Care And Cleaning; Oven Maintenance - Panasonic NN-GD569M Operating Instructions & Cookery Book

Care & Cleaning of your Microwave Oven - IMPORTANT
It is essential for the safe operation of the oven that it is kept clean, and wiped out after each use. Failure to maintain the oven in a
clean condition could lead to deterioration of a surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
1. Switch the oven off before cleaning and unplug at socket if
possible.
2. Keep the inside of the oven, door seals and door seal areas
clean. When food splatters or spilled liquids adhere to oven
walls, door seals and door seal areas wipe off with a damp cloth.
Mild detergent may be used if they get very dirty. The use of
harsh detergent or abrasives is not recommended. Take care
when cleaning around the microwave feed guide.
3. After GRILL or COMBINATION cooking the ceiling and walls of
the oven should be cleaned with a soft cloth squeezed in soapy
water. Particular care should be taken to keep the window area
clean particularly after cooking by GRILL or COMBINATION.
4. The outside oven surface should be cleaned with a damp cloth.
To prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water
should not be allowed to seep into the ventilation openings.
5. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to
clean the oven door glass since they may scratch the surface,
which may result in shattering of the glass.
6. If the Control Panel becomes dirty, clean with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives on Control Panel.
When cleaning the Control Panel, leave the oven door open to
prevent the oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning
touch STOP/CANCEL Pad to clear display window.
Maintenance of your oven
1. Service
WHEN YOUR OVEN REQUIRES A SERVICE call your local
Panasonic engineer (0844 8443868 Customer Support). It is
hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out
any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a
cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
2. Door Seals
Do not attempt to tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs
to door, control panel housing, safety interlock switches or any
other part of the oven. Do not remove outer panel from oven.
The door seals and door seal areas should always be kept clean
– use a damp cloth.
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7. If steam accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven
door, wipe with a soft cloth. This may occur when the microwave
oven is operated under high humidity conditions and in no way
indicates a malfunction of the unit or microwave leakage.
8. It is occasionally necessary to remove the glass turntable for
cleaning. Wash the turntable in warm soapy water. Do not place
in the dishwasher.
9. The roller ring and oven cavity floor should be cleaned
regularly to avoid excessive noise. Simply wipe the bottom
surface of the oven with mild detergent and hot water then dry
with a clean cloth. The roller ring may be washed in mild soapy
water. After removing the roller ring from cavity floor for cleaning,
be sure to replace it in the proper position.
10. When GRILLING or cooking by COMBINATION some foods
may splatter grease onto the oven walls. If the oven is not
cleaned to eliminate this grease, it can accumulate and cause the
oven to ʻSMOKEʼ during use. These marks will be more difficult
to clean later.
11. A steam cleaner is not to be used for cleaning.
12. Keep air vents clean at all times. Check that no dust or other
material is blocking any of the air vents on the top, bottom or rear
of the oven. If air vents become blocked this could cause over
heating which would affect the operation of the oven and could
possibly result in a hazardous situation.
N.B. The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals
and door seal areas. If these areas are damaged the appliance
should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service
technician trained by the manufacturer.
3. Oven Light
The oven lamp must be replaced by a service technician trained
by the manufacturer. DO NOT attempt to remove the outer casing
from the oven.
4. Selected Spares and Accessories
These may be ordered direct; on line at www.panasonic.co.uk or
by telephoning the Customer Care Centre 0844 8443868. Most
major credit and debit cards accepted. Ensure you quote the
correct model number.