If you are connected to an external exhaust system, the damper is used to prevent unwanted outside air from entering the room.
Whirlpool microwave vent not pulling air.
Whirlpool microwave hood vent problems.
The second fan pulls air from the stove top on the right side behind the control panel and exhausts it towards the center back area of the microwave.
The microwave is supposed to be moving 400 cfm at top speed.
If you remove the assembly.unplug the microwave.
You may be able to find some high end ones that actually vent to and outside port, but that's not the norm.
There's a removable screen on the bottom that grease is supposed to condense on.
Replace the fan blade if damaged.
Check the fan blade for damage because a damaged fan blade won't move air through the range hood properly.
Pulling the assembly out wasn't super easier.because of grease buildup.
2004 1150w mmv4205aab microwave over the range.
My ge profile spacemaker xp1800 over range microwave vent appliance.
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Gently pull the rings and lift vent screen from the top of the microwave oven.
If the fan motor makes noise or doesn't turn the fan blade at full speed when activated, replace the fan motor.
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With vent deflector oriented as shown (wide side down), slide
Before removing the microwave from the cabinet, check the filters and see if the charcoal filters are in place and stopped up.
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