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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.
MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels.
Damage may occur.
The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when
closed should be kept clean.
Average soil
■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Heavy soil
■ 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.
Odors
■ 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.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some
paper towels. Damage may occur.
Cleaning Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■ Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish Part Number 31464 (not
included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■ Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean
water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
■ Vinegar for hard water spots.
MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
■ Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge,
not directly on panel.
■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662 (not
included):
See “Assistance or Service” section to order.
TURNTABLE
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
■ Mild cleanser and scouring pad
■ Dishwasher
CRISPER PAN
■ Mild cleanser and scouring sponge
■ Dishwasher
GRIDS
■ Steel-wool pad
■ Dishwasher