24cleaning your microwaveCleaning your microwave each time you use it will help to prevent a build up of stubborn marks thatcan be difficult to clean.Unplug your microwave from the mains and wait for it to completely cool down before cleaning.On the right hand side wall of the cavity is the wave guide cover. Microwaves are passed throughthis to enable your food to cook. It is important that this wave guide cover is kept clean at all times.Wipe it with mild detergent and water and leave to dry.Treat the turntable plate as you would anyglass plate. After you have used it for morethan 15 minutes, allow it to cool downbefore you use it again. Do not wash theturntable plate in very hot water, this couldcrack it. Wash the turntable support in warmwater. Do not use very hot water whichcould make it warp. Make sure the glassturntable plate and turntable support are drybefore you put them back in the microwave.10Wash the rack in warm water. Do not usevery hot water which could make themwarp.11The microwave walls have a special enamelcoating which makes cleaning very easy.Use a soft damp cloth to wipe off anysplashes or a paper towel to mop up anyspills. Wipe off grease with a damp clothand a little detergent. Dry thoroughly. Ifgrease is left to accumulate, it can smokeand even catch fire.1Make sure you keep the outlet grids clean.2Keep the front of the microwave clean sothat the door can close properly.3Be careful not to spill water into the vents.4Do not remove the wave guide cover: Itis important to keep the cover clean inthe same manner as the inside of themicrowave. If grease is left to accumulate, itcan smoke and even catch fire.5Keep the inside of the door clean with adamp cloth. Use warm soapy water forstubborn marks and dry thoroughly. Theinside of the door has a special coating andmust not be cleaned with abrasive pads orcleaning powders.6Clean behind the door ledge.7Use warm soapy water to clean the outsideof the microwave. Do not use abrasive padsor powders that could scratch the surface.8Unplug the microwave before cleaning thepower lead and the microwave. Wipe with adamp cloth and leave to dry before pluggingit back in.91489235671011Do not remove any fixed parts fromthe inside of your microwave duringcleaning or at any other time.K23GSS11_IB_final110304.indd 24 04/03/2011 9:30 AM