CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the microwave
oven from the mains supply and allow it to cool to room temperature.
General Advice
Frequent cleaning prevents the formation of smoke and bad odours during
cooking and also sparking in the oven cavity and around the door seal.
Do not let food deposits or grease accumulate inside the oven cavity or on the
door seal.
Make sure that the waveguide cover is kept clean at all times. Should food
deposits or grease be allowed to accumulate on the cover, sparking will occur
and may damage your oven invalidating the warranty.
Oven Door
Remove any food deposits and grease between the door seal and oven cavity
using a damp cloth, it is important to keep this area clean at all times.
Interior Walls
Remove any grease splashes from the oven cavity walls with soap and water,
then rinse and dry.
The door seal and oven cavity have to be particularly well cleaned to ensure the
door will close properly and to avoid sparking between the oven cavity and door
assembly.
Do not use abrasive products such as scouring pads which will damage the
surfaces of the oven cavity and door.
Outer Surfaces
To clean the outside surface, use a damp cloth.
Avoid using abrasive products such as scouring pads that may damage the
cosmetic surfaces. Make sure water does not seep into the ventilation slots.
Accessories should be washed in warm soapy water by hand.
CAUTION:
Some waveguide covers can be easily damaged, take care when cleaning.
Do not wash accessories in a dishwasher.
Cleaning surfaces that come into contact with food
For hygiene safety the glass tray should be cleaned regularly as it may come into
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