Hitachi MCE42C, Instruction Manual

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C C L L E E A A N N I I N N G G A A N N D D M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E
Disconnect the electrical supply to the oven before cleaning.
General Advice
Frequent cleaning prevents smoke and bad odours during cooking and also
sparking in the oven cavity and around the door seal.
Do not let food deposits or grease accumulate inside the oven cavity or on the
door seal.
If your microwave oven is fitted with a waveguide cover (usually located inside
the oven cavity on the right side wall) it must be kept clean at all times, should
food deposits or grease be allowed to accumulate on the cover, sparking will
occur and may damage your oven invalidating the warranty.
Before any maintenance or cleaning, disconnect the oven from the mains
supply and wait for it to cool to room temperature.
Oven Door
Remove any food deposits and grease between the door seal and oven cavity
using a damp cloth, it is important to keep this area clean at all times.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven
door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of
the glass.
Interior Walls
Remove any grease splashes from the oven cavity walls with soap and water,
then rinse and dry.
The door seal and oven cavity have to be particularly well cleaned to ensure
the door will close properly and to avoid sparking between the oven cavity and
door assembly.
Do not use abrasive products such as scouring pads which will damage the
surfaces of the oven cavity and door.
Only warm soapy water must be used to clean stainless steels surfaces.
Outer Surfaces
To clean the outside surface, use a damp cloth.
Avoid using abrasive products such as scouring pads that may damage the
cosmetic surfaces. Make sure water does not seep into the ventilation slots.
Accessories should be washed in warm soapy water by hand.
CAUTION
Some waveguide covers can be easily damaged take care when cleaning.
Do not wash accessories in a dishwasher.
WARNINGS :
If the inside of the oven cavity and door seal are not kept scrupulously
clean there is a danger of damage due to sparking inside the oven cavity
invalidating the warranty.
Never scrape the oven cavity walls with sharp objects.
Never immerse the appliance, its cord or plug in water or any other
liquid.
Never clean this product with a steam cleaner.
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