GE jes1290 Care and cleaning of the microwave oven, Troubleshooting Tips, Helpful Hints, Rack

Safety Instructions

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven.

Helpful Hints

An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh.

Unplug the cord before cleaning any part of this oven.

Operating Instructions

Do not touch, clean or attempt to remove the protective cover on the side wall.

How to Clean the Inside

Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Heating Elements, 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.

To clean the surface of the door and the surface of the oven that come together upon closing, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth and dry.

Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave oven.

The heating elements cannot be removed.

Glass Microwave Turntable, Black Metal Tray and Turntable Support

To prevent breakage, allow the glass microwave turntable and black metal tray to cool completely before cleaning. Wash carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher.

A soap-filled scouring pad can also be used to clean the black metal tray. Do not use abrasives, as they may damage the finish.

Rack

Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

	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 oven.
	Case
	Clean the outside of the microwave oven with a sudsy cloth. Rinse with a damp cloth 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.
	Stainless Steel Surfaces
	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. Always scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.
	Door Surface
	It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave oven.
	Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
	Power Cord
	If the cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
24	water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly before
	plugging cord into outlet.