- How to Clean the
Combination Microwave Oven.
- Deodorization
Setting.
- Drain Water
Setting.
- System Cleaning.
- How to clean the
Water Tank.
How to Clean the Combination Microwave Oven
Please see below and the following for particular cleaning
instructions for each section of the oven.
Before cleaning, unplug oven at wall outlet. If outlet is
inaccessible, leave oven door open while cleaning.
After cleaning: Press [Stop/Reset] to clear the Display.
- Outside oven surfaces: Clean with a damp cloth. To prevent
damage to the operating parts inside the oven, water should not
be allowed to seep into ventilation openings.
- Label: Do not remove. Wipe with a damp cloth.
- Upper heater: Clean the upper heater after it is completely
cold. Wipe with a soft and damp cloth carefully to avoid
breaking the heater and hurting your fingers by the broken
heater.
- Flat table: Always clean the flat table after cooling down
with a mild detergent and wipe to dry.
- Control Panel: Do not allow the Control Panel to become
wet. Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use detergents,
abrasives or spray-on cleaners on the Control Panel. When
cleaning the Control Panel, leave oven door open to prevent
oven from accidentally turning on. After cleaning press
[Stop/Reset] pad to
clear display window.
- Inside the Oven: Wipe with a damp cloth after using. Mild
detergent may be used if needed. Do not use harsh detergents or
abrasives.
- Oven Door: Wipe with a soft dry cloth when steam
accumulates inside or around the outside of the oven door.
During cooking, especially under high humidity conditions,
steam is given off from the food. (Some steam will condense on
cooler surfaces, such as the oven door. This is normal.)
- Wire Rack and Grill Tray: After using, clean it with a mild
detergent or dishwasher.
- Drip Tray: Always keep the drip tray clean. Clean and wipe
dry after use. After cleaning, re-connect the drip tray to the
plastic feet. Do not use a dishwasher to clean the drip tray.
Notes
- When using the Grill, Oven or cooking in the Combination
(Crispy Grill/Combo 1/Combo 2) modes, some foods may inevitably
splatter grease on to the oven walls. If the oven is not
cleaned, occasionally it may start to "smoke" during use. These
marks will be more difficult to clean later.
- After Grill, Oven, Combination (Crispy Grill/Combo 1/Combo
2) 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, Oven or Combination (Crispy Grill/Combo
1/Combo 2). Stubborn spots inside the oven can be removed by
using a small amount of microwave oven cleaner sprayed onto a
soft damp cloth. Wipe on to problem spots, leave for
recommended time and then wipe off. This method can not be used
to clean the oven door. Do not
spray directly inside the oven. A steam cleaner is not
to be used for cleaning. Failure to maintain the oven in a
clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
- 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.
- When it becomes necessary to replace the oven light, please
consult the service center specified by Panasonic.
It is important to keep the oven clean and dry. Food residue
and condensation may cause rusting or arcing and damage to the
oven. After use, wipe dry all surfaces.
Deodorization Setting
This feature is suitable for cleaning the particular smell from
the microwave oven (20 minutes is needed).
- Press [Auto] 10 times.
- Press [Start] once.
The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to
count down.
Drain Water Setting
Water is pumped through the system to clean the pipes. The
water is drained into the drip tray.
- Add 3 oz. (100 ml) of water to the water tank. Ensure drip
tray is empty.
- Press [Auto] 11 times.
- Press [Start] once.
Empty the drip tray after the program has finished.
Notes:
- Only run this program with 3 oz. (100 ml) of water in the
tank.
- Do not remove the drip tray during the drain water program.
- Empty the drip tray and rinse with running water after the
program has finished.
Caution:
If the Drain Water program is used directly after a steam
cooking program, hot water may be drained into the drip tray.
System Cleaning
The first stage of this program cleans the system with a citric
acid solution. The second stage runs water through the system
to rinse the pipes.
- Make a solution of 16 g citric acid and ¾ cups (200 g) of
water. Add the solution to the water tank. Ensure drip tray is
empty.
- Press [Auto] 12 times.
- Press [Start] once. The program will run
for approx. 29 minutes.
- After the program has paused, empty the drip tray and fill
the water tank with water (to max level).
- Press [Start] once.
The program will run for approx. 1 minute. Empty the drip tray
after the program has finished.
Notes:
- Fill the water tank before use.
- When "
"
appears in the display, run the system cleaning program.
- If the system cleaning program is not used regularly, the
pipe will get blocked and the steaming performance will be less
effective.
- Do not remove the drip tray during the drain program.
- Empty the drip tray and rinse with running tap water after
the program has finished.
Cavity Cleaning
This feature is available when the cavity is
built up with fat or grease (20 minutes is needed).
- Press [Auto] 13 times.
- Press [Start] once.
The cooking time appears in the display window and begins to
count down.
Notes:
- Fill the water tank before use.
- After cleaning, open the door and wipe with a damp cloth.
How to clean the Water Tank
Clean with a soft sponge in water.
- Remove the water tank and clean the compartment where the
water tank is inserted.
- Open the water supply cap, remove the lid and pipe cap and
clean.
- If the pipe cap is difficlult to remove, wiggle from side
to side. When re-fitting, make sure that the pipe faces
down.
The front of the tank can also
be removed for cleaning.
Removing the Front
Cover
- Lightly twist the cover until the far side unclips.
- Continue to twist until the near side unclips.
Re-fitting the Front
Cover
- Align the slots on the cover with the holes on the tank.
- Insert and push down until it clicks.
Notes:
- Clean the water tank at least once a week to prevent build
up of limescale.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean the water tank or parts of
the water tank.
