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Microwave Oven Safety

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 burns, fire, electrkal shock, injury to persons, exposure to excessive microwave energy, or dam- age when using the microwave oven, follow basic precau- tions, including the following:

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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 in the Installation Instruc- tions.

Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

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

Do not heat, store, or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes coukl 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 supervi- sion is necessary when used by children.

Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged. Electrical shock, fire, or

other hazards could result.

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

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

l Do not store this appliance outdoors. 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.

l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

l This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide.

l See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 46.

l 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 could char or burn, and some plastics could melt 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 UseAndCare Thank you for buying a Whirlpool@ appliance Your safety is important to usOn next Microwave Oven SafetyTo reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity Precautionstoavoid Possibleexposureto Operating safety precautions General information Magnetron Getting to Know Your Microwave Hood CombinationHow microwave cooking works This SectionRadio interference Microwave oven features Smoke DeflectorKit On next page l1 Control panel featuresPage Audible signals Using the demonstration featureInterrupting cooking Choose fan speed Using the exhaust fanTurn off fan when desired Choose timerSet time Using the cooktop/countertop lightStart timer To cancel timerTurn off light when desired Turn on lightTo set light to be on for a specific time Using the bi-level cooking rack Inserting the rackBurn Hazard Complete entry Setting the clockChoose setting Enter time of dayStart countdown Using the Minute TimerTouch Timer SET Enter time to be counted down To cancel Minute TimerGetting the best cooking results Using Your Microwave OvenChanging instructions Cooking at high cook powerPut food in oven and close the door Set cooking time Start ovenWhen to USE IT Cooking at lower cook powersLzl Lol Set Cook PowerCooking with more than one cook cycle Set Cook Power for first cyclePut food in oven and close the door Choose Auto Cook Using Auto CookThen Cook chartChoose food category Enter quantity/servingsUsing Auto Defrost Enter food’s weight in pounds and tenths of a poundLIlmiliHm Then At end of defrosting time Meat Setting Auto Defrost ChartPoultry Fish SettingDefrosting tips Weight conversion chartWarm Hold operates for up to 99 minutes, 99 seconds Using Warm HoldTo make Warm Hold automatically Follow another cycleClose the door Cooking with the temperature probeInsert probe into food Place food in oven and plug probe into socket on oven wailTo change final food temperature after oven has started Choose setting Set desired final food tempera- ture optionalDry casseroles do not work well Temperature Probe cooking tipsRemoving and cleaning Temperature Probe Don’t111 Using Auto RoastAuto roast chart Using Auto Start Enter cooking instructions for the function you want Choose setting Set start timeWpgaA Using Personal ChokeChoose Personal Choice Set cooking time To program Personal ChoiceUsing Beverage Put food in oven and close the door Choose Personal ChoiceTo use Personal Choice Using Dinner Plate Place bag In oven and close the door Choose Popcorn Using PopcornMake sure food is in oven Choose ADD Minute Using ADD MinuteAdding or subtracting cook time CAEning the bi-level cooking Caring for Your Microwave Hood CombinationCaring for the filters Do not operate the hood without the filters in place Replacing the cooktopOven lights Cooktop lightOven light Cooking Guide Reheating chartMicrowave cooking chart Microwave cooking tips Using aluminum foil Arranging foodCooking you should not do Your microwave oven Answers QuestionsNot run If You Need Assistance or ServiceBefore calling for assistance Nothing will operateProblem If you need service If you are not satisfied with how the problem was solvedIf you need assistance Whirlpool
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