GE Spacemaker JVM172J Use And Care Manual

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Care and CleaningYour new microwave oven isa valuable appliance. Protectit from misuse by followingthese rules:Q Keep your oven clean andsweet-smelling. Opening the ovendoor a few minutes afier cookinghelps air out the interior. Anoccasional thorough wiping with asolution of baking soda and waterkeeps the interior fresh.l Don’t use sharp-edged utensilswith your oven. The inside andoutside oven walls can be scratchedand the control panel can bedamaged.BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFFBEFORE CLEANING ANYPART OF THIS OVEN.How to Clean the ImideWalls and floor. Some spatters canbe removed with a paper towel,while others may require a dampcloth. Remove greasy spatters witha sudsy cloth, then rinse with adamp cloth. Do not use abrasivecleaners on oven walls. NEVERUSE A COMMERCIAL OVENCLEANER ON ANY PART OFYOUR MICROWAVE OVEN.Door (inside). Window: Wipeup spatters daily and wash whensoiled with a damp cloth. Rinsethoroughly and dry.Metal and plastic parts on door:Wipe frequently with a dampcloth to remove all soil. DO NOTUSE ABRASIVES, SUCH ASCLEANING POWDERS ORSTEEL AND PLASTIC PADS.THEY WILL MAR THESURFACE.Special note when usingBrown ‘N Sear dish: If greaseis present, high heat generated onbottom of a Brown ‘N Sear dishmay cause the grease to burn ontothe oven floor. 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, thenrub lightly with plastic scouring ballif necessary. Rinse and dry. Youmay also wash probe in dishwasher.Shelf Accessory. Your shelfaccessory is designed for use in amicrowave oven only; do not use ina conventional oven. Do not use abrowning dish with the shelf.Arcing could occur.Clean shelf with mild soap andwater or in the dishwasher. Do notclean in a self-cleaning oven.How to Clean the Ou@ideCase. Clean the outside of youroven with soap and a damp cloth,rinse with a damp cloth and thendry. 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, non-abrasive soapsor detergents applied with a spongeor sofi cloth.Power Cord. If the cord becomessoiled, unplug and wash with adamp cloth. For stubborn spots,sudsy water maybe used, but becemin to rinse with a damp clothand dry thoroughly before pluggingcord into outlet.28Cooktop Li@t/Ni@t Li@tII REMOVE SCRE.WTo replace combination cooktoplight/night light, first disconnectpower at main fuse or circuitbreaker panel or pull plug.With smoke and spatter shield inthe OUT position, remove screwon right side of light compartmentcover and lower cover until it stops.Be sure bulbs to be replaced arecool before removing. Break theadhesive seal by gently unscrewingthe bulbs. Replace with 40-wattincandescent bulbs (WB02X4253)available from your GE supplier.High-intensity, 40-watt bulbs(40SllN/1), which are available insupermarkets and hardware stores,may also be used for replacements.Raise light compartment cover andreplace screw. Connect electricalpower to microwave oven.Oven Li@tTo replace your oven light, firstdisconnect power at main fuseor circuit breaker or pull plug.Remove the top grill by taking out2 screws that hold it in place.—