• The microwave oven is intended for heating food and bever-
ages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads,
slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of
injury, ignition or fire.
Cleaning and maintenance
Microwave Oven Maintenance
CAUTION
The oven should be regularly cleaned and any remaining food
should be removed.
WARNING
• Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet prior to cleaning
the appliance. Do not submerge the appliance in water or in
any other liquid to clean it.
• Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to
deterioration of the surface, which would irrevocably adversely
affect the service life of the appliance and possibly result in a
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hazardous situation.
• Never use strong detergents, petrol, abrasive powders or a
metallic brush to clean a part of the appliance.
• Do not remove the wave guide cover.
• After the microwave oven has been in use for an extended pe-
riod, there may be strange odours in the oven. Use one or more
of the following three methods to eliminate them:
a. Put several lemon slices in a cup, and then heat them in the
microwave oven at high power for 2 to 3 minutes.
b. Put a cup of black tea in the oven, and heat in the micro-
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wave oven at high heat.
c. Put a few orange peels in the oven and heat them at high
power for 1 minute.
• WARNING: Only authorise a child to use the oven unsupervised
if he or she has received adequate instructions and can safely
use the microwave oven and understands the risks associated
with inappropriate use.
Cleaning Tips
Cleaning instructions for door seals, the internal compartment
and adjacent parts.
Exterior:
• Wipe the outer casing with a damp, soft cloth.
Door:
• Clean the door and observation window by wiping them with
a damp, soft cloth.
• Wipe the door seals and adjacent parts to remove all spatters
and spills.
• Wipe the control panel using a slightly damp soft cloth.
Inner walls:
• Wipe the internal compartment with a damp, soft cloth to
clean it.
• Wipe the wave guide cover to remove all food spatters from it.
Rotating tray / Guide ring / Rotating axis:
• Wash them using gentle soapy water.
• Rinse them using clean water and dry them completely.
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