The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with 2
CHARCOAL FILTER
metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn
(on some models)
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.
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 the microwave without the filters in place. In situations where
flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters 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
The disposable charcoal filter should be replaced
recirculate the air instead. These models are equipped
when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usually
with a disposable charcoal filter that helps remove
after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage).
smoke and odors caused by cooking on your range.
Order Part No.
WB02X9883
from your GE supplier.
DO NOT CLEAN THIS FILTER.
DO
NOT
OPERATE YOUR HOOD
WITH”OU-T-ALL
3 FILTERS IN PLACE.
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