GE SpacemakerXL JVM1631 Owner's Manual page 32

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The Exhaust Feature
The xent fan has 2 metal
r( usat)le grease fillers.
Models that re<irculaw air
ba(k in[o the ]X)OH/ also
use a (har( oal fiher.
Reusable Grease Filters
(on all models)
The metal fihers u:ap
grease released by toods
on the cooktop. They also
preve_)t flames h'om toods
on [he c()()k[() t) /I'()H/
damaging die inside of
the l//icrowave.
For this reason, tile filters
must AI,_X_\YS be in place
when the hood is used.
The grease tihers should
be cleaned onte a month,
or as needed.
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To remove, slide it to the
rear using the tab. Pull it
down and ()lit.
To clean the grease filter,
soak it and then swish it
uromld in hot water and
detergent. DolFt use
ammonia or ammonia
t)rod u(ts because they will
darken the metal. IJght
brushing can be used to
remove emt)edded dirt.
Rinse, shake and let it dry
betore replacing.
To replace, slide the tiher
in the/i'ame slot on the
back of the opening. Pull
u t) and to the/i'ont to lock
into t)la( e.