Replacing Filters

The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. Do not operate the microwave oven or exhaust fan without the grease filters in place. The charcoal filters cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder filters.

To Remove and Replace Grease Filters:

1.Remove each grease filter by sliding filter to the end. Pull tab down until the filter drops out.

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A.Tabs

2.Replace grease filter by inserting one end of the filter into the outer end of the frame. Swing the other end up and slide into position.

To Remove and Replace Charcoal Filter:

1.Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly behind the top louver.

A B

C

A. Vent grille

B. Top louver

C. Mounting screws

2.Tip the vent grille forward and down, then lift to remove.

3.Slide filter back slightly, lift front end, and pull out filter.

4. Install new charcoal filter.

5.Replace vent grille and mounting screws.

Replacing Cooktop Light

The cooktop light is a candelabra base bulb. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.

To Replace:

1.Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2.Remove the bulb cover mounting screw.

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A. Mounting screw

3.Replace light. Close bulb cover. Replace mounting screw.

4.Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

Replacing Microwave Oven Light

The microwave oven light is a candelabra base bulb. It will automatically come on when the door is opened and when the microwave oven is operating. See “Assistance or Service” section to reorder.

To Replace:

1.Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2.Remove the 2 vent grille mounting screws located directly behind the top louver.

A B

C

A. Vent grille

B. Top louver

C. Mounting screws

3.Tip the vent grille forward and down, then lift out to remove.

4.Lift up the bulb cover.

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A. Bulb cover

5.Replace light. Close bulb cover.

6.Reattach vent grille. Replace the mounting screws.

7.Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.

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Whirlpool IMH16XS manual Replacing Filters, Replacing Cooktop Light, Replacing Microwave Oven Light