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Cleaning grease filters
Grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month
to remove residue. Clean filters by soaking and agitating
in warm sudsy water. Do not use ammonia or ammonia
products, they will darken metal. Light brushing can be
used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and
remove moisture before replacing.
Replacing grease filters
Do not operate vent hood with filters removed.
1. Slide filter into frame slot on back of opening.
2. Pull filter upward to front.
3. Lock in place.
Charcoal Filter (recirculating installation
only)
Microwave oven can be recirculated instead of being
vented to outside. For recirculating installation,
charcoal filter must be used. Charcoal filter removes
smoke and odors caused by cooking on range top.
Charcoal filter is disposable and should be replaced
when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (approximately
every 6 to 12 months, depending on usage). Charcoal
filter may be purchased from dealer.
• Do not clean charcoal filter.
• Do not operate venthood with charcoal filter removed.
Charcoal filter
To remove charcoal filter
1. Disconnect power at main fuse, circuit breaker
panel or pull plug.
2. Remove two screws that hold grille in place.
3. Remove grille.
4. Grasp filter, slide toward front of oven and remove.
To install new charcoal filter
1. Remove plastic and other outer wrapping from new
filter.
2. Insert filter into top opening of oven as shown.
Filter will rest at an angle, on two side support tabs.
3. Replace grille.
4. Replace two screws to secure grille.
Replacing Light Bulbs
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock hazard unplug power cord
or open circuit breaker to microwave oven before
replacing light bulb.
CAUTION
Wear gloves or use clean cotton cloth to protect
hands should light bulb break. If hot, allow bulb to
cool.
Tools needed
• protective gloves
• phillips screwdriver
• two 120 volt, 40 watt, surface light bulbs available
from Amana dealer, servicer, factory service center, or
Amana Consumer Affairs (1-800-843-0304 if inside
U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 if outside U.S.A.)
• 30 watt, oven light bulb available from Amana dealer,
servicer, factory service center, or Amana Consumer
Affairs (1-800-843-0304 if inside U.S.A. and 1-319-
622-5511 if outside U.S.A.)