Whirlpool MW3OOOXP manual Instructions

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5. Electrical requirements

Observe ail governing codes and ordinances.

A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply is required. (Time-

delay fuse Is recommended.) It is recommended that a separate circuit sewing only this

appliance be provided.

6.GROUNDING

INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING.

Improper

use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of

 

’ electrical

shock.

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 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

POWER SUPPLY

CORD

I &PRONG

GROUNDING 1VPt -

-WALL PECEPlACLE

l-PRONG

GPOUNDING

GP ‘OUNDING

PLUG

731 8. Plug the oven into the proper elec- trical outlet and put about one cup (250 ml] of cold water In a olass container in the

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

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.

It is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your microwave oven, but if you find

it necessary to do so temporarily (until a pro- perly grounded and polarized $-prong recepta- cle is installed), use only a heavy duty UL listed 3 wire grounding type extension cord containing three 16 gauge (minimum) copper wires. It must not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10 feet may affect the cooking performance of your mi- crowave oven]. The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3-prong grounding type wall recep- tacle (as shown on this page] and the receptacle end of the extension cord must accept the J-prong grounding plug of the microwave oven.

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

commercial purposes. . .

DO NOT remove the door, control panel, or back cover at any time. The unit is equipped with high voltage and should not be serviced unless bv an authorized Whirlbool trained serv- ice technician.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Contents Microwave Parts and features Copy your Model and Serial Numbers hereBefore you install your microwave oven Before you use your microwave ovenSafety Instructions Cooking in your microwave oven Using your microwave ovenMicrowave oven control Setting the timer Do thisInstallation instructions Installing your microwave ovenInstructions Custom mounting your microwave oven Caring for your microwave ovenOperating safety precautions Page Lf you need assistance% General InformationBefore calling for assistance If you need service? If you have a problemPage Page Rices