Panasonic NE-12521 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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Remove the plug from the electrical socket before 1.
cleaning.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. If pieces of food 2.
or spilled liquids stick to the oven walls, or between
door seal and door surface, they will absorb
microwaves and may cause arcing or sparks. Wipe
up all spills with a damp cloth. Kitchen detergent or
an approved sanitizing solution may be used if the
oven gets very dirty. Do not use harsh detergents or
abrasives.
The outside surface of this microwave oven should 3.
be cleaned with soap and water, then dried with a
soft cloth. Make sure that water does not get into the
back ventilation or control panel opening since this
can damage the unit.
The window of the door should be washed with very 4.
mild soap and water. Be sure to use a soft cloth.
Never use window clearer. The front door can be
scratched by harsh soap or cleaners.
CLEANING OF THE
SPLATTER SHIELD
Hold snap in-snap out side stoppers of splatter 1.
shield with both hands and pull them in and down.
Then take the splatter shield out of the oven cavity.
stoppersplatter shield
Rinse splatter shield in soapy water and an 2.
approved sanitizing solution.
Be sure to replace the shield before using the oven.3.
CAUTION
Splatter shield must be in place securely when
you use the oven.
CLEANING THE AIR FILTER
Clean the Air Filter daily according to the following
instructions. The oven may have problems when the Air
Filter becomes clogged with dust.(*)
Remove Air Filter from the front bottom skirt by 1.
turning the right screw to the left. Then slide the filter
to the right and lift it off the post at the left.
screw
post
Wash this filter in warm soapy water, rinse and allow 2.
to dry.
Be sure to replace Air Filter before using the oven.3.
(*) If Air Filter becomes clogged with debris this will
cause an overheating problem on the oven.-
See Failure codes on page 6.
Care of Your Oven