Cleaning And Care - Dacor DCM24 Use And Care Manual

Disconnect the power cord before cleaning or leave the door open to inactivate the microwave oven during
cleaning.
Exterior
The outside surface is painted. Clean the outside with mild
soap and water; rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Do not
use any type of household or abrasive cleaner.
Door
Wipe the window on both sides with a damp cloth to
remove any spills or spatters. Metal parts will be easier to
maintain if wiped frequently with a damp cloth. Avoid the
use of spray and other harsh cleaners as they may stain,
streak or dull the door surface.
Touch Control panel
Care should be taken in cleaning the touch control panel.
If the control panel becomes soiled, open the microwave
oven door before cleaning. Wipe the panel with a cloth
dampened slightly with water only. Dry with a soft cloth.
Do not scrub or use any sort of chemical cleaners. Close
the door and touch the STOP/CLEAR pad.
Interior - after microwave cooking
Cleaning is easy because little heat is generated to the
interior surfaces; therefore, there is no baking and setting
of spills or spattering. To clean the interior surfaces, wipe
with a soft cloth and warm water. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE
OR HARSH CLEANERS OR SCOURING PADS. For heavier
soil, use baking soda or a mild soap; rinse thoroughly
with hot water. NEVER SPRAY OVEN CLEANERS DIRECTLY
ONTO ANY PART OF THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
Interior - after convection,
mix or broil cooking
Spatters may occur because of moisture and grease.
Wash immediately after use with hot, soapy water. Rinse
and polish dry. Harder to remove spatters may occur if
oven is not thoroughly cleaned or if there is long time/
high temperature cooking. If so, you may wish to pur-
chase an oven cleaner pad with liquid cleaner within

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it —not a soap filled steel pad—for use on stainless or
porcelain surfaces. Follow manufacturer's directions care-
fully and be especially cautious not to get any of the liquid
cleaner in the perforations on the wall or ceiling or any
door surfaces. Rinse thoroughly and polish dry.
After cleaning the interior thoroughly, residual grease may
be removed from the interior ducts and heater by simply
operating the oven on 450˚F for 20 minutes without food.
Ventilate the room if necessary.
waveguide Cover
The waveguide cover is made from mica so it requires
special care. Keep the waveguide cover clean to assure
good microwave oven performance. Carefully wipe with
a damp cloth any food spatters from the surface of the
cover immediately after they occur. Built-up splashes may
overheat and cause smoke or possibly catch fire. Do not
remove the waveguide cover.
odor removal
Occasionally, a cooking odor may remain in the micro-
wave oven. To remove, combine 1 cup water, grated peel
and juice of 1 lemon and several whole cloves in a 2-cup
glass measuring cup. Boil for several minutes using 100%
power. Allow to set in microwave oven until cool. Wipe
interior with a soft cloth.
Turntable/Turntable Support/
racks
The turntable, turntable support and racks can be re-
moved for easy cleaning. Wash them in mild, sudsy
water; for stubborn stains use a mild cleanser and a non-
abrasive scouring sponge. They are also dishwasher-proof.
Use top rack of dishwasher for turntable support.
Foods with high acidity, such as tomatoes or lemons, will
cause the porcelain enamel turntable to discolor. Do not
cook highly acidic foods directly on the turntable; if spills
occur, wipe up immediately.
The turntable motor shaft is not sealed, so excess water
or spills should not be allowed to stand in this area.