Microwave Oven

• Cleaning is the only maintenance normally required. It must be carried out with the microwave oven disconnected from the power supply.
• Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface, which in turn could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
• Do not use metal scouring pads, abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, gritty washcloths, etc. That can damage the control panel, the interior and exterior oven surfaces.
• Use a soft cloth with a mild detergent or a paper towel with spray glass cleaner. Do not spray the cleaner directly on the oven. Apply the spray glass cleaner to a paper towel and wipe the surface with the towel.
• At regular intervals, especially if spillovers have occurred, remove the turntable, the turntable support and wipe the base of the oven clean.
• Do not operate the microwave oven when the turntable has been removed for cleaning.
• Use a soft and damp cloth with mild detergent to clean the interior surfaces, front and rear of the door and the door opening.
• Do not allow grease or food particles to build up around the door.
• For stubborn stains, boil a cup of water in the oven for 2 or 3 minutes. Steam will soften the marks.
• Add some lemon juice to a cup of water; place this on the turntable and boiling for a few minutes to eliminate unpleasant odors inside the oven.
• Do not use steam-cleaning appliances when cleaning your microwave oven.
• The grill element does not need cleaning since the intense heat will burn off any splashes, but the ceiling beneath it may need regular cleaning. This should be done with a soft and damp cloth with mild detergent.
• If the grill is not used regularly, it should be run for 10 minutes a month to burn off any splashes, in order to reduce the risk of fire.

• The appliance should not be operated without food in the oven when using microwaves. Operation in this manner is likely to damage the appliance.
• The ventilation openings on the oven must not be covered. Blocking the air intake or exhaust vents may cause damage to the oven and poor cooking results.
• When practicing how to operate the oven, put a glass of water inside. The water will absorb the microwave energy and the oven will not be damaged.
• Do not use this product near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, or similar.
• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the oven.
• Do not heat, or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
• Do not use your microwave oven for drying textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flower fruit or other combustible materials. This could result in fire.
• If material inside / outside the oven should ignite or smoke is observed, keep oven door closed and turn the oven off. Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Deep-frying

• Do not use your microwave oven for deep-frying, as the oil temperature cannot be controlled.
• Use hot pads or oven mitts to prevent burns, when touching containers, oven parts, and pan after cooking. Accessible parts may become hot during use; young children should be kept away.

Liquids E.g. beverages or water.

Overheating the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.

To prevent this possibility the following steps should be taken:

• Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
• Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and let the teaspoon remain in the container.
• After heating, allow the liquid to stand for a short time, stirring again before carefully removing the container from the oven.
• Always refer to a microwave cookbook for details, especially, if cooking or reheating food that contains alcohol.
• After heating baby food or liquids in a baby bottle or in a baby food jar, always stir and check the temperature before serving. This will ensure that the heat is evenly distributed and the risk of scalding or burns can be avoided. Ensure the lid and the teat is removed before heating!

EGGS

• DO NOT USE YOUR MICROWAVE oven for cooking or reheating whole eggs with or without shell since they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.