Over-the-Range Microwave - Oven Charcoal Filter Size and Fit
Over-the-Range microwaves and Advantium ovens can be vented to the outside or can recirculate back into the room. If the air is recirculated back into the room, a charcoal filter needs to be used.
Understanding the Size and Fit of the Charcoal Filter on an Over-the-Range Microwave
The charcoal filter sits loosely in the filter compartment area behind the vent cover. While most are installed at an angle, some lay flat and the filter is unsecured in the filter compartment. They are designed to have freedom of movement until the vent fan is turned on, which then holds the filter in place. The filter can be smaller than the filter compartment and may not cover the entire vent opening. This is normal.
Charcoal filters are model specific, so it is important to replace with the correct charcoal filter for your model. The charcoal filter is listed with each model's product specifications and in the Installation Instructions.
- Replacement charcoal filters can be purchased from our GE Appliance Parts & Accessories website.
Additional Support
The following are links to articles with instructions on how to change the charcoal filter by the specific microwave design.
Over-the-Range Microwave - Charcoal Filter Replacement with Grille Behind Door with Filter Door
Over-the-Range Microwave - Charcoal Filter Replacement with Grille Behind Door
Over-the-Range Microwave - Charcoal Filter Replacement with Hidden Vent
Over-the-Range Microwave - Charcoal Filter Replacement with Grille Above the Door
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