Manual
Careand cleaning of the microwave oven.
Helpful Hints
An occasional thorough wiping with a solution ot baking soda and water keeps
the inside fl'esh.
Unplug the cord before cleaning anypart of this oven.
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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 onthe Door
Some spatte_ can be removed with a paper towel, othe_ may require a damp cloth.
]_.einove greasy si)attei_ with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleane_ or sharp utensils on oven walls.
Toclean the surface of the door and the surface of the oventhat cometogether uponclosing,
use onlymild,nonabrasivesoapsor detergentsusinga spongeor soft cloth.Rinsewith a damp
cloth andd_
Never use a commercialoven cleaner on any part of your microwave oven.
Theheating elementscannotbe removed.
GlassMicrowave Turntable,Black Metal Trayand TurntableSupport
To prevent breakage, allow the glass microwave turntable and black metal tray to cool
completely befin'e cleaning. Wash careflflly in w:mn, sudsy water or in the dishwasher:
A soap-tilled scoulJng pad can also be used to clean the black metal tray: Do not use
abrasives, as they may damage the finish.
Browner Rack
Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwashex: Do not clean in a serf-cleaning oven.
RotisserieSpit Rodand Forks
Clean with mild soap and watex: Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.
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. _._]pe the window clean with a damp cloth.
ControlPanel and Door
_._]l)e with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap
and water; abrasives or shaq) objects on the panel--they can damage it. Some paper towels
can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It is importmK to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave oven.
Use Olfly Inild, non-abrasive detei_gents applied with a dean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.
Power Cord
If the cord becomes soiled, tml)lug and wash with a damp cloth. For smbl)orn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly 1)efore
plugging cord into outlet.
Stainless Steel (on some models)
Do not use a steel-wood pad; it will scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel sm_fi_('e, use a hot, damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable
fin" stainless steel surti_ces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry,
clean cloth. Mwa):s scrub lightly in the direction of the grain.
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