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Caring for your microwave oven
Cleaning the microwave oven
Wipe often with warm sudsy water and a soft cloth or sponge
CAUTION:
For stubborn soil, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes Steam will soften the so11
/’ Be sure to clean the areas where the door and oven frame touch when closed When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come to- gether on closing the door, use only mild,
Abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, gritty wash cloths, etc., can damage the control panel, and the interior and exterior oven surfaces. Use a soft cloth or a sponge with a mild detergent or spray glass cleaner.
with a sponge or soft cloth Rinse well
Cleaning the -ease filter
The grease filter should be removed and cleaned often, at least once a month. (NOTE: If your
microwave hood combination has an extra charcoal filter from a Recirculating
Kit (RCH6000/788000), it should be replaced every 12 months.)
1.for your personal safety, turn off the electric power at the main power supply
4.To replace, insert the front filter edge into the back of the light lens. Push up the back edge of the filter, then pull out the two filter fasteners to secure the filter
2.Push in the two filter fasteners at the back edge of the filter Pull down on the back edge of the filter frame Slide the front edge out of the light lens
5.Turn the power back on at the main power supply
3.Soak filter in hot water and a mild detergent Scrub and swish to remove embedded dirt and grease Rinse well and shake to dry. Do not use ammonia or place in a dishwasher. The aluminum will darken.
6.Do not operate the hood without the filter(s) in place.