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40_ cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven
cleaning and maintaining your
microwave oven
Keeping your microwave oven clean improves its performance, wards off unnecessary repairs, and
lengthens its life.
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
It’s best to clean spills on the outside of your microwave oven as they occur. Use a soft cloth and warm,
soapy water. Rinse and dry.
CAUTION
Do not get water into the vents. Never use abrasive products or chemical solvents such as ammonia
or alcohol as they can damage the appearance of your microwave.
WARNING
Unplug the microwave plug before cleaning.
Cleaning under your microwave oven
Regularly clean grease and dust from the bottom of your microwave using a solution of warm water and
detergent.
Cleaning the control panel
Wipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water,
abrasives or sharp objects on the panel as it is easily damaged.
Cleaning the door and door seals
Always ensure that the door seals are clean and that the door closes properly. Take particular care when
cleaning the door seals to ensure that no particles accumulate and prevent the door from closing correctly.
Wash the glass door with very mild soap and water. Be sure to use a soft cloth to avoid scratching.
If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. Steam can accumulate
when operating the oven at high humidity and in no way indicates microwave leakage.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
CAUTION
Ensure that the microwave oven has cooled down before cleaning it to avoid injury.
CAUTION
Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the oven or tray.
To prevent the tray from breaking, handle it with care and do not put it in water immediately after
cooking. Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher.
See Steam Clean section on page 18
CLEANING THE TURNTABLE AND ROLLER RINGS
Clean the roller rings periodically and wash the turntable as required. The turntable can safely be washed in
your dishwasher.
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