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 damage when using the microwave tions, including the following:
shock, injury to persons or oven, follow basic precau-
lRead all instructions before using the micro- wave oven.
l Read and follow the specific “Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Micro- wave Energy” found on page 4.
. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions found on page 27.
l Install or locate this appliance only in accor- dance with the provided Installation Instruc- tions found on page 26.
l Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
l Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
l 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 haz- ards may result.
l This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Call an autho- rized Whirlpool”” service company for exami- nation, repair or adjustment.
lDo not cover or block any opening on the
appliance. Fire may result.
lDo not use outdoors. Damage to the oven or electrical shock may result.
lDo not immerse cord or plug in water. Electri- cal shock may result.
*Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Electri- cal shock may result.
lDo not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. Electrical shock may result.
l See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 26.
lTo reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other com- bustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn, and some plastics can melt if used when heating foods.
-Do not deep fry in oven.
-Test dinnerware or cookware before using. See page 33. Some dishes (mela- mine, Centura@, etc.) absorb microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle and slowing cooking times. Remove wire twist- ties from paper or plastic bags before plac- ing bag in oven. Cooking in metal con- tainers can damage the oven. So can con- tainers with hidden metal
-If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
lDo not heat, store or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
l Read and follow “Operating Safety Precau- tions” starting on page 30.
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