How to Install Whirlpool Microwave Filters

Whirlpool microwave ovens installed above the stove contain a light and hood-fan on their underside. The fan acts as a hood, pulling smoke and stream away from the stove when in operation. Rather than venting to the outside of your house, the microwave has a charcoal filter that absorbs odors and cleans the air as it is re-released into the kitchen. Depending on usage, the filter should be changed every six to 12 months.

Things You'll Need

• Screwdriver

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Remove the screws on the left and right sides of the grill located above the door on the front of the microwave.

   • 2

     Tilt the top of the grill forward, and then remove it.

   • 3

     Remove the filter from the filter slot, if one is installed.

   • 4

     Insert the new filter into the filter slot with the wire-mesh side up.

   • 5

     Replace the grill, and then secure the grill using the screws you removed to complete the installation.