Care and CleaningnYour new Microwave Oven isa valuable appliance. Protectit from misuse by followingthese rules:l Keep your oven clean andsweet-smelling. Opening the ovendoor a few minutes after cookinghelps air-out the interior. Anoccasional thorough wiping witha solution of baking soda and waterkeeps the interior fresh.. Don’t use sharp-edged utensilson your oven. The inside andoutside oven walls can be scratched.The control panel can be damaged.l Don’t remove the mode stirrercover at the top of the oven(microwave feature 11 on page 5).You will damage the oven.BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFFBEFORE CLEANING ANYPART OF THIS OVEN.How to Clean the InsideWall, floor and mode stirrer cover.Some spatters can be removed witha paper towel, others may require adamp cloth. Remove greasyspatters with a sudsy cloth, thenrinse with a damp cloth. Do not useabrasive cleaners on oven walls.NEVER USE A COMMERCIALOVEN CLEANER ON ANY PARTOF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.Door (inside). Window: Wipe upspatters daily and wash when soiledwith a minimum of sudsy, warmwater. Rinse thoroughly and dry.Metal and plastic parts on door:Wipe frequently with a dampcloth to remove all soil. DO N~USE ABRASIVES, SUCH ASCLEANING POWDERS ORSTEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.THEY WILL MAR THESURFACE.Glass Cooking Tray. Occasionallyit is necessary to remove thecooking tray for cleaning of the trayor oven. To prevent breakage, donot place tray into water just aftercooking. Wash it carefully in warmsudsy water or in dishwasher. Thetray can be broken if dropped.Remember, do not operate the ovenwithout the cooking tray in place.Special note when usingBrown ‘N Sear Dish: If grease ispresent, high heat generated onbottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dishmay cause the grease to burn ontothe oven tray. This may be removedwith a cleanser such as Bon Ami”brand cleanser.After using Bon Ami@ brandcleanser, rinse and dry thoroughly,following instructions on can. Donot use Bon Ami” brand cleanseron the painted surfaces such as thewalls. It may scratch the paint.Automatic Temperature Probe.Probe is sturdy, but care should betaken in handling. Do not twist orbend; avoid dropping temperatureprobe.Clean as soon after using as possible.To clean, wipe with sudsy cloth,then rub lightly with plastic scouringball if necessary. Rinse and dry.(Do not wash in dishwasher.)How to Clean the Ou@ideCase. Clean the outside of youroven with soap and damp cloth,rinse with damp cloth and then dry.Wipe the window clean with adamp cloth. Chrome trim is bestwiped with a damp cloth and thenwith a dry towel.Control Panel. Wipe with a dampcloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not usecleaning sprays, large amounts ofsoap and water, abrasives, or sharpobjects on the panel—they candamage it.Door Surface. When cleaningsurfaces of door and oven thatcome together on closing the door,use only mild, nonabrasive soapsor detergents applied with a spongeor soft cloth.Power Cord. If the cord becomessoiled, unplug and wash with adamp cloth. For stubborn spots,sudsy water may be used, but becertain to rinse with damp clothand dry thoroughly before pluggingcord into outlet.11