Care And Cleaning - Panasonic NN-CS596S Operating Instruction And Cook Book

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. The back of the oven has a self-clean catalytic lining. It is therefore not necessary to clean
this area.
4. 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. DO NOT SPRAY DIRECTLY INSIDE THE OVEN.
5. After cooking involving steam function, check and wipe away any excess water which may
have condensed within the oven cavity. Empty drip tray (refer to page 31).
6. 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.
7. 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.
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. The oven cavity floor should be cleaned regularly. Simply wipe the bottom surface of the
oven with mild detergent and hot water then dry with a clean cloth. Cooking vapours collect
during repeated use but in no way affect the bottom surface.
10.For the oven cleaning assistant and system cleaning programs, refer to page 59.
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. There is no need to clean the catalytic lining at the back of the oven.
12.Ensure all accessories are kept scrupulously clean, especially when using microwave or
combination programs.
13. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.
14. 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 of the glass.
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