Kenmore 68610/1 Owner's Manual page 38

Installing and caring for the filters
Do not allow greese and soil to build up in the
grease filters. It will decrease the exhaust fan
efficiency and could cause a fire. Remove and
clean grease filters at least once a month.
NOTE: Your microwavehood combinationcomes
with a charcoal filter to provideclean, recirculated air.
The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned and should
be replaced every 6 to 12 mouths. You can order
replacements {Part No. 4393690) from your nearest
Sears Service Center.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing filters.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result In death
or electrical shock.
Removing, cleaning, and replacing
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. To remove the grease filters, push each filter
up on the side opposite
the tab. Grasp the tab
and slide the filter to
the side. Pull the filter
downward. It will
drop out.
Push
up
3. To remove the charcoal filters, push the back
of each filter away from
you. This will slide the
_' front of the filter off the
lower lip. Swing the
front of the filter down
and slide the filter out.
Low
lip
4. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild
deterge_. Scrub and
swish to remove
embedded dirt and
grease. Rinsewell
and shake to dry.
Do not use ammonia,
corro_ve cleaning
agerJ_ such so
lye-based oven
cleanere, or place
in a dishweaher. The
filter will turn black or could be damaged.
5. To replace the charcoal filters, push each filter
to the back of the
opening, between the
upper and lower lips
against the springs.
Swing the front of the
filter up against the
upper lip. Slide the filter
forward while pushing it
Lower up against the upper
lip lip. The filter will now be
held in position be-
tween the lips by the
spring.
6. To replace the grease filters, slide each filter
into the outer side of
the filter opening. Make
sure you are sliding in
the side of the filtar 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
other side of the opening
to lock into place.
7. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
NOTE: Do not operate the vent fan without the filters
in place.
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