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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
(on some models)
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REUSA.BLE
GREASE FILTERS
(on all models)
Reusable Grease Filters
(on al] 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,
grasp the “finger hold”
on the
filter
and slide to
the rear. Then pull filter
downward and to the
front. The filter will
drop out.
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To clean grease filter, soak it
and then agitate filter
in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use
ammonia or ammonia products because they will
darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
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 remove the
charcoal filter,
disconnect power
at main fuse or
circuit breaker
panel
or
pull
plug.
Remove the top
grille by taking off
2 screws which hold it in place. Grasp filter and slide
toward front of oven. It
will
slide right out.
To Install Charcoal Filter
To install a new
filter,
remove
plastic and other
outer wrapping
from the new
filter. Insert filter
into top opening
of
oven as shown.
It
will
rest at an angle on two side support tabs and
in front of right rear tab. Replace grill and secure with
2
screws.
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