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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
Using aluminum foil
Metal containers should not be used in a
microwave oven. There are, however, some
exceptions. If you have purchased food
which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil
container, refer to the instructions on the
package. When using aluminum foil
containers, cooking times may be longer
because microwaves will only penetrate the
top of the food.
If you use aluminum containers without
package instructions, follow these
guidelines:
•
Place the container in a glass bowl and
add some water so that it covers the
bottom of the container, not more than
1
⁄4 in. (6 mm) high. This ensures even
heating of the container bottom.
•
Always remove the lid to avoid damage
to the oven.
•
Use only undamaged containers.
•
Do not use containers taller than
3
⁄4 in.
(19 mm).
•
Container must be at least half filled.
•
To avoid arcing, there must be a mini-
mum
1
⁄4 in. (6 mm) between the aluminum
container and the walls of the oven and
also between two aluminum containers.
•
Always place the container on the
turntable.
•
Reheating food in aluminum foil containers
usually takes up to double the time
compared to reheating in plastic, glass,
china, or paper containers. The time when
food is ready will vary depending upon the
type of container you use.
•
Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after
heating so that heat is spread evenly
throughout container.
Cooking you should not do in
your microwave oven
•
Do not do canning of foods in the oven.
Closed glass jars may explode, resulting
in damage to the oven.
•
Do not use the microwave oven to
sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is
difficult to keep the oven at the high
temperature needed for sterilization.
Microwave
Oven Care
To make sure your microwave oven looks
good and works well for a long time, you
should maintain it properly. For proper care,
please follow these instructions carefully.
For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm,
sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use
only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild deter-
gent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where
the door and oven frame touch when closed.
Wipe well with clean water. Over time, stains
can occur on the surfaces as the result of
food particles spattering during cooking. This
is normal.
For stubborn soil, heat 1 cup (250 mL) of
water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. Steam will
soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry
with soft, lint-free cloth. To get rid of odors
inside the oven, heat 1 cup (250 mL) of
water with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of either
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes
in oven.
For exterior surfaces and control panel:
Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner.
Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft
cloth; do not spray directly on the oven.
NOTE: Abrasive cleansers, steel-wool
pads, gritty wash cloths, some paper tow-
els, etc., can damage the control panel and
the interior and exterior oven surfaces.
To clean turntable and turntable support,
wash in mild, sudsy water; for heavily soiled
areas use a mild cleanser and scouring
sponge. The turntable and turntable support
are dishwasher-safe.
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