Care and cleaning of the oven.how to Clean the OutsideWe recommend against using cleaners withammonia or alcohol, as they can damage theappearance of the microwave oven. If youchoose to use a common household cleaner,first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth,then wipe the soiled area.CaseClean the outside of the microwave with asudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe thewindow clean with a damp cloth.Control PanelWipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Donot use cleaning sprays, large amounts ofsoap and water, abrasives or sharp objects onthe panel—they can damage it. Some papertowels can also scratch the control panel.Door PanelBefore cleaning the front door panel, makesure you know what type of panel you have.Refer to the eighth digit of the model number.“S” is stainless steel, “L” is CleanSteel and “B”,“W” or “C” are plastic colors.Stainless Steel (on some models)The stainless steel panel can be cleaned withStainless Steel Magic or a similar productusing a clean, soft cloth. Apply stainlesscleaner carefully to avoid the surroundingplastic parts. Do not use appliance wax, polish,bleach or products containing chlorine onStainless Steel finishes.Plastic Color PanelsUse a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, thendry thoroughly.Door SealIt’s important to keep the area clean wherethe door seals against the microwave. Useonly mild, non-abrasive detergents appliedwith a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.BottomClean off the grease and dust on the bottomoften. Use a solution of warm water anddetergent.26Cook DefrostSettings TimerPopcornReheatSnacksSoftenSteamFamilyCook DefrostSettings TimerPopcornReheatSnacksSoftenSteamFamily