Sharp AX-1100R AX-1100 Operation Manual - Page 34

CLEANING AND CARE Key Point for Cleaning - Immediately and frequently! The food splashes and oily meat juice, remaining on the oven interior walls will get stuck and hard to remove if it is not cleaned immediately and after each use. The usage of the steam function will assist in this cleaning process. They will be also perishable by the influence of steam. CAUTION: DO NOT USE COMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS, STEAM CLEANERS, ABRASIVE, HARSH CLEANERS, ANY THAT CONTAIN SODIUM HYDROXIDE OR SCOURING PADS ON ANY PART OF YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN. Before cleaning, make sure the oven cavity, door, oven cabinet, accessories and especially the grill heating element are completely cool. CLEAN THE OVEN AT REGULAR INTERVALS AND REMOVE ANY FOOD DEPOSITS - Keep the oven clean, or the oven could lead to a deterioration of the surface. This could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation. Oven exterior The outside of your oven can be cleaned easily with mild soap and water. Make sure the soap is wiped off with a moist cloth, and dry the exterior with a soft towel. Oven controls Open the door before cleaning to de-activate the oven controls. Care should be taken when cleaning the oven control. Using a cloth dampened with water only, gently wipe the panel until it becomes clean. Avoid using excessive amounts of water. Do not use any sort of chemical or abrasive cleaner. Door To remove all trace of dirt, regularly clean both sides of the door, the door seals and adjacent parts with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. Door Seals Always keep the door seals clean to prevent any damage. If water condenses inside the door seals, wipe dry with a soft cloth. Polish with another soft cloth. Do not use a chemical or abrasive cleaner on these surfaces. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, pull or move the seals. Before cooking, always check that door seals is lying smooth and flat. If not, steam will leak from the door. Do not use the oven if it has a damaged door seals. Consult a Sharp Authorized Servicer. Oven interior IMPORTANT INFORMATION: • After every use: Wipe the oven walls with a soft cloth and warm water (or mild soapy water) while the oven is still warm. Using the oven without cleaning may lead spatters to get stuck. • Do not use caustic cleaners (acidic/alkaline), spray type cleaners, abrasive or harsh cleaners or scouring pads as it may damage the surface of oven walls. For removal of OIL AND FOOD SPLASHES on oven walls: 1. Fill the water tank with fresh cold tap water to the MAX mark. 2. Operate the oven with Steam Cook High for 10 minutes without food. See page 26. 3. After the steaming, wipe the dirt in the oven interior with a dry soft cloth while the oven is still warm. Be aware that the grill heating element and steam outlets may be still hot, so take care when wiping the ceiling and cavity back plate. (The grill heating element will turn on for a very short time before at the end of the operation.) And then, we recommend to operate the oven with Grill for 3 minutes without food and accessories for drying the water off around grill heating element. Steam Tray / Glass Tray / Rack Wash steam tray, glass tray and rack after cooking with a mild soap or detergent solution, rinsing and polishing dry. Do not use harsh cleaners, sharp metal scrapers or stiff brushes to prevent damage to the easy clean surface. All the accessories can be washed in the dishwasher. Do not leave the steam tray and rack wet. Water Tank and Water Tank Lid After cooking, wash in a mild soap or detergent solution with a soft damp cloth or sponge, rinse and polish dry. Do not wash in the dishwasher. Do not use harsh cleaners, sharp metal scrapers or stiff brushes on the water tank and water tank lid. Drip Tray Empty drip tray after cooking, wash in a mild soap or detergent solution with a soft damp cloth or sponge, rinse, polish dry and replace below the oven front. Do not wash in the dishwasher. Descaling within the Oven's Steam Parts During steam production, scale may form in the steam generator. To remove scale, carry out descale function when "DESCALE" flashes on and off in the display. See page 16 for complete instructions. 32