Owner's Manual

10
CLEANING
PRECAUTIONS
UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
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Place the front surface
of
the
door
three inches
or
more from
the
countertop edge
to
avoid
accidental
tipping
of
the microwave
oven
during
normal use.
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To
program
the
oven,
make sure
you
touch the center
of
each
pad firmly
since the
areas
between the
pads
will
not activate the
oven. A
tone
will sound
each time
a
pad
is
touched
correctly.
Don't touch
several
pads
at
once.
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Do
not strike the control
panel
with
silverware,
utensils,
etc.
Breakage may
occur.
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Always
use
caution
when
taking
the
cooking
utensils
out
of
the
oven.
Some
dishes absorb
heat
from
the
cooked
food and
may
be
hot. See
Cookware Guide
earlier in
this section
for more
information.
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Do
not
rinse
cooking
utensils
by placing
them
in
water
immediately
after
cooking.
This
may
cause
breakage.
Also,
always
allow
the turntable to cool
before
removing
it
from
the
oven.
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Never
operate
the
oven when
it
is
empty.
Food or
water
should
always
be in
the
oven
during operation
to
absorb
the microwave
energy.
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Do
not
use
the
oven
to
dry newspapers
or
clothes.
They may
catch
fire.
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Use
thermometers that
have been
approved
for
microwave
oven
cooking.
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The
turntable must
always
be in
place
when
you
operate
the
oven.
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Do
not
use
your
microwave
oven
to cook
eggs
in
the
shell. Pressure
can
build
up
inside
the
shell,
causing
it
to burst.
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There are several
precautions
to
follow when
microwaving popcorn:
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Do
not
pop popcorn, except
in a
microwave-safe
container
or
commercial
packages designed
for
microwave
ovens.
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Never
try
to
pop popcorn
in a
paper bag
that
is
not
microwave-approved.
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Overcooking may
result
in smoke and fire.
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Do
not
repop unpopped
kernels.
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Do
not
reuse
popcorn bags.
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Listen
while
corn
pops. Stop
oven when
popping
slows
to
2-3
seconds between
pops.
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Do
not
leave
microwave unattended
while
popping
corn.
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Follow
directions
on
bag.
NOTE: Before
cleaning
the
oven,
unplug
the
power
cord.
If
this
is
impossible, open
the
oven door
to
pre-
vent
an
accidental
oven
start.
INTERIOR
Wipe
the
oven inside and
outside with
a
soft cloth
and
a mild
detergent
solution.
Then rinse and
wipe dry.
This should be done
weekly
or more
often,
if needed.
Never use
cleaning powders
or
rough pads.
Excessive
oil
splatters
on
the
inside
top
will be
difficult
to
remove if
left
for
many days. Wipe splatters
with
a
wet
paper
towel,
especially
after
cooking
chicken
or
bacon.
REMOVABLE PARTS
The
turntable
and
rotating ring
are removable.
They
should be hand-washed in warm
(not hot)
water with
a
mild
detergent
and a
soft cloth. Once
they
are
clean,
rinse well and
dry
with
a
soft cloth.
Never use
cleaning
powders,
steel
wool,
or
rough pads.
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The
turntable
may
be
cleaned at the
sink. Be
careful
not to
chip
or
scratch the
edges
as
this
may
cause
the turntable to
break
during
use.
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The
rotating ring
should be
cleaned
regularly.
DOOR
For
best
performance
and
safety,
the
inner door
panel
and
the
oven
front
frame should be free of food or
grease buildup. Wipe
often with
a mild
detergent;
then
rinse and
wipe dry.
Never use
cleaning powders
or
rough pads.
After
cleaning
the control
panel,
touch STOP/CLEAR
to clear
any
entries that
might
have been
entered acci-
dentally
while
cleaning
the
panel.
Also make sure
that
the turntable
and
rotating ring
are in
the
right position.