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THE EXHAUST FEATURE
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 and is then discharged through the provided venting
to the outside.
FILTER COOKTOP FILTER
LIGHT
Reusable Grease Filters
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 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 and Replace Grease Filter
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 wilt
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 Kit (for somemodels)
There is a Recirculating Charcoal Filter Kit available
for models that are not vented to the outside.
Filter Kit model JX81 can be ordered from your GE
supplier. Ask for part WB02X4267.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet
that is properly installed and
grounded. (Fig. 1)
WARNING-Improper
use of the grounding plug can
result in a risk of electric shock.
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PREFERRED
METHOD
Ensure proper ground
Fig. 1 exists before use
Consult a qualified electrician or
service technician if the grounding
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
Where a standard two-prong
walt receptacle is encountered, it
is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded three-prong
wall receptacle.
Do not under any circumstance
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with
this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord
with this appliance.