How to Clean a Microwave Oven

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Microwaves are quick and easy to use, but unfortunately they don't yet clean themselves.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A clean, damp sponge
A microwave-safe bowl
2 c. water
Dishwashing soap
Water
A damp cloth
2 clean, dry cloths
And an all-purpose kitchen cleaner
1/2 c. lemon juice

Step 1: Use the clean, damp sponge to remove any crumbs or recent spills from the microwave.

Tip: You can help keep your microwave clean by wiping up any spills the minute they happen with soapy water and a clean cloth or sponge.

Step 2: Fill the microwavable bowl with two cups of water and place in the center of the oven.

Step 3: Heat the water in the oven for three minutes, or until it boils and produces steam.

Tip: If your microwave stinks, add half a cup of lemon juice to the water before boiling.

Step 4: Let the water cool and the steam loosen food particles for five minutes, then carefully remove the bowl.

Step 5: If your oven has a tray, remove it, wash it in soapy water, and set it aside to dry.

Step 6: Use a damp cloth to wipe the inside of your oven.

Step 7: Place the tray back in your oven.

Step 8: Spray the outside of your oven with the all-purpose kitchen spray and wipe it clean with the other damp cloth. Now you can go back to letting the oven do all the work for a while.

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you forgot to clean the carousel wheel holder.

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Take the glass tray of the microwave oven out then remove the wheel holder.

Apply scourer powder (Ajax or Vim product) to a damp cloth and then wrap the cloth around the wheel holder frame in between the wheels.

In the manner of polishing silver cutlery.

Be very careful not to stress the plasitc; hold it with the fingertips only.

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Wipe the treads of the actual wheels while holding the wheel, for traction, do each wheel; rinse.

o0o

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i thought it said a dam cloth instead of a damp cloth.

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[jonno52]

I wanted to know how to do this & you've explained. My manual doesn't cover it, so it IS necessary info. Thanks!

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