Care And Cleaning - Amana MMV1153BA Use And Care Manual

Care and Cleaning

CARE AND CLEANING
For best performance and safety,
keep the oven clean inside and out-side.
Take special care to keep the inner
door panel and the oven front frame
free of food or grease build-up. Never
use rough powder or pads. Wipe
the microwave oven inside and out,
including the hood bottom cover, with
a soft cloth and a warm (not hot) mild
detergent solution. Then rinse and wipe
dry. Use a chrome cleaner and polish on
chrome, metal and aluminum surfaces.
Wipe spatters immediately with a wet
paper towel, especially after cooking
chicken or bacon. Clean your oven
weekly or more often, if needed.
Follow these instructions to clean
and care for your oven.
• Keep the inside of the oven clean.
Food particles and spilled liquids can
stick to the oven walls, causing the
oven to work less efficiently.
• Wipe up spills immediately. Use a
damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use
harsh detergents or abrasives.
• To help loosen baked on food particles
or liquids, heat two cups of water (add
the juice of one lemon if you desire
to keep the oven fresh) in a four-cup
measuring glass at High power for five
minutes or until boiling. Let stand in the
oven for one or two minutes.
• Remove the glass tray from the oven
when cleaning the oven or tray. To
prevent the tray from breaking, handle
it carefully and do not put it in water
immediately after cooking. Wash the
tray carefully in warm sudsy water or
in the dishwasher.
• Clean the outside surface of the oven
with soap and a damp cloth. Dry with
a soft cloth. To prevent damage to the
operating parts of the oven, don't let
water seep into the openings.
• Wash the door window with very mild
soap and water. Be sure to use a soft
cloth to avoid scratching.
• If steam accumulates inside or outside
the oven door, wipe with a soft cloth.
Steam can accumulate when operating
the oven in high humidity and in no
way indicates microwave leakage.
• Never operate the oven without food
in it; this can damage the magnetron
tube or glass tray. You may wish to
leave a cup of water in the oven when
it is not in use to prevent damage if the
oven is accidentally turned on.
CLEANING THE GREASE
FILTER
The grease filter should be removed and
cleaned often, at least once a month.
CAUTION
To avoid risk of personal
injury or property damage,
do not operate oven hood
without filters in place.
1. To remove grease filter, slide filter
to the side. Pull filter downward and
push to the other side. The filter will
drop out.
2. Soak grease filter in hot water and a
mild detergent. Rinse well and shake
to dry. Do not use ammonia or place
in a dishwasher. The aluminum will
darken.
3. To reinstall the filter, slide it into the
side slot, then push up and toward
oven center to lock.
CHARCOAL FILTER
REPLACEMENT
If your oven is vented to the inside,
the charcoal filter should be replaced
every 6 to 12 months, and more often if
necessary. The charcoal filter cannot be
cleaned. To order a new charcoal filter,
contact the Parts Department at your
nearest Authorized Service Center or
call
1-800-688-9900 (inside U.S.A) or
1-800-688-2002 (Canada).
1. Unplug oven or turn off power at the
main power supply.
2. Open the door.
3. Remove the two vent grille mounting
screws. (3 middle screws)
4. Slide the grille to the left, then pull
straight out.
5. Push the hook and remove old filter.
6. Slide a new charcoal filter into place.
The filter should rest at the angle
shown.
7. Replace the grille and 3 screws and
close the door. Turn the power back
on at the main power supply and set
the clock.
CHARCOAL FILTER PART NO.
8310P008-60
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