Tappan Electrolux Microwave Oven Model TMV151FS will run for about 5 minutes then gets steamy inside and shuts itself off for next 30-60 minutes. There is a vent that says open close that we thought was the problem because it doesn’t move. We took that part off to adjust it. Felt like a little mother in there & it turns but doesn’t show open or closed.

William Miller

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• Posted on Nov 15, 2006

SOURCE: Door latches to microwave broken

I assume you're talking about the spring that keeps tension on the door hooks (latch heads, as they're called by Sharp). When you shut the door, the "hooks" are held down by this spring to actuate the door switches. To fix this, you'll have to separate the door panels. You can download the service manual from my Web site. There's a loop built into the latch head assembly and sometimes the loop breaks. If so, you can drill a tiny hold in it and reattach the spring there. There may also be a loop on the innner door panel to hold the spring. That one can break, too. If it's broken, you'll have to find a way to secure the spring to the panel. If the panel material is thick enough, a tiny screw eye could be inserted, then epoxied overnight to secure it. I've attached a diagram to this message that should help you. If that doesn't help you, I have the service manual for the R1600-series microwaves on my Web site at: http://www.microwavedisplay.com/R1610.pdf Repost if you need more help.

William Miller

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• Posted on Dec 04, 2007

SOURCE: Front vent on JMV8208A Jenn-Air Over-the-range microwave hood keeps opening

There may be an option to turn that off with the keypad, but your best bet would be to contact Jenn-Air.

The manual will have their contact info or you can see: http://www.jennair.com/content.jsp?name=contact_us

You can download the owner's manual and installation manual here:
http://shared.whirlpoolcorp.com/product_literature/search_results.jsp?searchTerm=JMV8208A&siteCd=JA_EN_US

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SOURCE: Panasonic Model No. NN-S933BF Microwave Oven

could it be that i didn't follow the manuel because i got it second hand or is it because something is wrong with it,and i have to get it fixed.

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Found info on another website.

SOURCE: Tappan TMV151FS over range microwave starts to work and then dies

Never run the microwave without a load (something to heat)!!! That kills the microwave generating parts.

Sounds like a 'thermal' protect switch is activating after running. Make sure that (if the unit is mounted in a cabinet) that there is sufficient space around the unit for proper air flow and that nothing is blocking the vents. Try setting it on a counter top and heat something. If it works properly and doesn't shut off, the venting space is the problem. You may have to have the cabinet that it sits in redesigned for more clearance.