GE CVM9179SLSS Use and Care Manual - Page 25

CARE AND CLEANING Care and Cleaning Helpful Hints An occasional thorough wiping with a solution of baking soda and water keeps the inside fresh. Be certain the oven control is turned off before cleaning any part of this oven. How to Clean the Inside Walls, Floor, Inside Window, Metal and Plastic Parts on the Door Some spatters can be removed with a paper towel; RWKHUVPD\UHTXLUHDGDPSFORWK5HPRYHJUHDV\ spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinse with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or sharp utensils on oven walls. Never use a commercial oven cleaner on any part of your microwave. Popcorn Warm Beverage Power Level Microwave Express Auto Cook Convection Bake Combination Convection Fast Bake Roast Reheat Turn to Select Defrost Weight/Time Cancel Off Lock Controls Hold 3 Sec Timer On/Off Press to Ent Start Pause Cook Time Set Clock Options Help Turntable Surface Light Vent Fan Removable Turntable and Turntable Support To prevent breakage, do not place the turntable into water just after cooking. Wash it carefully in warm, sudsy water or in the dishwasher. The turntable and support can be broken if dropped. Remember, do not operate the oven in the microwave mode without the turntable and support seated and in place. Shelves Clean with mild soap and water or in the dishwasher. Do not clean in a selfcleaning oven. er r r How to Clean the Outside We recommend against using cleaners with ammonia or alcohol, as they can damage the appearance of the microwave oven. If you choose to use a common household cleaner, first apply the cleaner directly to a clean cloth, then wipe the soiled area. Case Clean the outside of the microwave with a sudsy cloth. Rinse and then dry. Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Control Panel Wipe with a damp cloth. Dry thoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amounts of soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on the panel-they can damage it. Some paper towels can also scratch the control panel. Door Panel Before cleaning the front door panel, make sure you know what type of panel you have. Refer to the eighth digit of the model number. "S" is stainless steel, "L" is CleanSteel and "B", "W" or "C" are plastic colors. Stainless Steel (on some models) The stainless steel panel can be cleaned with Stainless Steel Magic or a similar product using a clean, soft cloth. Apply stainless cleaner carefully to avoid the surrounding plastic parts. Do not use appliance wax, polish, bleach or products containing chlorine on Stainless Steel finishes. Plastic Color Panels Use a clean, soft, lightly dampened cloth, then dry thoroughly. Door Seal It's important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, nonabrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well. Bottom Clean off the grease and dust on the bottom often. Use a solution of warm water and detergent. Popcorn Warm Beverage Microwave Express Power Level Auto Cook Convection Combination Convection Bake Fast Bake Roast Reheat Turn to Select Defrost Weight/Time Cancel Off Lock Controls Hold 3 Sec Timer On/Off Press to Ente Start Pause Cook Time Set Clock Options Help Turntable Surface Light Vent Fan Warm Power Level Auto Cook Convection Bake Combination Convection Fast Bake Roast Reheat Turn to Select Defrost Weight/Time Cancel Off Lock Controls Hold 3 Sec Timer On/Off Press to Ente Start Pause Cook Time Set Clock Options Help Turntable Surface Light Vent Fan 49-40778 25