Automatic Fan; Grille Removal - Frigidaire PLMV178HC Service Manual

4. Installation (Continued)
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 filter 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 3 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 (3) 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 45.4 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 removal of last top cabinet bolts.
Remove 3 grille screws to remove the grille
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