Magic Chef VM12AB Owner's Manual page 18

CARE AND CLEANING
CLEANING THE MICROWAVE CLEANING THE ALUMINUM
OVEN EXHAUST FILTER
A minimum of maintenance is needed to keep The aluminum mesh exhaust filter should be
the microwave oven clean and trouble free. removed and cleaned frequently, at least once
The oven itself should be cleaned after each a month. Disconnect power to the oven at the
use with a damp cloth to free it from grease circuit breaker panel or by unplugging.
and soil buildup. Stubborn soils can be re-
moved with a plastic scrub pad. When clean- 1. Remove grease filter, slide each filter to
ing interior surfaces and surfaces of door and the side. Pull filters downward and push to
oven that come together when the door is the other side. The filter will drop out.
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 2. Soak filters in a sink filled with hot sudsy
or sponge and then clean, water. Do NOT use ammonia or clean in a
dishwasher. The ammonia or dishwasher
Odors car, be eliminated from the inside of the detergent can darken the aluminum.
oven by boiling a solution of one cup of water
_"d several tablespoons of lemon juice in the 3. Agitate and scrub the filter to remove the
:_r 5-7 minutes. This also helps loosen embedded dirt.
ed soil in the oven. Be very careful not
to scratch the door and interior surface. Wipe 4. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
off excess moisture after every use.
5. To replace grease filter, slide filter in the
DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners, oven clean- frame slot on one side ofthe opening. Push
ers, abrasive cleaning pads or steel wool, as filter upward and push to the other side to
they can scratch or dull oven surfaces or lock into place.
remove lettering on oven door.
Note: Do NOT operate the hood without
CLEANING THE OVEN RACK the filters in place.
Wash the oven rack with a mild soap and a soft
or nylon scrub brush. Be sure to dry com-
pletely after washing. Do not use abrasive
scrubbers or cleansers to clean rack.
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