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Posted on Sep 03, 2010

Our Tappan TMV151FS microwave shuts off after 4 minutes...like when cooking a baked potato... Cannot figure it out. Have to wait 20 minutes for it to come back on. We think it won't pull moisture out of the interior... excessive heat build up?

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William Miller

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  • Posted on May 26, 2008

SOURCE: I bought a ge microwave

It should default to the high power level without your having to select that.

But if you think it may have a problem, you could unplug it for a few minutes then plug it back in and try again.

After that, if it's not acting as it should according to the owner's manual, it may need service.

If so, since it's under warranty, I would let GE fix it.GE Customer Service is online here.

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William Miller

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  • Posted on Jan 01, 2009

SOURCE: User manual for a Tappan mod TMV151FS

You can download your owner's manual here.

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William Miller

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  • Posted on Feb 17, 2009

SOURCE: filter replacement

That's covered on page 20 & 21 of your owner's manual under the heading"CHARCOAL FILTER REPLACEMENT"

1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the main power
supply.
2. Open the door.
3. Remove the two vent grille mounting screws. (3 middle screws)
4. Slide the grille to the left, then pull straight out.

You can find helpful exploded view diagrams and order parts (including filters) by entering your full model number from the tag on the oven here.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 19, 2009

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.

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Before considering a control panel replacement, check all door switches to make sure they are making contact in both directions (some may be single pole double throw).

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I haven't heard of such a thing. You must have cooked it until there was no moisture left in the potato. That would also account for the failure of the oven. It would be the same as no load in the oven.
A thermal protect part is your current problem.
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Very poor design.
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