GE JVM141J User Manual

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Exhaust Feature
CHARCOAL  FILTER
REUSABLE GREAsE FILTERS
Your microwave oven has two
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To install a new filter, remove
plastic and other outer wrapping
 the new filter. Insert 
 opening of oven as shown. It
reusable metal filters to help remove
 
 at-an angle on two side
grease from the air and a disposable
support tabs and in front of right
charcoal filter to help remove smoke
rear tab. Replace grill and secure
and odors caused by cooking with
your range. When the fan is
operated, air is drawn up through
the filters and then recirculated.
Charcoal 
The disposable charcoal filter
should be replaced when it is
noticeably dirty or discolored
(usually 
 6 to 12 months,
depending on hood usage). Order
Part No. 
 from your
GE supplier. DO 
 CLEAN
THIS FILTER. DO NOT
OPERATE YOUR HOOD
WITHOUT ALL THREE
FILTERS IN PLACE.
To remove the charcoal filter,
disconnect power at main fuse
or circuit breaker panel or pull
plug. 
Remove the top grill by
taking off 2 screws which hold it
in place. Grasp filter and slide
toward front of oven. It will slide
right out.
with 2 screws. 
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 Grease 
The grease filters should be
cleaned at least once a month.
Never operate 
your hood without
the filters in place. In situations
where flaming might occur on
surfaces below hood, filter will
retard entry of flames into the unit.
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 clean grease filter, soak,
then agitate filter in solution of hot
water and detergent. Don’t use
ammonia or other alkali because
they will darken metal. Light
brushing can 
be used 
to remove
embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and remove moisture
before replacing.
Filters should be cleaned at least
once a month. Never operate
your hood without the filters in
place. 
In situations 
where flaming
might occur on surfaces below
hood, filters will retard entry of
flames into the unit.
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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.
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