Sunbeam SMW1480 User manual

Owner ’s Manual
Microwave Oven
SMW1480

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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door-open since open-door
operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not
to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or
cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven
door close properly and that there is no damage to the :
① Door ( bent ),
② Hinges and latches ( broken or loosened ),
③ Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified
service personnel.
CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY………………….………….
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS……………….……………………………...
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.…………………………….……………………….…...
UTENSILS GUIDE………………………………………………………………………….
COOKING TECHNIQUES…………………………………………………………………
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE……………………….……………………………
SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………….……………………………
PART NAMES…… .………………………………………………………………………...
CONTROL PANEL……………………………………………………………………...…..
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS…………….……………………………………………...
ABOUT “MENU COOKING” SETTINGS………………………………...……………….
CLEANING AND CARE…………………………………………………………………….
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 1.
3. Select a level surface that provides
enough open space for the intake
and/or outlet vents. A minimum
clearance of 3 inches is required
between the oven and any adjacent
wall. One side must be open. Leave a
minimum clearance of 3 inches above
the oven. Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance. Do not
remove feet from the bottom of the
oven.This
appliance must be
grounded. Connected only to properly
grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS ” on page 3.
4. Some products such as whole eggs
and sealed containers, for example,
closed glass jars may explode and
should not be heated in this oven.
5. Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in this manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
6. As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when used by
children.
7. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance if paper, plastic or
other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in
oven.
c. If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect the
power cord or shut off power at
the fuse or circuit brea ker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food in
the cavity when not in use.
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8. Microwave heating of beverage can
result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when
handle the container.
9. Do not deep fry food in the microwave.
It is difficult to control the fat which
could cause a fire hazard.
10. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as
potatoes, whole squash, apples and
chestnuts before cooking.
11. The contents of feeding bottles and
baby jars should be stirred or shaken
and the temperature should be
checked
before serving in order to avoid burns.
12. Cooking utensils may become hot
because of heat transferred from the
heated food. Potholders may be
needed to handle the utensil.
13. Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.
14. Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors. Do not use this product near
water, for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
15. Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or a plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
16. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surface.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
17. Use only thermometers which are
specifically designed for use in
microwave ovens.
18. Do not operate any heating or cooking
appliance beneath this appliance.
19. Be certain the glass tray and roller ring
are in place when you operate the
oven.
20.
WA RNING: It is hazardous for anyone
other than a trained person to carry out
any service or repair operation which
involves the removal of any cover
which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy. If
there is any damage, do not operate
the oven and contact your dealer or
Sunbeam authorized servicer.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
WARN ING: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
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Electrical Requirements
The electrical requirements are a 120 volt 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amp. It is recommended that
a separate circuit serving only the oven be provided. The oven is equipped with a 3-prong
grounding plug. It must be plugged into a wall receptacle that is properly installed and
grounded.
Extension Cord
If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that has a 3
blade grounding plug and a 3-slot receptacle that will accept the plug on the microwave
oven. The marked rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or greater than the
electrical rating of the appliance.
Notes: 1. If you have any questions about the grounding or electrical instructions, consult
a qualified electrician or service person.
2. Neither manufacturer nor the dealer can accept any liability for damage to the
oven or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection
procedures.
Radio or TV Inte rference
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or TV, check
that the microwave oven is on a different circuit, relocated the radio or TV as far away from
the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.
UTENSILS GUIDE
This section lists which utensils can be used in the microwave, which ones have limited
use for short periods, and which ones should not be used in the microwave.
Recommended
·Microwave brow ning dish
—Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks,
chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.
·
Microwaveable plastic w rap
—Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some
steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
·Paper towels and napkins —Use for short-term heating and covering; these absorb
excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may
contain metal and could ignite.
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·Glass and glass-ceramic bow ls and dishes —Use for heating or cooking.
·Paper plates and cups —Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use
recycled paper, which may contain metal and could ignite.
·Wa x pa p e r —Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
·The rm o me t e rs —Use only those labeled “Microwave Safe” and follow all directions.
