Use and Care Manual

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Cleaning and Maintenance
9 WARNING
Be sure the entire appliance (including the grease
filters and light bulbs) has cooled and grease has
solidified before attempting to clean any part of the
appliance.
Cleaning
Cleaning Guide
▯ For best performance and for safety reasons, keep the
appliance clean inside and outside. Take special care
to keep the inner door panel and appliance front frame
free of food and grease build-up.
▯ Never use abrasive scouring powder or pads on the
microwave. Wipe the appliance inside and out with a
soft cloth and warm (not hot) mild detergent solution.
Rinse and wipe completely dry.
▯
▯
Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel,
especially after cooking greasy foods like chicken or
bacon.
Clean your appliance weekly or more often, if
needed.
▯
Never operate the appliance without food in the
appliance cavity; this can damage the magnetron tube
or glass tray. You may wish to leave a cup of water
standing inside the appliance
when it is not in use to
prevent damage if the appliance is accidentally turned
on.
Part Recommendations
Appliance cavity Keep inside (cavity) of the appliance clean. Food particles and spilled liquids can stick
to the appliance walls, causing the appliance to work less efficiently.
Wipe up spills immediately. Use a damp, clean cloth and mild soap. DO NOT use harsh
detergents or abrasive cleaners.
To help loosen baked–on food particles or liquids, heat 2 cups of water (add the juice of
1 lemon if you desire to keep the appliance fresh smelling) in a 4 cup microwave-safe
dish at High power for 5 minutes or until boiling. Let stand in the appliance cavity for 1
or 2 minutes.
Wire rack Wash with soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry, or gently rub with cleansing powder or
soap-filled pads as directed.
Glass turntable tray
Remove glass turntable tray from the appliance when cleaning the appliance cavity and
tray.
NOTICE: To
prevent the glass turntable from breaking, handle with care and do not put it in
water immediately after cooking.
Wash the glass turntable tray in warm soapy water or in the dishwasher.
Turntable roller rest Clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Door glass
Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner. Use Fantastik
®
or Formula 409
®
on a clean
sponge or paper towel and wipe clean. Avoid using
abrasive cleaners, like powder cleaning
agents, steel wool pads and oven cleaners.
If steam accumulates inside or outside the appliance door, wipe with a soft cloth. Steam
can accumulate when operating the appliance in high humidity and in no way indicates
microwave leakage.
Painted surfaces
Clean with hot soapy water or apply Fantastik
®
or Formula 409
®
to a clean sponge or paper
towel and wipe clean. Avoid using abrasive cleaners, like powder cleaning agents, steel
wool pads and oven cleaners.
Stainless steel sur-
faces
Always wipe or rub in the direction of the grain. Clean with a soapy sponge, then rinse and
dry, or wipe with Fantastik
®
sprayed on a paper towel. Protect and polish with Stainless Steel
Magic
®
and a soft cloth. Remove water spots with a cloth dampened with white vinegar.
Do not use any cleanser that contains chlorine as these may rust the stainless steel
Plastic & Controls When cool, clean with soapy water, rinse and dry.
Printed areas
(words & numbers)
Do not use abrasive cleaners or petroleum based solvents.
Black Stainless Sur-
faces
(some models)
For black stainless steel and anti-fingerprint surfaces, use a soft, dry towel. For stubborn dirt,
use warm water diluted with a non-abrasive, mild cleansing soap. Never use stainless steel
polish.