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 EXCES- SIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page 3.

l This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 8.

l Install or locate this appliance only in accor- dance with the provided Installation Instruc- tions found on page 7.

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. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for indus- trial or laboratory use.

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

l 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 may result.

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

lDo not cover or block any opening on the appli- ante. Fire may result.

l Do not store or use 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.

lDo not immerse cord or plug in water. Electrical shock may result.

l 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.

See door surface and interior cleaning instruc- tions on page 9.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

-Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combust- ible 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 13. 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 containers not designed for microwave use can damage the oven, as can containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim.)

-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.

-Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking uten- sits, or food in the cavity when not in use.

Read and follow “Operating Safety Precau- tions” on page 11.

1.A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2.Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exer- cised in their use.

3.If a long cord or extension cord is used, (a) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, (b) the extension cord must be a grounding-type, 3- wire cord, and (c) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

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