On Oct 21, 6:00*pm, Claude Hopper
wrote:
Tom Del Rosso wrote:
Some microwaves have turntables that turn in alternate directions each time
they start. *Why the heck is that?

It's so your food will cook more evenly. Many directions are to
microwave for a few minutes, open and stir contents, then continue a few
more minutes. It's more through to run the food past the microwaves in
both directions.

NO