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Microwave
Oven Care
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT:
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are
off and the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions
on cleaning products.
To avoid damage to the microwave oven caused by arcing due
to soil buildup, keep cavity, microwave inlet cover, cooking rack
supports, and area where the door touches the frame clean.
Clean with mild soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge, or as
indicated below.
• Grease filters:
mild soap and water
or dishwasher.
• Door and exterior:
mild soap and water, or glass cleaner
applied
to paper towel.
• Control
panel: sponge
or soft cloth and water.
• Stainless
steel (on some
models):
mild soap and water,
then rinse with clean water
and dry with soft cloth,
or use
stainless
steel cleaner.
• Turntable:
mild soap and water or dishwasher.
• Cooking
rack and supports
(on some models):
mild
soap, water
and washcloth.
Dishwasher
cleaning
is not
recommended.
Replacing
Filters and Light Bulbs
[] Grease
filters:
Remove
grease
filters from underside
of
microwave
oven,
and clean
monthly.
[] Charcoal
filter: The charcoal
odor filter is behind
the vent
grille at the top front of the microwave
oven. The charcoal
filters cannot
be cleaned,
and should
be replaced
about
every
6 months.
[] Cooktop
light: The cooktop
light is located
on the
underside
of the microwave
oven, and is replaceable.
[] Cavity
light: The cavity
light bulb is located
behind the vent
grille at the top front of the microwave
oven, under the
bulb cover, and is replaceable.
Do not use benzene, thinner or alcohol to clean the appliance.
[] This may result in discoloration,
deformation,
damage,
electric
shock or fire.
Before cleaning or performing maintenance,
unplug the appliance
from the wall socket and remove food waste from the door and
cooking compartment.
[] Failing to do so may result
in electric
shock
or fire.
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaner.
[] This may result in corrosion.
Troubleshootin
Check these solutions if you have a problem with your microwave:
The display and/or the oven is not
working.
The display is working, but the
power won't come on.
Make sure the plug is properly connected to a grounded outlet.
If the wall outlet is controlled by a wall switch, make sure the wall switch is turned on.
Remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, and plug it in again.
Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses.
Plug a different appliance into the outlet. If the other appliance doesn't work, call a qualified
electrician to repair the wall outlet.
Plug the oven into a different outlet.
Make sure the door is closed securely.
Check if any packaging material or anything else is stuck in the door seal.
Check if the door is damaged.
Touch Cancel twice and enter all the cooking instructions
again.
Is the power going off before the set
If there was a power outage, the time indicator will display: 88:88.
time has elapsed?
If no power outage occurred, remove the plug from the outlet, wait ten seconds, and plug it in
again. Reset the clock and any cooking instructions.
Reset the circuit breaker or replace any blown fuses.
Cooks food too slowly.
Make sure the oven has its own 20 amp circuit line. Operating another appliance on the same
circuit can cause a voltage drop. If necessary, move the oven to its own circuit.
Has sparks or arcing.
Remove any metallic utensils, cookware, or metal ties. If using foil, use only narrow strips and
allow at least one inch between the foil and the interior oven walls.
The turntable makes noise or
Clean the turntable, roller ring and oven floor.
becomes stuck.
Make sure the turntable and roller ring are positioned correctly.
Causes TV or radio interference.
This is similar to interference caused by other small appliances,
such as hair dryers. Move your
microwave (or appliance) away from appliances, such as your TV or radio.
Sensor
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