Whirlpool MW3500XS manual Grounding Instructions, Electrical requirements, ROpw5j, Iaj

5.Electrical requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

A 120 btt, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 or 20 amp fused electrical supply Is required. (Ttme-

delay fuse Is recommended.) tt Is recommended that a separate circuttserving only

this appliance be provlded.

b.GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

7.For your personal safety, this appliance must

38grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric rhock by providing an escape wire for the elec-

TIC current. This appliance is equipped with a

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OROUNDINO TYPE I-&’WALL RECEPTACLE

wall receptacle is properly grounded and po-

larized, have It checked by a quallfied electrician.

it is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a properly grounded and correctly polarized 3-prong wall receptacle in- stalled by a qualifted electrtcian.

Consult a quaIltIed electrician if the grounding instructtons are not completely understood, or if

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doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.

lt Is NOT recommended to use an extension cord with your mlcrowave oven, but If you flnd It necessary to do so temporarily (unttl a property grounded and polarized 3-prong receptacle Is Installed), use only a heavy duty UL llsted 3-wire groundlng type exten- slon cord contalnlng three S-gauge (mlnl-

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

prong grounding type wall receptacle, prop-

srly installed and grounded in accordance with the National Electrical Code and local codes and ordinances. If a mating wall recep- ‘ade is not available or if you are not sure if the

8. To test the oven, plug it into the proper electrical outlet, Put about one CUP (250mL) of cold water in a glass container in

the oven. Close the door. Make sure it latches. Foi- tow the directions on page 7 to set the oven to COOK for 2 minutes. When the time is up, the water should be heated.

mum) copper wires. It must not be longer than 10 feet (cords longer than 10 feet may affect the

cooking performance of your microwave oven]. The plug on the extension cord must fit into a 3-prong grounding type wall receptacle (as shown on this page) and the receptacle end of the extenston cord must accept the 3- 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 cabinet 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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