Whirlpool MH6140XK Grounding Instructions, Electrical Requirements, Do not use an extension cord

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Electrical Requirements

Electrical Requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances. A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15- or 20-amp fused electrical supply is required. (A time- delay fuse or circuit breaker is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

Electrical Shock HazardWARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.

Do not remove ground prong.

Do not use an adapter.

Do not use an extension cord.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, fire, or electrical shock.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

For all cord connected appliances:

Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord

The microwave oven must be grounded. In the event

is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman

of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk

install an outlet near the microwave oven.

of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the

For a permanently connected appliance:

electric current. The microwave oven is equipped with

This appliance must be connected to a grounded,

a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.

metallic, permanent wiring system, or an equipment

The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly

grounding conductor should be run with the circuit

installed and grounded.

conductors and connected to the equipment grounding

WARNING: Improper use of the grounding plug can

terminal or lead on the appliance.

result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified

 

electrician or serviceman if the grounding instructions

 

are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to

 

whether the microwave oven is properly grounded.

 

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