The Exhaust Feature31The vent fan has 2 metalreusable grease filters.Models that recirculate airback into the room alsouse a charcoal filter.The Vent FanThe metal filters trapgrease released by foodson the cooktop. They alsoprevent flames from foodson the cooktop fromdamaging the inside of themicrowave.For this reason, the filtersmust ALWAYS be in placewhen the hood is used.The grease filters shouldbe cleaned once a month,or as needed.Reusable GreaseFiltersTo remove, slide it to theleft/right using the tab.Pull it down and out.To clean the grease filter,soak it and then swish itaround in hot water anddetergent. Don’t useammonia or ammoniaproducts because they willdarken the metal. Lightbrushing can be used toremove embedded dirt.Rinse, shake and let it drybefore replacing.To replace, slide the filterin the frame slot on theleft/right of the opening.Pull up and to theleft/right to lock intoplace.Removing andCleaning the FilterCharcoal Filter(on some models)Reusable Grease Filters(on all models)