Owner's Manual

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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 rst unless
otherwise noted.
Microwave Oven Door And Exterior
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
Cleaning Method:
■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
■ Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.
Stainless Steel
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
soap-lled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
■ Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish 31462 (not included):
See the “Assistance or Service” section to order.
■ All-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
■ Vinegar for hard water spots.
Control Panel
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or some paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to
soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31662
(not included):
See the “Assistance or Service” section to order.
DIAMOND CLEAN
The action of the steam released during this special cleaning
cycle allows dirt and food residues to be removed with ease.
Activate the “Diamond Clean” function for an optimum cleaning
of the internal surfaces. Pour a cup of drinking water into the
supplied steamer bottom (3) only or on a microwave proof
container and activate the function.
Required accessories: Steamer.
Microwave Oven Cavity
To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use
soap-lled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, cooktop cleaner,
steelwool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels.
On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid
damaging.
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
Cleaning Method:
Average soil
■ Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Heavy soil
■ Mild, nonabrasive 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.
■ Diamond Clean function:
Pour a cup of water into the base of the supplied steamer
vessel or in a microwave safe container, activate the
"Diamond Clean" function.
The action of the steam released during this special cleaning
cycle allows dirt and food residues to be easily removed with
a sponge or lint-free cloth.
Odors
■ Lemon juice or vinegar:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
Turntable
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
Cleaning Method:
■ Mild cleanser and scouring pad
■ Dishwasher