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 any part of this oven.
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How to Cleanthe Inside
Walls,Floor,InsideWindow,MetalandPlasticPartsontheDoor
Some spattex_ can be removed with a paper towel, othex_ may require a damp cloth.
Relnove greas}' spatteI_ with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use
abrasive cleane_ or shaq) utensils on oven walls.
Toclean 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.
Removable Turntableand Turntable Support
To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. _.V_sh it
carefully in warn/, sudsy water or in the dishwasher The turntable and support can be
broken if dropped. Remember; do not operate the oven without the turntable and
support in place.
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. If you choose to use a
common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe
the soiled area.
Stainless Steel
Do not useastee/-wood pad; it will scratch thesurface.
To clean the stainless steel stlrlilce, rise a l/or, danlp cloth with a Illild detergent
suitable tot stainless steel surfi_ces. Use a clean, hot, damp cloth to remove soap.
Dry with adD; clean cloth. Mwavs scrub lightly in tile direction _ff tile grain.
Tile stainless steel can be cleaned with Cerama B_'vte '_or a similar product using a clean
sott cloth. You can order (_eralna BiTte '_Stainless Steel Appliance Cleaner through GE
Parts by calling 800.626.2002.
Control Panel and Door
Wipe Mth a damp cloth. D_y tho_x_ughly. Do not use cleaning spra):% large amounts _ff
soap and water; abrasives or shaq) objects on tile panel--they can damage it. Some paper
towels can also scratch the control panel.
Door Surface
It is important to keep tile area clean where tile door seals against tile microwave oven.
Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth.
Rinse well.
Power Cord
If tile cord becomes soiled, unplug and wash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsy
water may be used, but be certain to rinse with a damp cloth and (h y thoroughly betore
plugging cord into outlet.
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