CARING FOR YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

 

CARING FOR THE FILTERS

3. To remove the charcoal filters, push the back

of the filter off the lower lip. Swing the front of the

 

of each filter away from you. This will slide the front

The grease (aluminum) filters should be removed and

filter down and slide the filter out.

cleaned often, at least once a month. You can order

 

replacement grease filters (PN 8169758) from your

 

nearest authorized Whirlpool dealer.

 

The charcoal filters cannot be washed. For best

 

performance, we recommend that you replace

 

charcoal filters every six to twelve months. You can

Upper

order replacement charcoal filters (PN 4393791) from

lip

your nearest authorized Whirlpool dealer.

Spring

 

wWARNING

Lower

lip

4.This model comes with Dishwasher Safe Grease Filters. Place the grease filters in an empty dish- washer and wash. NOTE: Washing these filters with dirty dishes may cause the filters to trap the parti- cles from the dishes, so we recommend washing separately in an empty dishwasher.

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before removing filters. Replace all panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

Removing, cleaning, and replacing:

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1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.

2. To remove grease filters, slide each filter to the

5. To replace the charcoal filters, push each filter to

the back of the opening, between the upper and

side. Pull filters downward and push to the other

lower lips against the springs. Swing the front of the

side. The filter will drop out.

filter up against the upper lip. Slide the filter forward

 

 

while pushing it up against the upper lip. The filter

 

will now be held in position between the lips by the

 

spring.

Upper

lip

Spring

Lower

lip

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Whirlpool MH8150XJ installation instructions Caring for the Filters, To remove the charcoal filters, push the back