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.
GREASE FILTERS
Do not use ammonia or corrosive cleaning agents such as lye- based oven cleaners.
■Hot water and mild detergent:
Soak filters, then scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease. Rinse well and shake to dry.
■Dishwasher:
Wash separately, not with dirty dishes, because food can be trapped in the filters.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.
Average soil
■Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft,
Heavy soil
■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,
Odors
■Lemon juice or vinegar:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
■Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
TURNTABLE
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the microwave oven without the turntable in place.
■Mild cleanser and scouring pad
■Dishwasher
Replacing Filters
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a month. Do not operate the oven without the filters in place. The charcoal filter cannot be washed and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See “Assistance or Service” to reorder filters. See “General Cleaning” for cleaning instructions.
To Remove:
1.Unplug oven or disconnect power.
2.Remove each of the grease filters by pushing the back of the filter up, grasping the tab, and sliding the filter to the back. Pull tab down until the filter drops out.
3.Remove each charcoal filter by pushing the filter toward the center of the oven until it is clear of the narrow outer lip. Swing the filter down and slide it out.
To Replace:
1.Replace each charcoal filter by positioning it above the wide lip near the center of the oven. Swing the filter up into position and slide it toward the narrow lip. The filter will now be held in position between the lips.
2.Replace each grease filter by inserting the end without the tab into the frame. Swing other side up and slide into position.
3.Plug in oven or reconnect power.
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