Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.
Helpful
Hints
An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the
inside fresh.
Unplug
the cord before cleaning
anypart
of this oven.
How to Clean the inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel; others may require a damp cloth. Remove
greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.
To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon
closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse
with a damp cloth and dry.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any. part of y.our microwave.
Removable
Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable
into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully
in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped.
Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and
support in place.
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How to Clean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or
alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.
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Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and then dry. Wipe
the window clean with a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly.
Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and
water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel-they
can damage it. Some paper towels can also
scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It is important
to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild,
non-abrasive
detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
Power Cord
If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy water
may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly
before plugging cord
into outlet.
Stainless Steel (on some models)
Do not use a steeI-wood pad; it will scratch the surf_]ce.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable
for stainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry, clean cloth.
Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.
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