Whirlpool MW1500XW, MWISOIXW manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Mlcrowave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient opera- hon. 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 unlt.

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1. Read ail instructions

before using 11.Do not use

outdoors, damage to the

appliance.

oven or electric

shock may result.

2.Read and follow the specific “PRECAU- 12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water, TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO electric shock may result.

EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY found on 13. keep

cord

away

from heated surfaces,

page 3.

electric

shock

may

result.

 

3.This appliance must be grounded. Con- nect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 21.

4.install or located this appliance only in accordance with the provided “INSTALlA- TION INSTURCTIONS”found on page 20.

5.Some products such as whole eggs and

sealed containers - for example1 ‘losed glass jars - may explode and should not

be heated in this oven.

6.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

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

14.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, electric shock may result.

15.See door surface and interior clean-

ing instructions On page 22’

16.To reduce the risk of fire or fire in the oven cavity

a. 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.

b. Do not deep fry in oven.

c Test dinnerware or cookward before

using. See page 25. Some dishes (mela-

8.Do not operate this appliance if it has mine, Centura@, etc.) absorb microwave a damaged cord or plug, if it is not work- energy, becoming too hot to handle and ing properly, or if it has been damaged or slowing cooking times. Remove wire twist- dropped. Electric shock, fire or other haz- ties from paper or plastic bags before

ards may result.

placing bag in oven. Cooking in metal

9.This appliance should be serviced only containers can damage the oven. So can by qualified service personnel. Call an au- containers with hidden metal (twist-ties, foil thorized Whirlpool” service company for lining, staples, metallic glaze or trim.)

examination, repair or adjustment.

d. If materials inside the oven should ignite,

keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and

 

10.Do not cover or block any opening disconnect the power cord, or shut off

on the appliance, fire may result.

power at

the fuse or circuit

breaker panel.

 

17. Read

and follow

“OPERATINGSAFETY

 

PRECAUTIONS”starting

on

page 23.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents Mwisoixw Parts and features ContentsBefore you install your microwave oven Before you use your microwave ovenImportant Safety Instructions Using your microwave oven Digital display/clock and indicator lights ,j Command padsMicrowave oven controls Number padsAudible signals Setting the clockCooking at high cook power Cookine in vour microwave ovenLower cook powers Changlng the cooklng timePage Changlng cook power DefmstineAbout the Quick Defrost Cycle Standlng tlme or cooking automatically after defrosttngChanglng or addlng defrost tlme Cooking in more than one cycle at one or more cook powers ‘.. . MaCOWk down Count Hlnfs for cooklng with more than one cycle Using Keep Warm To automatically follow another cycleMinute timer Delayed start Other operating hints Extra InformationInstallation instructions Installing your microwave ovenGrounding Instructions Electrical requirementsCaring for your microwave oven Cleaning the microwave ovenCustom mounting vour microwave oven USE HOT Pads Page Before calling for assistance General InformationIf you need assistance% If you need service? If you have a problemPage Warranty