CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING OVEN A minimum of maintenance is needed to keep the microwave oven clean and trouble free. The oven itself should be cleaned after each use with a damp cloth to free it from grease and soil buildup. Stubborn soils can be removed with a plastic scrub pad. When cleaning interior surfaces and surfaces of door and oven that come together when the door is closed, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Some liquid cleansers can remove the shiny surface on plastic or vinyl. Therefore, never spray or pour liquid cleansers directly onto a surface. Spray or pour cleanser onto a cloth or sponge and then clean, Odors car, be eliminated from the inside of the oven by boiling a solution of one cup of water _"d several tablespoons of lemon juice in the :_r 5-7 minutes. This also helps loosen ed soil in the oven. Be very careful not to scratch the door and interior surface. Wipe off excess moisture after every use. DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners, oven cleaners, abrasive cleaning pads or steel wool, as they can scratch or dull oven surfaces or remove lettering on oven door. CLEANING THE OVEN RACK THE MICROWAVE CLEANING EXHAUST THE ALUMINUM FILTER
The aluminum mesh exhaust filter should be removed and cleaned frequently, at least once a month. Disconnect power to the oven at the circuit breaker panel or by unplugging. 1. Remove grease filter, slide each filter to the side. Pull filters downward and push to the other side. The filter will drop out.
2. Soak filters in a sink filled with hot sudsy water. Do NOT use ammonia or clean in a dishwasher. The ammonia or dishwasher detergent can darken the aluminum. 3. Agitate and scrub the filter to remove the embedded dirt. 4. Rinse thoroughly and dry. 5. To replace grease filter, slide filter in the frame slot on one side ofthe opening. Push filter upward and push to the other side to lock into place. Note: Do NOT operate the hood without the filters in place.
Wash the oven rack with a mild soap and a soft or nylon scrub brush. Be sure to dry completely after washing. Do not use abrasive scrubbers or cleansers to clean rack.
