Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave Oven
Cleaning Vent Grille (Oven Air Vent)
Vent Grille can be removed and cleaned.
1. Open the oven door.
2. 1Pull the bottom of Vent Grille and 2 raise the Vent Grille,
3 then pull out.
3. Soak Vent Grille in hot water with mild detergent. Wipe with
a soft cloth after rinsing well. Do not use ammonia or a dish-
washer.
Installing Vent Grille
1. Open the door.
2. Insert two tabs C of Vent Grille into slots A at the top of the
oven.
3. Push Vent Grille down to attach the metal to magnet, then
push forward to insert hook A into the slit of hook B.
Be sure that tabs C C at the top and hooks B B at the
bottom of Vent Grille are positioned correctly to prevent
Vent Grille from falling off.
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Charcoal Filter Attachment/Replacement (Optional)
If your oven is vented inside the kitchen, the optional charcoal
filter should be attached and replaced every 6 to 12 months, or
more often if necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be
cleaned. To order a charcoal filter, contact your local
Panasonic dealer.
1. Remove the Vent Grille. (See "Cleaning Vent Grille".)
2. Install Charcoal Filter and adjust two holes. Secure with 2
screws provided.
Charcoal Filter
hole
3. Reinstall the Vent Grille. (See "Installing Vent Grille".)
Cleaning Grease Filters
The Grease Filters should be removed and cleaned often, at
least once a month.
1. Grasp the "metal ring" on the Grease Filter. Slide the
Grease Filter to the rear of oven.
2. Pull the Grease Filter out.
3. Use care when cleaning the Grease Filters. Corrosive clean-
ing agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage
the Grease Filters. Clean the Grease Filters with a warm
detergent solution. Do not use ammonia or other alkali
because it will darken metal. Light brushing can be used to
remove embedded dirt. Shake and remove moisture before
replacing.
Installing Grease Filters
1. Slide in the edge of the Grease Filters along the opening's
guide edges.
2. Push up front edge and pull forward until it fits.
guide
Caution: After removing the Grease Filter, be careful with the
sharp edges at the openings.
Never operate the Vent Fan without the Grease Filters in
place.
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Grasp the ring
opening
Grease Filter