Caring For Your Microwave Oven - Whirlpool GM8155XJ Use & Care Manual

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ARING FOR
To make sure your microwave oven looks good and works well for a long time, you should
maintain it properly. For proper care, please follow these instructions carefully.
Your microwave oven has a stainless steel interior.
Unlike painted steel interiors found in most other
microwave ovens, the surface will not chip, rust, or
corrode. Over time, stains can occur on the stainless
steel surface as the result of food particles splattering
during cooking. This is normal.
Do not use metal scouring pads on inside of oven
cavity. They will scratch the surface.
For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm, sudsy
water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use only mild, non-
abrasive soaps or a mild detergent. Be sure to keep
the areas clean where the door and oven frame
touch when closed. Wipe well with clean water. Over
time, stains can occur on the surfaces as the result of
food particles spattering during cooking. This is
normal.
For stubborn soil, boil a cup (250 mL) of water in the
oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the soil. To
get rid of odors inside the oven, boil a cup (250 mL)
of water with lemon juice or vinegar.
For exterior surfaces and control panel: Use a
soft cloth with spray glass cleaner. Apply the spray
glass cleaner to the soft cloth; do not spray directly
on the oven.
CLEANING TASK
Routine cleaning and
fingerprints.
Stubborn stains and baked-on
residue
Hard water spots
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WHAT TO USE
Liquid detergent/soap and
water, or all-purpose cleaner.
Mildly abrasive cleanser or
stainless-steel cleaners
Vinegar
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NOTE: Abrasive cleansers, steel-wool pads,
gritty wash cloths, some paper towels, etc., can
damage the control panel and the interior and exterior
oven surfaces.
For stainless steel surfaces:
• Do not use steel wool or soap-filled scouring pad.
• Rub in the direction of the grain line to avoid mar-
ring the surface.
• Always wipe dry to avoid water marks.
• If commercial cleaners are used, follow label
directions. If product contains chlorine (bleach),
wipe thoroughly with clean water and dry with a soft
lint free cloth. Chlorine is a corrosive substance.
To clean turntable and turntable support, wash in
mild, sudsy water; for heavily soiled areas use a mild
cleanser and scouring sponge. The turntable and
turntable support are dishwasher-safe.
To clean the Convection Rack, wash in mild sudsy
water; for heavily soiled areas use a mild cleanser and
scouring sponge. Rack is dishwasher-safe. Remove
rack from oven when it is not being used for cooking.
HOW TO CLEAN
Wipe with damp cloth or sponge,
then wipe with clean water and dry.
To avoid marring the surface, rub in
the direction of grain lines with a
damp cloth or sponge and
cleanser. Wipe thoroughly with
clean water. Repeat if necessary.
Swab or wipe with cloth.
Wipe with clean water and dry.
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