Care And Cleaning - Panasonic NN-A514 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.
3. After using CONVECTION, GRILL or COMBINATION cooking the 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 CONVECTION, GRILL or
COMBINATION. 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 the door. DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. If the control panel becomes dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use harsh
detergents or abrasives on the 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. Keep air vents clear at all times. Check that no dust or other material is blocking any of
the air vents on the top, bottom or rear of the oven. If air vents become blocked this could
cause overheating which would affect the operation of the oven.
8. 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.
9. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for cleaning. Wash the turntable
in warm soapy water. Do not place in the dishwasher.
10. The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly to avoid excessive
noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the oven, particularly the turntable spindle and
the area surrounding this, 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.
11. When GRILLING or cooking by COMBINATION or CONVECTION 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.
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