Whirlpool MT1066XB manual Understanding Microwave Oven Safety, Important SAFEl-Y Instructions

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Understanding Microwave Oven Safety

IMPORTANT SAFEl-Y INSTRUCTIONS

Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and effiiient 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 burns, fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or dam- age when uslng the microwave oven, follow basic precau- tions, lncludlng the followlng:

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Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

Read and follow the specific “PRECAU-

TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO- SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 5.

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUC- TIONS” found on page 9.

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions found on page 8.

Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars-could explode and should not be heated in this oven.

Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes could create a fire hazard or explosion. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifi- tally designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. Electrical shock, fire or other hazards could result.

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This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an authorized Whirlpool@ service company for examination, repair or adjustment.

Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance. Fire could resuft.

Do not store or use this appliance out- doors. Do not use this product near water-for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 31.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper coukl char or burn, and some plastics could meft if used when heating foods.

-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures.

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Contents SW3 Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance Your safety is important to usImportant SAFEl-Y Instructions Understanding Microwave Oven SafetyTo reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Page Operating safety precautions General information If your electric power line or outletUnder-the-counter kits Installation lnsbuctionsSave These lNS’TRUC’TlONS Electrical requirementsElectrical Shock Hazard Getting To Know Your Microwave Oven How microwave cooking worksThis Section Radio interference Microwave oven features Turntable Support under turntableModel and Serial Number Plate Control panel features Audible signals Interrupting cookingProgramming tone will sound each time you touch a pad Setting the clock To set timeTouch Using the Minute Timer Or TouchTime of day Knds Using child lockTo cancel child lock To set child lockGetting the best cooking results Using Your Microwave OvenUsing Baked Potato Getting the best cooking resultsThree4tones will sound Cooking at high cook powerCooking at lower cook PowersSet Cook Power After cooking, open the door. or Touch Once Using BeverageThree tones will sound Using Dinner PlateUsing Baked Potato Using Warm Hold To make Warm Hold Automatically follow another cycleYou can set Warm Hold to follow Defrosting Time counts downThree tones will sound Time of day Special Instructions Auto defrost chartMeat setting FoodFood AT Pause Poultry settingFish Food AT Pause Special InstructionsNumber After Decimal Weight conversion chartEquivalent Ounce Weight Defrosting tipsProduct Damage Hazard Caring For Your Microwave OvenCooking Guide Reheating chartMicrowave cooking chart Microwave cooking tips Using aluminum foil Arranging foodCooking you should not do Your microwave oven Questions SwersBefore calling for assistance ProblemSolution Tf You Need Assistance Or SewiceFan seems to be running slower than usual Microwave cooking times seem too longSOLUTlON If you need service If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIf you need assistance Limited FOUR-YEAR Microwave Oven WarrantyWarranty Full ONE-YEAR WAR
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