Microwaves - Guidelines For Care and Cleaning

Question 1

What should be done immediately after use?

Answer 1

Wipe any spills immediately

Question 2

Why should you wipe spills immediately?

Answer 2

As they will harden onto the surface each time the microwave is used making them more and more difficult to remove

Question 3

What should you avoid doing to the microwave?

Answer 3

Avoid moving it

Question 4

Why should you avoid moving the microwave?

Answer 4

As this can damage the magnetron, preventing the microwave from working

Question 5

What should you first do before cleaning the microwave?

Answer 5

Unplug it

Question 6

Why should you unplug the microwave?

Answer 6

To avoid getting an electric shock

Question 7

What should you do when cleaning the interior?

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Answer 7

Remove the turntable and wash in hot, soapy water, the rinse and dry

Place a bowl of water in the cabinet and turn on for two minutes to create steam which softens hardened splashes, making them easier to remove, clean the cabinet with hot, soapy water, then rinse and dry

Question 8

What should you do when cleaning the exterior?

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Answer 8

Wipe with a warm, damp cloth

Avoid harsh abrasives, e.g. steel wool, as these may scratch the metal or plastic coating

Polish with a dry cloth

Question 9

Why should you avoid using a harsh abrasive when cleaning the exterior?

Answer 9

As they may scratch the metal or plastic coating

Question 10

List the guidelines for cleaning and caring for a microwave

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Answer 10

Spills

Moving

Unplug

Turntable

Soften splashes

Exterior - abrasives