GE JNM1541 Use and Care Manual - Page 34

The Exhaust Feature, The Vent Fan, Reusable, Grease Filter, Removing and, Cleaning the Filter - grease filters

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Helpful Information The Exhaust Feature The Vent Fan Charcoal Filter (on some models) The vent fan has a metal reusable grease filter. Models that recirculate air back into the room also use a charcoal filter. Reusable Grease Filter (on all models) Reusable Grease Filter The reusable grease filter traps grease released by foods on the cooktop. It also prevents 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 is used. The grease filter should be cleaned once a month, or as needed. Removing and Cleaning the Filter 34 To remove, slide it to the side using the tab. Pull it down and out. To clean the grease filter, soak it and then swish it around in hot water and detergent. Don't use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and let it dry before replacing. To replace, slide the filter in the frame slot on the left side of the opening. Pull up and to the right to lock into place.

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Helpful Information
The Exhaust Feature
34
The vent fan has a metal
reusable grease filter.
Models that recirculate air
back into the room also
use a charcoal filter.
The Vent Fan
Charcoal Filter
(on some models)
Reusable Grease Filter
(on all models)
The reusable grease filter
traps grease released by
foods on the cooktop. It
also prevents 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 is used.
The grease filter should be
cleaned once a month, or
as needed.
Reusable
Grease Filter
To remove,
slide it to the
side using the tab. Pull it
down and out.
To clean the grease filter,
soak it and then swish it
around in hot water and
detergent. Don’t use
ammonia or ammonia
products because they will
darken the metal. Light
brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt.
Rinse, shake and let it dry
before replacing.
To replace,
slide the filter
in the frame slot on the
left side of the opening.
Pull up and to the right
to lock into place.
Removing and
Cleaning the Filter