Care And Cleaning; Replacing Oven Light; Removing Splatter Shield - Amana RCS10MPA Owner's Manual

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WARNING
To avoid electrical shock which
can cause severe personal
injury or death, unplug power
cord or open circuit breaker to
oven before cleaning or
removing light bulb.

Removing Splatter Shield

Splatter shield keeps top of microwave oven cavity and antenna from becoming soiled. Clean soil from shield with
damp cloth or clean with mild detergent and water. Splatter shield can be removed for easier cleaning. The shield
snaps into a lip in the front of the oven and two slots in the back wall.
1. Unplug oven to stop antenna from rotating.
2. Place your thumbs in the two indentations in the front of the shield.
3. Press firmly toward the back and carefully lower the shield away from the antenna.
4. Pull the shield out of the back slots and out of the oven.
• DO NOT bend antenna.
5. Reinstall splatter shield by fitting shield tabs into the two slots at the top of the back. Lift front and push back
until shield snaps into place.
6. Reconnect power to oven.
• Verify antenna operation by placing a glass or cup of water in the unit. Close the oven door and start oven.
A rotating shadow should be visible above the splatter shield.
PART
Interior, Exterior, and Door
Discharge Air Vents
Air Intake Filter
Control Panel

Replacing Oven Light

1. Disconnect electrical supply.
2. Remove screw from light
access panel located on side
panel of oven.
3. Turn light bulb
counterclockwise to remove.
4. Replace light bulb. Do not
over-tighten bulb.
Over-tightening may make
bulb difficult to remove later.
5. Replace light access cover
before use.
6. Reconnect power supply.
CARE AND CLEANING RECOMMENDATION
Clean microwave oven with mild detergent in warm water using soft sponge or cloth.
Wring sponge or cloth to remove excess water before wiping equipment. If desired, boil a
cup of water in microwave oven to loosen soil before cleaning.
Important:
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or cleaners containing ammonia or citrus.
These could damage finish.
• Never pour water into microwave oven bottom.
• Do not use water pressure type cleaning systems.
Check monthly for a buildup of cooking vapors along intake and discharge louvers on
bottom and back of oven. Clean air vents with damp cloth to ensure proper airflow. Dry
thoroughly.
Filter is located below oven door. Clean air intake filter weekly for proper airflow. Wash
filter in hot water and mild detergent. Do not use oven without filter in place. Remove filter
to clean.
Important:
To avoid overheating and oven damage, clean air filter regularly.
1. Turn thumbscrew counterclockwise and remove filter for cleaning.
Open oven door to deactivate oven timer. Clean with mild detergent in warm water using
soft sponge or cloth.
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Care and Cleaning

Back of Oven
Light Bulb
Light Access Panel