UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
PRECAUTIONS
•Place the front surface of the door three inches or more from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the microwave oven during normal use.
•To program the oven, make sure you touch the center of each pad firmly since the areas between the pads will not activate the oven. A tone will sound each time a pad is touched correctly. Do not touch several pads at once.
•Do not strike the control panel with silverware, cookware, etc. Breakage may occur.
•Always use caution when taking cookware out of the oven. Some dishes absorb heat from the cooked food and may be hot. See the “Cookware Guide” earlier in this section for more information.
•Do not rinse cookware immediately after cooking. This may cause breakage. Also, always allow the turntable to cool before removing it from the oven.
•Never operate the oven when it is empty. Food or water should always be in the oven during operation to absorb the microwave energy.
•Do not use the oven to dry newspapers or clothes. They may catch fire.
•Use thermometers that have been approved for microwave oven cooking.
•The turntable must always be in place when you operate the oven.
•Do not use your microwave oven to cook eggs in the shell. Pressure can build up inside the shell, causing it to burst.
•There are several precautions to follow when microwaving popcorn:
—Do not pop popcorn, except in a
—Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag that is not
—Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.
—Do not repop unpopped kernels.
—Do not reuse popcorn bags.
—Listen while corn pops. Stop oven when popping slows to
—Do not leave microwave unattended while popping corn.
—Follow directions on bag.
CLEANING
NOTE: Before cleaning the oven, unplug the power cord. If this is impossible, open the oven door to prevent an accidental oven start.
INTERIOR
Wipe the oven inside and outside with a soft cloth and a mild detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe dry. This should be done weekly or more often, if needed. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.
Excessive oil splatters on the inside top will be difficult to remove if left for many days. Wipe splatters with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.
REMOVABLE PARTS
The turntable and rotating ring are removable. They should be
•The turntable may be cleaned at the sink. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges as this may cause the turntable to break during use.
•The rotating ring should be cleaned regularly.
DOOR
For best performance and safety, the inner door panel and the oven front frame should be free of food or grease buildup. Wipe often with a mild detergent; then rinse and wipe dry. Never use cleaning powders or rough pads.
After cleaning the control panel, touch CLEAR to clear any entries that might have been entered accidentally while cleaning the panel. Also make sure that the turntable and rotating ring are in the right position.
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