The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with 2
CHARCOAL FILTER
metal filters which collect grease. When
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
and recirculated.
REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS
(on all models)
Grease Filters
(on models)
The grease filters should be cleaned at
once a month. Never
operate
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,
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.
To
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
can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.
To replace
filter, slide the filter in the frame
slot the
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.
from your GE supplier.
DO NOT CLEAN THIS
DO NOT
OPERATE YOUR HOOD WITHOUT ALL
3 FILTERS IN PLACE.
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