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General Cleaning
IMPORTANT:
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF and
the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due
to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack
supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge or as
indicated below.
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Grease filters: mild soap and water or dishwasher
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Door and exterior: mild soap and water or glass cleaner
applied to paper towel
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Control panel: sponge or soft cloth and water
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Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then
rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless
steel cleaner.
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Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher
Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
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Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of microwave
oven. Clean monthly. Slide the filter away from the tab area
and drop out the filter. To reinstall, place end of the filter into
the opening opposite the tab area, swing up the other end,
and slide it toward the tab area.
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Charcoal filter: The charcoal filter is behind the vent grille at
the top front of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter cannot
be cleaned and should be replaced about every 6 months.
Remove 2 screws on the vent grille, slide the vent grille to the
left, tilt it forward, lift it out, and remove the filter. To reinstall,
place the filter into its 2-hook area with the wire mesh side to
the front. Replace the vent grille by inserting the 3 bottom latch
hooks of the vent grille into the front holes, tilt the vent grille
backwards, slide it to the right, and secure with screws.
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Cooktop light: The cooktop light is located on the underside
of the microwave oven and is replaceable. Remove bulb cover
screw and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb, close bulb
cover, and secure with screw.
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Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located behind the vent
grille at the top front of the microwave oven, under the bulb
cover, and is replaceable. Remove 2 screws on the vent grille,
slide the vent grille to the left, tilt it forward, and lift it out. Open
the bulb cover and replace bulb. To reinstall, close bulb cover.
Replace the vent grille by inserting the 3 bottom latch hooks of
the vent grille into the front holes, tilt the vent grille backwards,
slide it to the right, and secure with screws.
Cookware and Dinnerware
Microwave-Safe
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Browning dish (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Ceramic glass, glass
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China, earthenware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Melamine (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Paper towels, paper plates, napkins (Use non-recycled paper.)
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Plastic wraps, bags, covers, dinnerware, containers (Follow
manufacturer recommendations.)
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Pottery and clay (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Silicone bakeware (Follow manufacturer recommendations.)
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Wax paper
Do Not Use
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Metal cookware and bakeware
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Straw or wicker
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Gold, silver, or pewter
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Non-approved meat thermometers, skewers
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Twist ties
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Foil liners, such as sandwich wrappers
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Staples
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Objects with gold or silver trim or with metallic glaze
To Test Cookware/Dinnerware:
Place dish in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it. Program 1 minute of cook time
at 100%. If dish becomes hot and the water stays cool, do not use the dish in the microwave oven.
Microwave Oven Use
For list of preset programs, see the Cooking Guide label on the front facing of the microwave oven opening, behind the door.
Manual Cooking/Stage Cooking
Touch COOK TIME, touch number keypads to enter time, touch
COOK POWER (if not 100%), touch number keypads to enter
power level (10-90), then touch the Start control.
If programming additional stages, enter the cook time and cook
power of each before touching the Start control.
Preset Reheating
Touch REHEAT, enter number code of food item, enter quantity if
needed, then touch the Start control.
Preset Defrosting
Unwrap food. Touch DEFROST, enter number code of food item,
enter weight, then touch the Start control.
Popcorn
Touch POPCORN. Enter bag size in ounces: 3.0 or 3.5 (85 or 99 g),
then touch Start control.
(Baked) Potato
Touch (BAKED) POTATO. Enter number of potatoes: 1, 2, 3 or 4,
about 10 to 13 oz (283 to 367 g) each, then touch Start control.
NOTE:
Place fork-pierced potatoes around turntable edges, at
least 1" (2.5 cm) apart. Place a single potato to the side of the
turntable (not in the center).
MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
