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.powerpotatoexpress cookmemorystopcancel start+30secbeveragepizzapopcorntimeclockdefrost weightdefrostkitchentimerdinnerplatefrozenvegetablemicrowave1456 89237The 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: It isimportant to keep cover clean in the samemanner as the inside of the microwave. Ifgrease is left to accumulate, it can smokeand 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.7Treat the glass turntable plate as you wouldany glass plate. After you have used itfor more than 15 minutes, allow it to cooldown before you use it again. Do not washthe glass turntable plate in very hot water,doing so could crack it. Wash the turntablesupport in warm water. Do not use veryhot water which could make it warp. Makesure the glass turntable plate and turntablesupport are dry before you put them back inthe microwave.10Use warm soapy water to clean the outsideof the microwave. Do not use abrasivebuttons or powders that could scratch thesurface.8Unplug the microwave before cleaning thepower lead and the microwave. Wipe with adamp cloth and leave to dry before pluggingit back in.910Do not remove any fixed parts fromthe inside of your microwave duringcleaning or at any other time.K25MSS11_IB_final110217.indd 24 17/02/2011 11:49 AM