Check the food in several places. Conventional thermometers may be used on
microwave food once the food has been removed from the oven.
Limited Use
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Alum inum f oi l —Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas.
Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful.
·Ceramic, porce lain, a nd stoneware —Use these if they are labeled “Microwave Safe”.
If they are not labeled, test them to make sure they can be used safely.
·Plastic —Use only if labeled “Microwave Safe”. Other plastics can melt.
·Straw, wicker, and wood —Use only for short-term heating, such as warming dinner
rolls for a few seconds; baskets and bowls may be flammable.
Not Recommended
·Glass jars and bottles —Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave. It can
shatter and cause damage and injury.
·Paper bags —These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for
microwave use.
·Styrofoam plates and cups —These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.
·Plastic storage and food containers —Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in
the microwave.
·Metal utensils —These can damage your oven. Remove all metal before cooking.
Note:
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in
the oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot
should not be used.
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COOKING TECHNIQUES
Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep
these considerations in mind:
Stirring
Stir foods such as casseroles and
vegetables while cooking to distribute heat
evenly. Food at the outside of the dish
absorbs more energy and heats more
quickly, so stir from the outside to the
center. The oven will turn off when you
open the door to stir your food.
Arrangement
Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as
chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker,
meatier parts toward the outside of the
turntable where they receive more
microwave energy. To prevent
overcooking, place delicate areas, such as
asparagus tips, toward the center of the
turntable.
Shielding
Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum
foil to prevent overcooking. Areas that
need shielding include poultry wing-tips,
the ends of poultry legs, and corners of
square baking dishes. Use only small
amounts of aluminum foil. Larger amounts
can damage your oven.
Tu r n i n g
Turn foods over midway through cooking
to
expose all parts to microwave energy. This
is especially important with large foods
such as roasts.
Standing
Foods cooked in the microwave build up
internal heat and continue to cook for a
few
minutes after heating stops. Let foods
stand to complete cooking, especially
foods such as cakes and whole vegetables.
Roasts need this time to complete cooking
in the center without overcooking the outer
areas. All liquids, such as soup or hot
chocolate, should be shaken or stirred
when cooking is complete. Let liquids
stand
a moment before serving. When heating
baby food, stir well at removal and test the
temperature before serving.
Adding moisture
Microwave energy is attracted to water
molecules. Food that is uneven in moisture
content should be covered or allowed to
stand so that the heat disperse evenly. Add
a small amount of water to dry food to help
it cook.
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
If the oven fails to operate:
A) Check to ensure that the oven is
plugged in securely. If it is not, remove the
plug from the outlet, wait 10 seconds and
plug it in again securely.
B) Check for a blown circuit fuse or a
tripped main circuit breaker. If these
seem to be operating properly, test the
outlet with another appliance.
C) Check to ensure that the control panel
is programmed correctly and the timer is
set.
C) Check to ensure that the door is
securely closed engaging the door safety
lock system. Otherwise, the microwave
energy will not flow into the oven.
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE RECTIFY THE SITUATION, THEN CONTACT A QUALIFIED
TECHNICIAN. DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Consumption:
Output:
Operation Frequency:
Outside Dimensions(H×W×D):
Oven Cavity Dimensions(H×W×D):
OvenCapacity:
CookingUniformity:
Net Weight:
120V~60Hz, 1450W
1000W
2450MHz
125/8”×21 7/8”×19 5/16” in.
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15/16”×14 15/16”×15 7/8” in.
1.4cu.ft
TurntableSystem(
Φ13” )
Approx. 43.3lbs.
PART NAMES
①Door Safety Lock System
②Oven Window
③Oven Air Vent
④Shaft
⑤Roller
⑥Glass Tray
⑦Control Panel
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CONTROL PANEL
(Also see following pages for more detail.)
DISPLAY
Cooking time, power, indicators and
present time are displayed.
