GE Spacemaker JVM140K User Manual

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The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with 2 CHARCOAL FILTERmetal 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 dischargedthrough the provided venting to the outside or drawn through a charcoalfilter 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. Neveroperate the microwave without the filters in place. In situations whereflaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entryof flames into the unit.To Remove Grease Filter To Clean and Replace Grease FilterTo remove grease filter, To clean grease filter, soak it and then agitate filtergrasp the “finger hold” in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t useon the filter and slide to ammonia or ammonia products because they willthe rear. Then pull filter darken the metal. Light brushing can be used todownward and to the remove embedded dirt.front. The filter willdrop out. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.To replace grease filter, slide the filter in the frameslot 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 replacedrecirculate the air instead. These models are equipped when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (usuallywith 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 NOTOPERATE YOUR HOOD WITH”OU-T-ALL3 FILTERS IN PLACE.30