Whirlpool MW8500XP manual Electrical requirements, Observe all governing codes and ordinances

5. Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time-delay fuse is

recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only this appliance be provided.

6.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING.	Improper		use	of the	grounding		plug can result		in a risk	of
’	electrical		shock.
	An extension			cord	should	not	be used	with this	appliance.
	Such	use	may	result	in a	fire,	electrical	shock	or other	per-
	sonal	injury

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, REMOVE THE POWER

SUPPLY CORD GROUNDING PRONG.

7.For your personal safety, this appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire forthe elec-

tric current. This appliance is equipped with a

J-PRONG

GROUNDING PLUG

I

3-PRONG

GROUNDING TYPE WALL PECEPTACLt

GBOUNDING

POWER SUPPLY

w1 8. Plug the oven into the proper elec- trical outlet and put about one cup (250 mL) of cold water in a glass container in the

oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Fol- low the directions on page 6 to set the oven to COCK for I?/2minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

polarized 3-prong grounding plug. It must be plugged into a correctly polarized mating 3-

prong grounding type wall receptacle, prop- erly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall recep- tacle is not available or if you are not sure if the

wall receptacle is properly grounded and

polarized, have it checked by a qualified electrician.

It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician.

Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if

doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

9.This microwave oven is designed for use in the household only and must not be used for

commercial purposes.

DO NOT remove the outer case, door, or con- trol panel at any time.The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless

by an authorized Whirlpool trained service technician.

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