MENU COOKIN G:
BAKED POTATO BEVERAGE/SOUP
SEAFOOD POPCORN
FROZEN DINNER PIZZA
FRESH VEGETABLES REHEAT
FROZEN VEGETABLES
Allows you to reheat or cook food
automatically without entering power level
or time.
POWER/MUSIC
Use to set power level or select the kind of
reminder signal.
DEFROST BY WEIGHT
Touch to set the weight of the food to be
defrosted; the oven automatically sets the
defrosting time and power level.
SPEED DEFROST
Touch to set defrosting time; the oven
automatically divides the defrosting time
into periods of alternating defrost and
stand
times by cycling on and off.
MORE/LESS
Adds or reduces the cooking time of menu
cooking.
TIMER
You can use the TIMER function
independently, even while a cooking
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NUMBER PADS(0-9)
Touch to set times, power level, weight or
amounts of food.
CLOCK
Touch to set the clock.
RESET
Clears all previous settings if touched
before cooking starts.
TURNTABLE
Touch to turn turntable on or off.
START/STOP
Touch where the [ start/stop ] is to start or
stop cooking
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
BEEPS DURING O VEN SETTINGS
ONE BEEP: Oven accepts the entry.
TWO BEEPS: Oven does not accept the
entry, check and try again.
SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Touch CLOCK pad. This is a 12 hour
clock system.
2. Touch CLOCK pad once more. This is
a 24 hour clock system.
3. Use the number pads to enter the
correct time. If you selected 12 hour
clock system, the digital clock allows
you to set from 1:00 to 12:59. If you
selected 24 hour clock system, the
digital clock allows you to set from
0:00 to 23:59.You must touch at least
three numbers to set the clock(one for
hour and two for minutes).
4. Touch CLOCK pad. The clock starts
counting.
NOTE:
When the oven is first plugged in or
when power resumes after a power
interruption, the display will show
ENTER CLOCK TIME, if you prefer
to not have the clock displayed, touch
RESET pad. You can check the clock
time while cooking is in progress by
touching the CLOCK pad.
SETTING THE OVEN TIMER
1. Touch TIMER pad.
2. Enter the amount of time you want to
count down by touching the
number pads. Digit time is in minutes
and seconds and set left to right. Set
one digit (a 5 for 5 seconds) or up to
four digits (2405 for 24 minutes, 5
seconds).
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
NOTE:
·Time countdown can be seen in
display for 3 seconds before clock or
cooking time is returned to display.
·Touch TIMER and then touch RESET
to cancel TIMER during timing
process.
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TIME COOKING
A. One-stage Cooking
1. Use the number pads to set a cooking
time. You can set a cooking time from
one seconds to 99 minutes and 99
seconds. If you are setting a time greater
than one minute, you must enter
numbers for both minutes and seconds.
For example, to set 20 minutes, enter
2,0,0,0.
2. If you want to set a power level other
than 100% power, touch POWER, then
use the number pads to enter the power
level. You can set the power level
from 1 to 9.
3. Touch START/STOP to start cooking.
USE THESE SINGLE DIGIT TO
REPRESENT POWER LEVELS
Number pad % of Power
9 90%
8 80%
7 70%
6 60%
5 50%
4 40%
3 30%
2 20%
1 10%
B. Multistage Cooking
You can program oven for 4 cooking
stages. Each stage can be
programmed with a different power
level and time. To program 2-stage,
3-stage or 4-stage cooking, repeat
the one-stage cooking steps 1 and 2
and touch START. The oven will
automatically proceed to the end of
cooking stages.
NOTE:
After total time has elapsed, 4 beeps
sound and END appears in
display. Touch RESET pad or open oven
door to clear END before starting
another cooking function.
SETTING “DEFROST BY WEIGHT”
1. Touch DEFROST BY WEIGHT pad.
2. Enter weight.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
NOTE:
·Weight must be in pounds and ounces.
Ounce weights less than 10 must be
preceded by a 0. If label gives weight
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·Maximum weight for defrosting is
5 lb 16 oz.
·Turn food over when oven beep twice.
Touch START/STOP pad
defrosting.
