Care And Cleaning; Oven Maintenance - Panasonic NN-GD556 Cookery Book & Operating Instructions

Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - IMPORTANT
It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out after each use. Failure to
maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket if
possible.
2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas
clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven
walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth.
Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of
harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended. Do not use
harsh, abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the
oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may
result in shattering the glass.
3. After GRILL or COMBINATION cooking the ceiling and walls of
the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy
water. Particular care should be taken to keep the window area
clean particularly after cooking by GRILL or COMBINATION. If
your oven has a stainless steel lining (models NN-GD556 or
NN-GD566) stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by
using a small amount of branded conventional oven-cleaner
sprayed onto a soft damp cloth. Wipe onto problem spots, leave
for recommended time and then wipe off. Avoid the microwave
feed guide area, and oven door. DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY
INSIDE THE OVEN. DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE AN OVEN
WITH AN ACRYLIC LINING (model NN-GD546).
4. The outside oven surface should be cleaned with a damp cloth.
To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water
should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
5. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to
clean the oven door glass since they may scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.
Maintenance of your oven
1. Service
WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A
SERVICE call your local Panasonic
engineer (08705 357357 Customer
Support). It is hazardous for anyone
other than a competent person to carry
out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of
a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
2. Door Seals
Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs
to door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any
other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel from oven.
The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean
– use a damp cloth.
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6. If the Control Panel becomes dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel.
When cleaning the Control Panel, leave the oven door open to
prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning
touch STOP/CANCEL Pad to clear display window.
7. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven
door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave
oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way
indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage.
8. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for
cleaning. Wash the turntable in warm soapy water.
9. The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned
regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom
surface of the oven with mild detergent and hot water then dry
with a clean cloth. The roller ring may be washed in mild soapy
water. Cooking vapours collect during repeated use but in no way
affect the bottom surface or the roller ring wheels.
After removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning, be
sure to replace it in the proper position.
10. When GRILLING or cooking by COMBINATION some foods
may splatter grease onto the oven walls. If the oven is not
cleaned to eliminate this grease, it can accumulate and cause the
oven to 'SMOKE' during use. These marks will be more difficult
to clean later.
11. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.
N.B. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door
seals and door seal areas. If these areas are damaged the
appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a
service technician trained by the manufacturer.
3. Oven Light
The oven lamp must be replaced by a service
technician trained by the manufacturer. DO NOT
attempt to remove the outer casing from the
oven.
4. Selected Spares and Accessories
These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or
by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 08705 357357. Most
major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote the
correct model number.