Amana MVH230 owner manual Charcoal Filter recirculating installation only, Replacing Light Bulbs

Cleaning grease filters

Grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month to remove residue. Clean filters by soaking and agitating in warm sudsy water. Do not use ammonia or ammonia products, they will darken metal. Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.

Replacing grease filters

Do not operate vent hood with filters removed.

1.Slide filter into frame slot on back of opening.

2.Pull filter upward to front.

3.Lock in place.

Charcoal Filter (recirculating installation only)

Microwave oven can be recirculated instead of being vented to outside. For recirculating installation, charcoal filter must be used. Charcoal filter removes smoke and odors caused by cooking on range top. Charcoal filter is disposable and should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or discolored (approximately every 6 to 12 months, depending on usage). Charcoal filter may be purchased from dealer.

•Do not clean charcoal filter.

•Do not operate venthood with charcoal filter removed.

Charcoal filter

To remove charcoal filter

1.Disconnect power at main fuse, circuit breaker panel or pull plug.

2.Remove two screws that hold grille in place.

3.Remove grille.

4.Grasp filter, slide toward front of oven and remove.

To install new charcoal filter

1.Remove plastic and other outer wrapping from new filter.

2.Insert filter into top opening of oven as shown. Filter will rest at an angle, on two side support tabs.

3.Replace grille.

4.Replace two screws to secure grille.

Replacing Light Bulbs

WARNING

To avoid electrical shock hazard unplug power cord or open circuit breaker to microwave oven before replacing light bulb.

CAUTION

Wear gloves or use clean cotton cloth to protect hands should light bulb break. If hot, allow bulb to cool.

Tools needed

•protective gloves

•phillips screwdriver

•two 120 volt, 40 watt, surface light bulbs available from Amana dealer, servicer, factory service center, or Amana Consumer Affairs (1-800-843-0304 if inside U.S.A. and 1-319-622-5511 if outside U.S.A.)

•30 watt, oven light bulb available from Amana dealer, servicer, factory service center, or Amana Consumer Affairs (1-800-843-0304 if inside U.S.A. and 1-319- 622-5511 if outside U.S.A.)

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