Constant use of microwaves can result in them being taken for granted, used and abused. Photo: Shutterstock. Constant use of microwaves can result in them being taken for granted, used and abused. Photo: Shutterstock.

Being constantly used for heating, reheating, defrosting and cooking, the humble microwave oven is the workhorse of many a catering kitchen.

But, say experts at Samsung, microwave ovens can get taken for granted, abused and misused.

David Watts, general manager for Samsung Professional Appliances, says as budgets get tighter, it is essential to maximise the life of every piece of equipment, including microwave ovens.

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Click through to the next pages for Watts’ top tips for cleaning microwave ovens and keeping them in pristine condition.

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Clean the air filters regularly, by removing them and washing in soapy water.
Dirty microwave filters can create more stress and strain on your microwave and range stove vent, resulting in unpleasant odours.

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Clean the ceiling plate by removing it and washing in the dishwasher.
When not clean, the microwave ovens can break down, mainly this is due to ceiling plates sparking or base plates breaking

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Steam cleaning part 1

Remove grease from the interior by steam cleaning. This is much easier than it sounds: simply place a wet cloth with lemon fluid in the oven cavity and turn on the microwave for a few minutes.

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Steam cleaning part 2

After steam cleaning, wipe the oven interior to remove any residual food (which should have been loosened). Don’t use the same cloth as for the steam clean – it may be too hot to handle.