Cleaning
and Maintenance
Care and Cleaning of Your Microwave
Oven
Caution:
It is important to keep the oven clean and dry.
Food residue and condensation may cause rusting or
arcing and damage to the oven. After use, wipe dry all
surfaces-including vent openings, oven seams, and under
Ceramic Tray.
Before Cleaning
Unplug oven at wall outlet. If outlet is inaccessible, leave
oven door open while cleaning. Make sure parts are cool.
After Cleaning
Be sure to place the Roller Ring and the Ceramic Tray in
the proper position and press Pause/Stop Pad to clear the
Display.
Inside of the oven
Wipe with a damp cloth after using. Mild detergent may be
used if needed. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.
The interior of the oven is stainless steel. To prevent
baked-on soil, clean food spatters or spilled liquids as they
occur. For hard to remove soil, use a mild detergent, a
non-abrasive cleanser or spray with an all purpose cleaner
and wipe dry. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasive
cleaners on any oven surface. Plastic scouring pads may
be used.
To help loosen soil before cleaning, heat 500 ml (2 cups) of
water in a 1 L (4 cups) glass measuring container at High
power for 5 minutes or until boiling.
Note:
Do not use oven cleaners on the top of the oven.
Outside oven surfaces
Clean with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the
operating parts inside the oven, water should not be
allowed to seep into ventilation openings.
Steam will be given off cooking food and collect on the
oven walls and door. During conditions of high humidity,
steam may occur on the outside of the oven and in no way
indicates a malfunction. Wipe dry with a soft cloth.
Oven Door
Wipe with a soft dry cloth when steam accumulates inside
or around the outside of the oven door. During cooking,
especially under high humidity conditions, steam is given
off from the food. (Some steam will condense on cooler
surfaces, such as the oven door). This is normal.
Control Panel
If the Control Panel becomes wet, clean it with a soft dry
cloth. Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives.
Covered with a removable protective film to prevent
scratches during shipping. Small bubbles may appear
under this film. (Hint
To remove film, apply masking or
clear tape to an exposed corner and pull gently).
When cleaning the Control Panel, leave the oven door open
to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After
cleaning, press Pause/Stop Pad to return to time-of-day.
Ceramic Tray
Remove and wash in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.
Oven accessories
Oven accessories may be washed in warm sudsy water, in
a dishwasher, or scrubbed with plastic pads.
Daily cleaning will prevent the accumulation of odours and
soil.
Roller Ring and oven cavity floor
Clean the bottom surface of the oven with mild detergent
water or window cleaner, and dry. Roller Ring may be
washed in mild soapy water or dishwasher. These areas
should be kept clean to avoid execssive noise.
Cooking vapours collect during repeated use, but in no way
affect the bottom surface or roller ring wheels. When
removing the roller ring from the cavity floor for cleaning, be
sure to replace in the proper position.
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