Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave oven
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when
not in use.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure
to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or
tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there
is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
MICROWAVE OVEN MAINTENANCE AND CARE
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
otherwise noted.
STAINLESS STEEL AND BLACK STAINLESS STELL
(on some models)
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels.
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with
one-time or limited use.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
■
Affresh
®
Stainless Steel Cleaners Part Number W10355016
(not included) or Affresh
®
Stainless Steel Cleaning Wipes
Part Number W1055049 (not included):
See the Quick Start Guide for ordering information.
■ Vinegar for hard water spots.
MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass
cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY
To avoid damage to microwave oven cavity, do not use
gritty washcloths, or some paper towels.
On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid
damaging.
The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when
closed should be kept clean.
Cleaning Method:
Average soil
■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Heavy soil
■
Odors
■
■
Mild cleanser and scouring pad
■ Dishwasher
GREASE FILTERS
■
Steel-wool pad
■ Dishwasher
Rack (on some models)
■
Mild cleanser and scouring pad
■ Dishwasher
Toast Pan (on some models)
NONSTICK CAVITY COATING (on some models)
To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use
metal or sharp utensils or scrapers or any type of abrasive
cleanser or scrubbers.
General Cleaning
■
Affresh
®
Kitchen Appliance Cleaners Part Number
W10355010 (not included): See “Online Ordering
Information” section from Quick Start Guide to order.
■
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave
oven. Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with
soft, lint-free cloth.
Lemon juice or vinegar:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either lemon
juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven.
soap-lled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,