Practical Guide to microwave oven maintenance cleaning

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In the kitchen, the microwave oven is indispensable right-hand man, can quickly heating food, save time. However, after frequent use, the internal easy to accumulate oil and food residue, affecting the heating effect, breeding bacteria. Don’t worry, this concise and practical maintenance and cleaning guide will help you keep your microwaves as good as new.

Ⅰ、Daily cleaning

Daily use, small stains and food residue easily attached to the inner wall of the microwave oven and turntable, timely cleaning can avoid the formation of stubborn stains.

Each time after heating food, open the door, with a clean microfiber cloth dipped in a small amount of water, wipe the inner wall and turntable residue and oil stains. If the oil stain is obvious, can drop a few drops of neutral detergent on the dishcloth, but after wiping, use clean wet dishcloth to wipe again, finally use dry dishcloth to dry.

If you spill juice while heating, such as tomato soup, turn off the power and wait a few minutes for the juice to cool to prevent burns. Then use a wet cloth dipped in baking soda solution to wipe down the spill. Baking soda breaks down oil and residue. After wiping clean, rinse the dishcloth with clean water, wring out and wipe again to ensure that there is no residue of baking soda.

Ⅱ、Weekly cleaning

Deep cleaning once a week, can completely remove the accumulation of stubborn dirt.

(1) steam cleaning

In a heatproof glass bowl, pour half a bowl of water and 2 tablespoons white vinegar. White vinegar sterilizes and softens dirt. Place the bowl in the microwave and heat on high for 3-5 minutes. The acetic vapor will fill the bowl and soften the oil and residue. Don’t open the door immediately after heating, let the steam continue for 5-10 minutes. After wiping with wet dishcloth inside wall, Dial and furnace door, stubborn besmirch can use soft brush gently.

(2) clean the turntable and bracket

Remove the turntable and bracket, into the warm water, add the right amount of detergent immersion 10-15 minutes. After soaking, use a sponge or soft brush to brush the dirt, then rinse with water, dry or dry and put back.

Ⅲ、Cleaning every month

Monthly sterilization clean, can kill bacteria and microorganisms, protect the health of the family.

(1) disinfect wet towel wipe

Buy disinfectant wipes that contain alcohol or quaternary ammonium salts, which are effective in killing bacteria. After power off, wipe the inner wall, furnace door, turntable and control panel carefully with wet towel, moderate strength to prevent damage to the surface. Crevices and corners can be swabbed with disinfectant.

(2) ultraviolet disinfection

Ultraviolet disinfection lamp, then it can be placed in the microwave oven, close the door, according to the instructions set 15-30 minutes disinfection time. Ultraviolet rays can destroy the structure of bacterial and viral DNA to achieve bactericidal purposes. But use caution, don’t let ultraviolet rays direct eyes and skin.

Ⅳ、Maintenance of key parts

Regular maintenance of key parts, can extend the life of the microwave oven.

(1)Check the door seal

Door seals seal and prevent microwave leakage. Check regularly for damage, deformation or aging, and replace in time if abnormal. Available tissue paper clip in the door, if the paper is easy to pull out after closing the door, indicating poor sealing, need to be renewed.

(2) clean the heat sink

Heat sinks are located on the side or back of the fuselage to help dissipate heat. If be blocked by dust, can affect heat dissipation, shorten life. Every once in a while, with a soft brush or hair dryer (cold wind file) to clean up dust and debris, pay attention not to damage the structure.

(3) avoid idling

Don’t let the microwave oven idling, otherwise the microwave cavity reflection, may damage the magnetron and other components. If you need to preheat, put in a glass of water.

Ⅴ、Points for attention in use

Develop good habits of use, can reduce microwave oven problems, make cleaning and maintenance easier.

(1) choose suitable containers

Choose glass, ceramic and heat-resistant plastic containers for heating food. Avoid metal containers, which reflect microwaves, cause sparks and even damage the microwave oven. And don’t use containers with metal trim, such as gold-edged or silver-edged dishes.

(2) control heating time and power

According to the type and quantity of food, reasonable control of heating time and power. Too Long or too high can cause food to spill out and contaminate the interior. Uncertain can refer to the instruction or use subsection heating, that is, heating for a period of time, remove the mixing and then continue.

(3)Regular deodorization

If the microwave has a bad smell, can put a bowl of lemon water or orange peel, high heat 2-3 minutes, fragrance can remove the bad smell. Can also be a small spoonful of coffee powder on the bowl, heating 1-2 minutes, the aroma of coffee can cover up odor.

Conclusion

Master these practical maintenance cleaning methods and use of precautions, can make the microwave oven cleaning, life extension, bring more convenience for kitchen life. Take care of your microwave!