interrupt the “normal” distribution pattern of microwaves that exit the specially shaped cavity, so they bounce around in different directions around the food. It can happen that the drive belt can come off or break, or the motor can fail It is easy to tell if it is working, by temporarily removing the wave-guide cover, and put in a half cup of water to heat up for about 30 seconds or so. You should be able to see the device rotating. If it does NOT, check the motor, pulley and belts (with all power removed of course – there are VERY HIGH AND DANGEROUS VOLTAGES INSIDE A MICROWAVE). The advantage of this system is