·After total defrosting time, 4 beeps
sound and END appears in display.
Touch RESET or open oven door to
clear
END before starting another cooking
function.
SETTING “SPEED DEFROST”
1. Touch SPEED DEFROST pad.
2. Enter desired defrosting time by
touching correct number pads. Digital
timer sets minutes and seconds from
left to right so a single digit can be set
(5 for 5 seconds ) or up to 4 digits
(2405 for 24 minutes 5 seconds).
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
NOTE:
·After time has elapsed four beeps
sound and END appears in display.
Touch RESET pad or open door to
clear END before starting another
cooking function.
SETTING “SAFETY LOCK”
The safety lock prevents unsupervised
operation by little children.
To set, press and hold RESET pad for 3
seconds, LOCK indicator lights.
To cancel, press and hold RESET pad
for 3 seconds, LOCK indicator goes off.
SETTING “TURNTAB LE ON/OFF”
For most cooking, the turntable should
be on; however the turntable can be
turned off so that it does not rotate when
extra large dishes are used.
Touch TURNTABLE pad and note the
indicators ON/OFF in the display.
SETTING “MUSIC”
Touch to select the kind of reminder signal.
TO STOP T HE OVEN W HILE TH E O VEN
IS O PERATING
1. Touch START/STOP pad.
·You can restart the oven by touching
START/STOP pad.
·Touch RESET to erase all instructions.
2. Open the door.
·You can restart the oven by closing the
door and touching START/STOP pad.
NOTE:
·Oven stops operating when door is
opened.
ABOUT “ MENU COOKING ” SETTINGS
“MENU COOKING” allows you to cook or
reheat food automatically without entering
power level or time. When setting “MENU
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correct setting. Three “MENU COOKING”
settings allow you to cook several amounts
of the same food. These include the
“BAKED POTATO” “BEVERAGE/SOUP”,
and “FROZEN DINNER”. After you touch
these pads, ENTER AMT appears In the
display. In each “MENU COOKING”
category, smaller size food is set by
touching pad once. One dot (·) below
picture of smaller-size food signifies one
touch of the pad. The large size can be set
by touching the picture pad twice. Two
dots(··) below the picture of large size
food signifies two touches of the pad.
SETTING “BAKED POTATO”
For 3.5 to 5 oz. potatoes:
1. Touch BAKED POTATO pad once.
2. Enter number of potatoes by touching
number pads from 1 to 4. Cooking
times for small-medium potatoes are
as follows:
1 potato: 3 min. 00 sec.
2 potatoes: 5 min. 40 sec.
3 potatoes: 8 min. 20 sec.
4 potatoes: 11 min. 20 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
For the large 6 to 8 oz. potatoes:
1. Tap POTATO pad twice.
2. Enter number of potatoes by touching
number pads from 1 to 4. Cooking
times for large potatoes are as
follows:
1 potato: 4 min. 30 sec.
2 potatoes: 8 min. 00 sec.
3 potatoes: 11 min. 40 sec.
4 potatoes: 15 min. 20 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
SETTING “BEVERA GE/SOUP ”
For 5 to 7 oz. coffee cups:
1. Touch BEVERAGE pad once.
2. Enter number of cups by touching
number pads from 1 to 4. Cooking
times for coffee cups are as follows:
1 cup : 1 min. 00 sec.
2cups: 2min.00sec.
3cups: 2min.50sec.
4cups: 3min.50sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
For the larger 10 to 12 oz. coffee mugs:
1. Tap BEVERAGE pad twice.
2. Enter number of mugs by touching
number pads from 1 to 4. Cooking
times for coffee mugs are as follows:
1 mug: 1 min. 50 sec.
2 mugs: 3 min. 10 sec.
3 mugs: 4 min. 30 sec.
4 mugs: 5 min. 40 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
SETTING “SEAFOOD”
1. Touch SEAFOOD pad.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-8) to select the
amount (.25 Ib) of food.
AMOUNT(Ib.) COOKING TIME
1 1 min. 20 sec.
