Whirlpool MT7073XD Microwave Oven Safety, Your safety is important to us, Personal injury

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Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety statements under warning symbols. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of the symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such

 

dangers as fire electrical shock burns

 

1 and personal injury.

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.

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Iburns, Injury to persons,.exposure to excessive microwave energy, or damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions, including the following:

lRead all instructions before using the microwave oven.

lRead and follow the specific “PRE-

CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO- WAVE ENERGY” found on page 6.

*This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDINGINSTRUC- TIONS” found on page 10.

lInstall or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions found on page 9.

*Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - could explode and should not be heated in this oven.

lDo not heat, store, or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes could create a fire hazard or explosion.

lUse 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 or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

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

lDo 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. Fire, electrical shock, or other hazards could result.

*This 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 appliance. Fire could result.

lDo 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.

lKeep cord away from heated surfaces.

lDo not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

*See door surface and interior cleaning instructions on page 16.

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Contents Oven Using Your WarrantyComplete InstructionsContents Thank you for buying a WHIRLPOOL@ appliance Please record your model’s informationYour safety is important to us Microwave Oven SafetyPersonal injury To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity On nextMust be a grounding-type, 3-wire If a long cord or extension cord isUsed temporarily, a the marked Electrical Rating of the cord set orStlr before heatlng Operating safety precautionsMinutes. They will finish cooking while standing General information Installation Instructions Electrical Shock Hazard Cold water in a glassGetting to Know Your Microwave Oven How your microwave oven worksRadio interference Model MT7070XD shown your model may have different styling Microwave oven featuresModel and Serial Number Plate on back Using Your Microwave Oven Setting a cook functionGetting the best cooking results TimeTurn the Timer Knob counterclockwise to OFF Bell-type tone will sound when time is upStopping the oven Caring for Your Microwave Oven Cooking Guide Reheating tipsDefrosting tips Turn over food during defrosting or standing timeMicrowave cooking tips Using aluminum foil Arranging foodCooking you should not do Your microwave oven Always place container on turntableQuestions and Answers Why does steam come out of the air exhaust vents?Questions Is it normal for the turntable to turn in either direction?Troubleshooting Other possible Problems Their causesProblem Cause If nothing operates, check the followingIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need serviceReauestina Assistance or Se&ice If you need assistanceIndex Microwave Oven Warranty Length of Warranty Whirlpool will PAY for Full ONE-YEARWarranty Limited SEVEN-YEAR