The microwave plate broke. How to choose a new plate?

How to choose a plate for the microwave?

Specify the brand + microwave model. The model can be found on the back side (the one that is usually adjacent to the wall) of the unit. But not all online stores will be able to guide you using this meager data. Therefore, we arm ourselves with a ruler and move on to the next point.

Psst! Go to the site directory. There are plates for stoves of different brands: Gorenje, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Whirlpool, Horizont, Daewoo.

Measure the diameter of the tray. The dimensions of the glass dish can vary from 24.5 to 36 cm.

Study the “relief” of the bottom of the plate: do legs grow out of it or is it completely flat. What does the plate spin on? There may be two options here:

On the coupler: then the lower part of the plate has three bulges with which it fits onto the coupler.

On the cross (also called a roller): in this case, the glass dish of the microwave oven has a smooth bottom.

“Need a plate for your rollerball? We measure the diameter of the bottom to the convex side, as shown in the figure.”

Rules for using microwave oven plates

We looked at how to choose a tray-plate for a microwave oven, now regarding the features of using the dishes themselves, namely plates for a microwave oven for heating food. There are a number of subtleties that you should know for proper operation of household appliances:

1. It is best to give preference to glassware. But the container must be free of cracks and chips. Tempered glass cookware is also suitable for ovens.
2. Plastic containers are also suitable for use, but remember that they must be specially marked. Otherwise, there is a possibility that the container will simply melt and the material will release hazardous substances to human health.
3. You should buy containers exclusively in household appliances or kitchen utensils stores. Poor quality kitchen utensils can ruin your appliances.
4. Use the “Grill” mode when cooking exclusively in plastic containers.
5. It is not recommended to cook dishes with a high content of sugar and fat in plastic containers, because... Such products instantly heat up and deform the plastic container.
6. Remember that before turning on the heat, remove the cling film.
7. To cook dishes with a crust in the microwave, it is best to buy special glass-ceramic dishes with a treated bottom. But when using such containers, you should remember the rule: before loading the food for cooking, be sure to warm the dishes a little in the microwave oven.

It is important to remember that a microwave oven is a complex household appliance. Not only the quality of the prepared dish, but also the speed of heating depends on the heating container purchased. It is important to pay attention to both the shape and diameter of the oven container:

1. Heating in deep saucers increases the heating and cooking time.
2. It is better to use round containers. Cooking in containers with sharp or slanted edges can cause uneven cooking and heating of food.
3. If you bake in a microwave oven, then you need to use a deeper bowl, since the dough rises much more in the microwave than in the oven.

When you buy containers for a microwave oven, pay attention to its integrity and quality, since the presence of defects and even minor chips can ruin both the equipment and become a catalyst for a fire in the house.

How to replace a plate in the microwave?

Well, if you couldn’t find the plate you needed (or you found it, but had to wait about a month for it), then the original tray can be replaced with a homemade one. For this we need:

A glass mold, the dimensions of which would not exceed the dimensions of the original accessory, and sandpaper.

1. We clean the bottom and glue a circle of sandpaper to it.
2. Let it dry.
3. Place the glass dish on the cross or roller.

In this design, we took into account two forces - friction and gravity. Therefore, the “home-grown” analogue will cope no worse with the task performed by the original microwave plate.

Everything you need to know about why the plate does not spin in the microwave

Before you figure out why the plate does not spin in the microwave, you need to find out what causes the rotation and how the mechanism works. Any microwave oven is equipped with a motor shaft. It is he who starts the rotation of the tray. Due to careless handling of the unit, malfunctions of the motor shaft may occur.

Important!

Mechanical interference in the functioning of the rotating unit, such as manual braking, dishes touching the walls of the unit, or excessive load, can damage the equipment.

If the tray stops rotating, then it will no longer be possible to heat food as before. This system is responsible for uniform heating of food. If this unit malfunctions, the dishes will only be heated on both sides. It is no longer possible to cook raw foods this way.

What dishes can be put in the microwave?

Dishes that should not be used to heat/cook food:

1. Metal;
2. On the surface of which drawings are applied;
3. With decorative shimmering ornament;
4. Crystal.
5. Grandma's mugs - they may contain lead.

Utensils in which to heat/cook food:

“The main thing is that the container is heat-resistant (maximum temperature - 140 degrees) for heating and cooking as usual, and better yet fireproof (maximum temperature - 300 degrees) for grilling or convection.”

1. Glass and porcelain containers resistant to high temperatures.
2. Plastic containers marked “Thermoplastic” or “Duroplast”.
3. Silicone forms.
4. Special marked cardboard containers.

