A thin card board is attached (right side)inside JVM3160 over the Range Microwave I recently bought JVM3160 over the range microwave. I see a thin cardboard is attached at the right side, inside the microwave. May I know what is the use of it.? or should I remove it. I don't see anything in the installation instruction manual.

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GE Answers · Accepted Answer

Hi AGST- This is Sue at GE Appliances. Thanks for your purchase! The cardboard cover on the right top or side wall of the microwave interior is there by design. The cardboard (mica) covers the waveguide system that feeds microwave energy into the cavity and should not be removed. The microwave should not be used for any function if this cardboard cover is not in place. If removed, it would require service to replace. Thanks for checking with us!

Answered by GE Answers 9 years ago

Yoyo · Answer

I left mine attached. I didn't notice anywhere in the manual to remove it and I have used the microwave and haven't had any problems with it.

Bertymcgurty · Answer

I saw that too, looks almost like an instruction manual. We installed the microwave without doing anything with that. It looked like there was no way to get it out without disassembling the microwave so you have to assume it's probably not intended for the consumer.

Answered by Bertymcgurty 9 years ago

CommunityAnswer · Answer

This may be the waveguide and it is not intended to be removed. The purpose of it is to block food particles from getting into the internals of the microwave.

EarlInMS · Answer

Leave it alone.

PickyConsumer · Answer

DO NOT REMOVE IT!! 

I asked GE directly when I bought mine & if you remove it you'll have to get a tech to replace it.

Yoyo · Answer

Don't remove unless otherwise instructed to do so. If in doubt, contact the manufacturer.

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