10
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 unless otherwise noted.
MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY
To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap-
filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty
washcloths or some recycled paper towels.
The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when
closed should be kept clean.
Average soil
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Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Heavy soil
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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
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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.
Microwave Inlet Cover
To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage, the microwave
inlet cover (see “Parts and Features”) should be kept clean.
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Wipe with wet cloth.
MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR
The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when
closed should be kept clean.
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Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
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Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.
CONTROL PANEL
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Sponge or soft cloth and water:
Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel. Dry with soft
cloth.
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To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use chemical or
abrasive cleansers.
TURNTABLE
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
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Mild cleanser and scouring pad
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Dishwasher
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
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Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Microwave oven will not operate
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Is the magnetron working properly?
Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at
100% cooking power. If water does not heat, try the steps in
the bullets below. If microwave oven still does not operate,
call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.
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Is the door completely closed?
Firmly close door.
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Is a packaging spacer (on some models) attached to the
inside of the door?
Remove packaging spacer, then firmly close door.
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Is the electronic microwave oven control set correctly?
See “Microwave Oven Control” section.
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Is the Control Lock set?
See “Control Lock” section.
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Does “DOOR” appear in the display?
Open and close the microwave oven door, and then touch
START. See “Start” section.
Microwave oven makes humming noise
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This is normal and occurs when the power supply in the
magnetron cycles on.
Microwave oven door looks wavy
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This is normal and will not affect performance.
