The Exhaust Feature33The vent fan has a metalreusable grease filter.Models that recirculate airback into the room alsouse a charcoal filter.The Vent FanCharcoal Filter(on some models)Reusable Grease FilterThe metal filter trapsgrease released by foodson the cooktop. It alsoprevents flames from foodson the cooktop fromdamaging the inside ofthe microwave.For this reason, the filtermust ALWAYS be in placewhen the hood is used.The grease filter should becleaned once a month, oras needed.Reusable GreaseFilterTo remove, grasp the loopand slide the filter to theleft side. Pull the filterdown 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 filterinto the left side of theopening and pull towardthe right.Removing andCleaning the Filter