Replacing a special plate “in a hurry”

If you don’t have any time left to go to the store, and you can’t do without a microwave, you can use an ordinary home plate instead of a special plate. However, not every “model” will fit here either. It is best if it is a ceramic plate that does not have any paint or metal coating. Fireproof glassware and porcelain with similarly clean surfaces may also be suitable.

In addition, you can purchase special microwave-safe dishes. No matter how sorry it would be for an accidentally broken microwave plate, it is better not to skimp and immediately buy a new one. This will help save not only time and effort, but also your health!

Signs that indicate that this is a microwave dish

If you use plastic utensils, they must be heat-resistant and marked with the following pictures and appropriate inscriptions:

If you see such a mark on the surface of a plastic container, then under no circumstances expose it to high-frequency waves. The symbol indicates that the container is only suitable for carrying cold food.

Is it worth taking universal plates?

There are no standards for universal plates; each manufacturer interprets this concept in its own way. Plates similar to turntables for microwave ovens Samsung, LG, Panasonic are often positioned as universal. In this case, the word “universal” is better considered as a marketing ploy, a desire to get rid of illiquid goods. In principle, if the pallet is well attached to the rotating mechanism, it can be used. But if the rollers turn idle, the food in the oven freezes, the surface of the glass should be sanded or a “zero” glued on it so that the microwave oven works fully.

On universal rotary tables there must simultaneously be recesses for the coupler and grooves for the crosspiece rollers. More and more such models are appearing on sale. They are also available on Internet resources. The topography of the bottom surface of the turntable is of great importance. The correct distribution of pressure of the dishes with food on the rotating mechanism depends on it.

On universal repeating tables there must simultaneously be recesses for the coupler and grooves for the rollers of the cross.

A brief summary would be appropriate at the end of the article. First: the rotary table in the microwave is changed when defects appear and the original one is damaged. Second: to select new glass, three parameters are taken into account: they focus on the model of the stove, its dimensions (or rather, depth) and the type of rotating device. If it is not possible to measure the exact diameter of the old pan, they are guided by the depth of the stove, the size of the coupler or cross. And lastly: since there are no generally accepted sizes of stoves, the choice of pallet must be approached responsibly so that the stove does not have to be repaired.

To select new glass, three parameters are taken into account: they focus on the model of the stove, its dimensions (or rather, depth) and the type of rotating device.

Universal turntables for microwave ovens are made not only from glass. To make them, some companies use refractory finely dispersed ceramics, which when sintered forms a dense, homogeneous structure, similar in physical properties to glass.

How to check whether a container is suitable for microwave cooking or not?

Take a glass of water and a test plate.

Turn on the device for one minute. Set the temperature to the highest possible setting.

Is the container still cold? - You can heat food in it. Is the plate hot? — it is better not to use it for heating food in the microwave.

And finally, one more small piece of advice:

“You can’t heat or cook food in tightly closed containers: it will go boom.” Any sealed package will explode. This applies to sausages, wieners and frankfurters. They need to be pierced with a fork before cooking.”

The microwave plate is the most frequently broken and most unrepairable component of a microwave unit.

How many craftsmen have tried to glue together a glass microwave tray that has broken even just into two parts - all to no avail!

That is, if this plate breaks, you will have to buy a new one.

Ideally, it is preferable to take exactly the same one.

But if the exact same one is not available anywhere, then now your main task is to choose the right one!

How to choose a mount for a coupler?

If you have to choose a microwave oven plate from other brands, then look for a compatible option. How to search? Remove the coupler

, go to the store and select a dish with a fastener that will clearly fit on your coupler. If you intend to make a purchase in an online store, measure the diameter of the plate, as well as the diameter (external and internal) to the groove for the roller and the size of the mount.

This data will help you navigate when choosing the right modification. Or simply tell the consultant the brand and model of the microwave. Then everything will be chosen for you! As an option, you can buy a plate of the required diameter with a coupler for it. But then check with your consultant whether the type of coupler you have chosen will fit on your microwave.

What to consider when choosing a microwave dish?

The only thing that is required for a new dish to be microwaved is to take the place of the old one. Therefore, when choosing a plate for the microwave

There are only two factors to consider:

• plate diameter
• type of fastening for coupler

The coupler is the part on which we place the very center of the plate so that it holds well and can rotate on the rollers

(a circle with wheels under the plate). Fastenings for the coupler come in the form of a protrusion or a recess, and the size of the fastening depends on the size of the pallet. Most brands that produce microwaves try to make the same couplers for all their models.

So if you manage to find a plate for the brand you need, then there will be no problems with fastening. All that remains is to choose the appropriate diameter: exactly the same or smaller, so that the round tray fits exactly inside the microwave oven.