When a microwave grease filter is clogged or saturated, your over-the-range unit stops doing its job — grease aerosol bypasses the filter, coats your cabinet surfaces, and cooking odours recirculate back into the kitchen instead of being captured. DE63-00196A is the genuine Samsung OEM replacement grease filter for SMH and ME series over-the-range microwaves, restoring full filtration performance with a direct slide-in fit and no tools required.
⚠️ Symptoms That Bring You Here
- Grease buildup on cabinet surfaces above and around the microwave
- Persistent cooking odours lingering in the kitchen after meals
- Visibly brown, saturated, or damaged filter mesh on the underside of the unit
- Reduced airflow — fan runs but ventilation feels weak
- Filter has not been replaced in over 6–12 months of regular cooking use
- Grease dripping from the underside of the microwave during or after cooking
✓ Part Details & Cross-References
- OEM Part Number: DE63-00196A
- Replaces: 1373175, W10187748, 4393862, 4393790, 4393691, 8169758, 206802, 206801, 200206802, 20-6802, 6802
- Compatible Brands: Samsung (OEM)
- Filter Type: Grease filter / air filtration mesh — underside of OTR microwave
- Installation: Tool-free slide-in replacement
- Condition: Genuine OEM — not aftermarket
Grease filters don't fail suddenly — they degrade gradually, and by the time the mesh looks visibly saturated, grease has already been bypassing the filter for weeks. Samsung recommends replacement every 6–12 months depending on cooking frequency. If you fry or cook at high heat regularly, replace every 6 months. A clean filter also reduces fire risk from accumulated grease near the heating elements.
⚙️ Installation Notes
- Skill Level: Easy — no tools required, 2-minute swap
- Filter is located on the underside of the microwave, behind the vent grille
- Slide the old filter out toward you — it releases without clips or screws on most models
- Slide the new DE63-00196A filter in until it seats flush
- No power disconnect required for filter replacement — but turning off the microwave is recommended
- Dispose of the old filter — grease-saturated filters are not washable or reusable
✓ Compatible Models
MC17F808KDT/AA, ME18H704SFB, ME18H704SFB/AA, ME18H704SFB/AC, ME18H704SFG/AA, ME18H704SFS/AA, ME18H704SFS/AC, ME18H704SFW/AA, ME21F707MJT/AA, ME21H706MQB/AA, ME21H706MQG/AA, ME21H706MQG/AC, ME21H706MQS/AA, ME21H706MQS/AC, ME21K6000AS/AA, ME21K7010DG/AA, ME21K7010DS/A2, ME21K7010DS/AC, ME21M706BAG/AA, ME21M706BAS/AA, ME21R706BAT/AA, SMH7187STG/XAA, SMH8165B/XAA, SMH8165ST/XAA, SMH8165ST/XAC, SMH8165STE/XAA, SMH8165W/XAA, SMH9151B/XAA, SMH9151S/XAA
Always verify your full model number on the label inside the microwave door frame before ordering.
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