Important Safety Information

!CAUTION

Read the following information to avoid possible exposure to microwave radiation:

The basic design of the Maytag microwave oven makes it an inherently safe device to both use and service. However, there are some precautions which should be followed when servicing the microwave oven to maintain this safety. These are as follows:

1.Always operate the unit from an adequately grounded outlet. Do not operate on a two-wire extension cord.

2.Before servicing the unit (if unit is operable) perform the microwave leakage test.

3.The oven should never be operated if the door does not fit properly against the seal; the hinges or hinge bearings are damaged or broken; the choke is damaged, (pieces missing, etc.); or any other visible damage can be noted. Check the choke area to ensure that this area is clean and free of all foreign matter.

4.If the oven operates with the door open and produces microwave energy, take the following steps.

A.Tell the user not to operate the oven.

B.Contact Maytag immediately.

5.Always have the oven disconnected when the outer case is removed except when making the "live" tests called for in the Service Manual. Do not reach into the equipment area while the unit is energized. Make all connections for the test and check them for tightness before plugging the cord into the outlet.

6.Always ground the capacitors on the magnetron filter box and H. V. Capacitor with an insulated-handle screwdriver before working in the high voltage area of the equipment compartment. Some types of failures will leave a charge in these capacitors and the discharge could cause a reflex action which could make you injure yourself.

7.In the area of the transformer, capacitor, diode, and magnetron there is HIGH VOLTAGE. When the unit is operating - keep this area clean and free of anything which could possibly cause an arc or ground, etc.

8.Do not for any reason defeat the interlock switches, there is no valid reason for this action at any time; nor will it be condoned by Maytag.

9.IMPORTANT: Before returning a microwave to a customer, check for proper switch interlock action. The primary and secondary switches MUST open when the door is actuated. The monitor switch MUST close at a 1/4 inch when the door is opened.

10.Before returning a microwave to a customer, verify the door spacing is reasonably uniform along the top, bottom, and sides and that it measures 1/8 inch or less.

11.The Maytag microwave oven should never be operated with:

•Any components removed and/or bypassed.

•Any of the safety interlocks are found to be failed.

•Any of the seal surfaces are defective, missing, or damaged.

12.To ensure that the unit does not emit excessive microwave leakage and to meet the Department of Health Human Service guidelines, check the oven for microwave leakage using Narda Model 8110B, Holaday HI-1501, HI-1510, and HI-1710 leakage monitor as outlined in the instructions. The maximum leakage level allowed is 4mW/cm2.

13.If servicer encounters an emission reading over 4mw/cm2 the servicer is to cease repair and contact the Maytag Service Department immediately for further direction. Maytag will contact the proper Government Agency upon verification of the test results.

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