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THE EXHAUST
FEATU~
The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two
metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn
up through the filters. Depending on your model, it is either discharged
through the provided venting
to
the outside or drawn through a charcoal
filter and recirculated.
CHARCOAL FILTER
REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS
(on
all
models)
Reusable Grease Filters
(on
all
models)
The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never operate your hood without the filters in
place.
In situations where flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filter will stop the entry
of
flames into the unit.
To Remove Grease Filter
To Clean and Replace Grease Filter
To remove grease filter,
To clean grease filter, soak it
and then agitate filter
grasp the “finger hold”
in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use
on the filter and slide to
ammonia or ammonia products because they will
the rear. Then pull filter
darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to
downward and to the
remove embedded dirt.
front. The filter will
drop out.
Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.
To replace grease filter,
slide the filter in the frame
slot on the
back
of
the opening.
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
Some models are not vented to the outdoors; they
after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). Order
recirculate the air instead. These models are equipped
Part No.
WB02X9883
from your GE supplier. DO
with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove
NOT CLEAN THIS FILTER. DO NOT OPERATE
smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range.
YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL THREE FILTERS
The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced
IN PLACE.
when it is noticeably dirty or discolored
(usually
To Remove Charcoal Filter
To Install Charcoal Filter
To remove the
To install a new
charcoal filter,
filter,
remove
disconnect power
plastic and other
at main fuse or
outer wrapping
circuit breaker
from the new
panel or pull plug.
filter. Insert filter
Remove the top
into top opening
grille by taking off
of oven as shown.
2 screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter and slide
It will rest at an angle on two side support tabs and
toward front of oven. It will slide right out.
in front of right rear tab. Replace grill and secure with
2 screws.
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