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Ciean microwave
for peak performance

THE TIME-SAVING advantages
of microwave oven cooking may
have changed the way we cook,
but that age-old ritual of cleaning
the oven is still required.

While many conventional gas
and electric ovens have convenient
self-cleaning features, microwave
ovens need some occasional clean-
ing attention to keep them in peak
operating condition.

Much like residue in a dirty
conventional oven can affect the
way food tastes, spillovers left
unattended in a microwave oven
can produce lingering odors that
alter the taste of fresh-cooked
foods.

Steps to take

To heip combat this potential
problem, try mixing two table-
spoons of lemon juice or baking
soda with one cup of water in a
four-cup microwaveable bowl.

Program the microwave oven’s
timer to bring the mixture to a boil
and keep it boiling for five
minutes. The resulting stea.n will
condense on the oven’s interior
walls,

Wipe thoroughly with a soft,
absorbent cloth. Also be sure to
wipe off the microwave oven’s
door seals.

With the oven'’s cooking power
concentrated in the food, the walls
of a microwave rever get hot.
While spilis and spatters do not

bake on the microwave oven inte-
rior, they need to be thoroughly
cleaned to keep the microwave
functioning correctly. This is
especially important for the area
around the door seals.
Things to avoid

DON’T use commercial oven
cleaners, steel wool or other
abrasives to clean these spills. At-

tempting to scrape off the residue

with a kitchen utensil can perma-
nently damage the inierior of the
microwave. Instead, spills can be
cleaned using a soft cloth or
sponge with a solution of baking
soda and water.

Some microwave oven models
have a removable glass shelf for
easy cleaning. This shelf can be
washed in the dishwasher or with
warm soapy water, but don’t use
abrasive pads or cleansers. These
can cause the formation of tiny
grooves in the glass surface,
creating places where spills will
collect, making cleaning much
more difficult.

The microwave’s exterior sur-
faces should be wiped clean with
detergent and water. Be careful not
to let water drip down into the
unit’s ventilation openings. Rinse
the panels with water and dry
thoroughly.

A quick wipe-up each time the
microwave is used will help keep
the oven clean and looking brand
new.

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