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7 Maintenance
Keeping your appliance neat
• The cooking compartment in your appliance is made of enamel. Improper care
can lead to corrosion in the cooking compartment. Refer to the care and cleaning
instructions in the instruction manual.
• Salts are very abrasive. If salt is deposited in the cooking compartment, rust could
develop in places.
• Acidic sauces, such as ketchup and mustard, or salted foods, e.g. cured roasts,
contain chloride and acids. These affect the stainless steel surface. Clean the cooking
compartment after each use.
• 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 (if provided).
• DO NOT use a steam cleaner to clean the microwave oven.
• If the seal on the outside of the cooking compartment is very dirty, the cooking
compartment door will no longer close properly during operation. The fronts of
adjacent units could be damaged. Keep the seal clean.
• Clean the inside and outside of the oven regularly using soapy water and dry it
thoroughly with a dry cloth. Make sure that the microwave distributer cover (inside
the oven on the right) is clean. A cover which is not clean may cause sparking.
• Clean the inside immediately after use. Use a damp cloth to remove any
condensation, liquid that has boiled over and food remains. Crumbs and liquid that
remain behind absorb microwave energy and lengthen cooking times.
• Clean the accessories regularly; use soapy water and a brush and dry the accessories
thoroughly with a dry cloth. The accessories may also be washed in a dishwasher.
• Odours will disappear if you put a glass of vinegar or water - with lemon juice added
- in the oven space. Switch the microwave on for two minutes on full power. Then
wipe with a damp cloth.
