Whirlpool MH7lOOXY manual Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient

operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to ensure safe and

satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic

precautions, including the following:

1.Read all instructions before using the a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

microwave	oven.		appliance	if paper,	plastic, or other com-
2. Read and follow the		specific “PRECAU-	bustible	materials	are placed inside the
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO			oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
			or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE		ENERGY” found
			when heating foods.
on page	3.

3.This appliance must be grounded. Con- b’ Do not deep fry in Oven’

c. Test dinnerware or cookware before nect only to properly grounded outlet. See using. See page 32. Some dishes “GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS” found in the

Installation Instructions.	(melamine, Centura,q etc.) absorb micro-
	wave energy, becoming too hot to handle

4.Install or locate this appliance only in and slowing cooking times. Remove wire accordance with the provided Installation twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before

Instructions.

placing bag

in

oven.

Cooking

in metal

5. Some products such as whole eggs and

containers not designed for microwave use

can

damage

the

oven,

as can

containers

sealed

containers

-

for example,

closed

glass jars - may

explode

and

should

no+

with

hidden

metal (twist-ties, foil

lining, sta-

be heated in this oven.

ples, metallic glaze or trim.)

d. If materials inside the oven should ignite,

6. Use this appliance

only

for its intended

keep oven door closed, turn oven

off, and

use as described

in this manual.

Do not use

d’Isconnect

the

power

cord,

or

shut off

corrosive chemicals or vapors in this ap-

power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

pliance.

Thistype

of oven isspecifically

de-

e. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.

signed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not

Do not leave paper products, cooking

designed for industrial or laboratory use.

utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

7. As with any appliance,

close

supervi-

14.

Read and follow”Operating

Safety Pre-

sion is necessary when used by children.

cautions” starting on page 30.

8.Do not operate this appliance if it has a 15. Because of the automatic exhaust fan damaged cord or plug, if it is not working feature, the following cautions must be properly, or if it has been damaged or observed.

dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other haz-

a. Do not leave the area when using your

ards may

result.

cooktop at a

high setting. Accidental

fires

9.

This appliance should be

serviced

only

from

boilovers

or spattering

on the

surface

by

qualified

service

personnel. Call an

au-

unit

could spread, especially

if the

exhaust

thorized

WhirlpodlsM

service

company

for

fan is operating.

examination,

repair

or adjustment.

b. Do not allow

grease and

soil to build

up

10.Do not cover or block any opening on in the grease filter. Exhaust fan efficiency

the	appliance.		Fire may result.			will decrease		and fire may result. Clean
11. Do not		Store	or use this appliance		Out-	often following the filter cleaning instruc-
						tiOns	on page	28,
doors. Do not use this product near water -						c. Do not change the cooktop or oven
for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
						lights without turning the power off at the
basement, or near a swimming pool, and
						main power supply, [see page 29). Elec-
the	like.
						trical	shock may result.
12.	See door surface			and interior	cleaning
						d. Do not flame		foods on a cooktop surface
instructions		on	page	27.		below	this unit. The fan, if operating, may

13.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven spread the flame and cause personal in-

cavity: jury or property damage.

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