Reusable Grease Filters - Samsung SMH7178STE Service Manual

3-5 REUSABLE GREASE FILTERS

The metal filter trap grease released by foods on
the cooktop. They also prevent flames from foods
on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the
microwave.
For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS be in
place when the hood the vent fan is used. The
grease filter should be cleaned once a month, or
as needed.
REMOVING CHARCOAL FILTER
To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power
at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel or pull
the plug. Remove the top grille by removing the 2
screws that hold it in place.
Slide the filter towards the filter towards the front
of the oven and remove it.
AUTOMATIC FAN
An automatic fan feature protects the microwave
from too much heat rising from the cooktop below
it. If you have turned the fan on you may find that
you cannot turn it. The fan will automatically turn
off when the internal parts are cool. If may stay
on for 30 minutes or more after the cooktop and
microwave controls are turned off.
GRILLE REMOVAL
The top full-width grille is removable for service
to some components, such as : oven light, cavity
T.C.O, vent motor capacitor and fuse.
TO REMOVE GRILLE :
1. Disconnect oven power.
2. Remove screws (2) from grille outer case.
3. Lift off grille.
REMOVING OVEN FROM WALL
(2 PEOPLE REQUIRED)
Oven is hooked on metal tabs at bottom of wall
mounting plate and fastened to cabinet by (3) top
cabinet bolts.
CAUTION : Oven weights 63.1 lbs. Requires 2
people for removal.
1. Disconnect power cord. Top vented models-
disconnect duct and remove damper assembly.
2. Remove (3) top cabinet bolts.
3. Pull unit forward slowly providing adequate
support to prevent dropping unit during remov-
al of last top cabinet bolts.
Reusable Grease Filters
Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grill
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Charcoal Filter
Screws