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MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT:
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first
unless otherwise noted.
MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
Cleaning Method:
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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.
STAINLESS STEEL
NOTE:
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
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Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish 31462 (not included):
See the “Assistance or Service” section to order.
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Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
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Vinegar for hard water spots
CONTROL PANEL
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
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Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
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All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662
(not included):
See the “Assistance or Service” section to order.
MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY
To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop cleaner,
steelwool pads, gritty washcloths, or some paper towels.
On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid
damaging.
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
Cleaning Method:
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 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 oven.
TURNTABLE
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
Cleaning Method:
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Mild cleanser and scouring pad
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Dishwasher
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Restore Factory:
This will restore your product to the
original factory default settings.
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