GE PT970SMSS - Manual (Page 41)

Microwave Oven
Do not use a commercial oven cleaner on any
part of your microwave oven.
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 microwave oven without
the turntable and support in place.
To replace the support, place its center
post in the hole. Turn the support
around until it seats into place.
Inside
Keep the microwave oven clean and
sweet-smelling. Opening the oven door
a few minutes after cooking helps air
out the interior. An occasional thorough
wiping with a solution of baking soda
and water keeps the interior fresh.
Spills and spatters are easy to remove
from walls and floor if they are wiped
up soon after the food is removed.
Some spatters wipe up with a paper
towel, some may require a damp cloth.
Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy
cloth, then rinse and dry.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can break off the pad, causing electrical shock.
Wipe up spatters on the window on
the inside of the door daily. When the
window is soiled, wash it with a damp
cloth. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
Wipe metal and plastic parts on
the inside of the door frequently.
Use a damp cloth to remove all soil.
Do not use abrasives, such as cleaning powders
or steel and plastic pads. They may mar the
surface.
Outside
Clean the outside of the microwave oven
with soap and a damp cloth, then rinse
with a damp cloth and dry. Wipe the
window clean with a damp cloth. Chrome
is best wiped with a damp cloth and then
with a dry towel.
Door Surface
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven
that come together on closing the door,
use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or
detergents applied with a sponge or
soft cloth.
Care and cleaning of the cooking center.
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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooking center.
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent,
mineral oil or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape (on some models) must
be removed from all chrome trim. It cannot be
removed if it is baked on.
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