Cleaning Splatter Shield; Cleaning Air Intake Filter; Cleaning Discharge Air Vent - Amana UCRC518T2 Service Manual

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning Splatter Shield

Splatter shield keeps top of microwave oven cavity and
antenna from becoming soiled. Clean soil from shield
with damp cloth or clean with mild detergent and water.
Remove splatter shield for easy cleaning.
1. Unplug oven before removing splatter shield to stop
antenna from rotating.
2. Place fingers behind shield, pull forward, and down.
• When removing and replacing splatter shield, be
careful not to bend antenna.
3. Wash shield in hot, soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.
• Do not wash splatter shield in dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners.
4. Reinstall splatter shield by fitting tabs into slots at
top of oven cavity back. Lift and press front of shield
until shield snaps into place.

Cleaning Air Intake Filter

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To avoid overheating and oven damage, clean air filter
regularly.
!
To avoid oven door damage, do not lift oven by oven
door.
Filter is located below oven door. Clean air intake filter
weekly for proper air flow. Wash filter in hot water and
mild detergent. Do not use oven without filter in place.
Remove filter to clean.
Method 1
1. Open oven door and lift front of oven by pushing up on
front of oven cavity ceiling.
2. Slide filter down and out of oven frame.
• Pull down on corners of filter.
3. Reverse procedure to reinstall.
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Method 2
1. Slide filter to left or right until side of filter frame clears
oven frame.
2. Pull side of filter frame out of oven frame and slide
right or left until clear of oven.
3. Reverse procedure to reinstall.
Remove splatter shield for easy cleaning.
1. Unplug oven before removing splatter shield to stop
antenna from rotating.
2. Place fingers behind shield, pull forward, and down.
• When removing and replacing splatter shield, be
careful not to bend antenna.
3. Wash shield in hot, soapy water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.
• Do not wash splatter shield in dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners.
4. Reinstall splatter shield by fitting tabs into slots at top
of oven cavity back. Lift and press front of shield until
shield snaps into place.
Cleaning Discharge Air Vents
Check for a buildup of cooking vapors along discharge
louvers in back of oven. Clean air vent with damp cloth to
ensure proper airflow. Dry thoroughly.
Discharge
Air Vent
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