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GE / Microwave oven

Charcoal Filter Reminder

An owner-set 180-day maintenance timer for a charcoal filter, not a sensor proving that a filter is blocked or even installed.

What it means

An owner-set 180-day maintenance timer for a charcoal filter, not a sensor proving that a filter is blocked or even installed.

This explanation is shared only by models whose manufacturer documents the same code, meaning, and guidance.

Manufacturer guidance

  1. Check whether this installation actually uses the optional charcoal filter and service it as the owner guide directs.
  2. Use Options > Filter Reminder to reset the 180-day count after service, or turn the reminder off when it is not applicable.

Manufacturer source

Models documented with this signal

Select your exact model below to open its manufacturer source. Manual editions and model revisions can differ.

If there is a safety risk, stop using the appliance and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.