Caring for Yo r Microwave
Hood Combination
(MHC)
INSTALLING AND CARING FOR THE FILTERS
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before removing filters.
Replace all panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death
or electrical shock.
The grease (aluminum) filters should be removed
and cleaned often, at least once a month. The char-
coal filter cannot be cleaned and should be re-
placed every 6 to 12 months.
NOTE: Your microwave hood combination comes
with a charcoal (black fiber) filter installed behind
the aluminum grease filter. The charcoal filter helps
remove odors and provide clean recirculated air.
You may remove the charcoal filter if venting to
the outside.
You can order replacements (PN 4393690) from
your nearest Sears Service Center.
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. To remove the grease (aluminum)
filters, grasp
tab and pull filter toward
the opposite side. Pull
the filter downward to
remove.
3. To remove the charcoal (black fiber) filters,
gently bend back the
metal tabs on the back
of the grease filter and
pull the charcoal filter
out.
To replace the
charcoal filters, align
the charcoal filter over
the grease filter. Gently
bend the metal tabs on
the back of the grease
filter over the charcoal filter.
NOTE: Use care in bending metal tabs so as
not to break them off.
4. Soak grease filters in hot water and a mild
detergent. Scrub and
swish to remove
embedded dirt and
grease. Rinse welt and
shake to dry. Do not use
ammonia, corrosive
cleaning agents such as
lye-based oven
cleaners, or place in a
dishwasher.
The filter
will turn black or could
be damaged.
5. To replace the grease filters,
slide each filter
into the outer side of the
filter opening. Make sure
you are sliding in the
side of the filter that
does not have the tab.
Hold the tab with your
other hand. Push up the
tab side of the filter and
slide the filter to the
other side of the opening
to lock into place.
6. Plug in microwave oven or reconnect power.
NOTE: Do not operate the vent fan without the filters
in place.
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