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.

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel- wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed should be kept clean.

Average soil

■Mild, non-abrasive soaps and detergents:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

Heavy soil

■Mild, non-abrasive 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

■Lemon juice or vinegar:

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.

STAINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR (on some models)

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

■Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

■Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

■Vinegar for hard water spots

CRISPER PAN

■Mild cleanser and scouring sponge

■Dishwasher

GRIDS

■Steel wool pad

■Dishwasher

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.

Nothing will operate

■Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit breaker been tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.

■Is the appliance wired properly?

See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave oven.

Oven will not operate

■Is the door completely closed? Firmly close door.

■Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See “Microwave Oven Control Panel” section.

■Is the Control Lock set? See “Control Lock” section.

■Is the magnetron working properly?

Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100% cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section.

Oven makes humming noise

■This is normal and occurs when the transformer in the magnetron cycles on.

Oven door looks wavy

■This is normal and will not affect performance.

OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

■Glass cleaner and paper towels or non-abrasive plastic scrubbing pad:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

TURNTABLE

Do not operate the microwave without the turntable in place.

■Mild cleanser and scouring pad

■Dishwasher

Turntable will not operate

■Is the turntable properly in place?

Make sure turntable is correct-side up and is sitting securely on the turntable support.

■Is the turntable support operating properly?

Remove turntable. Remove and replace turntable support. Replace turntable. Put in 1 cup (250 mL) of water, then restart oven. If still not working, call for service. See “Assistance or Service” section. Do not operate the oven without turntable and turntable support working properly.

Turntable rotates both directions

■This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of cycle.

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KitchenAid KBMC140, KBMC147, KEMC308, KEMC378, KEMC307, KEMC377, YKEMC307, YKEMC308 Microwave Oven Care, Troubleshooting
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KBMC140, KBMC147, KEMC308, KEMC378, KEMC307, KEMC377, YKEMC307, YKEMC308 specifications

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