Microwave Oven Care; General Cleaning; Troubleshooting - KitchenAid KBMC140, KBMC147, KEMC308, KEMC378, KEMC307, KEMC377, YKEMC307, YKEMC308 Use And Care Manual

MICROWAVE
OVEN CARE

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning
products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.
OVEN CAVITY
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-
wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some paper towels. Damage
may occur.
The area where the oven door and frame touch when closed
should be kept clean.
Average soil
I Mild, non-abrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Heavy soil
I Mild, non-abrasive soaps and detergents:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry with
soft, lint-free cloth.
Odors
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Lemon juice or vinegar:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of
either lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in oven.
STAINLESS STEEL EXTERIOR (on some models)
Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty wash cloths or some
paper towels. Damage may occur.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
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Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):
See "Assistance or Service" section to order.
I Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
I Vinegar for hard water spots
OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
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Glass cleaner and paper towels or non-abrasive plastic
scrubbing pad:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
TURNTABLE
Do not operate the microwave without the turntable in place.
I Mild cleanser and scouring pad
I Dishwasher
18
CRISPER PAN
I Mild cleanser and scouring sponge
I Dishwasher
GRIDS
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Steel wool pad
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Dishwasher

TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the
cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate
I
Has a household fuse been blown or has the circuit
breaker been tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit.
I Is the appliance wired properly?
See Installation Instructions provided with your microwave
oven.
Oven will not operate
I Is the door completely closed?
Firmly close door.
I Is the electronic oven control set correctly?
See "Microwave Oven Control Panel" section.
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Is the Control Lock set?
See "Control Lock" section.
I Is the magnetron working properly?
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of cold water for 2 minutes at 100%
cooking power. If water does not heat, call for service. See
"Assistance or Service" section.
Oven makes humming noise
I This is normal and occurs when the transformer in the
magnetron cycles on.
Oven door looks wavy
I
This is normal and will not affect performance.
Turntable will not operate
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Is the turntable properly in place?
Make sure turntable is correct-side up and is sitting securely
on the turntable support.
I Is the turntable support operating properly?
Remove turntable. Remove and replace turntable support.
Replace turntable. Put in 1 cup (250 mL) of water, then restart
oven. If still not working, call for service. See "Assistance or
Service" section. Do not operate the oven without turntable
and turntable support working properly.
Turntable rotates both directions
I
This is normal and depends on motor rotation at beginning of
cycle.