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MICROWAVE OVENCARE
IMPORTANT:
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions
on
cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested unless otherwise noted.
MICROWAVE
OVEN CAVITY
MICROWAVE
OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR
To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use soap-
filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool
pads, gritty
washcloths
or some recycled paper towels.
The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when
closed should be kept clean.
Average soil
•
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Heavy soil
•
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave
oven. Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry
with soft, lint-free cloth.
Odors
•
Lemon juice or vinegar:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven.
Microwave
Inlet Cover
To avoid arcing and microwave oven damage, the microwave
inlet cover (see "Parts and Features") should be kept clean.
•
Wipe with wet cloth.
The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when
closed should be kept clean.
•
Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
•
Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.
CONTROL
PANEL
•
Sponge or soft cloth and water:
Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel. Dry with soft
cloth.
•
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use chemical or
abrasive cleansers.
TURNTABLE
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
•
Mild cleanser and scouring pad
•
Dishwasher
TROUBI£SHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Microwave
oven will not operate
Is the magnetron
working properly?
Try to heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at
100% cooking power. If water does not heat, try the steps in
the bullets below. If microwave oven still does not operate,
call for service. See "Assistance
or Service" section.
Is the door completely closed?
Firmly close door.
Is a packaging
spacer (on some models) attached
to the
inside of the door?
Remove packaging spacer, then firmly close door.
Is the electronic
microwave
oven control set correctly?
See "Microwave
Oven Control" section.
Is the Control
Lock set?
See "Control Lock" section.
•
Does "DOOR" appear in the display?
Open and close the microwave oven door, and then touch
START. See "Start" section.
Microwave
oven makes humming
noise
•
This is normal and occurs when the power supply in the
magnetron cycles on.
Microwave
oven door looks wavy
•
This is normal and will not affect performance.
Turntable will not operate
Is the turntable properly
in place?
Make sure turntable is correct side up and is sitting securely
on the turntable support. See "Turntable"
section.
Is the turntable
support
operating
properly?
Remove turntable. Remove and clean turntable support and
rollers. Replace turntable. Place 1 cup (250 mL) of water on
the turntable, then restart microwave oven. If it still is not
working, call for service. See "Assistance or Service" section.
Do not operate the microwave oven without turntable and
turntable support working properly.
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