Whirlpool MH6700XW, MH6701XW manual IMPORTANT SAH33’ Instructions

iMPORTANT SAH33’ 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 precau- tions, Including the following:

1. Read all instructions	before	using	bustible	materials	are	placed	inside	the
appliance.			oven to	facilitate	cooking.	Paper	can	char

2.Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- or burn, and some plastics can melt if used

TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO when heating foods.

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found b. Do not deep fry in the oven.

on page 3. c. Test dinnerware or cookware before

3.This appliance must be grounded. Con- usinq. See page 32. Some dishes nect only to properly grounded outlets. See (melamine, Centura,@ etc.) absorb micro- “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found in the wave energy, becoming too hot to handle

Installation Instructions.and slowing cooking times. Remove wire

twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before

4.Install or locate this appliance only in placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal

accordance with the provided Installation containers can damage the oven. So can

Instructions.			containers	with hidden		metal (twist-ties, foil
5.	Do not store the metal cooking	rack in	lining, staples,		metallic	glaze	or trim.)
the	oven.		d. If materials		inside the	oven	should ignite,

6.Some products such as whole eggs and keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

sealed containers - for example, closed disconnect the power cord, or shut off glass jars - may explode and should not power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

be

heated

in this

oven.

14.

Read

and

follow

“Operating

Safety

Pre-

7.

Use

this

appliance

only for

its intended

cautions”

starting On page 30.

use as

described

in this manual.

15.

Because

of the automatic

exhaust

fan

8. As with any applianCe,ClOSe

SUperViSiOn

feature,

the

following

cautions

must

be

observed.

is necessary when used by children.

a. Do not leave the area when using your

9.Do not operate this appliance if it has a cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires

damaged cord or plug, if it is not working from boilovers or spattering on the surface

properly, or if it has been damaged or unit could spread, especially if the exhaust dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- fan is operating.

ards may result. b. Do not allow grease and soil to build up

10.This appliance should be serviced only in the grease filter. Exhaust fan efficiency by qualified service personnel. Call an au- will decrease and fire may result. Clean thorized WhirlpoolSM service company for often following the filter cleaning instruc-

examination,

repair

or

adjustment.

tions

on page

28.

11. Do not cover or block any opening on

c. Do not

change

the cooktop

or oven

lights without turning the power off at the

the

appliance,

fire

may

result.

main power supply, (see page 29). Elec-

12.

door surface

and

interior

clean-

FOlloW

trical

shock

may result,

ing instructions on page 27.

d. Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface

13.

TO reduce

the

risk

Of

fire

in the

oven

&low

this

Unit.

The

fan, if operating,

may

cavity:

spread the flame and cause personal in-

a. Do not

overcook

food.

Carefully

attend

jury

or property

damage.

appliance

if

paper,

plastic,

or

other

com-