General Cleaning - KitchenAid YKHMS175M Use & Care Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
• Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
• Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to towel, not directly to surface.
Stainless Steel (on some models)
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some paper towels. Damage may
occur. Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
• Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
• Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
• Vinegar for hard water spots
CONTROL PAN EL
• Sponge or soft cloth and water:
Dampen sponge with water and wipe panel. Dry with soft
cloth.
• Do not use chemical or abrasive cleansers.
TURNTABLE
Replace turntable immediately after cleaning. Do not operate the
microwave oven without the turntable in place.
• Mild cleanser and scouring pad
• Dishwasher
BROWNING PAN
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers.
• Mild cleanser, water and washcloth
• Dishwasher
The grease filters should be removed and cleaned at least once a
month. Do not operate the microwave oven or vent fan without
the grease filters in place. The charcoal odor filter cannot be
cleaned and should be replaced every 6 to 12 months. See
"General Cleaning" for cleaning instructions. See "Assistance or
Service" to reorder filters.
CHARCOAL ODOR FILTER
This filter works with the vent fan to eliminate cooking odors.
Depending on the fan speed used, the life of the filter ranges from
50 hours to 100 hours.
To Remove and Replace Odor Filter:
1. Open oven door.
2. Tilt vent grille forward and lift out to remove.
3. Lift filter up, then pull it out of the slot.
4. Replacethe charcoal odor filter by positioning the new filter in
the slot. "This side out" printed on the edge of the filter
should be facing out. Then replace the vent grille by aligning
the bottom tabs and snapping it back into place.
GREASE FILTERS
To Remove and Replace Grease Filters:
1. Remove each of the grease filters by pushing the back of the
filter up, grasping the tab, and sliding the filter to the back.
Pull tab down until the filter drops out.
COOKING RACK
Do not use abrasive cleansers or scrubbers.
• Mild cleanser, water and washcloth
• Do not place in dishwasher.
RACK SUPPORTS
Clean often to avoid soil buildup. Soil buildup may lead to arcing
and cause damage to the oven.
Do not attempt to remove supports from cavity walls.
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-
wool pads, gritty washcloths or some recycled paper towels.
• Mild, nonabrasive soap or detergent and washcloth,
toothbrush or cotton swab:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
2. Replace grease filters by inserting the end without the tab
into the frame. Swing other end up and slide into position.
The cooktop light is a 10W low-voltage halogen capsule bulb.
See "Assistance or Service" section to reorder.
To Replace:
1. Unplug microwave oven or disconnect power.
2. Remove bulb cover mounting screw, and gently remove
cover.
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A. Mounting screw
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