Removing And Cleaning The Filter; Remove Charcoal Filter; Install Charcoal Filter - GE JVM6175 Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.
Remove 3 grille screws to
remove the grille.

Removing and Cleaning the Filter

To remove, slide it to the side using the
tab. Pull it down and out.
To clean the grease filter, soak it
and then swish it around in hot water
and detergent. Don't use ammonia
or ammonia products because it will
darken the metal. Light brushing can be
used to remove embedded dirt.
Charcoal Filter (on some models)
The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned.
It must be replaced. Order Part No.
JX81J (sales number) or WB02X1124
(service number) from your GE
supplier.
To Remove Charcoal Filter
To remove the charcoal filter,
disconnect power at the main fuse or
circuit breaker panel or pull the plug.
Remove the grille by opening the door
and removing the 3 screws on top of the
oven that hold the grille in place. Slide
the grille to the left to remove it.
To Install Charcoal Filter
To install a new filter, remove plastic and
other outer wrapping from the new filter.
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Rinse, shake and let it dry before
replacing.
To replace, slide the filter in the frame
slot on the left side of the opening. Pull
up and to the right to lock into place.
If the model is not vented to the
outside, the air will be recirculated
through a disposable charcoal filter
that helps remove smoke and odors.
The charcoal filter should be
replaced when it is noticeably dirty
or discolored (usually after 6–12
months, depending on hood usage).
See "Optional Kits," page 7, for more
information.
Push the filter at the bottom until it
comes free of the locking tabs. Slide the
filter down and out.
Filter Housing.
Insert the filter into the left side of the
front top opening of the oven as shown.
It will rest at an angle on 2 side support
tabs and in front of the right rear tab.
Replace the grille and 3 screws.
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