Whirlpool MH66OOXXO, MH6600XWl manual Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with any appliance, there are special lnstallatlon 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, electrlcal shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the mlcrowave oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1.Read all instructions before using the a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

microwave		oven.					appliance	if paper,		plastic, or other com-
2. Read and			follow	the s	cific	“PRECAU- bustible		materials		are placed inside the
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBI?E EXPOSURETO							oven to facilitate cooking. Paper can char
							or burn, and some plastics can melt if used
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE					ENERGY” found
							when heating		foods.
on page	3.
3. This ap		liance must be grounded. Con- b’ Do not deep							fry in oven’
nect only	o		roperly	rounded		outlet. See	c. Test dlnnerware or cookware before
							using. See page 24. Some dishes
“GROUNDIN% INSTRU8 TIONS” found in the
							(melamine, Centura,@ etc.) absorb micro-
Installation		Instructions.
							wave energy, becoming too hot to handle

4.Install or locpte this appliance only in and slowing cooking times. Remove wire accorgance with me provided lnstallatlon twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before

Instructions. placing bag in oven. Cooking In metal

5.Some products such as whole eggs and containers not designed for microwave use sealed containers - for exam le, closed can damage the oven, as can containers glass jars - may explode an cf should not with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil lining, Sta-

be

heated

in this oven.

ples, metallic

glaze

or trim.]

6.

Use this appliance

only for its intended

d. If materials

inside

the oven should

ignite,

use as described in this manual. Do not use

keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

disconnect

the power cord, or shut off

corrosive chemicals or vapors in this ap-

power at the

fuse or circuit breaker

panel.

pliance.

Thistype

of oven

isspecifically

de-

signed

to

heat, cook,

or

dry food. It is not

e. Do not use the cavity for storage

purposes.

designed

for industrial

or laboratory

use.

Do not leave

paper

products,

cooking

7. As with

any appliance,

close supervi-

utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

14. l?ead and follow

“Operating Safety Pre-

sion is necessary

when

used by children.

8.Do not operate this appliance if it has a caut’ons” start’ng On page 22’

damaged

cord or plug,

if it is not working

15. Because

of the automatic exhaust

fan

properly,

or if it has been

damaged

or

feature,

the

following cautions

must

be

dropped.

Electric

shock,

fire

or other

haz-

observed:

ards may

result.

a. Do not leave the area

when

using your

9. This a

pliance

should

be

serviced

only

cooktop at a high setting. Accidental fires

from boilovers

or spatterin

on the surface

by quali Pied

service personnel. Call an

au-

thonzed

WhirlpoolSM service

company

for

unit could

spread, especia 9ly if the exhaust

examination,

repair or adjustment.

fan is operating.

10.Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance. Fire may result.

11.Do not store or use this appliance out- doors. Do not use this roduct near water - for example, near a Ritchen sink, in a wet

basement, or near a swimming Pool1 and the like.

12.See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 19.

13.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

b. Do not allow rease and soil to build up in the grease fiBter. Exhaust fan efficiency will decrease and fire may result. Clean often following the filter cleaning instruc- tions on pages 19 and 20.

c. Do not change the cooktop or oven lights without turning the power off at the

main power supply, see page 21). Elec- trical shock may resul\ .

d. Do not flame foods on a cooktop surface below this unit. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame and cause personal in- jury or property damage.

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