GE SpacemakerXL JVM1640 Owner's Manual page 36

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The Exhaust b ature
The vent tan has 2 metal
reusable grease filters.
Models that recirculate air
back into the room also
use a charcoal filter.
The metal filters trap
grease released by fbods
on the cooktop. They also
prevent flames ti-om fbods
on the cooktop fi-om
damaging the inside of
the microwave.
For this reason, the filters
must ALWAYS be in place
when the hood is used.
The grease filters should
be cleaned once a month,
or as needed.
rear using the tab. Pull it
down and out.
_ soakTo cleanit and t hethen grease swish filter,it
ar <> I 1n d in h o t x_ate r an d
detergent. Don't use
ammonia or ammonia
products because they will
darken the metal. Light
bnlshing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and let it dry
bet_bre replacing.
To replace, slide the filter
in the fi-ame slot on the
back of the opening. Pull
up and to the fi-ont to lock
into place.