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Care and Cleaning
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Helpful Hints
Open the over door a few minutes after cooking to air out the inside. An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.
NOTE:
Be certain the power is off before cleaning any part of this oven.
How to Clean the Inside
Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door
Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls.
Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave.
Removable Turntable and Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully
in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if
dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven without the turntable and support in place.
How to Clean the Outside
Do not use cleaners containing ammonia or alcohol on the microwave oven. Ammonia or
alcohol can damage the appearance of the microwave.
Outer Case
Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window
clean with a damp cloth.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap
and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel – they can damage it. Some paper towels
can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It’s important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only
mild, nonabrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
Bottom
Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water and
detergent.
Stainless Steel (on some models)
Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable for
stainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry clean cloth.
If food soil remains, try a general kitchen cleaner.
For hard-to-clean soil, use a standard stainless-steel cleaner, such as Bon-Ami
®
or Cameo
®
.
Apply cleaner with a damp sponge. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove cleaner. Dry with
a dry clean cloth. Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.
After cleaning, use a stainless steel polish, such as Stainless Steel Magic
®
, Revere Copper and
Stainless Steel Cleaner
®
or Wenol All Purpose Metal Polish
®
. Follow the product instructions
for cleaning the stainless steel surface.
