MELTED SHAFT & BROKE PLATE RUNNING MICROWAVE EMPTY. HOW TO REPLACE SHAFT?

Maybe, maybe not.
You can probably find a replacement glass tray at a Good Will store.
I don't think I'd run it indoors any more. I'd set it on a couple of cinder blocks in the middle of my concrete driveway and hook it to a long, heavy duty extension cord.
Wear a face shield and stand back at least 10 feet after pressing the start button.

You should go to YouTube and search "Can you microwave that".
It's a series of videos.

it is megnatron plate which broke. You can replace that plate yourself . Also can can work without if safely.

yeah you blow something
check the rectangular plate inside the cooking chamber that its not damage.
Second replace the magnetron.

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Sears Parts Direct has the parts diagrams and many parts for the R-1505 microwave. The glass plate is part 4-3 ($33.99) on this page: http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Sharp-Parts/Microwave-Parts/Model-R1505/0958/0123370/50019999/00001?blt=06&prst=&shdMod= .


Without more tests, I can't be completely positive but the turntable motor is the likely problem. That is part 1-4 on the list above. However, it could be a wiring problem with the wiring to the turntable motor.

Partstore.com has many of the parts as well: http://www.partstore.com/Model/Sharp/Sharp/R1505.aspx .

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

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This is commonly caused by a turntable motor that has worn out and needs replaced. The following link explains how to access and replace one:

http://www.fixya.com/support/r3555716-replacing_a_turntable_motor_on_a_microwa

If the model number is correct, the part number is WB26X10038. You may also consider replacing the turn table shaft (coupler), part number WB06X10138. You can purchase replacement parts at the following websites: searspartsdirect.com pcappliancerepair.com appliancepartspros.com repairclinic.com The first three sites listed offer helpful exploded view diagrams to assist you in parts location/identification. If you have any questions, please post back and let me know. I hope this helps you.

Hi there! Universal Glass plates are available from a good local appliance spares shop. Please note that size of the plate, the coupler (The centre connection point to the plate) and the ring size (on which the plate rests) are all important to the correct function of the plate. Take these along for correct matching if you can or they may even keep your particular Model and Brand. Best Wishes and Good Luck, JUS004

You might do better to replace the microwave. My plate broke and would cost $27 to replace. I bought a new microwave for $40.

Of course it is.  You can glue it on with gorilla glue, perhaps using a screw shaft (be sure to drill pilot holes) like a dowel in carpentry to secure and add area for the glue to adhere to.  Drill the pilot hole in the handle bit the thread diameter rather than the shaft diameter, so you don't have to screw the handle on once you cut off the screw head.

Was the ceramic plate part of the microwave or a plate form the kitchen?

If it wasn't the microwave plate, it should be fine. You should be able to be sure it's all clean and use it as usual.

A microwave oven should of course never be left running unattended, especially when using any paper products.

Paper plates and paper towels can sometimes have small amounts of impurities which can ignite.

This is covered on page 1 in your owner's manual, which can be downloaded here.

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