Care And Cleaning - Panasonic NN-CD575M Operating Instructions And Cookery Book

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Care & cleaning of your microwave oven -
It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped
out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead
to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
1. Switch the oven off
2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas clean.
or spilled liquids adhere to oven walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp
cloth. Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or
abrasives is not recommended. Take care when cleaning around the microwave feed guide.
3. After using CONVECTION, GRILL or COMBINATION cooking
should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy water. Particular care should be
taken to keep the window area clean particularly after cooking by CONVECTION, GRILL or
COMBINATION. Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by using a small amount
of branded conventional oven-cleaner sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto problem
spots, leave for recommended time and then wipe off. Avoid the microwave feed guide area
and the door. DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN.
4. The outside oven surface
operating parts inside the oven, water should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation
openings.
5. If the control panel
or abrasives on the Control Panel. When cleaning the Control Panel, leave the oven door
open to prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning touch STOP/CANCEL
Pad to clear display window.
6. If steam accumulates
This may occur when the microwave oven is operated under high humidity conditions and
in no way indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage.
7. It is occasionally necessary to remove the
in warm soapy water. Do not place in the dishwasher.
8. The roller ring and oven cavity floor
noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven, particularly the turntable spindle and the
area surrounding this, with mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean cloth. The
roller ring may be washed in mild soapy water. Vapours may cause corrosion.
After removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be sure to replace it in the
proper position.
9. When GRILLING or cooking by COMBINATION or CONVECTION
splatter grease onto the oven walls. If the oven is not cleaned to eliminate this grease, it
can accumulate and cause the oven to 'SMOKE' during use. These marks will be more
difficult to clean later.
10. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.
11. Keep air vents clean at all times. Check that no dust or other material is blocking any of the
air vents on the top, bottom or rear of the appliance. If air vents become blocked this could
cause overheating which would affect the operation of the oven and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
12. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass
since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
IMPORTANT
before cleaning and unplug at socket if possible.
should be cleaned with a damp cloth. To prevent damage to the
becomes dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh detergents
inside or around the outside of the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth.
glass turntable
should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive
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When food splatters
the walls of the oven
for cleaning. Wash the turntable
some foods may
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