cleaning and maintaining your microwave oven _3905 CLEANING ANd mAINTAININGcleaning and maintaining yourmicrowave ovenKeeping your microwave oven clean improves its performance, wards off unnecessary repairs, andlengthens its life.CLEANING ThE ExTERIORIt’s best to clean spills on the outside of your microwave oven as they occur. Use a soft cloth and warm,soapy water. Rinse and dry.Do not get water into the vents. Never use abrasive products or chemical solvents such as ammoniaor alcohol as they can damage the appearance of your microwave.Unplug the microwave plug before cleaning.Cleaning under your microwave ovenRegularly clean grease and dust from the bottom of your microwave using a solution of warmwater and detergent.Cleaning the control panelWipe with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soapand water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel as it is easily damaged.Cleaning the door and door sealsAlways ensure that the door seals are clean and that the door closes properly. Take particularcare when cleaning the door seals to ensure that no particles accumulate and prevent the doorfrom closing correctly. Wash the glass door with very mild soap and water. Be sure to use a softcloth to avoid scratching.If steam accumulates inside or outside the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth. Steam canaccumulate when operating the oven at high humidity and in no way indicates microwaveleakage.CLEANING ThE INTERIOREnsure that the microwave oven has cooled down before cleaning it to avoid injury.Remove the glass tray from the oven when cleaning the oven or tray.To prevent the tray from breaking, handle it with care and do not put it in water immediately aftercooking. Wash the tray carefully in warm sudsy water or in the dishwasher.Unplug the microwave plug before cleaning.Clean the interior surfaces (oven cavity) of your microwave oven periodically to remove any splashes orstains. To remove hardened food articles and remove smells, place 2 cups of water (add lemon juice forextra freshness) in a four-cup measuring glass (why a 4-cup measuring glass) at High power for 5 minutesor until boiling. Let it stand in the oven for one or two minutes.CLEANING ThE TURNTAbLE ANd ROLLER RINGSClean the roller rings periodically and wash the turntable as required. The turntable can safely be washed inyour dishwasher.CAutionCAutionCAutionwArningwArning