MICROWAVE OVEN CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge, or as indicated below.
■Nonstick cavity coating (on some models): To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use metal or sharp utensils or scrapers, or any type of abrasive cleanser or scrubbers, or some recycled paper towels.
■Grease filters: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
■Door and exterior: mild soap and water, or glass cleaner applied to paper towel.
■Control panel/interactive touch display: mild soap, water and washcloth, or glass cleaner applied to soft cloth (not directly to panel). Activate child lock to avoid control panel activation during cleaning. Use gentle pressure when wiping the touch screen.
■Stainless steel (on some models): mild soap and water, then rinse with clean water and dry with soft cloth, or use stainless steel cleaner.
■Turntable: mild soap and water or dishwasher.
■Pan: mild soap, water and washcloth or dishwasher.
■Rack(s): mild soap, water and washcloth. Dishwasher cleaning is not recommended.
■Steamer vessel: mild soap, water and soft brush or dishwasher.
Installing/Replacing Filters and Light Bulbs
■Grease filters: Grease filters are on the underside of microwave oven. Clean monthly. Squeeze small tab of filter frame and drop out filters. To reinstall, place wide tab of filter frame into the opening, swing up the other end, and snap small tab into place.
■Charcoal filter(s): Depending on the model, there may be
2 charcoal filters – 1 behind each of the grease filters – on the underside of the microwave oven, or one charcoal odor filter under the vent screen on the top of the microwave oven. The charcoal filter(s) cannot be cleaned, and should be replaced about every
6 months.
■Cooktop lights: The cooktop light bulbs are located on the underside of the microwave oven, and are replaceable. Remove bulb cover screw, and open the bulb cover. Replace bulb, close bulb cover, and secure with screw.
■Cavity light: The cavity light bulb is located under the vent screen on the top of the microwave oven, under the bulb cover, and is replaceable. Lift the vent screen. Remove screw securing bulb cover, open bulb cover, and replace bulb. Close bulb cover, secure with screw, and replace vent screen.
ACCESSORIES
Following is a list of available parts and supplies which may be purchased separately. Please refer to the cover for contact and model identification information.
Replacement Parts
■Turntable
■Turntable support and rollers
■Turntable hub
■Cooking rack (for some models)
■Rack spacer
■Rack hook
■Grease filters
■Charcoal filter(s)
■Cooktop light bulb
■Cavity light bulb
Provided Accessories
■Steamer vessel
■Pan and handle
■Convection rack (provided with some models)
■Grill rack
Cleaning Supplies
■Heavy Duty Degreaser
■affresh® Kitchen Appliance Cleaner
■affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner
■affresh® Stainless Steel Wipes
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