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5
MICROWAVE OVEN
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the microwave oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first, unless
otherwise noted.
STAINLESS STEEL AND BLACK STAINLESS
STEEL (on some models)
NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels.
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time
or limited use.
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
Cleaning Method:
� Affresh
®
✝
Stainless Steel Cleaners Part Number W10355016
(not included) or affresh
®
Stainless Steel Cleaning Wipes Part
Number W1055049 (not included):
See the Quick Start Guide for ordering information.
� Vinegar for hard water spots.
MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
Cleaning Method:
� Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner
to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.
� Affresh
®
Kitchen Appliance Cleaners Part Number
W10355010 (not included): See “Online Ordering Information”
section from Quick Start Guide to order.
NONSTICK CAVITY COATING (on some models)
To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use metal
or sharp utensils or scrapers or any type of abrasive cleanser or
scrubbers.
MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY
To avoid damage to the microwave oven cavity, do not use
soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads,
gritty washcloths, or some paper towels.
On stainless steel models, rub in direction of grain to avoid
damaging.
The area where the microwave oven door and frame touch when
closed should be kept clean.
Cleaning Method:
Average soil
� Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Heavy soil
� Mild, nonabrasive soaps and detergents:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave
oven. Steam will soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry
with soft, lint-free cloth.
Odors
� Lemon juice or vinegar:
Heat 1 cup (250 mL) of water with 1 tbs (15 mL) of either
lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes in microwave oven.
GREASE FILTERS
� Mild cleanser and scouring pad
� Dishwasher
WIRE RACK
� Steel-wool pad
� Dishwasher
TOAST PAN (on some models)
� Mild cleanser and scouring pad
� Dishwasher
AIR FRY BASKET (on some models)
� Steel-wool pad
� Dishwasher
IR SENSOR LENS (on some models)
� Lens cleaner and lint-free Swab
Clean IR sensor lens when the display shows the cleaning
reminder, wait until the product becomes idle and cools down.
Or clean when necessary. See “Clean the IR Sensor Lens”
section for more details.
EMBEDDED HEATING PLATE (on some models)
� Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or
sponge
There is an embedded heating plate
under the oven bottom on some
models. After some cooking, the
oven bottom glass becomes very hot
(see “Online control guide for more
details). Clean the glass after the
“Oven too hot” disappeared on the
display.
A
A. Embedded
Heating Plate
PROBE (on some models)
� Soap and warm water
The probe is a hand wash only item. Hold onto the rubber end,
gently wash with soap and warm water. Rinse and dry well
before storing. Place in a provided storage box for easy
access. Keep the storage box clean of food and residue. See
Quick Start Guide for more information.
✝affresh
®
is a registered trademark of Whirlpool, U.S.A.
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