KitchenAid KOCE500E
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KitchenAid KOCE500E maintenance schedule and special situations.
Maintenance schedule
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| MICROWAVE OVEN DOOR AND EXTERIOR | not_stated | Keep the microwave door-contact surfaces clean using mild soap and water, then rinse and dry. |
| MICROWAVE OVEN CAVITY | as soon as the entire oven is cool | Clean acidic microwave spills after cooling with a nonabrasive method and dry the cavity. |
| MICROWAVE OVEN CEILING | regular cleaning | With the oven cool, lower the broil element as instructed to clean the ceiling and return the element to its cooking position. |
| CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR | not_stated | Apply the recommended glass cleaner to a soft cloth rather than directly to the controls. |
Special situations
| Item | Interval | Owner action |
|---|---|---|
| Self-Cleaning Cycle | before it becomes heavily soiled | Clean the lower oven before heavy soil accumulates and follow the preparation and cooling instructions. |
| Prepare Oven | not_stated | Remove racks, loose utensils and foil before self-cleaning, ventilate the room and protect birds while leaving the door gasket undisturbed. |
| Remove ash | Once the oven has completely cooled | Remove ash with a damp cloth after the lower oven and glass have cooled completely. |
| OVEN CAVITY | when oven cools | Remove food spills from the lower oven after it cools and follow its prescribed cleaning cycle. |
| TURNTABLE | immediately after cleaning | Wash the turntable as instructed and reinstall it before operating the microwave. |
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