2 2 min. 40 sec.
3 3 min. 10 sec.
4 4 min. 10 sec.
5 4 min. 30 sec.
6 5 min. 00 sec.

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7 5 min. 30 sec.
8 6 min. 00 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
SETTING “POPCORN”
1. Touch POPCORN pad.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-2) to select the
amount of food.
AMOUNT COOKING TIME
1 (3oz.) 1 min. 45 sec.
2 (1.5oz.) 1 min. 35 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
SETTING “FROZEN DINNER”
To microwave small dishes (7-9oz.) of
frozen dinner,
1. Touch FROZEN DINNER pad once.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-2) to select
the number of dishes;
Number of dishes Cooking time
1 2 min. 45 sec.
2 4 min. 50 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
To set the oven to microwave large dishes
(10-12 oz.) of frozen dinner,
1. Touch FROZEN DINNER pad twice.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-2) to select
the number of dishes;
Number of dishes Cooking time
1 8 min.
2 13 min. 30 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
SETTING“FRESH VEGETA BLES”
1. Touch FRESH VEGETABLES pad.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-6) to select
the amount of vegetables.
AMOUNT COOKING TIME
1 2 min. 30 sec.
2 4 min. 00 sec.
3 5 min. 40 sec.
4 7 min. 10 sec.
5 8 min. 45 sec.
6 10 min. 20 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
SETTING “PIZZA”
Reheating a slice ( or two thin ones) of
leftover pizza:
1. Touch PIZZA pad once. 0:55 ( 55 sec.)
appears.
2. Touch START/STOP pad.
Heating a whole frozen pizza:
1. Tap PIZZA pad twice. 4:30 ( 4 min.
30 sec.) appears.
2. Touch START/STOP pad.
SETTING “ REHEAT”
1. Touch REHEAT pad.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-7) to select
the amount (5oz.) of food.
AMOUNT COOKING TIME
1 0 min. 18 sec.
2 0 min. 35 sec.
3 0 min. 50 sec.
4 0 min. 55 sec.
5 1 min. 10 sec.
6 1 min. 30 sec.
7 2 min. 00 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
NOTE:
This setting lets you reheat a dinner
plate of chilled leftovers with good
results.
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1. Touch FROZEN VEGETABLES pad.
2. Touch NUMBER pads (1-6) to select
the amount of vegetables.
AMOUNT COOKING TIME
1 2 min. 45 sec.
2 4 min. 50 sec.
3 6 min. 25 sec.
4 8 min. 20 sec.
5 10 min. 00 sec.
6 12 min. 00 sec.
3. Touch START/STOP pad.
CLEANING AND CARE
1. Turn off the oven and remove the power
plug from the wall socket before
cleaning.
2. Keep the inside of the oven clean.
When food splatters or spilled liquids
adhere to oven walls, wipe with a damp
cloth. Mild detergent may be used if the
oven gets very dirty. Avoid the use of
spray and other harsh cleaners as they
may stain, streak or dull the door
surface.
3. The outside surfaces 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.
4. Wipe the window on both sides with a
damp cloth to remove any spills or
spatters.
5. Do not allow the control panel to
become wet. Clean with a soft, damp
cloth. When cleaning the control panel,
leave oven door open to prevent oven
from accidentally turning on.
6. 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, this is normal.
7. It is occasionally necessary to remove
the glass tray for cleaning. Wash the
tray in warm sudsy water or in a
dishwasher.
8. The roller ring and oven floor should be
cleaned regularly to avoid excessive
noise. Simply wipe the bottom surface
of the oven with mild detergent. The
roller ring may be washed in mild sudsy
water or dishwasher. When removing
the roller ring from cavity floor for
cleaning, be sure to replace in the
proper position.
9. Remove odors from your oven by
combining a cup of water with the juice
and skin of one lemon in a deep bowl,
microwave for 5 minutes. Wipe
thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth.
10.When it becomes necessary to replace
the oven light, please consult a dealer
to have it replaced.