INSTALLING AND CARING FOR FILTERS
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing filters.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or
electrical shock.
The grease (aluminum) filters should be removed
and cleaned often, at least once a month. The
charcoal
filter cannot be cleaned
and should
be
replaced
every 6 to 12 months. The replacement
schedule for the charcoal filter is intended mainly for
those who install the microwave hood combination
in Recirculation mode.
NOTE." Your microwave hood combination
comes
with a charcoal (black fiber) filter installed behind
the aluminum grease filter. The charcoal filter helps
remove odors and provide clean recirculated air.
You may remove the charcoal filter if venting to the
outside.
You can order replacements
(Part No. 4393690)
from your nearest Sears Service Center.
1 • Unplug microwave oven or disconnect
power.
2. To remove the grease (aluminum) filters, grasp
tab and pull filter towards
the opposite side. Pull
the filter downward to
remove.
Tabs
3, To remove the charcoal
I
Charcoal filter
Grease filter
Tabs
(black fiber) filters, gently
bend back the metal
tabs on the back of the
grease filter and pull the
charcoal filter out. To
replace the charcoal
filters, align the charcoal
filter over the grease
filter. Gently bend the
metal tabs on the back
of the grease filter over
the charcoal filter.
NOTE." Use care in bending metal tabs so as
not to break them off.
4•
Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild deter-
gent. Scrub and swish
to remove embedded
dirt and grease. Rinse
well and shake to dry.
Do not use ammonia,
corrosive cleaning
agents such as lye-
based oven cleaners, or
place in a dishwasher.
The filter will turn black
or could be damaged.
5. To replace the grease filters, slide each filter into
the outer side of the fil-
ter opening. Make sure
you are sliding in the
side of the filter that
does not have the tab.
Hold the tab with your
other hand. Push up the
tab side of the filter and
slide the filter to the
T,_,
other side of the open-
ing to lock into place.
6• Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
NOTE." Do not operate the vent fan without the
filters in place.
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